Introduction/Overview Sevoflurane represents a cornerstone agent in modern inhalational anesthesia, belonging to the class of halogenated ethers. Its introduction marked a significant advancement in anesthetic practice due to its favorable…

Introduction/Overview Memantine is a pharmacotherapeutic agent primarily employed in the management of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Its development represented a significant advancement in dementia treatment, offering a mechanism of…

Introduction/Overview Donepezil hydrochloride is a centrally acting, reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that represents a cornerstone in the symptomatic pharmacological management of dementia of the Alzheimer's type. Since its initial approval in…

Introduction/Overview Selegiline, also known by its chemical name L-deprenyl, represents a cornerstone agent in the management of Parkinson's disease and occupies a unique niche in neuropsychopharmacology. Initially developed in the…

1. Introduction/Overview Selegiline, also known internationally as L-deprenyl, represents a cornerstone agent in the therapeutic management of neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders. As a selective and irreversible inhibitor of monoamine oxidase…

Introduction/Overview Imipramine, recognized historically as the first tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), represents a cornerstone in the development of psychopharmacology. Its introduction in the late 1950s marked a significant departure from earlier…

Introduction/Overview Duloxetine hydrochloride is a centrally-acting pharmacological agent classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Its development marked a significant advancement in psychopharmacology and pain management, offering a dual mechanism…

Introduction/Overview Venlafaxine is a bicyclic phenylethylamine derivative that functions as a potent antidepressant agent. It represents a significant class of psychotropic medications and is considered a first-line agent for the…

Introduction/Overview Paroxetine represents a cornerstone psychopharmacological agent within the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). First introduced in the early 1990s, it has been extensively utilized in the management…

Introduction/Overview Sertraline is a psychotropic medication belonging to the class of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It represents one of the most widely prescribed antidepressant agents globally, forming a cornerstone…