Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is characterized by a yellow discoloration of the body’s tissues due to an accumulation of bilirubin. Bilirubin is a byproduct of heme metabolism. Jaundice results from either increased bilirubin production or impaired excretion. The severity of discoloration ranges from lemon yellow to apple green. Newborns and the elderly are more commonly affected by this condition.
Acetaminophen, widely known as paracetamol, is an analgesic and antipyretic drug used to relieve mild to moderate pain and fever. Paracetamol is one of the most common over-the-counter drugs. It can be used across all age groups, including infants, the elderly, and both pregnant and lactating women. Paracetamol is often combined with other drugs to provide synergistic effects for patients. Some popular brand names of paracetamol include CROCIN, METACIN, and PARACETAMOL RECTAL SUPPOSITORY.
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s leading causes of death from a single infectious agent. It is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs. TB spreads through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
Levodopa is a prodrug used in the treatment of Parkinsonism. It is converted into dopamine after crossing the blood-brain barrier. Levodopa is the drug of choice for Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder caused by lesions or abnormalities in the basal ganglia. The basal ganglia is a subcortical mass in the brain that controls posture and movement.…
Diabetes Mellitus is a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels, which occur when the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not use insulin effectively.