Tag: mechanism of action

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Procainamide (Class 1A)

Introduction Procainamide is a medication primarily used in the treatment of cardiac…

Classification of Antiplatelet Drugs and their clinical Uses

Introduction to Antiplatelet Drugs Antiplatelet drugs are a class of medications designed…

Pharmacology of Insulin

Introduction Discovered almost a century ago, insulin remains a cornerstone of therapy for diabetes…

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

Introduction to Anticancer Drugs: Anticancer drugs are medications that inhibit the development…

Pharmacology of Antiemetic Drugs

Introduction Nausea and vomiting are defensive reflexes that protect the body from…

Sodium Channel Blockers (SCBs)

Introduction Sodium (Na⁺) channels are integral membrane proteins responsible for the rapid…

Pharmacology of H2 Receptor Antagonists

Introduction H2 receptor antagonists, also known as H2 blockers, are a class…

Pharmacology of Proton Pump Inhibitors

Introduction Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have revolutionized the management of acid-related gastrointestinal…

Antimalarial Drugs – A Comprehensive Guide

Antimalarial drugs are a class of medications specifically designed to prevent and…

Pharmacology of Cephalosporin antibiotics

Cephalosporins are a broad class of beta-lactam antibiotics closely related to penicillins…