MEDICINES FOR DIABETES

Medicines for Diabetes are used to treat diabetes mellitus . In this case, a persons blood sugar levels are above normal . This disorder is 2 types . Type 1 and Type 2 .
In Type 1 diabetes Insulin production is stopped totally in the body . In Type 2 diabetis , Insulin production is insufficient in the body. In bothe cases, Medicines for Diabetes are required .
Gestational diabetes is a condition where mother shows high blood sugar levels during pregnency, otherwise she is normal, in this case, mother is more prone to develop diabetes 2 type disorder later on .
Medicines for Diabetes are classified in following way .
Type 1 : Administration of external Insulin is only the solution .
Type 2 : Various drugs can be taken orally, and classified as :
1-Insulin Secretagogues : Glimeperide, Repaglinide , Glibenclamide .
2-Insulin Sensitizers : Biguanides ( Metformin ) , Thiazolidinedione (Pioglitazone , Rosiglitazone)
3-Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors : Acarbose .
Various other Medicines for Diabetes are also available in tha market such as Aurvedic and Homeopathic but their cinical response is inconsistant not documented .

MEDICINES FOR ADHD

Medicines for ADHD are to treat a disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder acronymed as ADHD . This is a neurological order occurs in children upto 19 years but this will be contineued even in adult stage with this children . This disorder generally charectorized by Inattention , Forgetfullness , Hyperactivity .
Medicines for ADHD are very limited in number like Omega-3-Fatty acids , Phosphatidylserine , Zinc , Magnesium , Atomoxetine .

MEDICINES FOR DOGS

Medicines for Dogs keeps dogs healthy away from the infections and malnutriton . These are similar to Medicines used for human beings, but not exactly the same . It differs in many ways like dosage, safety and the formulation type because of the difference in the weight .
Medicines for Dogs can be various types i.e. Antibiotics , Anti Protozoals , Anti Fungals , Multi Vitamine - Multi Minerals , Enzymes , Hormones etc . These medicines has to be prescribed by only Veternary doctors because these Medicines for Dogs have to be calculated and used used as per the dog's weight . This veternary doctors are available either in Veternary hospitals or even they may be in their private clinics .
Medicated Dog Soaps also comes in Medicines for Dogs category and are also available in the market keeps dog away from the skin infections .

MEDICINES FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Medicines for high Blood pressure are called Antihypertensives . These agents are used to treat elivated Blood Pressure i.e. Hypertension . These agents reduce the blood pressure near to normal and reduce the risk of heart diseases .
Medicines for high Blood pressure are classified in following way :
1- Diuretics : These agents are like Loop diuretics ( Bumetanide , Ethacrynic acid , Furosemide , Torsemide ), Thiazide Diuretics ( Chlorthalidone , Epitizide , Hydrochlorthiazide , Bendroflumethiazide ), Thiazide like drugs ( Indapamide , Chlorthalidone , Metolazone ), Potassium sparing diuretics ( Amiloride , Triamterene , Spiranolactone ).
2- Medicines for high Blood pressure belongs to Adrenergic Receptor antagonists group: These agents are considered as main group i antihypertensives . These agents reduces Blood pressure acting centrally and peripherally . These are again 3 types : Beta blockers ( Atenolol , Metaprolol , Propranolol ) Alfa blockers ( Clonidine , Methyldopa , Doxazosin , Phemtolamin , Indoramin , Prazosin , Terazosin Guanethidine , Reserpine , ) Mixed Alfa and Beta blockers ( Labetalol , Bucindolol ) .
3- Another important Medicines for high Blood Pressure group is Calcium channel blockers . These are Dihydropyridines ( Amlodipine , Nifedipine ) and Miscillaneous ( Diltiazem , Verapamil ). The advantage with these drugs are these agents can work alone or in combination with other class of drugs .
4- Medicines for high Blood pressure of ACE Inhibitors group: Ramipril , Lisinopril , Enalapril , Benazepril , Captopril etc .
5- Angiotensin II Receptor antagonists : Losartan , Eprosartan , Irbesartan , Olmesartan , Valsartan ).
6- Aldosterone antagonists : Sptranolactone , Eplerenone .
7- Vasodilators : Hydralazine , Sodium Nitroprusside .
All Medicines for high Blood pressure have to be selected And used with the advice of Physician not for self medication which may cause sudden cardiac arrest or paralysis .

MEDICINES FOR DEPRESSION

Medicines for Depression are commonly known as Antidepressents used or prescribed to alleviate psychological problems . This drugs relieves patient from depression a psycheatric disorder .
These drugs may be Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Herbal type .
Medicines for Depression belongs to Allopathic Medicine are classified in following way :
1-MAO Inhibitors : Isocarboxazid , Selegeline .
2-TCAs : Doxepine , Amitriptyline .
3-SNRIs : Fluocetine , Ascitalopram , Citalopram .
4-Miscellaneous drugs : Buspirone etc .
Herbal drugs considered as Medicines for Depression are Saffron , Lavender etc .
Anti depressants have to be used only with doctor's advise and these are not OTC products .

DRUGS FOR ANXIETY OR ANXIOLYTICS

DRUGS FOR ANXIETY OR ANXIOLYTICS

Drugs for Anxiety are also called Anxiolytics in medical terminology . These drugs also called as Anti Panic or Anti Anxiety agents . These drugs reduce anxiety acting on the brain or Central Nervous System .
Anxiolytic drugs or Drugs for Anxiety classified in to :
1-Benzodiazepines : Alprazolam , Lorazipam , Diazepam .
2-Azapirones : Buspirone ,Gepirone .
3-Imidazoles : Medetomidine , Dexmedetomidine .
4-Anti Histamines: Hydroxyzines .
5-Miscillaneous : Barbiturates and others .
In Anxiolytic drugs , Benzodiazepines are considered to be safe that is why these Anxiolytics are sold as OTC , Over The Counter in the pharmacies with out prescriptions , but on long term use these agents can cause addiction . Most of these Anxiolytics causes moderate to severe sedation .