Potential applications of chitosan in veterinary medicine
... Chitosan is a partially deacetylated polymer obtained from the alkaline deacetylation of chitin which is a glucose-based unbranched polysaccharide widely distributed in nature as the principal component of exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects as well as of cell walls of some bacteria and fungi. C ...
... Chitosan is a partially deacetylated polymer obtained from the alkaline deacetylation of chitin which is a glucose-based unbranched polysaccharide widely distributed in nature as the principal component of exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects as well as of cell walls of some bacteria and fungi. C ...
Acute protection against exercise-induced bronchoconstriction by formoterol, salmeterol and terbutaline
... recommend short-acting b2-adrenoceptor agonists for symptom relief and long-acting b2-agonists for control [1, 2]. Among the long-acting compounds, salmeterol and formoterol are known to have a similar duration of action in terms of bronchodilation and protection against methacholine [3] or exercise ...
... recommend short-acting b2-adrenoceptor agonists for symptom relief and long-acting b2-agonists for control [1, 2]. Among the long-acting compounds, salmeterol and formoterol are known to have a similar duration of action in terms of bronchodilation and protection against methacholine [3] or exercise ...
Important Drug Information
... toxic effect, mucositis. However, there are some regimens which divide the dose over three successive days (20-25 mg/m2 or 0.4-0.8 mg/kg). It is thought that this regimen has greater effectiveness although at a cost of higher toxicity. Administration of doxorubicin in a weekly regimen has been shown ...
... toxic effect, mucositis. However, there are some regimens which divide the dose over three successive days (20-25 mg/m2 or 0.4-0.8 mg/kg). It is thought that this regimen has greater effectiveness although at a cost of higher toxicity. Administration of doxorubicin in a weekly regimen has been shown ...
(PSD) July 2016 PBAC Meeting - (Word 86KB)
... 2. The place in therapy of daclizumab is not clear due to the lack of demonstration of superiority over interferon beta-1a (IFN β-1a) for the endpoint of progression of disability. Daclizumab presents more risk of serious adverse effects than IFN β-1a. Given these factors it is not clear whether use ...
... 2. The place in therapy of daclizumab is not clear due to the lack of demonstration of superiority over interferon beta-1a (IFN β-1a) for the endpoint of progression of disability. Daclizumab presents more risk of serious adverse effects than IFN β-1a. Given these factors it is not clear whether use ...
Synergistic interactions between Fenfluramine and
... The FDA approved Phentermine in 1959 while fen¯uramine was approved in 1973. The assumption of most investigators was that fen¯uramine acted to reduce feeding by indirectly enhancing serotonin activity in brain.17 ± 19 Fen and=or its desethylated metabolite (norfen) blocks the reuptake of serotonin ...
... The FDA approved Phentermine in 1959 while fen¯uramine was approved in 1973. The assumption of most investigators was that fen¯uramine acted to reduce feeding by indirectly enhancing serotonin activity in brain.17 ± 19 Fen and=or its desethylated metabolite (norfen) blocks the reuptake of serotonin ...
Neuroscience of psychoactive substance use and dependence Neur
... and, in particular, the ethical implications of new biological intervention strategies. The various health and social problems associated with use of and dependence on tobacco, alcohol and illicit substances require greater attention by the public health community and appropriate policy responses ar ...
... and, in particular, the ethical implications of new biological intervention strategies. The various health and social problems associated with use of and dependence on tobacco, alcohol and illicit substances require greater attention by the public health community and appropriate policy responses ar ...
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... Some of the proposed biomarkers are not liver or not drug specific, others are difficult to be assessed due to the requirement of mass spectroscopy (Table 1) [21]. Microarray RNAs (microRNAs) including microRNA-122 have been evaluated in experimental liver injury and in human intrinsic DILI caused b ...
... Some of the proposed biomarkers are not liver or not drug specific, others are difficult to be assessed due to the requirement of mass spectroscopy (Table 1) [21]. Microarray RNAs (microRNAs) including microRNA-122 have been evaluated in experimental liver injury and in human intrinsic DILI caused b ...
Chapter 1 Key Terms
... 30. The study of drugs and their actions in living response; a receptor blocker. organisms. Medication that enhances the effect of another medication. Pertaining to being applied to a surface. ...
... 30. The study of drugs and their actions in living response; a receptor blocker. organisms. Medication that enhances the effect of another medication. Pertaining to being applied to a surface. ...
ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin II
... safety, side effects and cost. Drugs in the same class are not often compared with each other and therefore evidence showing whether the benefits of one drug extend to the others may be lacking. Cost is often the primary parameter for choice, especially when there are generic versions of the drugs a ...
