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Drugs acting on Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

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

Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note

Brief Summary Drugs can increase monoaminergic transmission by inhibiting the metabolism or reuptake of neurotransmitters such as serotonin (5-HT) and noradrenaline (NA). MAO Inhibitors MAO-A and MAO-B are enzymes involved…

Pharmacology Mentor March 12, 2023

Neuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs

Introduction The field of antipsychotic pharmacology continues to evolve as our understanding of the central nervous system advances. Antipsychotic drugs, also known as neuroleptics, are primarily used to manage psychotic disorders such…

Pharmacology Mentor March 12, 2023

General 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,…

Pharmacology Mentor February 26, 2023

General 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…

Pharmacology Mentor February 22, 2023

Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note

Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs

An Overview of Essential Medicines

Pharmacology: An Introduction

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