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magnesium sulfate
Posted inmiscellaneous Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Magnesium Sulfate

Introduction Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the human body and plays a critical role in numerous physiological processes. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is an inorganic salt that has…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor March 23, 2024
Tetracyclines
Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Tetracyclines

Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics that are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. They are commonly used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and urinary…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor October 25, 2023
Disopyramide
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Disopyramide (Class 1A)

Introduction Disopyramide is a Class 1a antiarrhythmic agent, primarily used in the treatment of ventricular tachycardia. It functions as a sodium channel blocker, inhibiting conduction by depressing the increase in…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor September 17, 2023
Procainamide
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Procainamide (Class 1A)

Procainamide is a Class IA antiarrhythmic that blocks fast INaINa channels and prolongs repolarization via its active metabolite N-acetylprocainamide (NAPA), making it useful for acute management of a variety of ventricular and…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor September 17, 2023
Adenosine Diphosphate ADP Receptor Inhibitors
Posted inHematology Pharmacology

Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) Receptor Inhibitors

Introduction Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) Receptor Inhibitors are a class of antiplatelet agents used primarily in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or in the prevention of thromboembolism, myocardial infarction,…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor September 3, 2023
Osmotic Diuretics
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Osmotic Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Osmotic diuretics work by increasing the osmolarity of the filtrate in the renal tubules. The glomerulus filters them but does not reabsorb them, creating an osmotic gradient…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 31, 2023
loop diuretics
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Loop Diuretics

Introduction Loop diuretics are a cornerstone of therapy in conditions where rapid and potent diuresis (urine output) is required. By inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the thick ascending limb…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 31, 2023
antimalarial drugs
Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimalarial Drugs – A Comprehensive Guide

Antimalarial drugs are a class of medications specifically designed to prevent and treat malaria, a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor April 28, 2023
Antiarrhythmic drugs
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmic Drugs

Antiarrhythmic drugs are used to treat various types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). They are classified into four main classes (Class 1, 2, 3, and 4) according to the Vaughan-Williams…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor April 16, 2023
cephalosporins antibiotics
Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Cephalosporin antibiotics

Cephalosporin antibiotics are beta-lactam antibiotics derived from Cephalosporium acremonium, classified by generations based on their antimicrobial spectra and pharmacokinetic properties. They are among the most utilized antibiotics globally, due to broad…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor April 16, 2023

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