What is sternocleidomastoid muscle? The sternocleidomastoid muscle is the principal muscle of the neck region. It obliquely extends across the side of the neck region & dividing the anterior and…
Overview of amitriptyline side effects Amitriptyline [amee-TRIP-ti-leen] is a group of tricyclic antidepressants. There are various amitriptyline side effects seen in the treatment of depressed people. Brand names or other…
What is a scalp? The scalp is the soft tissue covering the cranial vault of the skull and the name of the scalp is derived from the layer of the…
Overview of Zopiclone Zopiclone is an orally effective cyclopyrrolone derivative & is used for the short-term treatment of conditions called insomnia. It produces near-normal sleep such as Benzodiazepines (BZDs) drugs.…
Overview of Zolpidem Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine sedative and hypnotic drug but mainly produces hypnotic effect-decreases sleep latency & duration of sleep time increases in insomnia. It is classified as…
Overview of Bupropion The term bupropion is derived from byoo-PROE-pee-on. It is weak dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor atypical antidepressants drug. This drug is also useful for decreasing cravings &…
What is Neoplasia? Neoplasia literally means new growth, and a new growth formed is called neoplasm. The term neoplasm derived from the Greek word neo means new and plasma means…
What is trachoma? Greek word trakhus =rough, which refers to the pebbled appearance of the infected conjunctiva. Trachoma is a chronic infectious disease infecting the conjunctiva and cornea. In another…
What is homeostasis? The term homeostasis was coined by Cannon and this term is derived from ‘homoios’ meaning similar and ‘stasis’ meaning position. It is defined as the maintenance of…
What is diarrhea? Diarrhea is defined as the passage of loose, liquid, or watery stools three or more than three times a day or in higher frequency than the usual…