Antimicrobial Drugs: All classes
Antimicrobial agents can be broadly classified into six main categories: antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiprotozoals, anthelmintics, and antiseptics. Antibiotics can be classified into several classes based on their chemical structure, mechanism…
Pharmacology of Penicillins
Introduction Among the most historically significant and widely used classes of antibiotics, penicillins have revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections. Their discovery by Sir Alexander Fleming in 1928 laid the foundation for…
CNS infections and their treatment
Central nervous system (CNS) infections are medical conditions caused by various pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that affect the brain, spinal cord, or other tissues within the…
Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?
Sedative-hypnotics are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce a calming or drowsy effect and are often prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, and seizure…
Antiparkinsonian Drugs
Introduction Antiparkinsonian drugs are a group of medications used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. These drugs work by either…
Antiepileptic Drugs
Introduction Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are medications used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. There are several classes of AEDs, each with different mechanisms of action, therapeutic…
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and its Management
Introduction It's no secret that alcohol can significantly impact a person's life, both physically and emotionally. When someone who has been consuming alcohol heavily or for an extended period decides…
Methanol Poisoning: Symptoms and Management
Methanol, also known as wood alcohol, is a toxic substance that can cause severe health problems, including death if ingested or inhaled in large amounts. This article will discuss the…
Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning and Its Treatment
Introduction Organophosphorus (OP) compounds, a broad class of chemicals primarily used as pesticides (insecticides) and, less ethically, as chemical warfare agents (nerve gases), pose a significant challenge in both developed and developing nations (Katzung,…
Sympatholytics/Adrenergic antagonists
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the drugs that counteract the effects of the sympathetic nervous system? Sympatholytics, also known as adrenergic antagonists, are one such class of drugs. This…
