Medications

Common Medications

Antihistamine

1. Azelastine is used to relieve nasal symptoms such as runny/itching/stuffy nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip caused by seasonal allergies and other conditions. This medication is an antihistamine. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms.

2. Generic Allegra (FEXOFENADINE) is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies such as runny or itchy nose; sneezing; itchy throat; and watery, itchy, or red eyes. This medicine may also be used to treat hives and other conditions as determined by your doctor

Diabetes

Generic Glucophage (METFORMIN) is used to treat a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. With this type of diabetes, insulin produced by the pancreas is not able to get sugar into the cells of the body where it can work properly.

Acidity

Zantac (Ranitidine) is used to decrease or suppress the production of stomach acid, which may reduce irritation to the stomach lining and help heal ulcers and other gastrointestinal conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

For pain & consciousness (analgesic drugs): The main classes of painkillers are NSAIDs, opioids and various orphans such as paracetamol, tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Nimesulide is a popular NSAID, It acts by inhibiting the release of tumour necrosis factor-alpha, acts as a competitive inhibitor of histamine release and reduces superoxide anion formation. Note: Women should use the drug with caution during lactation and it is contraindicated during pregnancy

For the skin

Drugs: emollient, anti-pruritic, antifungal, disinfectant, scabicide, pediculicide, tar products, vitamin A derivatives, vitamin D analogue, keratolytic, abrasive, systemic antibiotic, topical antibiotic, hormones, desloughing agent, exudate absorbent, fibrinolytic, proteolytic, sunscreen, antiperspirant, corticosteroid.

For infections and infestations

Drugs: antibiotic, antifungal, antileprotic, antituberculous drug, antimalarial, anthelmintic, amoebicide, antiviral, antiprotozoal.

For immunology

Drugs: vaccine, immunoglobulin, immunosuppressant, interferon, monoclonal antibody.

For allergic disorders

Drugs: anti-allergic, antihistamine, NSAIDs

For nutrition

Drugs: tonic, iron preparation, electrolyte, parenteral nutritional supplement, vitamins, anti-obesity drug, anabolic drug, hematopoietic drug, food product drug.

Some common Precautions

Rabies

A viral infection of the nervous system. Delirium and painful muscle spasms in the throat - if symptoms develop, it is usually fatal. Spread by: Bites from an infected animal. Precautions: Recommended only to those who would be in wilderness areas for long periods, or working with animals. Extra: If you are bitten by an animal, wash the wound immediately, get medical attention quickly, note the date, place and description of the animal, then inform the local police.

Cholera

An intestinal infection that causes severe diarrhea, can lead to dehydration and death. Spread by: Water and food. Precautions: Good personal hygiene (wash hands before eating) and avoid food and water that is of dubious quality.

Dengue

A painful fever. Precautions: avoid being bitten by mosquitoes day or night.

Take Precautions Against Swine Flu

Stay home whenever possible. Ask your support team to get groceries, walk your dog, bring work home from the office, or whatever else you can delegate.
If you develop fever of 100.5F or higher, call your doctor right away (day or night) and start drinking plenty of fluids. Stay well hydrated and get a diagnosis and treatment for whatever is causing your fever.
If you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue and then toss it out. No tissues handy? Turn your face into the crook of your elbow, to keep germs from flying away.
Wash your hands often with soap and water or alcohol sanitizer - this will kill most germs.
Avoid people who have a fever, cough, or sneezing, or complain of any flu-like symptoms
If you feel like you are developing flu symptoms, don't wait to see if it will just go away. Call your doctor or nurse practitioner and ask for advice or an appointment.

Hospitals list-addresses in Hampi

Dr. A Govinda Prakash
Shyamala Clinic,
#3331, 3rd Cross,
6th Main, Hampi Nagar.

Hospitals list-addresses in Kamalapur

Govt. Hospital
Kamalapur
Tele: 08394 241444

Hospitals list-addresses in Hospet

KRISHNA MURTHY M (DR.)
EYE SPECIALIST
PATEL NAGAR
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 220677

PANDURANGA K (DR.)
K L S HOSPITAL
I S R ROAD
HOSPET
Tele : (08394) 228170

RAJEEV G (DR)
SUSHRUTHA CHILDERN HOSPIT
M J NAGAR 4TH CROSS
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 230051

VASTRAD M R (DR.)
ABHISHEK HOSPITAL
BASAVESWARA BADAVANE
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 227666

VASTRAD SHOBHA M (ANULA) (DR.)
ABHISHEK HOSPITAL
BASAVESWARA BADAVANE
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 227666

ANJANA (DR)
SUSHRUTHA CHILDERN HOSPIT
M J NAGAR 4TH CROSS
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 230051

BEENA THOMAS (DR)
CARE 32 DENTAL CLINIC
1ST FLOOR, PATHIKONDA BUILDING
OPP YAMAHA SHOWROOM, COLLETE ROAD
HOSPET
Tele: (08394) 220074

JYOTHI PRASDAD (DR)
SAI RAM DENTAL CLINIC
SONA COMPLEX, 1ST FLOOR
OPP. TALUKA OFICE, COLLEGE ROAD
HOSPET
Tele: 94487 77226

Three suspected swine flu cases reported in state

MUMBAI: Even as two citizens walked into government-designated quarantine centres on Saturday to get themselves checked for A-H1N1 virus-also known as swine flu-civic health authorities cautioned against self-medication and undue panic.

A couple from Kandivli got themselves admitted to Kasturba Hospital, Chinchpokli as they felt under the weather after a recent visit to Hyderabad. "Their samples have been sent to National Institute of Virology in Pune,'' said a civic official.

A third suspected swine flu patient in the state-a 29-year-old woman-came to the quarantine centre at Naidu Hospital in Pune. "She had returned from the UK a month ago. As she has symptoms of swine flu now, she came in for the test and is under observation,'' said medical officer Dr Pradeep Awathe from the state swine flu control cell. Their test results will be in on Monday.

Meanwhile, civic executive health officer J Thanekar said although the BMC was ready for any eventuality vis-a-vis the swine flu pandemic, there is a need for caution. "We are prepared in case the pandemic intensifies. We can have up to 100 quarantine beds, have adequate stock of Tamiflu tablets and enough protective gear for over 50 medical staff members. But we don't want people to panic,'' he said.

The health authorities have asked people not to take preventive dosages of Tamiflu. "This could lead to development of resistance to the drug,'' said a health official.