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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Nabilone

Nabilone(Cesamet) generic is a synthetic cannabinoid, prescribed for nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy and used as an adjunct analgesic for nerve pain. It works by affecting the area of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting.

Nefopam

Nefopam(Acupan) generic is a non-opioid analgesic, prescribed for relief of moderate to severe pain.

Deferiprone

Deferiprone(Ferriprox) generic is a chelating agent, prescribed for thalassaemia. It works by attaching to iron in the body so that it can be excreted in feces.

Carboprost

Carboprost(Hemabate) generic is a synthetic prostaglandin analogue, prescribed for termination of pregnancy and also used for postpartum hemorrhage. It induces uterine muscle contractions and can trigger abortion in early pregnancy.

Etidronate

Etidronate(Didronel) generic is a bisphosphonate, prescribed for Paget's disease, osteoporosis and hypercalcaemia. It slows the breakdown of old bone and the formation of new bone.