Antiviral Drugs
Antiviral Drugs: Viruses represent a separate and unique class of infectious agents, that can replicate only inside the …
What are Antifungal Agents?
Fungus is a parasites. The human-fungi parasitic relationship results in mycotic illnesses, the majority of which involves superficial …
What are Anti-Leprotic Agents?
Leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic human disease caused due to an acid-fast bacillus which produces nodules …
What Are The First-Line Agents For Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis and leprosy are diseases caused by Mycobacteria species. Tuberculosis is caused by either Mycobacterium tuberculosis (in man) …
What is emetic and antiemetic drugs?
Nausea and vomiting are the most common side effects of many drugs. When a toxic or irritant substance …
What are Digestants drugs?
The gastrointestinal tract is one of the vital organs of the body. It possesses a battery of hormones …
Appetite Affecting Drugs
(a) Appetite Stimulants: These include alkaloids having a bitter taste. They stimulate appetite mainly by reflex vagal stimulation. …
Gastric Antacids
As the name indicates, these agents are used to neutralize excess gastric acid secretion. In the digestion of …
Respiratory Stimulants
Respiratory stimulants are drugs or chemical agents which are used to stimulate the respiratory system or to restore …
Nasal Decongestant
A decongestant or nasal decongestant relieves nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract. These drugs are available in …