Drug Interactions

drug interactions

Introduction Drug interactions are a central topic in clinical pharmacology, profoundly impacting therapeutic efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes. While drug interactions are often discussed in terms of adverse effects or prescribing errors, they also provide opportunities for clinical synergy, rational polypharmacy, and new drug discovery when properly understood. Given the complexity and ubiquity of polypharmacy, … Read more

Antiplatelet drugs, Anticoagulants and Fibrinolytics

Pharmacology Mentor

Antiplatelet Drugs Antiplatelet drugs are a class of medications that prevent blood clots from forming. They work by stopping your platelets from sticking together. Antiplatelet drugs are used to avoid blood clots, which can cause heart attacks and strokes. • The main component of arterial thrombi is platelets, and the release of chemicals like ADP, TXA2, and … Read more