Drugs Used for Dyslipidemias
Introduction to Dyslipidemias Drugs used for dyslipidemias or Antihyperlipidemic drugs play a critical role in managing lipid disorders, which are significant risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart…
Antimalarial Drugs – A Comprehensive Guide
Antimalarial drugs are a class of medications specifically designed to prevent and treat malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
Drugs used for the treatment of Glaucoma
This summary covers the major classes, mechanisms, indications, and clinical guidance for drug management of glaucoma, as established in standard pharmacology texts and clinical guidelines.Drugs used for the treatment of…
Herbal and Natural Supplements
Herbal and natural supplements comprise a broad range of dietary products used alongside or instead of conventional medicines, but their evidence base, quality, and safety profiles vary widely, requiring structured…
Pharmacology of Antihypertensive agents
Antihypertensive agents form a diverse class of drugs that reduce elevated blood pressure and thereby diminish the risk of major cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, heart…
Pharmacology Definitions and Terminology
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms. It encompasses various terms and concepts related to drug action, classification, and administration. Here are some common definitions…
Antiarrhythmic Drugs
Antiarrhythmic drugs are used to treat various types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). They are classified into four main classes (Class 1, 2, 3, and 4) according to the Vaughan-Williams…
Pharmacology of Cephalosporin antibiotics
Cephalosporin antibiotics are beta-lactam antibiotics derived from Cephalosporium acremonium, classified by generations based on their antimicrobial spectra and pharmacokinetic properties. They are among the most utilized antibiotics globally, due to broad…
Drugs for Congestive Cardiac Failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs and other body tissues.
Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR)
Introduction Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) are an important aspect of chemistry that has been applied in many fields, particularly in drug design. It is a scientific method used to understand the…
