Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?
Sedative-hypnotics are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous…
Antiparkinsonian Drugs
Overview Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor…
Antiepileptic Drugs
Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures…
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and its Management
1. Overview & Clinical Importance Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially…
Methanol Poisoning: Symptoms and Management
Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) is a simple aliphatic alcohol with significant…
Sympatholytics/Adrenergic antagonists
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the drugs that counteract the effects…
Parasympatholytics/Cholinergic antagonists
Introduction Parasympatholytics, also known as anticholinergics, are a class of drugs that…
Atropine/Belladonna/Datura Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1 · Overview Atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine are tropane alkaloids concentrated in…
Parasympathomimetics/Cholinergic agonists
Introduction Parasympathomimetics — also referred to as cholinergic agonists or muscarinic agonists—are a class of…
Sympathomimetics/Adrenergic agonists
1 · Introduction Sympathomimetic agents—or adrenergic agonists—comprise a pharmacological super-family that mimics…
