Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) are anti-viral agents used to treat HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). HIV infection and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is caused by […]
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is derived from the fungus Streptomyces erythreus. Erythromycin belongs to family of macrolide antibiotics […]
What is Kartagener syndrome? Kartagener syndrome is also known as ciliary dyskinesia syndrome or primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). It is a rare genetic disease which […]
Carbamazepine is a tricyclic (iminostilbene) compound with structural resemblance to antidepressant, imipramine and is a popular anti-epileptic drug. It was discovered in 1953 and came […]
What are neurodegenerative diseases? Neurons are the building blocks of our nervous system which consist of brain and spinal cord. Our brain is complex organ […]
Abbreviations are used very frequently in medicine. It helps health professional to save their time. Medical abbreviations are used to complete patient chart, write prescriptions, […]
Nicorandil is vasodilator drug used mainly to treat chest pain caused due to angina. It is nicotinamide ester which has a nitric oxide like action. […]
Amphotericin B is an anti-fungal agent used for treating several types of leishmaniasis (parasitic infection) and fungal infections like histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis. It is naturally […]
What is menstruation and menstrual disorders? Menstruation is regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. […]
What are echinocandins? Echinocandins are a new and unique class of antifungal agents. They contain a core composed of cyclic hexapeptide linked to lipid side […]
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