Inhalation Anesthetics
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Inhalation Anesthetics

Introduction Inhalation anesthetics play a central role in modern anesthesia, enabling practitioners to achieve and maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. Unlike intravenous agents, which rapidly induce unconsciousness, inhalation anesthetics are administered via…
Pharmacology of Thionamides
Posted inEndocrine Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Thionamides

Introduction Among the oldest and most widely used agents for hyperthyroidism, thionamides (alternatively “thioureas”) remain essential in patient care. These medications include propylthiouracil (PTU), methimazole, and carbimazole, commonly referred to as antithyroid or thyroid-inhibiting drugs (Goodman & Gilman, 2018). Their…