Tag: Side effects

Understanding Beta-Agonists: A Complete Overview for Patients and Healthcare Providers

Introduction to Beta-Agonists: Beta-agonists are medications that stimulate beta receptors in the…

Sodium Channel Blockers (SCBs)

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

Pharmacology of antiemetic drugs

Introduction Nausea and vomiting are protective reflexes designed to prevent the ingestion…

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…

Sedative-Hypnotics: their Pharmacology and where they are used?

Sedative-hypnotics are a class of drugs that work on the central nervous…

A Comparison with the Adrenaline/Epinephrine-Induced Fight, Flight and Fright Response

Understanding the action of drugs on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) can…

Antidepressant Drugs: A brief note

Brief Summary Drugs can increase monoaminergic transmission by inhibiting the metabolism or…

Pharmacology of Antianxiety Drugs

Introduction Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health conditions globally,…

Pharmacology of Antipsychotic Drugs

Introduction The field of antipsychotic pharmacology continues to evolve as our understanding of the…