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M. Pharmacy (Pharmacy Practice)
Pallavi has completed her masters in Pharmacy from Vels University, Chennai. She has worked as a Scientific Content Writer and also as a Scientific Analyst. Her hobbies include exploring new drugs and inventions in the Pharma and medical fields. She is a certified singer and dancer, who also enjoys view more..
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Dequalinium
Dequalinium generic Dequalinium is an antiseptic which helps in killing many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and fungi. It is used as lozenges or oral paint to treat infections in the mouth like sore throat , tonsillitis , and mouth ulcers. It has a soothing activity on pain. It is also used as vaginal tablets for vaginal bacterial infections .
Diethylamine Salicylate
Diethylamine Salicylate generic Diethylamine salicylate has painkilling and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used for the treatment of muscle pain or joint pain like rheumatism. It is also used for the treatment of sciatica , sprains, and strains.
Cinchocaine
Cinchocaine generic Cinchocaine is a potent amino amide local anesthetic, prescribed to relieve itching and pain caused by minor burns, sunburns , cuts, scratches, insect bites, poison ivy and in ear drop solutions. It is also used to relieve rectal pain and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles). It is a component of the veterinary drug called Somulose for euthanasia of horses and cattle. It is available as a component in over-the-counter topical formulations. It is the active ingredient in some topical hemorrhoid creams such as Proctosedyl. It acts by causing numbness in the area where it is applied and hence blocks the pain felt. It also helps with the swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus and relaxes the spasm of the back passage. It has been withdrawn by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use as a spinal anesthetic due to high neurotoxicity.
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Eicosapentaenoic Acid generic Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is an omega-3-fatty acid. It is used to reduce the levels of triglycerides and prevent and treat heart-related conditions like coronary heart disease It is also used for the treatment of other conditions like schizophrenia , depression, menopausal or rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, cancers and borderline personality disorder .
Cephaloridine
Cephaloridine generic Cephaloridine, administered parenterally was used for bacterial infections, like lower respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract infections (before 1970s). It is no longer available for therapeutic use. Cephaloridine acts like other cephalosporin and penicillin antibiotics by interfering with the final step of bacterial cell wall synthesis. As a result the cell wall weakens and cell lysis occurs. Cephaloridine is more commonly used in veterinary practice to treat mild to severe bacterial infections caused by penicillin resistant and penicillin sensitive bacterial species.
