Class IB Anti-arrhythmic Drugs
Antiarrhythmic drugs are used to treat abnormal heart rhythm. These drugs are classified based on Vaugha-Williams classification: Class I (fast sodium channel blocker) Class II […]
Cinchonism
Cinchonism is a pathological condition caused by an overdose of cinchona bark or its alkaloids quinine and quinidine. Quinine and its derivatives are used to […]
Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity (oto- ear, toxicity-poisoning) is simply ear poisoning which results from exposure to drug or chemicals that damage cochlea, auditory nerve or vestibular system. It […]
Thiazide and Thiazide like Diuretics
Diuretics are drugs which are commonly used to promote diuresis or water loss by increasing urine production. Among various types of diuretics, thiazide and thiazide […]
Loop Diuretics
Diuretics are drugs that promote diuresis (increased production of urine). Diuretics are mainly used to promote water loss. Loop diuretics are among the different types […]
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) are one of the most commonly used drugs for hypertension. They are often prescribed as first-line antihypertensive agents in patients […]
Oligohydramnios
It is a condition that causes one to have too little amniotic fluid during pregnancy. It can occur at any time during pregnancy (most common […]
ACE Inhibitors
ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors or ACE-I are among the most widely used cardiovascular medicines. Their introduction in 1980s improve the management of hypertension. Captopril […]