Drugs are chemical compounds that appear in different dosage forms used to prevent or treat symptoms of illness or diseases
There are many pharmacy prescription abbreviations used in the clinical settings by the physician or any qualified healthcare giver while writing a prescription to the pharmacist. A medical prescription is a written direction by the physician to the pharmacist to dispense medications. It specifies the medicine, the dose, delivery route, frequency, regimen, and purpose of … Read more
Xylocaine jelly, or lidocaine hydrochloride jelly USP, lignocaine jelly is a topical anaesthetic agent that contains lidocaine. It is used for surface anesthesia and lubrication during medical procedures such as proctoscopy and rectoscopy, tracheal intubation, in the nasal and pharyngeal cavities during endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy and bronchoscopy. It is also used in both … Read more
Povidone iodine, also called popularly called betadine, is a topical antimicrobial antiseptic used to provide antimicrobial action against bacteria, mycobacteria, fungi, protozoa, yeast, and viruses in acute and chronic wounds. It is an iodine complex. They can be used directly on the wound, or covered with a bandage, like crepe bandage. How Iodine became an … Read more
Hydrogen peroxide, or H2O2, was discovered in 1818 by a French chemist, Louis Jacques Thenard, and was originally used to bleach hats. He reacted barium peroxide with nitric acid to produce a low concentration of aqueous H2O2. H2O2, is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature, with bitter taste. A small amount of gaseous hydrogen … Read more
Methylated spirit is a clear and colorless liquid used in industries, clinical settings and households. Methylated spirit is a denatured alcohol (or alcohol), as it contain additives that render it unsafe for drinking but for use as disinfectant, and for industrial purposes. The denaturing makes it the most bitter substance to taste, unpleasant in smell … Read more
There are different poison and antidotes, but the most important aspect in treating poisoning is the identification of the ingested poisonous or corrosive substance. What is a poison? A poison is any substance when administered by ways such as mouth, injection, inhalation, skin or mucous membrane, causes ill health, disease, or death. Acute poisoning can … Read more
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin, alongside other vitamins such as A, E, and K. It is absorbed in the small intestines. Since it is fat soluble, it is easily absorbed when taken with food that contains fat. The form synthesized in the body is ‘cholecalciferol’ (vitamin D3). Cholecalciferol is synthesized in the skin … Read more
Vitamin A is an organic compound. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, alongside vitamin D, E, K and have animal or plant source. All vitamin A compounds share the same structure (unsaturated isoprenoid chain structure) and function in the body, and are largely classified as retinoids. This vitamin easily accumulates in the body, especially in the … Read more
This is a question asked by people who are taking antimalarial drug if it is advisable to take antimalarial drug and folic acid tablet/iron tablet or supplement at the same time. But before we answer that, we will explain how folic acid tablet works. Folic acid, or folate, Vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin that … Read more
High strength vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid is the chemical name of vitamin C). It is a water-soluble vitamin that helps in the normal body function, growth and development, wound repair, collagen formation, strengthening of the cartilage, bones, and immune system function. It also supplies antioxidant to the body, preventing oxidative … Read more