Introduction: Digitalis purpurea, commonly known as the foxglove is one of the deadliest but at the same time most medicinal plants in our world. This flowering plant is very widespread being found in much of temperate Europe and parts of North America. While, the leaves, flowers, and seeds are all poisonous to us and other animals, compounds have been extracted from the species and are used in heart medicines and other medicinal products that we still use today. The foxglove can grow in very little
cash inflows and outflows of Digitalis in the future and assigns the project a present value. It is important to take into consideration Digitalis’ Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). This is the average return rate that the Digitalis would expect to cover all its investors, for Digitalis this is 15%. China has the highest NPV value of £385 million, higher the NPV, the more attractive project. NPV fails to consider the presence of potential constraints in Digitalis’ structure that may restrict
Reserpine Reserpine reduces the noradrenaline supplies in peripheral organs. It also reduces the cardiovascular response to sympathomimetic amines. When reserpine is taken the postganglionic sympathetic nerves are not able to transfer impulses through the neuroeffector junctions. Reserpine prevents the acceptance mechanism of amines for the storage of granules for sympathetic tissues. Preventing dopamine uptake into granules, allows reserpine to hinder the formation of noradrenaline. In small dosages
illustrate a frog’s electrocardiogram using various drugs in an isolated setting. The computer program entitled “Effects of Drugs on the Frog Heart” allowed experimental conditions to be set for specific drugs. The different drugs used were calcium, digitalis, pilocarpine, atropine, potassium, epinephrine, caffeine, and nicotine. Each of these drugs caused a different electrocardiogram and beats per minute reading. The calcium-magnesium ration affects “the permeability of the cell membrane”(Fox). When
Vincent Van Gogh is celebrated today as the greatest Dutch painter, besides Rembrandt (“Vincent Willem”). Born in Holland on March 30, 1853, Van Gogh had five other siblings and two parents, and although his mother was an artist, he never bothered with art until much later in his life (“Vincent Willem”). Van Gogh had many shortcomings in his little and dismal time on earth and it was not until his late twenties, after all else had failed, that he gave art a chance. Thanks to the help of his older
The Plaintiffs of the case are Glynace H. Norton and his wife, Anne Graves Norton, The defendants of the case are the insurer of the Baton Rouge hospital: Argonaut Insurance Company, Mrs. Florence Evans R.N,,ADON (Registered Nurse/Assistant Director of Nursing services) whom had administered the fatal medication; and Aetna Casualty & Surety Company, that covered the liability insurance for Dr. John B. Stotler, who delivered the negligent order. In the case of Norton vs Argonaut Insurance Company
Digonin is synthesized by the hypothalamus in the human body. Outside the body digoxin is extracted from a leaf off the digitalis lanata plant. Digoxin is a white crystal that melts at 230o with no odor; it is not insoluble in water. Digoxin is available in tablets, oral solution and IV. Digoxin comes from cardiac glycosides class of medication. Digoxin is a generic name for Lanoxin. Other brand names for digoxin are cardoxin, digitek, lanoxicaps, and lanoxin. Digoxin contains active ingredients
Researchers in laboratories estimate that 25 percent of the drugs in use have actual ingredients either derived from or chemically similar to those in plants. Some of the drugs that have their roots in nature are the cancer drug tamoxifen, the heart drug digitalis, and painkillers morphine and aspirin. The powers of observation and the passing on of
Corticosteroids The main pharmaceutical drugs used to treat and manage asthma are Beta2-adrenergic agonist and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). Beta2-adrenergic agonists are used for relief and acute symptoms, while corticosteroids are to be taken daily to control inflammation. Inhaled corticosteroids are used as the first-line maintenance therapy. ICS are the most effective anti-inflammatory drug used in the management of asthma. ICS must be used long-term, as symptoms are likely to recur if they
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Submitted by: Urmi Patel INTRODUCTION: The dietary supplements are regulated by FDA as “foods” but the regulations are different from drugs and other foods. The dietary supplements are known by various other names such as: Nutraceuticals, Phytaceuticals, Herbaceuticals, Nutrapharmaceuticals, Foodiceuticals, Phytomedicines, Therapeutic foods, Pharmafoods, Phytofoods and Parnuts (food of Particular nutritional uses). FDA regulates food supplement safety and labeling and FTC i
