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Drug Nomenclature: Drug Naming system

Introduction Have you ever wondered how drugs get their names? It's not a random process but a well-structured system known as drug nomenclature. This article will take you on a…

Dr. Ambadasu Bharatha December 2, 2025

General Pharmacology

Various Sources of Drugs

Introduction Drugs have transformed human health by treating infections, alleviating pain, controlling chronic conditions, and improving life expectancy. Historically, treatments emerged from rudimentary herbal or mineral remedies, refined through trial…

Pharmacology Mentor January 26, 2025

General Pharmacology

Nature of the Drugs

The nature of drugs encompasses what drugs are, how they are named and sourced, how their physicochemical features determine interactions with biological targets and movement through the body, and how…

Pharmacology Mentor October 13, 2025

General Pharmacology

Pharmacology: An Introduction

What is Pharmacology? Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of drugs, their actions on living systems, mechanisms of action, uses in treatment, and adverse effects. Pharmacology serves…

Pharmacology Mentor January 23, 2026

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

PRACTICE QUIZZES on antimicrobial chemotherapy

antimicrobial drugs ANTIBACTERIALS ANTIVIRAL AND ANTIFUNGAL DRUGS ANTIMALARIAL DRUGS ANTIPROTOZOAL AND ANTIHELMINTHIC DRUGS

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

Neuropharmacology 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…

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

Endocrine 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…

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

Pharmacology 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…

Pharmacology Mentor December 28, 2025

Antimicrobial chemotherapy - Antibiotics

Antimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Chemotherapy – Antibacterials

Click here to practice other quizzes on Antiviral, Antifungal, Antimalarial, antiprotozoal and antihelminthic drugs

Pharmacology Mentor October 6, 2025

Hematology 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,…

Pharmacology Mentor January 26, 2025