Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers
Mood Stabilizers: Effective Treatment for Mania and Bipolar Disorder Mood stabilizers are a class of drugs used to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition characterised by episodes of mania…
Immunomodulators and a focus on immunosuppressants
Immunomodulators are drugs that can either suppress or enhance the activity of the immune system. These are two types: Introduction Immunosuppressants comprise a diverse group of drugs that inhibit or modulate…
Tuberculosis and Its Treatment
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, also known as Koch’s bacillus, is a species of pathogenic bacteria that is the causative agent of tuberculosis. It was first discovered in 1882 by Robert Koch1. The bacterium…
Bronchial Asthma and its Treatment
Asthma Bronchial asthma is a condition characterized by bronchial hyperreactivity and inflammation. The activation of IgE bound to mast cells by the antigen leads to the degranulation of mast cells,…
Alzheimer’s Disease and treatment
Dementia and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that progressively worsens over time. It’s characterized by changes in the brain that lead to deposits of certain…
Pharmacotherapy of Cough
Introduction Cough is a vital protective reflex that helps clear the airways of mucus, foreign particles, irritants, and other substances that could potentially cause harm or obstruction. While serving an…
Anti-manic drugs: Lithium and others
Introduction Mania is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder and is characterized by heightened mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, grandiosity, and, often, impulsive or reckless behaviors. During manic episodes,…
Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note
Brief Summary Drugs can increase monoaminergic transmission by inhibiting the metabolism or reuptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin (5-HT) and noradrenaline (NA). MAO Inhibitors Reuptake Inhibitors I. Tricyclic antidepressants Tricyclic…
Pharmacology of Antianxiety Drugs
Introduction Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally, encompassing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and more. Characterized by excessive worry, fear, and…
Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs
Introduction The field of antipsychotic pharmacology continues to evolve as our understanding of the central nervous system advances. Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, are primarily used to manage psychotic disorders such…
