Celebrity Corner of India

 Powders Powders are classified into 5 types: Bulk powder for internal use Bulk powder for external use Simple and Compound powder for internal use Powders enclosed in cachets and capsules Compressed powders (TABLETS) 1. Bulk Powder for Internal Use Dispensed in bulk (When accuracy isn't imp.) Contains several Doses Not supplied in wide mouthed containers that permits easy removal of spoonful of powder non potent substance are antacids and laxatives Bentonite clay for upset stomach 2. Bulk powders for external use: Meant for external use  non potent substance supplied in cardboard, glass or plastic container Dusting powders are supplied in perforated conatiners Label - FOR EXTERNAL APPLICATION ONLY Perforated container (caps bearing holes) Examples : >Snuffs                                  > Dusting powder                 >Insufflations...

  Anemia and its classification Anemia   is a condition in which the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood is reduced.. They are characterized by the reduced numbers of RBC or decreased amount of hemoglobin in the blood. Symptoms of anemia : ---> fatigue, cold body, paleness, etc. Classification of anemia : 1.  Iron deficiency anemia:  ---> Causes :- Inadequate absorption of Iron, excessive loss of Iron, increased Iron requirement or inadequate Iron intake. --->  Women are at the greater risk for this type of anemia due to menstrual blood lose or fetus devlepoment during pregnancy. 2. Megaloblastic Anemia: ---> Causes :- Inadequate intake of Vitamin B 12  or folic acid. It may also caused by drugs that alter Gastric secretion or used to treat cancer. ---> Bone marrow produce large amount of abnormal RBCs (Megaloblasts) 3. Pernicious Anemia: ---> Causes :- Insufficient hemopoiesis -- by inability of stomach to produce intrensic fa ctor -- neede...