Anti-Gout Drugs
INTRODUCTION Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, …
B Pharmacy
NSAIDs – (Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
INTRODUCTION of NSAIDs NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are the groups of drugs that reduce pain, decrease fever, and, …
Autacoids and Related Drugs
INTRODUCTION The word autacoids come from the Greek “autos” (self) and “Ecos” (relief; i.e., drug). Autacoids or “autocoids” …
Antidiuretics (Pharmacology)
An antidiuretic is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in a living body by reducing urination, …
Diuretics (Pharmacology)
Diuretics Diuretics are the materials that promote the excretion of urine. Promotes the excretion of the (Na+ ), …
Plasma Volume Expanders
INTRODUCTION Blood: Is a fluid connective tissue that circulates continuously around the body, allowing constant communication between tissues …
Antiplatelet Drugs (Pharmacology)
Antiplatelet Drugs (Classification): TXA2 synthesis inhibitor: Low dose aspirin Phosphodiesterase inhibitor: Dipyridamole, cilostazol Thienopyridine derivatives (ADP antagonists): Ticlodipine, …
Fibrinolytics – (Pharmacology)
FIBRINOLYTIC SYSTEM The process of dissolution of a clot is called fibrinolysis. FIBRINOLYTICS Used to lyse the thrombi/clot …
Anticoagulation – ( Pharmacology)
Anticoagulation: Drugs that prevent blood coagulation and stop the occurrence or expansion of a thrombus. Classification: 1. Vitamin …
Coagulants – (Pharmacology)
Hemostasis (arrest of blood loss) and blood coagulation involve complex interactions between the injured vessel wall, platelets, and …