NEET MDS Shorts
50432
Pharmacology
Methemoglobinemia is a condition in which the iron within hemoglobin is oxidized from the ferrous (Fe2+) state to the ferric (Fe3+) state, resulting in the inability to transport oxygen and carbon dioxide. Clinically, this condition causes cyanosis, often posing a diagnostic dilemma
usually results from exposure to oxidizing substances (such as nitrates or nitrites, aniline dyes, or medications, including lidocaine, prilocaine, phenazopyridine hydrochloride (Pyridium], and others)
14347
Pharmacology
Liposomal delivery systems decrease the amount of free drug in the blood Infected cells interact with the liposomes, resulting in the release of amphotericin B at the site of action.
34789
Pharmacology
Isoproterenol is used in the management of bronchospasm during anesthesia; adjunctive treatment for shock.
74966
Pharmacology
Treatment of meningococcal meningitis: In case of penicillin resistance, third generation cephalosporins should be used ( Ceftriaxone / CefotaximeIn case of penicillin / cephalosporin allergy, Chloramphenicol is used
Drug of choice – Penicillin G
98141
Pharmacology
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used in the treatment of: Chronic myeloid leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( philadelphia chromosome positive cases )
Head and neck malignancies
Non small cell carcinoma lung
Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Hepatocellular cancer
Renal cell carcinoma
Pancreatic cancer
Colorectal cancer
13951
PharmacologyChlortetracycline acts by interfering with protein synthesis on bacterial but not mammalian ribosomes
24614
Pharmacologyendorphins are endogenous molecules having morphine like properties
98254
Pharmacology
Nephrotoxicity of cephalosporins is accentuated by concurrent administration of loop diuretics.
35184
PharmacologyThe administration of penicillin G along with probenacid results in decreased renal excretion of penicillin G
27133
Pharmacology
Chlorthalidone (Thiazide like diuretic)