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Cholinergic antagonists - Parasympatholytics

Cholinergic Antagonists: A Comprehensive Guide to Parasympatholytics and Antimuscarinic Agents

Introduction Cholinergic antagonists, also known as parasympatholytics or antimuscarinic agents, are a class of drugs that block the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors in the parasympathetic nervous…

Pharmacology Mentor March 25, 2024

miscellaneous Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Magnesium Sulfate

Introduction Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the human body and plays a critical role in numerous physiological processes. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is an inorganic salt that has…

Pharmacology Mentor March 23, 2024

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial stewardship

Antimicrobial stewardship is the coordinated set of actions that ensures the optimal selection, dosing, route, and duration of antimicrobial therapy to improve clinical outcomes while minimizing toxicity, resistance, and costs.…

Pharmacology Mentor March 23, 2024

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Anxiolytics

Scope and Definition Anxiolytics are a class of pharmacological agents administered to treat pathological anxiety—a set of disorders characterized by excessive and unmanageable worry or fear. Anxiety may be generalized (GAD),…

Pharmacology Mentor March 6, 2024

Featured Pharmacology

Regulatory Pharmacology: A Comprehensive Overview of Drug Safety and Approval

Introduction Regulatory Pharmacology is the interdisciplinary field responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of medicines throughout their entire lifecycle. It stands at the critical intersection of pharmacology, toxicology,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 6, 2024

Endocrine Pharmacology Reproductive System

Oral Contraceptives: OCPs

Oral contraceptives (OCs) are hormone-containing medications taken to prevent pregnancy and for management of various gynecologic conditions. They are among the most widely used medicines globally, and have undergone major…

Pharmacology Mentor February 24, 2024

Endocrine Pharmacology Reproductive System

Pharmacology of Progesterone

Introduction Brief Overview of Progesterone Progesterone is a crucial hormone in the human body, predominantly known for its role in the female reproductive system. It is a steroidal hormone primarily…

Pharmacology Mentor February 23, 2024

Endocrine Pharmacology Reproductive System

Pharmacology of Estrogens

Introduction Overview of Estrogens: Definition and Biological Significance Estrogens are a group of steroid hormones crucial for the development and functioning of both female and male reproductive systems, although they…

Pharmacology Mentor February 23, 2024

Endocrine Pharmacology

Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes

Introduction Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) has become a global health challenge, characterized by insulin resistance and a relative deficiency of insulin secretion, resulting in persistent hyperglycemia. Over time, poorly controlled T2DM can…

Pharmacology Mentor February 8, 2024

Hematology Pharmacology

Oral Anticoagulant Drugs

Introduction to Oral Anticoagulant Drugs What are Oral Anticoagulant Drugs? Oral anticoagulant drugs are a class of medication that help prevent blood clot formation. They work by interfering with the…

Pharmacology Mentor January 27, 2024

Cholinergic Antagonists: A Comprehensive Guide to Parasympatholytics and Antimuscarinic Agents

Pharmacology of Magnesium Sulfate

Antimicrobial stewardship

Pharmacology of Anxiolytics

Regulatory Pharmacology: A Comprehensive Overview of Drug Safety and Approval

Oral Contraceptives: OCPs

Pharmacology of Progesterone

Pharmacology of Estrogens

Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes

Oral Anticoagulant Drugs

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