Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy's Profile

Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy

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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Apomorphine

Apomorphine(Apokyn) generic is a non-selective dopamine agonist, prescribed for acute, intermittent treatment of hypomobility and loss of control of body movements such as muscle stiffness, slow movements, or trouble moving associated with advanced Parkinson's disease. In some cases this medication is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. The medication activates the dopamine receptors in the brain.

Benztropine

Benztropine(Cogentin) generic is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for Parkinson disease, tremor and stiffness of muscles. It decreases acetyl-choline effects in the brain.

Drospirenone and Estradiol

Drospirenone and Estradiol(Yasmin 28) generic is a combination of 2 hormones (estrogen and progestin), prescribed for preventing pregnancy. It is also used for treating irregular and painful (dysmenorrhea) periods, to decrease blood loss and ovarian cysts.

Dexpanthenol

Dexpanthenol(Panthoderm) generic is a moisturizer, prescribed for dry skin (xerosis). It forms an oily layer on the top of the skin thereby makes the skin softer.

Echothiophate

Echothiophate(Phospholine Iodide) generic is an acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma. The medication lowers the eye pressure.