Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology
PRACTICE QUIZZES on antimicrobial chemotherapy
antimicrobial drugs ANTIBACTERIALS ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS ANTIPROTOZOAL AND ANTIHELMINTHIC DRUGS
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology
Pharmacology of Alcohols
Introduction “Alcohol” in pharmacology typically refers to ethanol, the psychoactive ingredient of alcoholic beverages, but also includes toxic congeners—methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol. All share the –OH functional group yet differ…
Posted inEndocrine Pharmacology
Thyroid and Antithyroid Drugs
Introduction The thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in metabolic homeostasis, influencing functions such as energy expenditure, heat generation, and macronutrient metabolism. Dysregulation of thyroid hormone production can lead to…
Posted inPharmacology Reproductive System
Oral Contraceptive Pills An Overview
Introduction Oral contraceptive drugs, employed primarily for preventing unwanted pregnancies, embody a range of formulations with distinct pharmacological profiles to cater to individual needs. Here's a comprehensive overview of their…
Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology
Antimicrobial Chemotherapy – Antibacterials
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Posted inHematology Pharmacology
Antiplatelet drugs, Anticoagulants and Fibrinolytics
Antiplatelet Drugs Antiplatelet drugs are a class of medications that prevent blood clots from forming. They work by stopping your platelets from sticking together. Antiplatelet drugs are used to avoid blood clots,…
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are cornerstone analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agents whose primary mechanism is inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes to reduce prostaglandin and thromboxane synthesis. A complete pharmacology chapter…
Posted inHematology Pharmacology
Hematinics and iron chelators
Hematinics are agents that supply essential substrates for erythropoiesis—principally iron, vitamin B12, and folate—while iron chelators remove excess iron from overload states; together, these drugs correct deficiency anemias and mitigate…
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology
Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics
Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for pain management. Derived from natural sources such as the opium poppy or synthesized in laboratories, these agents have…
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Sildenafil: Its Use as a PDE5 Inhibitor for Erectile Dysfunction
Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors are first‑line oral agents for erectile dysfunction that augment the endogenous nitric oxide–cGMP pathway in the corpus cavernosum to facilitate erection with sexual stimulation, and…