Mental Health: A growing global concern World Mental Health Day is observed on the 10th day of October every year, with the intent to cut the stigma and encourage more dialogue on mental illnesses. The World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH) officially established the day to promote self-awareness and sensitivity towards the cause, to encourage...Continue Reading
Cabazitaxel is an antineoplastic drug used in chemotherapy, commonly sold under the brand name Jevtana. It is classified as a “taxane derivative”, which means it is a drug that stops mitosis. [1] [2] It is approved for castrate-resistant metastatic prostate cancer (CRMP) treatment in patients who are previously treated with docetaxel (another type of taxane)....Continue Reading
World Heart Day endeavours to bring people together to take action against cardiovascular disease (CVD). A brainchild of the World Heart Federation, it brings awareness about CVD to people across the world. It also seeks to drive global action against heart diseases and their significant risk factors. Risk factors include unhealthy lifestyle decisions, unhealthy diets...Continue Reading
Capsaicin is a compound derived from peppers known for its prevalent use in pain-relieving medication. It is instrumental in addressing a certain type of pain recognised as neuralgia. Neuralgia is felt as shooting or burning pain in the nerves. It is characterised by pain that occurs from the nerves near the skin surface. Capsaicin provides...Continue Reading
Peppermint oil comes from the peppermint plant and is a natural hybrid of water mint ‘Mentha aquatica’ and spearment ‘Mentha spicata’. It was believed to have been cultivated in England in the late seventeenth century. The use of dried peppermint leaves dates back to ancient Egypt as early as 1550 BC (1) and has also...Continue Reading
‘Sesamum indicum’, commonly known as ‘Sesame’ is an annual plant native to tropical areas in Asia, Africa and South America. It is known by various other names including Benniseed, Til, Goma, Gingelly, Wangila, Zhi Ma, etc. Sesame plants are among the world’s oldest cultivated plants and are over 4000 years old. (1) India and China...Continue Reading
Belonging to a class of drugs called azole antifungals, Fluconazole is known to treat serious fungal or yeast infections. It finds widespread usage in treating infections like vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis) and other candida infections, including urinary tract infections, peritonitis, or fungal (cryptococcal) meningitis. It is usually available...Continue Reading
Lycopene is a natural pigment that can be found in a variety of foods including tomatoes, watermelons, and grapefruits. It’s a carotenoid, which are natural pigments that give plants, fruits, and vegetables their colour. As a red carotenoid, lycopene is widely found in red and pink fruits and vegetables. It’s known as one of the...Continue Reading
In the wide domain of the pharmaceutical industry, ‘API’ and ‘FDF’ are commonly-used terms. But what are they, actually? While API stands for ‘active pharmaceutical ingredient’, FDI refers to ‘finished dosage form’. Let us understand the difference between these two prime components in this dynamic industry, which is slated to touch $120 billion by 2027...Continue Reading
A popular home remedy, Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is widely used in innumerable households. It is made by fermenting sugar from apples and has an acidity content of 5%. Acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar, is responsible for many health benefits. Diluted ACV is said to have 0 calories per tablespoon as well as...Continue Reading
