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Factors influencing insulin release
Posted inEndocrine Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Insulin

Introduction Discovered almost a century ago, insulin remains a cornerstone of therapy for diabetes mellitus—a global health challenge characterized by hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and/or insufficient insulin secretion. Beyond diabetes, insulin also plays…
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Posted by anonymous August 21, 2023
Beta-agonists
Posted inANS Pharmacology

Sympathomimetics: Beta-Agonists

Introduction to Beta-Agonists: Beta-agonists are medications that stimulate beta receptors in the body. These receptors are found in various tissues, including the lungs, heart, and blood vessels. Due to their…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 11, 2023
Sodium Channel Blockers
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Sodium Channel Blockers (SCBs)

Introduction Sodium (Na⁺) channels are integral membrane proteins responsible for the rapid upstroke (phase 0) of the action potential in excitable cells such as neurons and cardiomyocytes. By selectively perming…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 8, 2023
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Posted inGI

Pharmacology of H2 Receptor Antagonists

Histamine H2 receptor antagonists are competitive blockers of gastric parietal-cell H2 receptors that suppress basal and stimulated acid secretion and are used for GERD, peptic ulcer disease, hypersecretory states, and…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor August 7, 2023
Epilepsy - antiepileptic drugs
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Antiepileptic Drugs

Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder defined by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain. Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), now more accurately known as…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor April 10, 2023
mood stabilizers
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Drugs Used as Mood Stabilizers

Introduction Mood disorders—including bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and certain forms of unipolar depression—are chronic and debilitating mental health conditions. Characterized by pathologic mood swings, from manic or hypomanic states to…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor March 26, 2023
Essential medicines
Posted inGeneral Pharmacology

An Overview of Essential Medicines

Essential medicines are drugs selected to meet the priority health care needs of a population, chosen on the basis of public‑health relevance, comparative efficacy and safety, cost‑effectiveness, and assured quality,…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 26, 2023
Opioid analgesics
Posted inNeuropharmacology Pharmacology

Pharmacology of Opioid Analgesics

Introduction Opioid analgesics comprise a diverse class of drugs used primarily for pain management. Derived from natural sources such as the opium poppy or synthesized in laboratories, these agents have…
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Posted by Pharmacology Mentor February 5, 2023
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