... safety, side effects and cost. Drugs in the same class are not often compared with each other and therefore evidence showing whether the benefits of one drug extend to the others may be lacking. Cost is often the primary parameter for choice, especially when there are generic versions of the drugs a ...
Milk and Dairy Beef Drug Residue Prevention 2012
... bulk milk pick-up tankers tested, only 0.104 percent tested positive.1 Through increased education and industry advancements, of the 3,204,371 bulk milk pick-up tankers tested by industry and state regulatory agencies from October 2009 to September 2010 only 0.025 percent tested positive for antibio ...
... bulk milk pick-up tankers tested, only 0.104 percent tested positive.1 Through increased education and industry advancements, of the 3,204,371 bulk milk pick-up tankers tested by industry and state regulatory agencies from October 2009 to September 2010 only 0.025 percent tested positive for antibio ...
ranitidine oral
... Other Drugs The manufacturers state that ranitidine may affect the oral bioavailability of certain drugs by some yet unidentified mechanism (e.g., a pHdependent effect on GI absorption or a change in volume of distribution). Preliminary evidence indicates that concomitant administration of ranitidin ...
... Other Drugs The manufacturers state that ranitidine may affect the oral bioavailability of certain drugs by some yet unidentified mechanism (e.g., a pHdependent effect on GI absorption or a change in volume of distribution). Preliminary evidence indicates that concomitant administration of ranitidin ...
Tumescent Technique Chronicles Local Anesthesia, Liposuction
... lidocaine levels occur within 2 hours after infiltration. The perfunctory explanation was that lidocaine was being rapidly metabolized in the liver. Only later was it realized that the peak lidocaine plasma levels were higher and occurred up to 12 hours after completion of tumescent liposuction. Def ...
... lidocaine levels occur within 2 hours after infiltration. The perfunctory explanation was that lidocaine was being rapidly metabolized in the liver. Only later was it realized that the peak lidocaine plasma levels were higher and occurred up to 12 hours after completion of tumescent liposuction. Def ...
Medicinal properties of Ginger ( Zingiber officinale Article
... emptying. The ginger juice and acetone extract were more effective than 50% ethanolic extract. The reversal produced by the ginger acetone extract was similar to that caused by the 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansteron; however, ginger juice produce better reversal than Ondansteron. Therefore, ginge ...
... emptying. The ginger juice and acetone extract were more effective than 50% ethanolic extract. The reversal produced by the ginger acetone extract was similar to that caused by the 5-HT3-receptor antagonist ondansteron; however, ginger juice produce better reversal than Ondansteron. Therefore, ginge ...
Review articles Treatment of Myoclonus
... chemicals has been the subject of research for more than three decades (Shorvon, 2001). Experimental and clinical work first focused on their so-called nootropic effects ; later came the possibilities for neuroprotection after stroke and use as antiepileptic agents. Unfortunately the consistent find ...
... chemicals has been the subject of research for more than three decades (Shorvon, 2001). Experimental and clinical work first focused on their so-called nootropic effects ; later came the possibilities for neuroprotection after stroke and use as antiepileptic agents. Unfortunately the consistent find ...
Colchicine for pericarditis: hype or hope? REVIEW Massimo Imazio , Antonio Brucato
... was found. In the recently published open-label clinical trial (COPE), colchicine, as adjunct to conventional treatment, significantly decreased the subsequent recurrence rate (actuarial rates at 18 months were, respectively, 10.7 vs. 32.3%, P ¼ 0.004; NNT ¼ 5.0) and symptoms persistence at 72 h (re ...
... was found. In the recently published open-label clinical trial (COPE), colchicine, as adjunct to conventional treatment, significantly decreased the subsequent recurrence rate (actuarial rates at 18 months were, respectively, 10.7 vs. 32.3%, P ¼ 0.004; NNT ¼ 5.0) and symptoms persistence at 72 h (re ...
SDZ HTF 919 Stimulates Canine Colonic Motility and Transit In Vivo
... pears to have relatively weak effects on motor function in the human colon (Krevsky et al., 1987), but it has proven efficacious in the treatment of disorders of upper gastrointestinal motility (Wiseman and Fauld, 1994). SDZ HTF 919 (fig. 1) is a nonbenzamide, potent, partial agonist at 5-HT4 recept ...
... pears to have relatively weak effects on motor function in the human colon (Krevsky et al., 1987), but it has proven efficacious in the treatment of disorders of upper gastrointestinal motility (Wiseman and Fauld, 1994). SDZ HTF 919 (fig. 1) is a nonbenzamide, potent, partial agonist at 5-HT4 recept ...
