Imatinib Mesylate is a Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor which finds use in the treatment of:
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Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumors
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Drugs Causing SIADH
Certain drugs that precipitate the Syndrome of Inappropriate Ant Diuretic Hormone Secretion is highlighted by:
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Very:
Vincristine
Vinblastine
Vasopressin/Desmopressin
Old:
Oxytocine (in very high doses)
Case:
Carbamazepine
Cyclophosphamide
Chlorpropamide
P:
Phenothiazines
M:
Mono Amine Oxidase Inhibitors
S:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
No:
Nicotine
Trouble:
Tri Cyclic Antidepressants
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AIIMS,
Pharmacology
drugs Undergoing Acetylation
Acetylation is a Phase 2 reaction that usually occurs in the following class of drugs:
SHIP
Sulfonamides
Hydralazine
Isoniazid
PAS
[Credits: AIIMS Ashish/Amit Aditya Publication]
SHIP
Sulfonamides
Hydralazine
Isoniazid
PAS
[Credits: AIIMS Ashish/Amit Aditya Publication]
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AIIMS,
Pharmacology
Phase 2 Reactions
Phase 2 reactions add a conjugate to the moiety being metabolized. The different types of Phase 2 reactions are:
SMAGG
Sulfation
Methylation
Acetylation
Glucuronidation
Glycine Conjugation
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AIIMS,
Pharmacology