Tag: Pharmacology

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Class 3 – Amiodarone and others

Introduction Class 3 antiarrhythmic drugs are known for their ability to prolong…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Beta-adrenoceptor-blocking drugs (Class 2)

Introduction Among the diverse categories of drugs used to manage cardiac arrhythmias, beta-adrenoceptor-blocking…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Propafenone (Class 1C)

Introduction Propafenone is an antiarrhythmic agent that falls under subgroup 1C. It…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Flecainide (Class 1C)

Introduction Flecainide is an antiarrhythmic agent classified under subgroup 1C. It is…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Mexiletine (Class 1B)

Introduction Mexiletine is an orally active antiarrhythmic agent, classified in subgroup 1B,…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Lidocaine (Class 1B)

Introduction Lidocaine is a multifaceted medication primarily known as a local anesthetic,…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Disopyramide (Class 1A)

Introduction Disopyramide is a Class 1a antiarrhythmic agent, primarily used in the…

Antiarrhythmic drugs: Procainamide (Class 1A)

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

Classification of Adrenergic Receptors: A Quick Overview

Introduction Adrenergic receptors play a pivotal role in regulating physiological processes and…

Pharmacokinetic Principles: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction Pharmacokinetics is the science that describes how drugs move within the…