2. Objectives
At the end of the class students will be able to
โ Define allopathy
โ Discuss different branches of allopathy
โ Explain allopathic methods of treatment
โ State benefits of allopathy
โ State the risk of allopathic medicine
โ State the difference between allopathic medicine and alternative medicine
(AYUSH)
3. Definition
A system in which medical doctors and other healthcare professionals (such as
nurses, pharmacists, and therapists) treat symptoms and diseases using drugs,
radiation, or surgery
4. Branches of allopathy
โ Cardiology
โ Orthopedics
โ Dermatology
โ Neurology
โ General surgery
โ Urology
โ Opthalmology
โ Gynaecology and obstetrics
โ Pediatric surgery
โ Oncology
6. Benefits of allopathic medicine
โ Receiving treatment from highly qualified and licensed professionals
โ Accessing the most effective medicines
โ Using sophisticated diagnostic tools
โ Using extensively researched and tested treatments
โ Accessing clinics and treatment centers in most towns and cities
โ Funding for new drugs and treatments in large amounts
7. Risk of allopathic medicine
Some common examples mild adverse effects related to drugs include:
โ Constipation
โ Skin rash or dermatitis
โ Diarrhea
โ Dizziness
โ Drowsiness
โ Dry mouth
โ Headache
โ Insomnia
โ Nausea
Examples of more serious effects include:
โ Suicidal thoughts
โ Abnormal heart rhythms
โ Internal bleeding
โ Cancer
9. Difference between Allopathy and AYUSH
Allopathy
โ It is conventional system of
medicine followed worldwide
โ There are side effects of using this
medicines
โ Expensive treatment
โ Standard education
โ Proper research and development
AYUSH
โ It is Indian system of medicine
traditionally followed
โ They are effective and safe (no
side effects)
โ They are relatively inexpensive
โ No standard education
โ Lack of research and development
