UNIT 4 Suppositories A solid, conical mass of medicinal substance made from the bases like gelatin or cocoa butter that surrounds the drug that melts upon insertion into a body cavity as rectum or vagina. Types of suppositories:- Rectal suppositories Vaginal suppositories Urethral suppositories Rectal suppositories = They are about an inch long and […]
Enzyme Definition of Enzyme – It is defined as a biocatalyst synthesized by living cells. they are proteins in nature (exception RNA acting as ribozyme), colloidal & thermolabile in character, & specific in their action. OR The enzyme is a remarkable & highly specialized protein. Enzymes are catalyzed by biological systems & are often much […]
Hepatitis is a broad term that means inflammation of liver. It is most commonly caused by viruses but also be caused by drugs (alcohol), chemicals, autoimmune disease & metabolic abnormalities. Hepatitis Etiology Viral hepatitis Alcoholic hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) Viral hepatitis Six types of hepatitis have been identified i.e. Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E,F. Hepatitis A […]
IBD(Inflammatory bowel disease) represents a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It is a spectrum of chronic idiopathic inflammatory conditions. Classification of Inflammatory bowel disease 1)Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes mucosal inflammation & sores (ulcers) in the lining of the large intestine (colon). 2)Chron’s disease […]
Gout is inflammatory arthritis associated with hyperuricemia resulting from the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissue where they occur inflammation. Gout is traditionally divided into primary and secondary forms, accounting for about 90% and 10% of cases respectively. The term primary gout is used to designate cases in which the […]
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system of the body attacks its own tissues- cartilage and joint linings. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by inflammation of the joints, which causes swelling, pain, and loss of function Rheumatoid is a very common condition, with a prevalence of an approximately 1% It is 3 […]