A QUICK VIEW TO

COMMON ALLOPATHIC
DRUGS
FOR HOMOEOPATHIC
PRACTITIONERS
1.)ANTIASTHAMATIC
DRUGS
BRONCHODILATORS:





MAST CELL
STABILISERS:
CORTICOSTEROIDS:
Adrenaline
Ephedrine
Isoprenaline
Salbutamol
Theophylline
Atropine

Ketotifen
Beclomethasone
Drugs that stimulates
beta-receptors:-
They stimulates beta-
receptors in the bronchial smooth
muscles and thus relieves acute
attacks by relieving pulmonary
congestion.
o ADRENALINE
o ISOPRENALINE
o SALBUTAMOL
o ORCIPRENALINE
BRONCHODILATORS:-
They produce direct relaxant effect on
bronchial smooth muscles thus relieving
attack
They are:-EPHEDRINE.
THEOPHYLLINE
CROMOLYN
AMINOPHYLLINE
BRAND NAME:-Aminophylline,
Minophyl
Its used in alleviating symptoms of
chronic
asthama,bronchitis,emphysema.
Always discontinue if pt.develops
Irregular heart beats,peptic
ulcers,respiratory infection.



TERBUTALINE
BRAND NAME:- Bricanyl inhaler,
Terbil,Brozeet.
Its used as an inhalant to treat
asthama, chronic bronchitis,emphysema.
Adverse effects:chest
pain,palpitations,drowsiness,dry mouth,
increased sweating,facial edema.
THEOPHYLLINE
BRAND NAME:- Deriphylline
Its useful in relieving symptoms of
asthama,ch.bronchitis,emphysema and
in apnoea of premature babies.
Adverse effects :
Dizziness,diarrhoea,palpitations,skin
rash and itching,weakness and
tiredness.
ANTIHISTAMINES
When a foreign protien(antigen) is injected
in an individual,the RE System responds by
forming specific antibodies ,which circulate
and later are absorbed by the tissues.
When a large dose of the same antigen is
injected after few weeks,it combines with
the antibodies,thus producing an Antigen-
Antibody Reaction .It damages the tissue
mast cells leading to the liberation of
histamines and other substances,this state
is called as ANAPHYLAXIS.
These drugs antagonize the action
of histamines liberated in the body
or administered exogenously. Mainly
used for symptomatic relief of
Allergic disorders
CLASSIFICATION OF
DRUGS
Drugs that produce low sedation :
Phenyramine, Phenindamine ,
Mepyramine
Drugs that produce moderate
sedation:Triplenamine,Chlorpheniramine.
Drugs with high
sedation:Promethazine,Diphenhydramine
STEROIDS
CORTICOSTEROIDS include
natural glucocorticoids and
mineralocorticoids and their synthetic
analogues.
Corticosteroids prescribed have only
and only palliative function.The
underlying disease continues to progress
while the manifestations are dampened.
ADRENOCORTICAL
STEROIDS:- The adrenal medulla
produces adrenaline and nor-adrenaline, adrenal
cortex has 3 layers of cells: Outer most (zona
glomerulosa) secreting MINERALOCORTICOIDS
which influence water and mineral metabolism
,middle layer (zona fasciculata) secretes
GLUCOCORTICOIDS influencing carbohydrate
metabolism,inner most (zona reticulosa)secretes
ANDROGENIC or sex steroids.
GLUCOCORTICOIDS:-They are
Hydrocortisone(cortisol) most
important glucocorticoid secreted in
man,Cortisone and Corticosterone.
MINERALOCORTICOIDS:-Aldosterone
and Deoxycorticosterone (both are
natural),Fludrocortisone (synthetic)
used for salt-retaining effect.
BETAMETHASONE
BRAND NAME:-Betnelan,Betnaso,Cortil
Its a corticosteroid treats
allergies,breathing problems,skin
problems,asthama arthritis and many
conditions. Steroids should be withdrawn
as soon as possible if started recently
and gradually tapered if used over a
period of time since they suppress our
immune system,making it more vulnerable
to bacterial,viral,parasitic and fungal
infections.

