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Elephant’s ear (Colocasia esculenta) is a tuberous evergreen tropical perennial which is known for its heart-shaped or arrow-shaped, soft velvety, rich-green leaves. These plants are commonly found in a number …

Ringers Lactate solution (RL) is a balanced, alkalinizing, and hypotonic crystalloid solution containing physiologic concentrations of Na+, K+, Ca2+, Cl−, and lactate.   Lactate ions are predominantly metabolized in the liver either …

Magnesium plays an important role in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability.  The mechanism of action of Magnesium Sulfate is not as well described but is thought to competitively block intracellular …

A number of cardiovascular effects have been associated with salbutamol and beta 2 receptor agonists, generally. Tarchycardia (heart beat more than 100 times per minute). Increase in heart rate with …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Inflammation causes recurrent episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing particularly at night and early morning.   Asthma can be …

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) potently inhibit gastric acid secretion, especially during daytime period following a daily single morning dose. PPIs prevents ulcers and allows any ulcers that exist in the …

So that the doctor may choose appropriate the most effective intervention. For example, multiple dose activated charcoal or gastric lavage may be performed several hours after ingestion of a delayed …

Did you know that Almatix is not an organophosphate pesticide but an amitraz of formamidine class? Did you also know that amitraz is a sympatholytic? Lastly, may you know that …

Obtain medical help immediately. Do not make the victim to vomit. Immediately give a glass of cold milk or water, if able to swallow, unless advised not to by a …