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General anesthetics
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General anesthetics

Introduction Understanding General Anesthetics General anesthetics are a diverse group of drugs used to induce a reversible loss of consciousness, providing pain relief and muscle relaxation during surgical procedures. They…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor January 26, 2024
Inhalation Anesthetics
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Inhalation Anesthetics

Introduction Inhalation anesthetics play a central role in modern anesthesia, enabling practitioners to achieve and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. Unlike intravenous agents, which rapidly induce unconsciousness, inhalation anesthetics are administered via…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor January 26, 2024
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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…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor November 5, 2023
Levodopa + Carbidopa
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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…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor November 2, 2023
Sodium Channel Blockers
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Sodium Channel Blockers (SCBs)

Introduction Sodium (Na⁺) channels are integral membrane proteins responsible for the rapid upstroke (phase 0) of the action potential in excitable cells such as neurons and cardiomyocytes. By selectively perming…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
Barbiturate toxicity
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What is Barbiturate toxicity, and how is it treated?

Introduction to Barbiturate Toxicity: Barbiturates, once hailed for their sedative and anticonvulsant properties, have a narrow therapeutic window, making them susceptible to overdose. While their clinical use has diminished over…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
Barbiturates
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Pharmacology of Barbiturates

Introduction Barbiturates are among the earliest classes of sedative-hypnotic drugs discovered and used clinically. Derived from barbituric acid, these compounds exert a depressant influence on the central nervous system (CNS), leading to sedation, hypnosis, or…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for depression
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Pharmacology of Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Introduction Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) revolutionized the treatment of depression and related affective disorders in the late 20th century. Since their introduction, SSRIs have become the first-line pharmacological treatment for mild, moderate, and…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
Paracetamol
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Pharmacology of Paracetamol/Acetaminophen

Introduction Paracetamol—known as acetaminophen in some regions—is one of the most widely used analgesics and antipyretics. Celebrated for its efficacy and relatively favorable safety profile compared to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
Aspirin
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Aspirin: A Comprehensive Pharmacological Overview

Aspirin, scientifically known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a cornerstone in the world of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). With its multifaceted roles as an analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agent, aspirin has secured…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023

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