Pharmacology of Oxytocin
Oxytocin, a neuropeptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus and secreted by the…
Pharmacology of Tocolytic Agents
I. Introduction Tocolytic agents are medications used to inhibit uterine contractions and suppress…
Pharmacology of thyroid and antithyroid drugs – an Overview
Physiology of Thyroid Hormones Thyroid Hormone Synthesis The thyroid secretes T4 and…
Pharmacology of Diphenhydramine
Introduction Diphenhydramine is a prototypical first-generation antihistamine with a long history of clinical…
Pharmacology of Levocetirizine
Introduction Levocetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine, serving as the pharmacologically active R-enantiomer…
Pharmacology of Histamine and Antihistamines
Overview Histamine is a ubiquitous biogenic amine that influences vascular tone and…
Histamine and Antihistamines
Introduction Histamine stands as a fundamental mediator in allergic reactions, inflammatory processes,…
Pharmacology of Autacoids
Introduction Autacoids (from the Greek “autos,” meaning self, and “acos,” meaning remedy)…
Pharmacology of Adrenaline
Adrenaline, also referred to by its international nonproprietary name epinephrine, is a naturally…
Pharmacology of Succinylcholine
Succinylcholine, also known by its alternative name suxamethonium, is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking…
