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Factors influencing insulin release
Posted inEndocrine Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Insulin

Introduction Discovered almost a century ago, insulin remains a cornerstone of therapy for diabetes mellitusโ€”a global health challenge characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and/or insufficient insulin secretion. Beyond diabetes, insulin also plays…
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Posted by anonymous August 21, 2023
Anticancer drugs
Posted inPharmacology

The Comprehensive Guide to Anticancer Drugs: What You Need to Know

Introduction to Anticancer Drugs: Anticancer drugs are medications that inhibit the development and spread of cancerous cells. They achieve this by interfering with the DNA and RNA that cause cell…
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Posted by anonymous August 15, 2023
beta-blockers
Posted inANS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Beta-Blockers

Introduction Beta blockers, also known as ฮฒ-adrenergic receptor antagonists, are a foundational class of cardiovascular drugs used to treat hypertension, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and other conditions. By…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 14, 2023
alpha blockers
Posted inANS Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Alpha Agonists

Introduction to Alpha Agonists: Alpha agonists are a class of drugs that primarily act on alpha-adrenergic receptors. These receptors are part of the sympathetic nervous system and respond to the…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 11, 2023
Beta-agonists
Posted inANS Pharmacology

Sympathomimetics: Beta-Agonists

Introduction to Beta-Agonists: Beta-agonists are medications that stimulate beta receptors in the body. These receptors are found in various tissues, including the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. Due to their…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 11, 2023
Sodium Channel Blockers
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Sodium Channel Blockers (SCBs)

Introduction Sodium (Naโบ) channels are integral membrane proteins responsible for the rapid upstroke (phase 0) of the action potential in excitable cells such as neurons and cardiomyocytes. By selectively perming…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Posted inGI

Pharmacology of H2 Receptor Antagonists

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are competitive blockers of gastric parietal-cell H2 receptors that suppress basal and stimulated acid secretion and are used for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, hypersecretory states, and…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 7, 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
Congestive Cardiac Failure
Posted inCVS Pharmacology

Drugs for Congestive Cardiac Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs and other body tissues.
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Posted by Dr. Ambadasu Bharatha April 16, 2023
antimicrobial
Posted inAntimicrobial Pharmacology

Antimicrobial Drugs: All classes

Antimicrobial agents can be broadly classified into six main categories: antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, antiprotozoals, anthelmintics, and antiseptics. Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be classified into several classes based on their chemical structure,…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor April 14, 2023

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