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Pharmacology of Mucosal Protective Agents

Introduction Peptic ulcer disease, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and other erosive conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract rank among the most common and debilitating ailments worldwide. In managing these…

Pharmacology Mentor January 21, 2025

Pharmacology of Antacids

Introduction Antacids represent one of the oldest and most commonly used groups of medications for gastrointestinal acidity-related disorders. By chemically neutralizing excessive gastric acid, antacids rapidly relieve symptoms such as heartburn, epigastric…

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

Pharmacology of H2 Receptor Antagonists

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are competitive blockers of gastric parietal-cell H2 receptors that suppress basal and stimulated acid secretion and are used for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, hypersecretory states, and…

Pharmacology Mentor October 6, 2025

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Resistance and its mechanisms

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the process by which microorganisms evolve to withstand the effects of drugs that were once effective against them. Understanding the mechanisms of resistance is vital for…

Pharmacology Mentor December 27, 2025

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antibiotic Stewardship: A Complete Overview for Healthcare Professionals

Antibiotic stewardship refers to coordinated interventions designed to improve and measure the appropriate use of antibiotics by promoting the selection of the optimal antibiotic regimen including dosing, duration, and route…

Pharmacology Mentor October 6, 2025

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ANS Pharmacology

Glaucoma, pathophysiology, treatment and other information

Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy characterized by retinal ganglion cell loss and characteristic optic nerve/visual field damage in which lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) slows progression across open‑angle, angle‑closure,…

Pharmacology Mentor December 27, 2025

Drugs Used for Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)

Overview Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) encompasses ulceration of the gastric or duodenal mucosa due to an imbalance between aggressive factors (gastric acid, pepsin, Helicobacter pylori, bile, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs…

Pharmacology Mentor August 31, 2025

Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Introduction Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have revolutionized the management of acid-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders by rendering potent and long-lasting suppression of gastric acid secretion. Introduced in the late twentieth century, PPIs—exemplified by omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, rabeprazole, esomeprazole, and dexlansoprazole—effectively mitigate gastric hyperacidity,…

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

General Pharmacology

Pharmacopoeias and Formularies

Pharmacopoeias and formularies are two types of drug compendia commonly used in the healthcare sector. Government-published official compendia that have legal status are Pharmacopoeias. They contain information on officially approved…

Pharmacology Mentor January 13, 2024

General Pharmacology

Drug Compendia: An Overview

Drug compendia refer to comprehensive collections of information on drugs presented in the form of monographs. These monographs typically contain detailed descriptions of drugs, including their indications, contraindications, dosage forms,…

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