case study
aborashyd83A 64 years old, 62 kg, male patient on regular hemodialysis since 1998, three sessions per week, he came today as usual as outpatient for dialysis treatment, he gains weight…
Pseudoephedrine
DESCRIPTION An alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist that may also enhance release of norepinephrine. It has been used in the treatment of several disorders including asthma, heart failure, rhinitis, and urinary…
Xylometazoline
DESCRIPTION A nasal vasoconstricting decongestant drug which acts by binding to the same receptors as adrenaline. It is applied as a spray or as drops into the nose to ease…
Benzocaine
DESCRIPTION A surface anesthetic that acts by preventing transmission of impulses along nerve fibers and at nerve endings. CHEMICAL FORMULA C9H11NO2 COMPOSITION Benzocaine (NA), Chlorbutol (NA), Paradichlorobenzene (NA), Terpentine Oil…
Sulfacetamide
DESCRIPTION An anti-infective agent that is used topically to treat skin infections and orally for urinary tract infections. CHEMICAL FORMULA C8H10N2O3S COMPOSITION Sulphacetamide Sodium IP 20% w/v HPMC IP 0.25%…
Neomycin
DESCRIPTION A component of neomycin that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed). Neomycin is a bactericidal aminoglycoside antibiotic…
LEVOFLOXACIN-250MG+ORNIDAZOLE-500MG
DESCRIPTION A synthetic fluoroquinolone (fluoroquinolones) antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA gyrase, halting DNA replication. CHEMICAL FORMULA C18H20FN3O4 COMPOSITION LEVOFLOXACIN-250MG+ORNIDAZOLE-500MG INDICATION For the treatment of bacterial…
Oral rehydration therapy
DESCRIPTION Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) is a fluid replacement strategy used to prevent or treat dehydration. Dehydration is most commonly caused by diarrhea. It involves drinking water with modest amounts…
Olmesartan
DESCRIPTION Olmesartan -Olmesartan is an antihypertensive agent, which belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure and…
Folic Acid
DESCRIPTION Folic Acid -A member of the vitamin B family that stimulates the hematopoietic system. It is present in the liver and kidney and is found in mushrooms, spinach, yeast,…