Organophosphorus Compound Poisoning and Its Treatment
Introduction Organophosphorus (OP) compounds, a broad class of chemicals primarily used as pesticides (insecticides)…
Sympatholytics/Adrenergic antagonists
Introduction Have you ever wondered about the drugs that counteract the effects…
Parasympatholytics/Cholinergic antagonists
Introduction Parasympatholytics, also known as anticholinergics, are a class of drugs that…
Atropine/Belladonna/Datura Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1 · Overview Atropine, hyoscyamine and scopolamine are tropane alkaloids concentrated in…
Parasympathomimetics/Cholinergic agonists
Introduction Parasympathomimetics — also referred to as cholinergic agonists or muscarinic agonists—are a class of…
Sympathomimetics/Adrenergic agonists
1 · Introduction Sympathomimetic agents—or adrenergic agonists—comprise a pharmacological super-family that mimics…
Clinical Pharmacokinetics: From Principles to Individualized Dosing
Clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) is the science of quantifying how drugs are absorbed,…
Adverse Drug Reactions – ABCDE classification
1 · Introduction Drugs are double-edged swords: while they alleviate symptoms, modify…
Drug Interactions
Introduction Drug interactions are a central topic in clinical pharmacology, profoundly impacting…
Pharmacodynamics: Understanding What Drug Does to the Body
Pharmacodynamics is a branch of pharmacology that focuses on the study of…
