AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON DRUG DOSAGE FORMS AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS OF DRUG DOSING IN KAYACHIKITSA
Dr. Dhananjay Shivaji Khot* and Dr. Amit Raghunath Pawar
ABSTRACT
The concepts of drug dosing and route of administration of drug play vital role towards the biological efficacy of drugs. The selection of proper dosage forms and frequency of drug administration are very essential for acquiring desired biological effects of drugs. In Ayurveda the term Kalpana resembles various dosage forms i.e; liquid, semisolid and solid dosage forms. Kalka, Vati, Bhasma, Asava/ Arishta, Kwatha and Churna, etc. are various dosage forms utilized in ayurveda therapies mainly for the purpose of internal administration of drugs. The specific dosage form in particular quantity for fixed interval period of repetition offers desired effects without any adverse events. The deviation in drug dosing or inadequate frequency of administration can leads lack of therapeutic response or toxic effects. Considering importance of concept of “drug dosing” present article summarizes some key points related to the various Ayurvedic dosage forms and their suggested quantity for administration in patients of different age group.
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