Description: PHARMACEUTICAL EFFECTS: Gastro-intestinal Action:PASPERAN seems to sensitise tissues to the action of acetylcholine. PASPERAN increases the number, strength and activity of gastric antral contractions and also producing an increase in the strength of duodenal contractions.These changes increase the speed of gastric emptying and reduce reflux from the duodenum and the stomach into the oesophagus. Which has …
Description: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:Ketotifen is a relatively selective, non-competitive histamine antagonist(Hydrogen (H1)-receptor) and mast cell stabilizer. Ketotifen inhibits the release of mediators from cellsinvolved in hypersensitivity reactions. Decreased chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils has also beendemonstrated. INDICATIONS AND USAGE:ASTOMED is indicated for the temporary prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis.CONTRAINDICATIONS:ASTOMED is contraindicated …
Description: Properties :Acyclovir is an antiviral agent which is highly active in vitro against herpes simplex virus (HSV) typesI and II and varicella zoster virus . Toxicity to mammal cells is low .Acyclovir is phosphorylated her entry into herps – infected cells Acyclovir triphosphate e firststep in this process is dependent on the presence of …
Description: Properties :Salbutamol is a direct – acting sympathomimetic agent with a relatively selective action on beta2- adrenoceptors stimulant. It is used as a bronchodilator. Indications :Sultamol is indicated for the relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma of all types, chronicbronchitis, and emphysema in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease .Sultamol oral solution is a suitable …
Description: Properties :Chlorpheniramine Maleate is histamine H1 – receptor antagonist which is given for the symptomatic relief of hypersensitivity reactions and in pruritic skin disorders . Indications :Allergex preparations are used for the treatment of :– Allergic rhinitis– Allergic conjunctivitis– Urticaria and angioedema– Allergic reactions in blood and plasma at sensitive patients .– As an adjunct …
Description: Properties : * Vit A: is necessary for the proper functioning of the retina, it appears to be essential to the integrityof epithelial cells* Vit B1 (Thiamine): essential coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism* VitB2 (Riboflavine): essential for utilization of energy from food* Vit B6 (Pyridoxine): involved mainly in amino acid metabolism* Vit B12 (cyanocobalamin): coenzyme …
