Drug and Health By Pharmacist

The Growing Threat of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: Implications for Healthcares Antibiotics have been one of the most significant medical advancements of the 20th century, revolutionizing the way we treat bacterial infections and save countless li…

CALCIUM ANTAGONIST DRUGS FOR CARDIOVASCULAR CARE: Mechanism, Uses & Therapeutic effects. As esteemed healthcare professionals dedicated to promoting vibrant health and well-being, it's crucial to delve into the profound realm of calcium anta…

Drug Interaction between Amlodipine and Diclofenac Potassium Amlodipine is used to treat hypertension. It belongs to the class of calcium channel blockers. Diclofenac potassium is used as analgesic. It belongs to Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug…

Safe use of Non-Steroidal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID) in elderly Patients   The elderly are particularly susceptible to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-induced peptic ulceration, gastro-intestinal irritation and fluid retention. An NS…

Pharmacovigilance of Anti Tuberculosis Drugs. Number of the medicines are used today to treat Tuberculosis (TB) and one should be well aware of their related adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Patients take more than one anti TB medicines simultaneously…

Clinical Significance of Isoniazid in the Treatment of Tuberculosis Isoniazid (INH) stands out as the most potent drug for the treatment of tuberculosis caused by susceptible strains. Susceptibility in this context refers to a bacterial strain's i…

Use of Doxycycline antibiotic in Pregnancy Some medicines are contraindicated in pregnancy. Doxycycline, brand name is Vibramycin, an antibiotic is one of them. There are also other brands available in market. But you should focus on generic name i.e.…