Must avoid alcohol and tobacco if on
betamethasone.
If diabetic,betamethasone needs to be
taken very cautiously.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Mental
depression,mood swings,severe muscle
cramps,sleep diosorders,unusual bruises,
weight gain or loss,petechial spots over
skin.

DEXAMETHASONE
BRAND NAME:- Dexomet ,Stedax,
Idizone.
Its also a corticosteroid,and given in
allergic disorders, but must be given in
smallest possible dose,for the shortest
period of time.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Confusion,menstrual
problems,facial oedema,pain whole body.
PREDNISOLONE
BRAND NAME:-
Nucort,Acticort,Omnacortil,Wysolone.
Its also a corticosteroid.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Fever,sore
throat,sneezing and other signs of
infection,Increased frequency of
urine,Hallucinations,Irregular heart beats,
mental depression,non healing wounds.

OTHER CORTICOSTEROIDS:-
Fluocinolone (Flucort, Flucocin),
Hydrocortisone (Primacort).
ANALGESICS AND
ANTIPYRETIC DRUGS
ASPIRIN
BRAND NAME:-Ecospirin , Loprin.
Aspirin takes care only of the symptoms of
an underlying infection but not the
infection itself .It must be noted that it
should be taken on empty stomach as it
can cause bleeding in the stomach or
intestines.Bleeding can occur without
warning and in this respect,older persons
are likely to suffer the most.
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Severe abdominal
pain
Severe cramps
Heartburn
Bleeding stomach
ulcers
Vomiting or spitting
blood

Symptoms from Aspirin usage
requiring Homoeopathic
Physicians Attention:-
Abnormal Weakness
Decreased urination
Heartburn
PARACETAMOL
BRAND NAME:-Metacin, Calpol,
Febrex.
Its an analgesic and an antipyretic,but not
an effective anti-inflammatory.
It can cause liver and kidney damage in the
aged patients.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-petechial spots,skin
rash,itching,hives.


NSAID and ANTI-
RHEUMATIC DRUGS
DICLOFENAC
BRAND NAME:-Voveron.
Its used in the treatment of mild to
moderate pain and in relieving
symptoms of RA,OA, Spondylitis.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-GI
Toxicity,Heartburn,severe
cramps,drowsiness,increased or
decreased BP,weight gain.

IBUPROFEN
BRAND NAME:-Brufen , Ibugesic.
Its used in fever and pain,
including pain due to RA and OA.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Loss of
appetite,chest pain, breathing
difficulty,muscle cramps, trembling,
PHENYLBUTAZONE
It relieves pain and inflammation of
RA and Acute Gout.
WHO has advised the older people to
avoid this drug as it has caused
numerous deaths because of severe
adverse effects (as its toxic to the
bone marrow and can kill wbcs)
ANTI-ALLERGIC
DRUGS
CETRIZINE
BRAND NAME:- Cetrin, Zyncet, Cetzin,
Cetrizet.
Its used to relieve or prevent the
symptoms of seasonal rhinitis and other
types of allergy,also it helps to relieve
itching and hives.
Its a mild bronchodilator.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Increased sensitivity
to sun,skin rash,rapid heart beat.
CHLORPHENIRAMINE
BRAND NAME:-Cadistin,Polaramine.
TRADE NAME:-Chlorpheniramine
Maleate.
Its used commonly to treat colds,but
not a proper med. Of choice as it
worsen cold by thickening nasal
secretions and drying mucous
membranes with drowsiness.



DIPHENHYDRAMINE
BRAND NAME:- Benadryl.
Its also used in forms of syrups to
treat cough.
FEXOFENADINE
BRAND NAME :-Allegra, Fexofen,
Ultigra.
Its a non-sedating antihistamine.
It relieves seasonal allergies and
chronic itching.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Skin rash,
thickening of bronchial
secretions,rapid heart beat.

