Routes of Drug Administration
Introduction The administration of drugs is an essential aspect of medical practice. It involves the process of delivering medication to a patient's body through various routes. The appropriate route of…
Dosage Forms of the Drugs
Introduction Drugs can be formulated into a wide variety of dosage forms to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. The choice of dosage form depends on factors such as the physicochemical…
An Overview of Essential Medicines
Introduction In the vast world of healthcare, there's a term that stands out for its significance - "Essential Medicines." These are the drugs that satisfy the healthcare needs of the…
Drug Nomenclature: Drug Naming system
Introduction Have you ever wondered how drugs get their names? It's not a random process but a well-structured system known as drug nomenclature. This article will take you on a…
Various Sources of Drugs
Introduction Drugs have transformed human health by treating infections, alleviating pain, controlling chronic conditions, and improving life expectancy. Historically, treatments emerged from rudimentary herbal or mineral remedies, refined through trial…
Nature of the Drugs
All drugs are composed of chemical compounds, ranging from simple to complex molecules. While the majority of drugs are organic compounds, some are purely inorganic, such as lithium carbonate, ferrous…
Pharmacology: An Introduction
What is Pharmacology? Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of drugs, their actions on living systems, mechanisms of action, uses in treatment, and adverse effects. Pharmacology serves…
PRACTICE QUIZZES on antimicrobial chemotherapy
ANTIBACTERIALS ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS ANTIPROTOZOAL AND ANTIHELMINTHIC DRUGS
Pharmacology of Alcohols
Introduction “Alcohol” in pharmacology typically refers to ethanol, the psychoactive ingredient of alcoholic beverages, but also includes toxic congeners—methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol. All share the –OH functional group yet differ…
Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Introduction The thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in metabolic homeostasis, influencing functions such as energy expenditure, heat generation, and macronutrient metabolism. Dysregulation of thyroid hormone production can lead to…
