Pharmacology

Introduction/Overview Uterine relaxants, commonly termed tocolytics, constitute a pharmacologically diverse group of agents employed to inhibit uterine contractions. The primary clinical objective of tocolytic therapy is the prevention or delay…

Introduction/Overview Uterine stimulants, or oxytocics, constitute a critical class of pharmacological agents that induce or augment uterine contractions. The clinical management of labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and certain gynecological conditions relies…

Introduction/Overview Uterine stimulants, commonly termed oxytocics, represent a critical class of pharmacological agents that induce or augment uterine contractions. The clinical management of labor, postpartum hemorrhage, and certain gynecological conditions…

1. Introduction/Overview Hormonal contraceptives represent a cornerstone of modern reproductive medicine, providing highly effective and reversible fertility control. These pharmaceutical agents, which utilize synthetic derivatives of endogenous sex steroids, are…

1. Introduction/Overview Androgens and anabolic steroids represent a class of steroid hormones and their synthetic analogs that exert profound effects on the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics, as…

Introduction/Overview Estrogens and progestins constitute a fundamental class of steroid hormones with extensive physiological roles and therapeutic applications. These agents are pivotal in regulating the female reproductive system, influencing secondary…

Introduction/Overview Estrogens and progestins constitute a fundamental class of steroid hormones with extensive physiological roles and therapeutic applications. These agents are primarily involved in the regulation of the female reproductive…

Introduction/Overview Androgens represent a critical class of steroid hormones responsible for the development and maintenance of male sexual characteristics and anabolic processes. The pharmacology of these agents encompasses both their…

1. Introduction/Overview Estrogens and progestins constitute a fundamental class of steroid hormones with extensive physiological roles and therapeutic applications. These agents are integral to the regulation of the female reproductive…

Introduction/Overview Corticosteroids represent a cornerstone class of therapeutic agents with profound and diverse physiological effects. These synthetic analogues of endogenous adrenal cortex hormones are among the most widely prescribed drugs…