PPT-Antiprotozoal Drugs Introduction

Protozoal infections are common among people in underdeveloped tropical and subtropical countries where sanitary conditions hygienic practices and control of the vectors of transmission are inadequate. Dr. SA . Ziai. Pharmacology. Pharmacology . can be defined as the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes, especially by binding to regulatory molecules and activating or inhibiting normal body processes. . Mrs. . Basmah. . kattan. , MPH . Outline. Terms and definitions. Gateway drugs . Types of drugs . Categories of drugs . Addiction (activity) . How Addiction . Happens. Factors That Influence Drug . Action. Christopher . Gade. , PhD. Office: . 621 . Heafey. Office hours: . F 3-6 and by apt.. Email: gadecj@gmail.com . Class WF 7:00-8:30 . Heafey. 650. On the Agenda. Today, we’re going to discuss other forms of altered consciousness outside of the world of sleep. These forms of consciousness are…. . December . 2016. Introduction to Pharmacognosy. Pharmacognosy I – Third . . Lecture 1- Introduction. A drug can be defined as a natural or synthetic substance that is used to produce physiological or psychological effects in humans or other higher order animals.. 75% of all evidence evaluated in the crime lab is related to drugs.. antiprotozoal . agent. Grade. . 4. -. Spring. . semester. . 20. 20. -202. 1. Prof. Dr. . Omji. . Porwal. Tishk International University. . FACULTY OF PHARMACY. Diseases caused by protozoa are responsible for considerable mortality and morbidity, especially in the developing world. . Amebiasis. (also called amebic dysentery) is an infection of the intestinal tract caused by . Entamoeba. . histolytica. .. Therapeutic agents for . amebiasis. are classified as luminal, systemic, or mixed . Komal. . Pareek. 1. Protozoa. Eucaryotes. , unicellular (may exist in colonies). Protozoa and algae (. protocista. ). Complex replication (sexual and asexual) . Patogenic. P. most common tropical area. Drug Overview. Antivirals. –. Antiherpes. acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir. Antivirals. –. Antiinfluenza. General antiviral. Neuraminidase inhibitors. Antiprotozoal. metronidazole. tinidazole. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Adeyemi . Rahman. 1*. , . Isabel . Rozas. 1. . 1. School . of Chemistry, TBSI, Trinity College Dublin, . 152-160 . Pearse. St., Dublin . 2. *. Correspondence . author: rahmanad@tcd.ie. A chemotherapeutic agent is a chemical that combats disease in the body.. An antimicrobial drug is a chemical substance that destroys disease-causing microorganisms with minimal damage to host tissues.. of Pharmacy . Practice. Dr. Haider Raheem. Tracing the origins of pharmacy. Sumerians. • The development of cuneiform writing on clay tablets during the third millennium BC included lists of drugs of animal, vegetable and mineral origin that were used in the management of diseases, and prescriptions with details of the ingredients used in their compounding. DATE. PLACE. Disclaimer: This presentation contains information on the general principles for safe handling of hazardous drugs. This presentation cannot account for individual variation among facilities and cannot be considered inclusive of all proper methods of occupational safety. It is the responsibility of the facility management and staff to determine the best course of occupational safety for operations. The American Cancer Society and its partners assume no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property arising out of or related to any use of these materials, or for any errors or omissions. Last updated: February 2020.