Posts tagged with: injection
Chorionic Gonadotrophin
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy by the developing embryo after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast (part of the placenta). Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hormone) stimulates the ovaries in to producing oestrogen... [Read more]
Drugs and Anticoagulation
When bleeding occurs an injury such as cutting yourself or maybe surgery, the body under normal conditions would act swiftly to stem the blood flow from the wound. It does this by sealing the break in the blood vessel. Cells called platelets form at the break in the blood... [Read more]
Heparin
Heparin sodium injection is widely used as an injectable anticoagulant, used in preventing the formation of, and aid in the dispersion of blood clots. It is used in the following condition: acute coronary syndrome, atrial fibrillation, deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary... [Read more]
Dicycloverine (Dicyclomine)
Dicycloverine also known as dicyclomine is a mild anticholinergic antispasmodic drug which has direct muscle relaxant properties it is used in combination preparations that treat gastro-intestinal disorders such as constipation and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Dicycloverine... [Read more]
Cimetidine
Cimetidine belongs to the group of medicines known as histamine H2-receptor antagonists which act to decrease the natural production of acid in the stomach. Histamine is a natural chemical that stimulates stomach cells into producing acid. Histamine H2-antagonists decrease... [Read more]
Digoxin
Digoxin is a compound obtained from the leaves of the foxglove plant. It is also the most widely used extract of digitalis. It can be used to treat alterations of the heart as well as being used in the treatment of congestive heart failure.The drug increases the the force... [Read more]
Diclofenac
When used on a regular prolonged period diclofenac acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be used to relieve pain and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and advanced osteoarthritis. when used as a single dose the analgesic properties of diclofenac can be used to... [Read more]
Salbutamol
Salbutamol is a sympathomimetic bronchodilator its job is to relax the airways (bronchioles) in the lungs. It is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung related problems. However, unlike salmeterol this drug is short lived. Salbutamol can be taken by mouth... [Read more]
Ephedrine
Ephedrine has been in use for around 50 years and is a bronchodilator as well as a decongestant. It was used widely as treatment for asthma, bronchitis and emphysema but as more effective drugs have been developed it is now used more these days as a decongestant in nasal... [Read more]
Promethazine
Promethazine is a first-generation receptor antagonist of the phenothiazine chemical class used medically as an antihistamine and antiemetic Promethazine was developed in the 1950s. In its early years it was used as an antipsychotic, although it is generally not administered... [Read more]