The aim of this scenario-based assignment is to discuss the therapeutic intervention in the care of a patient with Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF). A brief summary of the patient’s medical history will be given while discussing one specific nursing problem in terms of heart rate/ rhythm. Also, an overview of aetiology will be given as well as pathophysiology in order to explain the rationale for treatment and monitoring. Relevant research relating to the literature will be utilised throughout in
medicine to offer vitality and true health to my patients. I will be an advocate of diversity and I will be a pioneer of what is seemingly “abstract” medicine, which has technically been around longer than any class of medication; simply, Foxglove (Digitalis Lanata) came before Digox, and Poppy (Papaver Somniferum) before Vicodin-case closed. The reality is that Western medicine is diametrically opposed to the medicine practiced by the cultures of many of America’s inhabitants. It is
humans for different therapeutic purpose and are changed to modern medicine like many modern drugs originated from plant source. Many of the life saving drug are isolated/extract from medicinal plant examples include Vincristine (Vinca), digoxin (Digitalis), quinine (cinchona bark), Atropine (Datura), Artimicine (Artimisia annua), morphine (from the opium poppy) (Vickers and Zollman, 1999). As per WHO the uses of herbal drug was increased day by day to two- three time more as compared to conventional
The Sun Dance was usually performed in a time of great crisis for an individual or a tribe, and involved a considerable amount of goods and a significant physical sacrifice. Performed in a large ceremonial tipi, the dancers would appeal to the Almighty through dance and sacrifice. These dances would be performed for many reasons, but one of the crises could be an illness in the family, in which case the dancers would seek aid from Thunder, voice of the Almighty. Another Dance was the Sunrise Dance
little Tongo. b. Harry Potter- In Harry Potter by J.K Rowling, Harry gives an antidote called bezoar found in the stomach of goat, to his friend Ron who is poisoned. c. Agatha Christie- arsenic, cyanide, strychnine, nicotine, thallium, cocaine, digitalis, snake venom, monkshood, belladonna, hemlock, yew berries etc. d. The princess Bride- Iocane powder 4. Some poisons can act as antidotes for other poisons. List one such combination and briefly explain how? Ans: Acetylcholinesterase is a naturally
Endangerment is a broad issue, one that involves the animals as well as the environments where they live and interact with one another. In order to solve or even slightly elevate this problem, every aspect must be studied. So exactly what could cause the endangerment of animals? There are several factors of which only a few will be discussed. One of the main aspects is that of habitat destruction. Of course our planet is continually changing, causing habitats to be altered and modified, but these
Medicine in the Pre-Historic Times This year in history we are studying Medicine through time. We began this course with pre - historic Medicine. In my essay I will explain what pre - history is and the types of treatments and preventions of diseases. By pre - history, we mean history before the written word (up to 10,000 BC). Although we have a lot of information on pre - history it is actually very difficult to find out about life in the pre - historic times. This is because we do not
"What is life?" The question has been asked innumerable times but has been answered to the satisfaction of few. Science is based on the experience that nature gives intelligent answers to intelligent questions. To senseless questions, nature gives senseless answers - or no answers at all. If nature has never provided an answer to this question, perhaps something is wrong with the question. The question is wrong indeed. It has no sense, for life in itself does not exist. No one has seen or measured
Mainstream media has idolized murder in today’s world by reporting the stories continuously, therefore making serial killers believe that if they kill, they will be famous. Some lust murderers have even been known to return to the crime and move the body to a location that will insure the discovery of the victim (Dietz 478). Many serial killers keep up with the news and media hoping to hear about their crime, but when the victim has not been found, the killer feels disappointed. The need for publicity
medicinces that fail on animals work for humans. For example, Aspirin is dangerous for some animal species, and Fk-506 which is used to lower the risk of organ transplant rejection, was "almost shelved" because of animal test results. Not only that but digitalis, a heart drug, cancer treatments, insulin, penicillin and other safe medicines would have been banned if animal testing 's were heeded. More facts found saif that about 33 animals die in laboratories worldwide one in every four seconds. Along with