Pharmacology is a discipline that deals with the effects of pharmaceuticals or drugs on living systems, their manufacture, and chemical properties.
Antibiotics Definition When we are ill with a microorganism infection, Docter suggest us to use a particular type of antibiotics, here we have to first know what is antibiotic, and how it works against particular bacteria / microbial infections. Antibiotics are a group of medicine which inhibit the growth of microbes/ bacteria …
What are Aspirins? Aspirin is the precursor of traditional Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and is the most commonly used salicylic acid derivative. Aspirin is considered as a standard to compare other anti-inflammatory agents. NSAIDs are a group of different chemical agents, that show differences in their antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory activities. The …
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented on this page is only for academic and study purposes and must not be used for the purpose of treatment. If you are not feeling well, please consult with your physician or doctor. What is Favipiravir? Favipiravir is an antiviral drug that was developed for the treatment …
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented on the website is only for academic and study purposes and must not be used for the purpose of treatment. If you are not feeling well, please consult with your physician or doctor. What is Dexamethasone? Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that is widely used for the treatment …
Actions of Prostaglandins Prostaglandins act by binding to different G-protein coupled receptors that in return activate or inhibit adenylyl cyclase or stimulate phospholipase C. That eventually results in an enhanced formation of diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. Prostaglandin F2α (PGF2α), the leukotrienes, and thromboxane A2 (TXA2) activate phosphatidylinositol metabolism to perform certain functions. …
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented on the website is only for academic and study purposes and must not be used for the purpose of treatment. If you are not feeling well, please consult with your physician or doctor. Introduction Chloroquine also is known as chloroquine phosphate was discovered by Hans Andersag in …
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented on the website is only for academic and study purposes and must not be used for the purpose of treatment. If you are not feeling well, please consult with your physician or doctor. What is Remdesivir? Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that was developed by Gilead Sciences …
Medical Disclaimer: The information presented on the website is only for academic and study purposes and must not be used for the purpose of treatment. If you are not feeling well, please consult with your physician or doctor. What is hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is a drug that has been used for decades in …
Antimicrobial Drugs compounds that kill or control the growth of microorganisms in the host (in vivo) effective antimicrobial drugs exhibit selective toxicity they inhibit or kill the pathogens without adversely affecting the hosts antimicrobial drugs classified based on their molecular structure, mechanism of action and spectrum of antimicrobial activity major antimicrobial drug …
Introduction Throughout the world today, Antibiotic resistance is one of the greatest health challenges we face. It’s an unending war for the human race. Antibiotics don’t work against common cold and flu viruses and are often unnecessary for some bacterial infections. Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number …