Month: May 2024

Anti-tubercular: Classification, Dose, Indications, and Contraindications

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Anti-tubercular drugs are medications used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. These drugs work by inhibiting the growth and replication of the bacteria, thus helping to eliminate the infection from the body. Treatment typically involves a combination of several anti-tubercular drugs to prevent the development of drug resistance. … Read more

Sulphonamides: Classification, Dose, Indications etc

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Sulphonamides, also known as sulfonamides, are a class of synthetic antimicrobial agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria by interfering with the synthesis of folate, a vital nutrient for the bacteria. They work by competitively inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase, which is involved in the bacterial synthesis of folate. Without folate, bacteria are unable to … Read more