NEET MDS Shorts
97941
Pharmacology
Alkalinization of urine is used in patients receiving high dose methotrexate to promote renal excretion and to avoid nephrotoxicity IV Sodium bicarbonate is used to maintain urine pH above 7.0 to avoid precipitation of methotrexate (a weak acid) in the acid pH of renal tubules
50247
Pharmacology
Adrenaline is contraindicated in hypertensive, hyperthyroid and angina patient. Hypersensitivity to drug is absolute contraindication to any drug.
34789
Pharmacology
Isoproterenol is used in the management of bronchospasm during anesthesia; adjunctive treatment for shock.
82002
Pharmacology
Phase III studies are randomized controlled multicenter trials on large patient groups (300–3,000 or more depending upon the disease/medical condition studied) and are aimed at being the definitive assessment of how effective the drug is, in comparison with current 'gold standard' treatment.
68087
Pharmacology
Acetazolamide is a carbonic acid anhydrase stimulant Acetazolamide, non-competitively (but reversibly) inhibits carbonic anhydrase in proximal tubular cells.
90269
Pharmacology
Vasopressin antagonists like tolvaptan are aquaretics
24614
Pharmacologyendorphins are endogenous molecules having morphine like properties
91740
Pharmacology
Expectorants (Mucokinetics)
(a) Bronchial secretion enhancers : Sodium or Potassium citrate, Potassium iodide, Guaiphenesin (Glyceryl guaiacolate), balsum of Tolu, Vasaka, Ammonium chloride.
(b) Mucolytics: Bromhexine Ambroxol Acetyl cysteine Carbocisteine
94189
PharmacologyAmpicillin is the antibiotic of choice for acute epiglottitis based on culture sensitivity.
45247
Pharmacology
Azithromycin Preferred agent for treatment of chlamydia infection in pregnancy in azithromycin.
It is given as a single dose of 1g leading to high compliance rate.