Nicorandil
Nicorandil is vasodilator drug used mainly to treat chest pain caused due to angina. It is nicotinamide ester which has a nitric oxide like action. […]
Amphotericin-B
Amphotericin B is an anti-fungal agent used for treating several types of leishmaniasis (parasitic infection) and fungal infections like histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis. It is naturally […]
Menstrual Disorders
What is menstruation and menstrual disorders? Menstruation is regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. […]
Echinocandins
What are echinocandins? Echinocandins are a new and unique class of antifungal agents. They contain a core composed of cyclic hexapeptide linked to lipid side […]
Griseofulvin
What is Griseofulvin? Griseofulvin is a fungistatic agent used to treat various fungal infection. It is isolated from Penicillium griseofulvium. It was first discovered in […]
Barbiturates
Barbiturates are CNS depressants which were popular hypnotic and sedative of past century upto 1960s. However, their use to promote sleep or calm patient had […]
Drug Prescribing during Pregnancy
The use of either prescribed or over-the-counter medicines or herbal drugs during pregnancy in women is common. Over 90 % of women use at least […]