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Description DRUGS ACTING ON ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 11.1.1. Introduction The endocrine system consists of glands secreting hormones essential for maintenance of homeostasis throughout the body. Hormones...

Description DRUGS USED IN CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE 10.1.1. Introduction When a heart fails to pump blood in a quantity sufficient to fulfil the body requirements,...

Description Introduction Blood coagulation is an important biochemical reaction which ensures the cessation of blood loss from the damaged blood vessels. Coagulation is an important...

Description Introduction Atherosclerosis is a condition characterised by damage to the arteries. During this condition, the concentration of lipids, specifically cholesterol, in plasma is increased...

Description Introduction The rhythm and normal heart rate may be affected by some diseases and drugs. This condition is termed cardiac arrhythmia in which certain...

Description Introduction A condition in which the blood pressure of systemic artery increases beyond the normal pressure is known as hypertension. Therefore to deliver blood...

Description Introduction Drugs promoting urine output are known as diuretic drugs, which refer only to those agents that act directly on the kidneys. These drugs...

Description IntroductionAngina pectoris, usually referred to as angina, denotes severe chest pain which may be caused by ischemia (lack of blood, and hence lack of...

Description IntroductionCancer is a disease characterised by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division attacking the surrounding tissues and organs, and also the distant body parts by...

Description Histamine, a biologically active substance potentiates the inflammatory and immune responses of the body. It also regulates the physiological functions in thegut, and behaves...