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Principles of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Antimicrobial chemotherapy has transformed modern medicine, providing effective treatments for a wide array of infectious diseases. Its rational application relies on core scientific and clinical principles to optimize use, minimize…

Pharmacology Mentor October 9, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is a leading global health threat, characterized by the ability of microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites) to withstand drugs formerly effective against them. The emergence and spread of…

Pharmacology Mentor October 9, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

The history and evolution of antimicrobial agents

The development of antimicrobial agents stands as one of the most significant achievements in medical history. From ancient remedies to the modern era of targeted chemotherapeutics, the journey of these…

Pharmacology Mentor October 9, 2023

Endocrine Pharmacology

Physiology of the Thyroid Gland

#thyroid drugs Introduction The thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in human physiology, modulating metabolism, growth, and development through the production and secretion of thyroid hormones. These hormones, primarily triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), influence virtually…

Pharmacology Mentor September 29, 2023

General Pharmacology

Dose-response relationships

The dose-response relationship is a fundamental concept in pharmacology that describes how the effects of a drug change with varying doses. This relationship is crucial for understanding drug potency, efficacy,…

Pharmacology Mentor September 19, 2023

General Pharmacology

Drug-Receptor Interactions: Agonists and Antagonists

Drug-receptor interactions refer to the binding of drugs to specific receptors, leading to a biological response. These interactions can either be agonistic or antagonistic. Agonists Agonists are drugs that bind…

Pharmacology Mentor September 19, 2023

General Pharmacology

Drug Potency and Efficacy

Understanding "drug potency" and "drug efficacy" is crucial in pharmacology, as they describe a drug's performance and are often used to compare different drugs. These terms are closely related to…

Pharmacology Mentor September 19, 2023

General Pharmacology

Drug Selectivity, Safety, and Risk-Benefit Ratio

The pharmacological landscape is complex, and drugs often produce a range of effects, both therapeutic and adverse. Understanding these nuances is crucial for clinicians to make informed decisions. This article…

Pharmacology Mentor September 19, 2023

General Pharmacology

Drug Specificity: A Key Factor in Pharmacological Actions

Drug specificity is an important concept in pharmacology that refers to the range of actions a drug can produce. Understanding drug specificity is crucial for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients…

Pharmacology Mentor September 19, 2023

CVS Pharmacology

Miscellaneous Antiarrhythmic Agents: Adenosine and others

Adenosine Adenosine is antiarrhythmic agent that is widely used for the investigation and management of both narrow complex and, less often, broad complex tachycardias. It produces a transient block in the…

Pharmacology Mentor September 17, 2023

Principles of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Antimicrobial resistance

The history and evolution of antimicrobial agents

Physiology of the Thyroid Gland

Dose-response relationships

Drug-Receptor Interactions: Agonists and Antagonists

Drug Potency and Efficacy

Drug Selectivity, Safety, and Risk-Benefit Ratio

Drug Specificity: A Key Factor in Pharmacological Actions

Miscellaneous Antiarrhythmic Agents: Adenosine and others

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