Clindamycin
Clindamycin is lincosamide antibiotic. It is 7(S)- chloro-7- deoxylincomycin, a semisynthetic derivative of lincomycin which is a natural antibiotic produced by actinobacterium Streptomyces lincolnesis. It […]
Pharmacology
Streptokinase
Streptokinase is first thrombolytic agent introduced in medical field. It is a polypeptide derived from beta- hemolytic streptococci and have molecular weight of around 47000 […]
Diclofenac
Diclofenac is commonly used NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Chemically it is heterocyclic arylacetic derivatives. It is very old drug which came into medical use in […]
Phentolamine
Phentolamine is imidazoline derivative which causes competitive non-selective blockade of α- adrenergic receptors. Indications of phentolamine Used in short -term control of hypertension or hypertensive […]
Total Parenteral Nutrition
What is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? When the nutrition is administered by IV route by bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, it is known as parenteral nutrition. […]
Eplerenone
Eplerenone is competitive aldosterone receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of potassium sparing diuretics. It is more selective for mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) than spironolactone– […]
Triamterene
Triamterene is commonly used potassium sparing diuretics. It is used in medical field since 1964. It is 2nd potassium sparing diuretics to be approved by […]