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p-drugs
Posted inmiscellaneous Pharmacology

The Concept of P-Drugs in Rational Prescribing

Main Takeaway: A P-drug is a prescriber’s personal choice of first-line medicine for a specific indication, selected through a systematic and evidence-based process. Developing and maintaining a personal formulary of…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 28, 2025
mnemonics in pharmacology
Posted inGeneral miscellaneous Pharmacology

Unlock the Power of Mnemonics in Pharmacology

Discover the transformative role of mnemonics in pharmacology. Learn how these memory-enhancing tools can simplify complex drug information, making it easier to remember and apply in real-world scenarios. Introduction Pharmacology,…
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Posted by anonymous July 8, 2023
Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
Posted inANS 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…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor March 28, 2023
immunomodulators
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Immunomodulators and a focus on immunosuppressants

Immunomodulators are drugs that can either suppress or enhance the activity of the immune system. These are two types: Immunosuppressants Immunostimulants Introduction Immunosuppressants comprise a diverse group of drugs that inhibit…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor March 22, 2023
Anti-manic drugs
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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,…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor March 13, 2023
Essential medicines
Posted inGeneral Pharmacology

An Overview of Essential Medicines

Essential medicines are drugs selected to meet the priority health care needs of a population, chosen on the basis of public‑health relevance, comparative efficacy and safety, cost‑effectiveness, and assured quality,…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 26, 2023
Various sources of drugs
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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…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 24, 2023
Nature of drugs
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Nature of the Drugs

The nature of drugs encompasses what drugs are, how they are named and sourced, how their physicochemical features determine interactions with biological targets and movement through the body, and how…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 24, 2023
pharmacology
Posted inGeneral Pharmacology

Pharmacology: An Introduction

What is Pharmacology? Pharmacology is the branch of science concerned with the study of drugs, their actions on living systems, mechanisms of action, uses in treatment, and adverse effects. Pharmacology serves…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 22, 2023
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