Tag:Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

Pharmacology of SSRIs

Introduction to Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressant drugs that specifically target the serotonin neurotransmitter system...

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...

Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs

Summary Points on Antipsychotic Drugs: Classification of Antipsychotics: Typical (D2 blockers) and Atypical (acting via other mechanisms) Actions of Typical Antipsychotics: Blocking D2 receptors with differing potency Sedative...

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Introduction Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a term that encompasses two main chronic conditions: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by a group of symptoms that typically occur together....

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Introduction Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disorder marked by the recurrent reflux of stomach contents, particularly gastric...

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