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Varicose Vein – Definition, pathophysiology, manifeststation and treatment of Varicose Vein

Victor — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:08:58 +0000

Number of View :34What is Varicose Vein Varicose Vein is the permanent dilation and tortuosity of veins. It is most commonly seen in the legs, probably as a result of congenitally incomplete valves; Varicose veins are veins that have become distended over time. Long, tortuous and dilated veins of the superficial varicose system due to [...] No related posts.

New forms of insulin Therapy

Victor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:03:51 +0000

Number of View :50 New insulins, new route of administration e.g. intra-peritoneal delivery device Nasal spray implantable pellets close loop artificial pancreas – controlled variable rate drug delivery with an in-vivo glucose sensor continuosly monitoring glucose level and directing operation of the devise. In-vivo glucose sensor not very practcable islet cell and pancreas transplantation i.e. [...] No related posts.

Anti emetic drugs

Victor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:40:01 +0000

Number of View :147Anti emetic drugs · For motion sickness · Promethazine -H1 antagonist (classical) - Used as a sedative in children (it is a very safe sedative) - Also has antimuscarinic actions · It is very effective at preventing motion sickness (since the vestibular afferents input in the vomiting center which has H1 and [...] Related posts:
Anti Emetics – Theories of nausea and vomiting Number of View :149 ANTI EMETICS Theories of nausea and...
Drugs which causes nausea and vomiting Number of View :147· Apomorphine (and Bromocriptide) – A D2...

Drugs which causes nausea and vomiting

Victor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:32:32 +0000

Number of View :147· Apomorphine (and Bromocriptide) – A D2 agonist used in the treatment of parkinsons; · It acts on the D2 receptor in the CTZ to cause vomiting · Morphine – In excess amounts, also acts on D2 receptors · Syrup of Ibericat - Irritates the gut, causing activation of 5HT3 receptors · [...] Related posts:
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Anti Emetics – Theories of nausea and vomiting

Victor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:28:25 +0000

Number of View :149 ANTI EMETICS Theories of nausea and vomiting · The main area in the brain responsible for vomiting is the vomiting center · This area is located in the lateral reticular formation of the medulla · It receives input from many areas: · Chemoreceptor trigger zone · Located in the floor of [...] Related posts:
Anti emetic drugs Number of View :147Anti emetic drugs · For motion sickness...
Drugs which causes nausea and vomiting Number of View :147· Apomorphine (and Bromocriptide) – A D2...