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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Benzyl benzoate

Benzyl benzoate generic is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid, prescribed for lice and scabies infestations.

Colistimethate Injection

Colistimethate Injection (Coly-Mycin M) generic is a polymyxin antibiotic, prescribed for infections caused by bacteria. The antibiotic fights against the bacteria in the body.

Esmolol(Brevibloc) generic Esmolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart. This prevents the action of nerve chemicals adrenaline and noradrenaline on the heart. As a result, heart beats at a slower rate and with lesser force, and thus pumps out lesser blood into blood vessels. This action of esmolol reduces blood pressure in the hypertensive patients. Since esmolol slows heart rate, it treats tachycardia (fast heart rate), and irregular heart rate and rhythm (arrhythmia).

Chlorpromazine

Chlorpromazine(Thorazine) generic is an antipsychotic, tranquilizer and antiemetic drug, prescribed for mental or mood disorders (schizophrenia). It is also used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, fearness before surgery, used as an adjunct in the treatment of tetanus.

Cholestyramine Resin

Cholestyramine Resin(revalite) generic is a bile acid sequestrant, prescribed for high cholesterol. This medication reduces cholesterol level in the blood.