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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...

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...

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Procainamide (Class 1A)

Introduction Procainamide is a medication primarily used in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, which are irregular heart rhythms. It belongs to the class of antiarrhythmic...

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...

Pharmacology of Osmotic Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Osmotic diuretics work by increasing the osmolarity of the filtrate in the renal tubules. They are filtered by the glomerulus but not...

Pharmacology of Loop Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Loop diuretics primarily act on the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle in the kidneys. They inhibit the sodium-potassium-chloride (Na-K-Cl) co-transporter,...

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.

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,...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Introduction Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses two main chronic conditions: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that typically occur together....

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Introduction Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder marked by the recurrent reflux of stomach contents, particularly gastric...

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