Pharmacology of Insulin
Introduction Discovered almost a century ago, insulin remains a cornerstone of therapy for diabetes…
Sympathomimetics: Beta-Agonists
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 H2 Receptor Antagonists
Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are competitive blockers of gastric parietal-cell H2 receptors…
Antiepileptic Drugs
Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures…
Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers
Introduction Mood disorders—including bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and certain forms of unipolar…
An Overview of Essential Medicines
Essential medicines are drugs selected to meet the priority health care needs…
Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics
Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for…
