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Pharmacology of Diphenhydramine

Introduction Diphenhydramine is a prototypical first-generation antihistamine with a long history of clinical use for allergic reactions, insomnia, motion sickness, and a variety of off-label applications. Its popularity in both prescription…

Pharmacology Mentor November 11, 2023

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Pharmacology of Levocetirizine

Introduction Levocetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine, serving as the pharmacologically active R-enantiomer of cetirizine. Commonly prescribed for chronic allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria, levocetirizine delivers high efficacy with a…

Pharmacology Mentor November 11, 2023

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Pharmacology of Histamine and Antihistamines

Overview Histamine is a ubiquitous biogenic amine that influences vascular tone and permeability, sensory nerve activity (especially itch), airway smooth muscle, gastric acid secretion, and central nervous system arousal. Among…

Pharmacology Mentor November 11, 2023

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Histamine and Antihistamines

Introduction Histamine stands as a fundamental mediator in allergic reactions, inflammatory processes, and various physiological functions such as gastric acid secretion and neurotransmission. Endogenously, it is produced and stored predominantly…

Pharmacology Mentor November 10, 2023

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Pharmacology of Autacoids

Introduction Autacoids (from the Greek “autos,” meaning self, and “acos,” meaning remedy) are locally acting biological factors that exert diverse physiological and pathophysiological effects. Unlike classical hormones, which are synthesized in specific…

Pharmacology Mentor November 10, 2023

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Pharmacology of Adrenaline

Adrenaline, also referred to by its international nonproprietary name epinephrine, is a naturally occurring catecholamine released primarily by the adrenal medulla. As one of the most crucial hormones in the human…

Pharmacology Mentor November 5, 2023

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Pharmacology of Succinylcholine

Succinylcholine, also known by its alternative name suxamethonium, is a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent that has been widely used in anesthesia practice for decades. Its rapid onset and short duration of…

Pharmacology Mentor November 5, 2023

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Pharmacology of Vecuronium

Vecuronium is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent utilized for muscle relaxation during surgical procedures or as an adjunct in general anesthesia. Here's a detailed breakdown of its pharmacology: Classification Vecuronium…

Pharmacology Mentor November 5, 2023

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Pharmacology of Lidocaine

Introduction Lidocaine is one of the most commonly used local anesthetics and antiarrhythmic agents in clinical medicine. Since its first introduction in the 1940s, lidocaine has revolutionized minor surgical procedures, regional anesthesia, and the treatment…

Pharmacology Mentor November 5, 2023

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Pharmacology of Levodopa (L-Dopa) and Carbidopa: the combination

Levodopa (L-Dopa) and Carbidopa are used in combination to manage the symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia. The pharmacology of these drugs…

Pharmacology Mentor November 2, 2023

Pharmacology of Diphenhydramine

Pharmacology of Levocetirizine

Pharmacology of Histamine and Antihistamines

Histamine and Antihistamines

Pharmacology of Autacoids

Pharmacology of Adrenaline

Pharmacology of Succinylcholine

Pharmacology of Vecuronium

Pharmacology of Lidocaine

Pharmacology of Levodopa (L-Dopa) and Carbidopa: the combination

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