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Factors Affecting Oral Drug Absorption and its Bioavailability

Oral drug absorption is a critical process that determines the efficacy and safety of a medication. The bioavailability of a drug depends on various factors, including physical properties, dosage forms,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 31, 2023

Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

ANS Pharmacology

Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Understanding the action of drugs on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) can be simplified by drawing a comparison with the adrenaline/epinephrine-induced fight, flight, and fright response. This response, also known…

Pharmacology Mentor March 28, 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

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Immunomodulators and a focus on immunosuppressants

Immunomodulators are drugs that can either suppress or enhance the activity of the immune system. These are two types: Immunosuppressants Immunostimulants Introduction Immunosuppressants comprise a diverse group of drugs that inhibit…

Pharmacology Mentor March 22, 2023

Antimicrobial Pharmacology Respiratory System

Tuberculosis and Its Treatment

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health threat, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), a slow-growing, aerobic, acid-fast bacillus with a unique, lipid-rich cell wall conferring virulence and intrinsic drug resistance. Diagnosis…

Pharmacology Mentor March 20, 2023

Pharmacology Respiratory System

Bronchial Asthma and its Treatment

Asthma Bronchial asthma is a condition characterized by bronchial hyperreactivity and inflammation. The activation of IgE bound to mast cells by the antigen leads to the degranulation of mast cells,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 16, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Alzheimer’s Disease and treatment

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder marked by amyloid and tau protein pathology that leads to gradual decline in memory, function, and behavior; management combines accurate staging, symptomatic cognitive…

Pharmacology Mentor March 15, 2023

Pharmacology Respiratory System

Pharmacotherapy of Cough

Introduction Cough—an involuntary, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs—is one of the most frequent symptoms leading to medical consultation. As a physiologic reflex, cough serves as the body's first…

Pharmacology Mentor March 13, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Anti-manic drugs: Lithium and others

Introduction Mania is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder and is characterized by heightened mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, grandiosity, and, often, impulsive or reckless behaviors. During manic episodes,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 13, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note

Brief Summary Drugs can increase monoaminergic transmission by inhibiting the metabolism or reuptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin (5-HT) and noradrenaline (NA). MAO Inhibitors MAO-A and MAO-B are enzymes involved…

Pharmacology Mentor March 12, 2023

Factors Affecting Oral Drug Absorption and its Bioavailability

Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers

Immunomodulators and a focus on immunosuppressants

Tuberculosis and Its Treatment

Bronchial Asthma and its Treatment

Alzheimer’s Disease and treatment

Pharmacotherapy of Cough

Anti-manic drugs: Lithium and others

Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note

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