Chemotherapy

Name: Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy of different Diseases

Created byDarshana Sandeep Shinde

Last updated 8/2021

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What you'll learn

to understand the concept of chemotherapy
Chemotherapy of Different diseases
Pharmacological action of drugs
Adverse effect, uses of drugs

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 53m total length

Introduction to chemotherapy14:30
Explore the basics of chemotherapy with sulfonamides as antibacterial agents, their classification, action inhibiting folic acid synthesis, adverse effects, and therapeutic uses.
chemotherapy of Topical Diseases11:55
Explore antiseptics and disinfectants for skin and mucous membranes, and how hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate, crystal violet, and phenol act against topical infections.
Chemotherapy of Fungal diseses13:32
Explore antifungal and antiviral therapies, distinguishing local versus systemic fungal infections, common pathogens like Candida and Cryptococcus, and the role of interferons and human immunoglobulins in viral prevention.
Chemotherapy of Malaria17:59
Explore the chemotherapy of malaria, covering the Plasmodium life cycle, human infection, prophylaxis, suppressive drugs, radical cure, and adverse reactions, with examples like quinine, chloroquine, and primaquine.
Chemotherapy of Leprosy8:23
Explore the chemotherapy of leprosy caused by mycobacterium leprae, detailing drug therapies such as dapsone and related agents, dosing schedules, adverse effects, and long-term management to prevent resistance.
Chemotherapy of Tuberculosis14:15
This lecture covers the chemotherapy of tuberculosis, examining the Mycobacterium, its drug barriers, and standard therapies like streptomycin and isoniazid, plus resistance and combination strategies.
Chemotherapy of Veneral Diseases9:42
Explore the diagnosis and treatment of gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, granuloma venereal disease, and related antibiotic strategies, highlighting penicillin regimens, and considerations for pregnancy and resistance.
Chemotherapy of Cancer14:29
Explore how carcinogens drive cancer development and distinguish malignant from benign tumors, then examine nonselective cytotoxicity, resistance, and combination therapy with alkylating agents and antimetabolites.
Chemotherapy of Parasitic l diseases8:24
This lecture explains helminth infections caused by nematodes and other worms and how antihelminthic drugs paralyze or kill parasites by blocking glucose use, often with single or few-dose regimens.

Requirements

Be able to watch video

Description

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. It usually works by keeping the cancer cells from growing, dividing, and making more cells. Because cancer cells usually grow and divide faster than normal cells, chemotherapy has more of an effect on cancer cells.

he word "chemotherapy" ("chemo") is often used when referring to medicines or drugs that treat cancer. But, not all drugs used to treat cancer work in the same way. Traditional or standard chemotherapy uses drugs that are cytotoxic, meaning they can kill tumor cells. If your treatment plan includes traditional or standard chemotherapy, knowing how it works and what to expect can often help you prepare for treatment and make informed decisions about your care

It targets cells that grow and divide quickly, as cancer cells do. Unlike radiation or surgery, which target specific areas, chemo can work throughout your body. But it can also affect some fast-growing healthy cells, like those of the skin, hair, intestines, and bone marrow. That’s what causes some of the side effects from the treatment

Cure: In some cases, the treatment can destroy cancer cells to the point that your doctor can no longer detect them in your body. After that, the best outcome is that they never grow back again, but that doesn’t always happen.
Control: In some cases, it may only be able to keep cancer from spreading to other parts of your body or slow the growth of cancer tumors.
Ease symptoms: In some cases, chemotherapy can’t cure or control the spread of cancer and is simply used to shrink tumors that cause pain or pressure. These tumors often continue to grow back.

Who this course is for:

for beginner