Articles by Rima
Achalasia Cardia
Achalasia cardia is a motility disorder of esophagus which causes incomplete relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) with increase in tone and absence of esophageal […]
Organic Nitrates
• Organic nitrates are polyol esters of nitric acid (HNO3). They are potent vasodilators. They have been used as mainstay treatment of angina for more […]
Gingival Hyperplasia
Gingival hyperplasia is an overgrowth of gum tissue around the teeth. It is also known as: gingival overgrowth, hypertrophic gingivitis or gingival hypertrophy. It may […]
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium channel blocker (CCBs) also known as calcium channel antagonist or calcium antagonist are group of medicines that block movement of calcium through calcium channel. […]
Favipiravir
Favipiravir, also known as T- 705, is an antiviral drug which is approved to treat pandemic influenza virus infections in Japan in 2014. It was discovered […]
Raynaud’s Disease
Raynaud’s disease is a condition in which blood flow to fingers, toes, ears or nose is interrupted or restricted temporarily due to spasm of arteries. […]
Spironolactone
Spironolactone is potassium-sparing diuretic which is structurally similar to aldosterone. It was discovered in 1957 and introduced in 1959. Spironlactone is on the WHO’s (World […]
Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare and serious condition of skin and mucous membrane which may be caused due to any illness or as side […]
Cardiac Glycosides
Cardiac glycosides are often called digitalis or digitalis glycosides as most of them are obtained from digitalis or foxglove plant. Cardiac glycosides are also obtained […]