Pharmaceutical, Drugs, Ayurvedic Medicines

It needs to be noted and well understood that pharmaceuticals and drugs are used to diagnose, treat, cure and prevent disease. Pharmacotherapy, also referred to as the drug therapy is an important part in the field of medicine, which is known to rely much on pharmacology. This stream is absolutely important for continual advancement as well as appropriate management in the field of pharmaceuticals. 

It should be known well that drugs are classified in many ways. The small molecule drugs are derived from biopharmaceuticals as well as chemical synthesis which include cell therapy, stem cell therapy, gene therapy, vaccines, recombinant proteins, blood products and so on. The WHO (World Health Organization) is also known to keep a big list of essential as well as important medicines. 

Drug development and drug discovery are expensive as well a complex endeavors which are well undertaken by governments, scientists, academicians as well as pharmaceutical companies. It is regulated by the government as to what drugs need appropriate pricing, which one need jurisdiction as well as how drugs need to be marketed. There are many types of medicines available in the market such as statins, tranquilizers, stimulants, hormones, oral contraceptives, antipyretics, analgesics, anti-malarial drugs, antibiotics, antiseptics, and so on. There are regular medicines available for digestive system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, pain, for consciousness, for the eye/ear/nose/oropharynx, for musculoskeletal disorders, for endocrine problems, for reproductive system, for gynecology, for immune system, infections, allergic disorders, nutrition, diagnostics, and so on. 

It needs to be noted and well understood that Ayurvedic medicines constitute the oldest medical systems in India and is known to give traditional health care to patients. These treatments combine products derived from plants, animals, metal and mineral. The Ayurvedic therapies also talk about the best of diet, exercise and lifestyle. It should be well noted that some Ayurvedic medicines contain mercury, lead and arsenic in amounts that can be considered as toxic. There are many herbs and spices which are also well recommended in Ayurvedic medicine. 

Ayurveda , as mentioned before, is a traditional system of giving  / recommending medicines. The ultimate aim of Ayurveda is to preserve health and wellness by keeping the mind, body and spirit in absolute sync and balance so as to prevent the disease. It is important to apply a holistic approach that combines lifestyle changes, dieting as well as regularly exercising. The important herbs and spices are also the important components of this Ayurvedic approach.  This in turn gives the best of digestion as well as mental health  to the patients. The important herbs in Ayurveda include – Ashwagandha, Boswellia, Triphala, Brahmi, Cumin, Turmeric, Licorice root, Gotu Kola, Bitter melon, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and so on. 

When herbs and spices or any other Ayurvedic medicines are used, it could have potential side effects. These adverse effects need to be well noted so that one could be well precautious in using them. Thus, we have been successfully able to study about pharmaceuticals, drugs and Ayurvedic medicine in brief.