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Oral Contraceptive Pills An Overview

Introduction Oral contraceptive drugs, employed primarily for preventing unwanted pregnancies, embody a range of formulations with distinct pharmacological profiles to cater to individual needs. Here's a comprehensive overview of their…

Pharmacology Mentor February 20, 2023

Antimicrobial chemotherapy - Antibiotics

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Chemotherapy – Antibacterials

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Pharmacology Mentor February 14, 2023

Hematology Pharmacology

Antiplatelet drugs, Anticoagulants and Fibrinolytics

Antiplatelet Drugs Antiplatelet drugs are a class of medications that prevent blood clots from forming. They work by stopping your platelets from sticking together. Antiplatelet drugs are used to avoid blood clots,…

Pharmacology Mentor February 8, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are cornerstone analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agents whose primary mechanism is inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin and thromboxane synthesis. A complete pharmacology chapter…

Pharmacology Mentor February 7, 2023

Hematology Pharmacology

Hematinics and iron chelators

Hematinics are agents that supply essential substrates for erythropoiesis—principally iron, vitamin B12, and folate—while iron chelators remove excess iron from overload states; together, these drugs correct deficiency anemias and mitigate…

Pharmacology Mentor February 7, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics

Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for pain management. Derived from natural sources such as the opium poppy or synthesized in laboratories, these agents have…

Pharmacology Mentor February 5, 2023

Pharmacology

Sildenafil: Its Use as a PDE5 Inhibitor for Erectile Dysfunction

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors are first‑line oral agents for erectile dysfunction that augment the endogenous nitric oxide–cGMP pathway in the corpus cavernosum to facilitate erection with sexual stimulation, and…

Pharmacology Mentor January 30, 2023

Pharmacology Reproductive System

Androgens and Antiandrogens

Androgens are steroid hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics. The principal naturally occurring androgens in humans are testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT), both synthesized mainly in…

Pharmacology Mentor January 30, 2023

miscellaneous

How to write a research paper?

Writing a research paper is both a craft and a process. It blends critical thinking, methodological rigor, and clear communication—qualities that must be cultivated from project conception to publication. While…

Pharmacology Mentor January 2, 2023