Barbiturate Poisoning
Barbiturate poisoning is infrequently encountered now due to in availability of barbiturates as their use as sedative-hypnotic agents …
What is the treatment of poison?
The treatment of toxic symptoms arising due to the overdose of any drug primarily involves the maintenance of …
Animal Toxicity Testing
Animal Toxicity Testing: The toxicological tests for a new drug, that is to be performed on animals, is …
Disorders of Immune System
(a) Immunodeficiency: In immunodeficiency due to certain inherited or acquired diseases, the natural immune response gets paralyzed. Besides …
Immunomodulators
The important components of the immune system are: The overall immunological pattern may be influenced either by the …
What is immunity and types of immunity?
Immunity may be either of natural or of acquired origin. Because of body temperature or certain biochemical differences, …
Components of Immune System
Lymphocytes They are an integral part of specific immune mechanisms and are mainly formed in the bone marrow …
What are the Causes of Cancer?
Many factors are implicated in the induction of cancer. These factors may include: (i) Exposure to carcinogenic hydrocarbons …
What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. STD …
What are urinary tract antiseptics?
In urinary tract infections, many drugs are used to kill or inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms in …