Pharma BCQ- Ear Drops

ANSWER: a) Molcer

DESCRIPTION

Molcer contains Sodium Docusate which is available in the form of ear drops in the removal of ear wax. It eases the ear wax removal by providing the lubrication. 

Pharma BCQ- Allergic Rhinitis

ANSWER: a) Rynacrom

DESCRIPTION

Rynacrom contains sodium chromoglycate, which is mast cells stabilizer; this drug inhibits the release of histamine from the mast cells and thus prevents the inflammation. It is used in allergic rhinitis. 

Pharma BCQ- Oral Rinse

ANSWER: a) Difflam

DESCRIPTION

Difflam contains Benzydamine which is local analgesic and anaesthetic used in the treatment of inflammation of the mouth and throat such as Pharyngitis. It is also used after surgery, can also be used after the exposure to the radiations in dentistry. Difflam is available in the form of oral rinse.

Pharma BCQ- Alupent

ANSWER: c) Boehringer Ingelheim

DESCRIPTION

Alupent contains Metoproterenol, which is β₂-adrenergic agonist used as bronchodilator in asthma. It is marketed by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Pharma BCQ-Nexium

ANSWER: a) AstraZeneca

DESCRIPTION

Nexium contains Esomeprazole which is a proton-pump inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of heart-burn, gastro-esophageal reflux disease and also the gastric ulcers caused due to the use of NSAIDs. Nexium is the trademarked product of AstraZeneca.

Pharma BCQ- Myasthenia Gravis

ANSWER: b) Inderal

DESCRIPTION

Myasthenia Gravis is muscle weakness with fatigue which may ultimately leads to the paralysis of the associated muscle. It is characterized by the lack of binding of acetylcholine to the postsynaptic receptors of the neuromuscular junction. The most common sign is the drooping of the eyelid that is ptosis. Inderal contains propranolol which is a non-selective β-blocker; it must be taken in caution with patients having Myasthenia Gravis. The use of the drug for the short term is not proved to be risky however chronic long-term use of the drug needs monitoring. Even calcium channel blockers must be used with caution in Myasthenia Gravis.

Pharma BCQ- Diabetes

ANSWER: c) Inderal

DESCRIPTION

Inderal contains Propranolol which is a non-selective β- blocker which is used to treat hypertension, arrhythmias and much more. If it is used for a longer period at usual dose it is likely to provoke diabetes. It also affects the insulin sensitivity and causes weight gain, so that is why it must be taken cautiously in diabetes.