PRODUCT MONOGRAPH PrDEPO-MEDROL* WITH LIDOCAINE
... corticosteroids should be used with great caution in these patients. As sodium retention with resultant edema and potassium loss may occur in patients receiving corticosteroids, these agents should be used with caution, and only if strictly necessary, in patients with congestive heart failure. Corti ...
... corticosteroids should be used with great caution in these patients. As sodium retention with resultant edema and potassium loss may occur in patients receiving corticosteroids, these agents should be used with caution, and only if strictly necessary, in patients with congestive heart failure. Corti ...
Hemoperfusion - Hyderabad Nephrology forum
... • FDA believes that special controls can be established to permit reclassification of hemoperfusion for the treatment of drug overdose/poisoning to Class II. • FDA believes that adequate special controls cannot be established to permit reclassification of hemoperfusion for the treatment of hepatic c ...
... • FDA believes that special controls can be established to permit reclassification of hemoperfusion for the treatment of drug overdose/poisoning to Class II. • FDA believes that adequate special controls cannot be established to permit reclassification of hemoperfusion for the treatment of hepatic c ...
Artemisia annua(Sweet Annie), Other Artemisia Species, Artemisinin
... hypnozoites (which can periodically reactivate, cause a relapsing infection). Hepatic schizonts fill with merozoites, then rupture, releasing them into the blood where they infect erythrocytes. Release of a new wave of merozoites from the hepatic schizonts after successful reduction of erythrocytic ...
... hypnozoites (which can periodically reactivate, cause a relapsing infection). Hepatic schizonts fill with merozoites, then rupture, releasing them into the blood where they infect erythrocytes. Release of a new wave of merozoites from the hepatic schizonts after successful reduction of erythrocytic ...
annexure – ii
... antibacterial, hepatoprotective etc. It is also known that process of inflammation has been shown to play a major role in most chronic illnesses, including neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases thus curcumin is also used in the treatment of these ...
... antibacterial, hepatoprotective etc. It is also known that process of inflammation has been shown to play a major role in most chronic illnesses, including neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases thus curcumin is also used in the treatment of these ...
Cobicistat / Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate / Emtricitabine / Elvitegravir
... The tablet formulation proposed for registration (‘Formulation 2’) was used in Phase III clinical studies. However, an earlier formulation (‘Formulation 1’) had been used in a Phase II study. A steady state bioequivalence study (Study GS-US-236-0110) was conducted to compare the 2 formulations. The ...
... The tablet formulation proposed for registration (‘Formulation 2’) was used in Phase III clinical studies. However, an earlier formulation (‘Formulation 1’) had been used in a Phase II study. A steady state bioequivalence study (Study GS-US-236-0110) was conducted to compare the 2 formulations. The ...
Herbal Medicines
... of world population uses them for primary health care • Dietary supplements, including herbal products, are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 as food product. – Does not require these products to be shown effective or safe prior to marketing ...
... of world population uses them for primary health care • Dietary supplements, including herbal products, are regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 as food product. – Does not require these products to be shown effective or safe prior to marketing ...
Nasal Drug Delivery
... Drugs have been administered nasally for therapeutic and recreational purposes since ancient times. Psychotropic drugs and hallucinogens were snuffed for these purposes by the Indians of South America, and this practice is currently widespread among abusers of cocaine and heroin (Chien and Chang, 19 ...
... Drugs have been administered nasally for therapeutic and recreational purposes since ancient times. Psychotropic drugs and hallucinogens were snuffed for these purposes by the Indians of South America, and this practice is currently widespread among abusers of cocaine and heroin (Chien and Chang, 19 ...
Effects of Phentermine on Responding Maintained under Multiple
... treatments can be developed that will decrease cocaine abuse in humans. One approach to assessing this possibility is to test potential treatments on behaviors associated with the abuse potential of cocaine (Woolverton and Kleven, 1991). A number of reports have shown that cocaine self-administratio ...
... treatments can be developed that will decrease cocaine abuse in humans. One approach to assessing this possibility is to test potential treatments on behaviors associated with the abuse potential of cocaine (Woolverton and Kleven, 1991). A number of reports have shown that cocaine self-administratio ...
a new antiarrhythmic compound potent class iii
... Another study, in which 42 stable patients with new atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery were randomized to oral propafenone (600 mg, single dose), ibutilide (1 mg up to 2 doses if necessary), or rate control with, preferably, a β-blocker, ibutilide was significantly superior to propafenone in ...
... Another study, in which 42 stable patients with new atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery were randomized to oral propafenone (600 mg, single dose), ibutilide (1 mg up to 2 doses if necessary), or rate control with, preferably, a β-blocker, ibutilide was significantly superior to propafenone in ...
Pharmaceutical industry
The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies may deal in generic or brand medications and medical devices. They are subject to a variety of laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety, efficacy and marketing of drugs.