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Why you should avoid alcohol while taking metronidazole ?
Metronidazole is a well-known anti-bacterial agent that has been used for decades to treat infections, especially gram positive agents. However, it is recommended to avoid alcohol while you are under any treatment regimen that includes Flagyl (Metronidazole). Disulfiram-like reaction: A disulfiram-like reaction occurs when alcohol interacts similarly with a drug other than disulfiram, such as…
Sep 13, 2019
PEBC - Evaluating ExaminationOrganic Chemistry Classes with structure
Organic Chemistry Classes “OCC” When you are preparing for pharmacy examination, organic chemistry is very important to understand many biological interactions and drug binding concepts. I will enumerate different organic classes with important tips about them. Here we go: Click to enlarge! Alkanes Also called paraffins, saturated hydrocarbons. General formula: R-CH2-CH3. Lipid soluble. Common reactions:…
May 20, 2017
Drug factsList of abused and addicted drugs
Of course whenever we think about drugs of abuse and addiction, some members of the following list came to our mind: Disclaimer : Information and names listed below are for educational & scientific purposes only. Warning : Abusing drugs KILLS! 1. HEROIN Heroin is synthesized from morphine in a relatively simple process. Heroin was…
Sep 23, 2016
GeneralHow to stop Hiccups
Hiccups ( sometimes called Hiccoughs ) are very common and almost affects every one .. simply , the reason we experience Hiccups is an irritation in a dome-shaped muscle which separates the chest from the abdomen known as the diaphragm . diaphragm irritation causes involuntary spasms leading to quick intake of breath that is suddenly…
Sep 28, 2010