Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What is Patent Ductus Arteriosus? Ductus arteriosus is an important blood vessel in fetus which connect two major arteries (aorta and pulmonary artery) that go […]
Month: July 2020
Paracetamol
Paracetamol also known as acetaminophen is commonly used medicine for pain and fever. It belongs to para-amino phenol derivative group. It is included in WHO (World […]
Aminophylline
Aminophylline is stable mixture of theophylline (bronchodilator) and ethylene diamine in ratio 2:1. Ethylene diamine makes theophylline more water soluble. It is more soluble in […]
G-protein Coupled Receptor- location, structure, classification, physiological and pharmacological role
• G-protein coupled receptors or GPCR are large group of transmembrane receptors that act as molecular switches by converting between on and off state and convert […]
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
• Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are among the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants worldwide. They are extensively used because of their better safety […]
Ionotropic Receptors
• Receptors are specific protein macromolecules present in the cell membrane, cytosol or nucleus. Receptors bind to ligand (including drugs) and produce effect. There are […]