Information Keeda

 DRUG STORE Introduction A drug store is a pharmacy shop where a pharmacist provides the pharmaceutical drugs, oversees the fulfillment of medical prescription and counsel the patient about the drugs, health problems & wellness issues. Site for a Drug Store Every person wants to see the growth of his business in a very short period of time, the site of a medical store plays a very important role in business growth and should be In a thickly populated residential area In a business locality With a good availability of finance In a developing area Located near to a hospital's And have a flow of traffic With less number of competitor's Premises for a drug store It will be better to ensure the following precautions before occupying any premises for a new medical store Notedown the date of occupancy When to pay the rent instalments Repairing of the premises Comply with local rules & laws  Layout of a drug store 1) Retail Drug Store 2) Wholesale Drug Store Legal aspects of a

 DRUG DISPENSING Description also available in video format (attached below) Introduction It can be defined as the arranging, preparing and distributing the medicines to the users with the provision of an appropriate information, follow-up and counselling.  If the dispensing of medicines does not deliver in an effective manner then it can result in the wastage of all patient care activities that were done before dispensing. Good dispensing confirms the delivery of right medicine in right quantity to the right patient at right time. The persons which are involved in dispensing must be trained, skilled & knowledgeable in nature to communicate with patients in an effective manner. The Dispenser A person who is authorized & licensed by the authority to dispense the medicines & medical supplies. and should be- Diploma & degree holder in pharmacy profession. Registered pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) Completed his practical training period during the course Go

  COLLEGE SELECTION ASPECTS  Presented by- Abdullah Israr # To explore more knowledge kindly visit to our Facebook  page by clicking on  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089946602457&mibextid=ZbWKwL  and don't  forget to like, follow & share this page.

 DRUG ABUSE Description also available in video format (attached below) Introduction 1) Drug abuse can be defined as the habitual use of any drug to alter the one's mood. 2) The habitual drug intake does not involve any therapeutic purpose. 3) It can affect the state of consciousness and body functions. 4) It can lead to the stage of drug dependency. 5) Commonly abused category of drugs are- Marijuana Cocaine Heroine Alcohol Types of drug abuse 1) Stimulants These are the drugs that stimulates the brain and the CNS, they increases the state of mental alertness and decrease appetite. Generally stimulants shows the effects like wakefulness, alertness, energy, euphoria etc. Common categories of stimulants are Amphetamines, Cocaine and Nicotine. 2) Depressants These are the drugs that reduces the normal activity of the body functions. Generally depressants shows the effects like sedation, dizziness, hypnosis, anxiety etc. Common categories of depressants are Alcohol, Barbiturates, Cann

 NARCOTICS Description also available in video format (attached below) Introduction Narcotic drugs can be defined as the chemical compounds that are psychoactive, analgesic and mood altering in nature such as- Morphine Heroin Codeine 1) Morphine Morphine is a natural alkaloid which is derived from a premature poppy. It is mainly uses as a pain reliver in conditions like Myocardial Infarction, Asthma etc. It can be administered by oral, IM, & IV routes. It can cause lack of breathing, decrease in heart rate, nausea & vomiting 2) Heroin It is also known as diamorphine which is derived from the acetylation of morphine. Most commonly it is used to create Euphoric (feeling of happiness) state in a patient. It can be administered by IV, Nasal & Inhalation routes. It can cause addiction, respiratory depression, pneumonia etc.  3) Codeine It is a natural phenanthrene alkaloid present in opium about 0.2%. It is used to treat as a cough medicine, diarrhea, pain etc. It shows greater

 COMMONLY USED MEDICINES # The diversity of our nation is one of its major strength. On this day, commit to pooling our diverse experience & knowledge for the growth of India. Wish you all a very happy 74th Republic Day from the side of our Information Keeda family members. Description also available in video format (attached below) Introduction In India there are lot of medicines that are used on daily basis and even the field which majorly contributes to the Indian economy is Pharmaceuticals. In this topic we will discuss about the medicines that are commonly used in a hospital. 1) Allopurinol Medicinal Use (Kidney stones, Gout)  Dosage Form (Tablet, Capsule, Injection) Market Products (Alnol, Aloric, Gudloric) 2) Alprazolam Medicinal Use (Anxiety, Convulsion)  Dosage Form (Tablet) Market Products (Alprax, Alzolam, Alltop) 3) Amitriptyline Medicinal Use (Depression, Migraine)  Dosage Form (Tablet, Capsule) Market Products (Amiline, Goldep SR, Tryptomer) 4) Amlodipine Medicinal Us

BASICS OF PHARMACOLOGY Description also available in video format (attached below) Introduction 1) Pharmacology is a science of drugs that deals with the study of drugs or medicines effects on the body. 2) The term Pharmacology derives from two Greek words Pharmakon  (Drug or Medicine) Logos (Science) DRUGS (Medicines) Definition Drug is a chemical substance that is used to modify the physiological system for the benefit of the recipient (patient). Sources of drugs The drugs are obtained from various sources such as Minerals (Paraffin, Magnesium sulfate) Animals (Insulin, Thyroid) Plants (Morphine, Quinine) Synthetic (Aspirin, Sulfonamides) Microbes (Penicillin & other antibiotics) Genetical engineering (Human insulin, Hormones) Dosage forms of drug The drugs are available in various dosage forms such as Tablets Capsules Injection Infusion Solution Cream Suspension Aerosol etc Routes of drug administration The drugs can be administered from various routes such as Oral (PCM tablet)