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Chapter 12: Pharmacology of Adrenaline (Epinephrine)

1. Introduction/Overview Adrenaline, also known internationally as epinephrine, is a prototypical catecholamine that functions as both a crucial endogenous hormone and a vital therapeutic agent. As a neurotransmitter of the…

Pharmacology Mentor February 1, 2026

Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Aspirin

1. Introduction/Overview Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), represents one of the most historically significant and widely utilized pharmaceutical agents in clinical medicine. Its development from the natural salicylates found in…

Pharmacology Mentor February 1, 2026

pharmacology of androgens and antiandrogens

Endocrine Featured Pharmacology

The Comprehensive Guide to the Pharmacology of Androgens and Their Modulators

1. Introduction: Beyond the "Male Hormone" Androgens are a class of steroid hormones often simplified as "male hormones," but their physiological reach extends far beyond that label, playing crucial roles…

Pharmacology Mentor January 26, 2026

Endocrine Pharmacology

Pharmacology of GLP-1 Agonists

1. Introduction: The Incretin Effect To understand GLP-1 agonists, one must first understand the "Incretin Effect." This physiological phenomenon describes the observation that oral glucose administration elicits a much higher…

Pharmacology Mentor December 17, 2025

CVS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Antiarrhythmic Drugs

1. Introduction to Cardiac Electrophysiology Understanding antiarrhythmic drugs requires a foundational understanding of the cardiac action potential (AP) and the ion channels that govern it. Cardiac arrhythmia is defined as…

Pharmacology Mentor December 16, 2025

CVS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Hypolipidemic Drugs

1. Introduction to Lipoproteins and Lipid Metabolism Hyperlipidemia (or dyslipidemia) is defined as an elevation in plasma lipids, including cholesterol, cholesterol esters, triglycerides (TGs), and phospholipids. These lipids are insoluble…

Pharmacology Mentor December 16, 2025

General Pharmacology

A Comprehensive Treatise on Drug Nomenclature, Regulatory Frameworks, and the Architecture of Patient Safety

Executive Summary The nomenclature of pharmaceutical agents is not merely a bureaucratic exercise in labeling; it is the foundational linguistic infrastructure of modern medicine. It serves as the critical interface…

Pharmacology Mentor December 2, 2025

CVS Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmics – A quick summary

I. Introduction and Electrophysiological Basis Cardiac arrhythmias are disorders of the heart rate or rhythm caused by abnormalities in electrical impulse formation or conduction. Antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) aim to restore…

Pharmacology Mentor November 19, 2025

GI Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy of Peptic Ulcer

Scope: Pathophysiology, Drug Classifications, Mechanisms of Action, Clinical Pharmacology, and Therapeutic Guidelines. I. Introduction and Pathophysiology Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a chronic, relapsing inflammatory disorder characterized by a breach…

Pharmacology Mentor November 19, 2025

Endocrine Pharmacology

Diabetes Mellitus: Pharmacology of Antidiabetic Agents

1. Introduction to Diabetes Mellitus and Glycemic Control 1.1. Overview of Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is not a single entity but a heterogeneous group of metabolic disorders characterised by…

Pharmacology Mentor November 11, 2025