Pharmacology and Therapeutics

trade name of this salt is VIAGRA

Botropase is a hemostatic agent derived from snake venom. It is used to control bleeding by promoting blood coagulation.

Dobutamine is contraindicated in idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS) because its positive inotropic effect can worsen the dynamic left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. It is actually indicated for cardiogenic and septic shock.

Xanthinol nicotinate, cinnarizine, and pentoxiphylline all possess vasodilator properties. Therefore, all of the listed options are correct.

Frusemide (also known as Furosemide) is a potent loop diuretic that acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle in the kidney.

Nalidixic acid is a quinolone antibiotic specifically used for the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Chlorxylenol (also known as parachlorometaxylenol) is the primary active antiseptic ingredient in Dettol.

Minoxidil is a vasodilator used for hair growth and hypertension. Aspirin, mefenamic acid, and indomethacin are all Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).

Mannitol is a classic osmotic diuretic. It works by increasing the osmolarity of the filtrate, thereby preventing water reabsorption in the renal tubules.

Benzoyl peroxide is a widely used topical medication for the treatment of acne vulgaris due to its antibacterial and keratolytic properties.

Nimesulide is a preferential COX-2 inhibitor, which is known to cause significantly less gastric irritation compared to traditional non-selective NSAIDs.

Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic that acts on the distal tubule to inhibit sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.

Methocarbamol is a centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms and pain.

Oxytocin is a hormone used to induce or accelerate labor by stimulating uterine contractions.