Question

pharmacology is the study of drugs, their action, dosage, therapeutic uses, and their side effects. drugs for therapy and directly linked to the pathophysiology of a particular disease. because of the importance, and many uses of pharmacology in patient care, it is important to recognize the diffrence between expected manifestations of a disease and tge expected effects of drug therapy. research credible published medical literature regarding a clinically indicated drug your choice. discuss your findings.

Answer 1

GENERIC NAME(chemical name)::DEXAMETHASONE

CLASSIFICATION OF DRUG::Anti inflammatory and corticosteroid or glucocorticoid

INDICATION::(Therapeutic usage)

1.Meningittis

2.cerebral odema

3.High alttitude disease

4.psoriasis

5.Anaphylactic reaction

6.Respiratory distress syndrome

7.Allergy like astma

8.Tuberculosis

9shock

ACTION::

IT effects on carbohydrates,fat and protein metabolism.it has the ability to stimulate bone marrow.and it also decreases the immune respone through which this drug reduces inflammation

DOSAGE:

0.5 mg to 10 mg is the usual dose.it can be varied according to disease .

SIDE EFFECTS::

It has unique deterimental effect on various system

1.giddiness

2.head pain

3.numbness in hands and feet

4.seizures

5.anxiety

6.depression

7.high blood presure

8.swelling

9.arrythmias

10.disturbed vision due to glaucoma or cataract

11.G.I disturbances

12.increased blood sugar

13.infection