What is the difference between drug abuse and drug misuse?

Q: Discuss the factors that affect both the absorption and distribution of drugs.

A: Drug absorption in general depends on the lipid water solubility of the drug, dosage form,…

Q: What are the contraindications of norepinephrine as a drug?

A: Norepinephrine is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) by raising blood pressure in…

Q: Define the following:(i) Cationic detergents(ii) Narrow spectrum antibiotics(iii) Disinfectants

A: Detergents are the species which shows cleaning action and are called as cleaning agents. These…

Q: What is Ibuprofen ?

A: Ibuprofen is a organic compound that has chemical formula of C13H18O2 and molar mass is…

Q: Increasing the number of carbons in a drug molecule (more than five carbon atoms) will: O a.…

A: Given information,     The number of carbon atoms in a drug molecule is increased

Q: Briefly explain why inhalation of cannabis is less likely to lead to an adverse reaction than…

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Q: what are the steps of drug discovery?

A: Drug discovery is a process which aims at identifying a compound therapeutically useful in curing…

Q: What is the correct structure of aspirin?

A: We have determine  the correct structure of aspirin.

Q: How does the glucose monitor work?

A: The increase in the blood glucose level is an indicative of diabetes mellitus. It can be due to the…

Q: What does analgesics use?

A: Analgesics are a group of medicines that are used to relieve pain.  They are also known as pain…

Q: What is antihistamine drugs ?

A: Antihistamine drug- Antihistamine is a type of drugs that prevents the physiological action of…

Q: 1. What is drug addiction? 2. What is inhalants?

A: A question based on general chemistry, which is to be accomplished.

Q: Explain the following terms giving one example of each type: (i) Tranquilizers (ii) Synthetic…

A: (i) Tranquilizer: Transquilizer is a drug which is used for the treatment of anxiety, fear,…

Q: Adverse Drug Reaction

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Q: How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Name a substance that can be used as an antiseptic as…

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Q: How do ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs decrease pain?

A: How do ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs decrease pain?

Q: Diphenhydramine is found in what three brand-name sleep aids?

A: The structure of Diphenhydramine is  Diphenhydramine is antihistamine that reduces the effects of…

Q: How oral contraceptives work ?

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Q: Why is the prolonged use of DDT not desirable ?

A: DDT is a chemical that is used by farmers as an insecticide. DDT is Dichloro Diphenyl…

Q: What is the best antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy?

A: Epilepsy is a disorder associated from central nervous system, in which the activity of brain is…

Q: Is caffeine an addictive substance? If so, is it psychologically addictive, physiologically…

A: Hii there, As there are multiple question posted. we are answering first question. If you need…

Q: Circle and label the functional group of aspirin that causes it to irritate the stomach.

A: Irritation of stomach caused due the acid . This acid are harmful to our stomach when not treated…

Q: Explain the term Aspirin ?

A: Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and lower fever.

Q: What happens during a drug interaction? Provide an example.

A: Answer -  Drug interaction - A change in the way a drug acts in the body when taken with certain…

Q: what are the raw materials of paracetamol and their sources? (synthetic and natural)

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Q: The most abused DRUG among Filipinos (in their legal age) is:  a. Shabu b. Marijuana c. Alcohol…

A: As drug is a chemical compound which has relaxing and tempting effects. Generally, people get…

Q: Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?(a) Antibiotics(b)…

A: Indigestion or dyspepsia is a term used to indicate the discomfort caused in the digestive system.…

Q: How do antiseptics differ from disinfectants? Give one example of each type.

A: Substances which reduce the risk of infection, sepsis, wounds etc on living bodies like human beings…

Q: How does the Drug (Control) Ordinance 1982 help to expand the local pharmaceutical industries…

A: Pharmaceutical Industry is an important high-tech sector in any country.  It essentially contributes…

Q: Explain the following terms with an example for each :(i) Antibiotics(ii) Antiseptics(iii)…

A: A drug is a chemical sub of low molecular mass(100-500 u) which exerts an abnormal effect on certain…

Q: What are the benefits of reducing availability of illegal drugs versus reducing the need for such…

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Q: Define the following(a) Anionic detergents(b) Limited spectrum antibiotics(c) Antiseptics

A: Define the following(a) Anionic detergents(b) Limited spectrum antibiotics(c) Antiseptics

Q: why is aspirin important and how did it changed the world of medicine

A: aspirin is important medicine used in medical world , aspirin is extracted  from weeping willow.

Q: What are the following substances ? Give one example of each.(i) Antihistamines(ii)…

A: Medicinal chemistry is a discipline that encloses the design, development, and synthesis of…

Q: What other types of analgesics are on the market? How does their action compare with aspirin and…

A: Analgesics are simply pain reliever or pain killer drugs. There are so many analgesics in the market…

Crystal Structures

Solids are present all around us. They have different properties and applications. Diamond and graphite are two well-known solids. Diamond is the hardest material in the world and is used in making jewelry. Graphite on the other hand is soft. The lead of your pencil is graphite. Why are they so different in appearance and properties despite the fact they are chemically the same? Both are allotropes of carbon. The answer lies in the structure, the way constituent particles are arranged in the solids.