Tag: Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacology of Magnesium Sulfate

Introduction Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the human body…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Procainamide (Class 1A)

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

Pharmacology of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Mechanism of Action: Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (CAIs) act primarily on the proximal…

Pharmacology of Osmotic Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Osmotic diuretics work by increasing the osmolarity of the…

Pharmacology of Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Mechanism of Action: Potassium-sparing diuretics act on the collecting ducts in the…

Pharmacology of Loop Diuretics

Introduction Loop diuretics are a cornerstone of therapy in conditions where rapid…

First-Order vs. Zero-Order Kinetics: What You Need to Know

Zero-Order Kinetics Definition: In zero-order kinetics, the rate of drug elimination is…

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

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

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…