What is Barbiturate toxicity, and how is it treated?
Introduction to Barbiturate Toxicity: Barbiturates, once hailed for their sedative and anticonvulsant…
Pharmacology of Barbiturates
Introduction Barbiturates are among the earliest classes of sedative-hypnotic drugs discovered and used…
Pharmacology of Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Introduction Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) revolutionized the treatment of depression and related affective…
Pharmacology of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen
Introduction Paracetamol—known as acetaminophen in some regions—is one of the most widely used analgesics…
Aspirin: A Comprehensive Pharmacological Overview
Aspirin, scientifically known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a cornerstone in the…
Understanding Cyclooxygenase (COX) Enzymes
Cyclooxygenase (COX), which is also called prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS), is an enzyme…
Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines
Introduction Benzodiazepines are a cornerstone of modern pharmacotherapy for anxiety, insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasms, and…
Pharmacology of Antitussives
Introduction A cough is one of the most common clinical symptoms that prompts patients…
Pharmacology of antiemetic drugs
Introduction Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes designed to prevent the ingestion…
Pharmacology of Mucosal Protective Agents
Introduction Peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other erosive…
