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Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines

Introduction Benzodiazepines are a cornerstone of modern pharmacotherapy for anxiety, insomnia, seizure disorders, muscle spasms, and other related conditions. By enhancing the effects of the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS),…

Pharmacology Mentor August 7, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?

Sedative-hypnotics are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce a calming or drowsy effect and are often prescribed for insomnia, anxiety, and seizure…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

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Antiepileptic Drugs

Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), now more accurately known as…

Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023

Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

ANS Pharmacology

Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Understanding the action of drugs on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) can be simplified by drawing a comparison with the adrenaline/epinephrine-induced fight, flight, and fright response. This response, also known…

Pharmacology Mentor March 28, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Anti-manic drugs: Lithium and others

Introduction Mania is a hallmark feature of bipolar disorder and is characterized by heightened mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, grandiosity, and, often, impulsive or reckless behaviors. During manic episodes,…

Pharmacology Mentor March 13, 2023

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Pharmacology of Antianxiety Drugs

Introduction Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally, encompassing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and more. Characterized by excessive worry, fear, and…

Pharmacology Mentor March 12, 2023

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 February 24, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics

Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for pain management. Derived from natural sources such as the opium poppy or synthesized in laboratories, these agents have…

Pharmacology Mentor February 5, 2023

Pharmacology of Benzodiazepines

Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?

Antiepileptic Drugs

Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Anti-manic drugs: Lithium and others

Various Sources of Drugs

Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics

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