Question

Complete the following table (10-20 words each)

Drugs Indication Mechanism of action

16)Dopamine Parkinsonism ---------------------------------------------------------------------

17)Hydrocortisone    ------------------------------------   Allergic reaction, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus and respiratory disorders

18)Risperidone ( Risperdal ) Anti-psychotic ---------------------------------------------------

19)Povidone iodine Skin infection ---------------------------------------------------------

20)Sucralfate (carafate) Gastric/ duodenal ulcer ------------------------------------------------

21)Acyclovir herpes simplex virus infections, chickenpox and shingles -------------------------------------------------------

22)Diazepam (Valium    BenzodiazepineAnxiolytic - Hypnotic --------------------------------------------------

23)Thyroxine Hypothyroidism ---------------------------------------------------------

24)Metformin ----------------------------- Lowers Blood Glucose Levels by improving cell response to insulin and lowering hepatic (liver) glucose production

25)Actrapid Diabetes Mellitus T2 ---------------------------------------------------------------

- 26)Atenolol Atrial fibrillation ----------------------------------------------------------

27)Salbutamol Asthma -------------------------------------------------

28)Bisacodyl ------------------- Increases intestinal motility and the secretion of water and electrolytes by the mucosa

29)Timolol Glaucoma --------------------------------------------

30)Phenylephrine ( Sudafed Sinus) Nasal congestion ----------------------------------------------------

31)Oestrogen Female Oral Contraceptive ------------------------------------------------

32)Frusemide ------------------    Inhibits water reabsorption in the nephron by blocking the sodium-potassium-transporter in the loop of Henle

33)Folic acid (Megafol- 5) Folic acid deficiency anemia -------------------------------------------------------

34)Haloperidol (Serenace) Major antipsychotic -----------------------------------------------------------

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