DRUGS FOR
HYPERACIDITY,
REFLUX AND ULCERS
RANITIDINE
BRAND NAME:-Aciloc ,Rantac, Zintac ,
Ranitin.
It prevents the release of stomach acid and
is used to treat ulcers and conditions caused
by excess stomach acid.
For the treatment of ulcers,its advisable to
get a pathological blood test done for
detecting the presence of helicobacter
pylori before the treatment.

LANSOPRAZOLE
BRAND NAME:-Lancid, Lanpro.
It prevents secretion of gastric acid and is
used in the treatment of ulcers with
antibiotics.
Its given in short term treatment for
severe GERD.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Indigestion,rectal
bleeding,muscle cramps.

ANTI-
HYPERTENSIVE
DRUGS
AMLODIPINE
BRAND NAME:-Amdipine,Amlopres,
Stamlo.
Its a calcium channel blocker .It works by
affecting the calcium concentration un the
heart and muscle cells.This relaxes the
blood vessels,thus reducing the amount of
work the heart has to do. It relieves
different chest pain and also lowers high
BP.
Others:-DILTIAZEM(dilgard)


BETA-BLOCKERS
They reduce the workload on the
heart,helping it to beat more regularly.
They only controls, but doesnt cure high
BP .They also relieves chest pain,and can be
useful after a heart attack.
ADVERSE EFFECTS :-Irregular heart
beats,breathing difficulties,dizziness.
Example:ATENOLOL(betacard),METOPRO
LOL(betalok)
ACE INHIBITORS
They controls high BP by relaxing blood
vessels,which is not a cure.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Chest
pain,palpitations, rapid heart
beat,breathing difficulty,numbness,facial
oedema.
Example:-
CAPTOPRIL(aceten),ENALAPRIL(envas,nor
mace,vasonorm)
DIGOXIN
BRAND NAME:-Cardioxin,Digox
Its a cardiac glycoside that helps
a weakened heart to function
properly,increases strength of
the heart muscle.
Adverse effects:-headache,
Fainting spells,drowsiness.

HORMONES
PROGESTINS
BRAND NAME:-Progest,Gestone,Annin.
It produces a secretory endometrium and
maintenance of pregnancy.
Used in the treatment of threatened and
habitual abortion,relieves premenstrual
tension,treats DUB,used to induce
menstruation in amenorrhoea,as
contraceptive.
THYROXINE
BRAND NAME:-
Eltroxin,Thyronorm,Thyrox.
Its the drug of choice for THYROID
REPLACEMENT THERAPY.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:-Changes in
menstrual period,dry puffy
skin,constipation,chest pain,weight
gain.
ANTI-DIABETIC
DRUGS
BIGUANIDES
They lower blood sugar level only in
diabetic individuals.
They potentiatethe hypoglycemic action
of insulin and sulphonylureas.
They inhibit lipogenesis in adipose
tissues.
They increase fibrinolytic activity of
plasma.
Drugs are:-Phenformin,Metformin.
INSULIN
BRAND NAME:-Actrapid, Human
Mixtard.
It regulates amount of sugar in
blood and thus prevents or
reduces long term complications
including damage to blood
vessels,eyes,kidneys or nerves.
SULFONYLUREAS
These drugs lower blood sugar level on
oral or parenteral administration.
They are effective only in case of
functional pancreas.
They produce increase in body weight like
insulin.
DRUGS:-
Tolbutamide,Chlorpropamide,Acetahexamid
e.
ANTI-CONVULSANT
DRUGS
ACETAZOLAMIDE(Acetamide)
CARBAMAZEPINE(carbatol,carbazin)
CLONAZEPAM(clonapax,ozepam)
PHENOBARBITAL(epitan,gardenal,lu
minal,phenobarbitone)
PHENYTOIN(epsolin,phetoin)
VALPROIC ACID

ANTI-DEPRESSANT
DRUGS
AMITRIPTYLINE(amitone,tryptomer,
sarotena)
CHLORPROMAZINE(chloractil)
IMIPRAMINE(antidep,depsol,depsonil
)
LITHIUM(intalith,lalithium)
TRIFLUOPERAZINE(psycalm,relicalm
)
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