Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy's Profile

Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Dhanalakshmi, is efficient in handling staff, good communication, adopting policies from management, free movement, team building and self-motivated. She handled the entire drugs section on Medindia.

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Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan (Zomig) generic is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, prescribed for migraine. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain, which helps to relieve migraines.

Brinzolamide(Azopt) generic is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for increased eye pressure (glaucoma) condition. It decreases pressure inside the eye by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye.

Enoxaparin

Enoxaparin(Lovenox) generic It is indicated alone or in combination with warfarin to prevent and treat blood clots in the leg. It is a low molecular weight heparin. Enoxaparin is indicated for preventing and treating blood clots. Patients who are immobile for long duration are at increased risk of blood clot formation especially after prolonged bed rest due to surgeries.

Bleomycin

Bleomycin(lenoxane) generic is an anti – cancer agent, used for the treatment of skin, oral cavity, head and neck cancer. It is also used for lymphomas, cancer of the testis and fluid accumulation in the chest caused by cancer.

Scopolamine

Scopolamine(Isopto Hyoscine) generic is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for prevention of symptoms of motion sickness such as nausea and vomiting, and recovery from anesthesia and surgery. It is also used to treat certain types of muscle spasm problems (eg. Parkinsonism) and certain stomach or intestinal problems (eg, irritable bowel syndrome). It may be used as eye drops in cases of eye inflammation.