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Pharmacokinetics – What the body does to Drug?

Pharmacokinetics, derived from the Greek words 'pharmakon' meaning drug, and 'kinesis' meaning movement, is the science that elucidates what the body does to a drug following administration. Pharmacokinetics is the…

Pharmacology Mentor April 3, 2023

General Pharmacology

Chapters and Topics in General Pharmacology

Introduction to General Pharmacology General pharmacology covers the fundamental principles of pharmacology, including Drug discovery and development, Souces of Drugs, Dosage forms, Routes of drug administration, Pharmacokinetics, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Drug interactions and Adverse drug reactions…

Pharmacology Mentor April 2, 2023

General Pharmacology

Factors Affecting Oral Drug Absorption and its Bioavailability

Oral drug absorption is a critical process that determines the efficacy and safety of a medication. The bioavailability of a drug depends on various factors, including physical properties, dosage forms,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 31, 2023

General Pharmacology

Routes of Drug Administration: A detailed overview

Routes of drug administration are critical in determining a medication’s therapeutic effectiveness, safety profile, and patient adherence. Different routes allow clinicians to optimize how quickly and extensively an active compound…

Pharmacology Mentor March 12, 2023

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Routes of Drug Administration

Introduction The administration of drugs is an essential aspect of medical practice. It involves the process of delivering medication to a patient's body through various routes. The appropriate route of…

Pharmacology Mentor March 4, 2023

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Dosage Forms of the Drugs

Introduction Drugs can be formulated into a wide variety of dosage forms to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. The choice of dosage form depends on factors such as the physicochemical…

Pharmacology Mentor February 26, 2023

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An Overview of Essential Medicines

Essential medicines are drugs selected to meet the priority health care needs of a population, chosen on the basis of public‑health relevance, comparative efficacy and safety, cost‑effectiveness, and assured quality,…

Pharmacology Mentor February 26, 2023

General Pharmacology

Drug Nomenclature: Drug Naming system

Introduction Have you ever wondered how drugs get their names? It's not a random process but a well-structured system known as drug nomenclature. This article will take you on a…

Dr. Ambadasu Bharatha February 26, 2023

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Various Sources of Drugs

Introduction Drugs have transformed human health by treating infections, alleviating pain, controlling chronic conditions, and improving life expectancy. Historically, treatments emerged from rudimentary herbal or mineral remedies, refined through trial…

Pharmacology Mentor February 24, 2023

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Nature of the Drugs

The nature of drugs encompasses what drugs are, how they are named and sourced, how their physicochemical features determine interactions with biological targets and movement through the body, and how…

Pharmacology Mentor February 24, 2023

Pharmacokinetics – What the body does to Drug?

Chapters and Topics in General Pharmacology

Factors Affecting Oral Drug Absorption and its Bioavailability

Routes of Drug Administration: A detailed overview

Dosage Forms of the Drugs

An Overview of Essential Medicines

Drug Nomenclature: Drug Naming system

Various Sources of Drugs

Nature of the Drugs

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