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Understanding Cyclooxygenase (COX) Enzymes

Cyclooxygenase (COX), which is also called prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase (PTGS), is an enzyme that converts arachidonic acid into prostanoids like thromboxane and prostaglandins like prostacyclin. This enzyme is a member of…

Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines

Introduction Benzodiazepines are a cornerstone of modern pharmacotherapy for anxiety, insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasms, and other related conditions. By enhancing the effects of the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS),…

Pharmacology Mentor August 7, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) – A Comprehensive Guide

Understanding NSAIDs: What are they? Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, commonly known as NSAIDs, are a class of drugs primarily used for their analgesic (pain-relieving), antipyretic (fever-reducing), and, as their name suggests,…

Pharmacology Mentor July 8, 2023

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CNS infections and their treatment

Central nervous system (CNS) infections include a spectrum of diseases such as meningitis, encephalitis, brain abscess, and healthcare-associated ventriculitis/meningitis. These conditions are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, requiring rapid…

Pharmacology Mentor April 13, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?

Sedative-hypnotics are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce a calming or drowsy effect and are often prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, and seizure…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

Overview Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor features (bradykinesia, rigidity, rest tremor, postural instability) and a wide array of nonmotor symptoms (autonomic dysfunction, sleep disorders,…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Antiepileptic Drugs

Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), now more accurately known as…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and its Management

1. Overview & Clinical Importance Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a potentially life-threatening condition that follows the abrupt cessation or reduction of heavy, prolonged alcohol consumption. It is common in…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Methanol Poisoning: Symptoms and Management

Methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol) is a simple aliphatic alcohol with significant toxicological importance. It is colorless, volatile, and commonly used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and in industrial chemical…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers

Introduction Mood disorders—including bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and certain forms of unipolar depression—are chronic and debilitating mental health conditions. Characterized by pathologic mood swings, from manic or hypomanic states to…

Pharmacology Mentor March 26, 2023

Understanding Cyclooxygenase (COX) Enzymes

Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) – A Comprehensive Guide

CNS infections and their treatment

Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?

Antiparkinsonian Drugs

Antiepileptic Drugs

Methanol Poisoning: Symptoms and Management

Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers

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