Leflunomide Pharmacology

June 21, 2022 Rima 0

Leflunomide belongs to class of drug called DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti- Rheumatic Drugs). It is non-biological novel isoxazole derivative. Leflunomide got its FDA approval for […]

Entecavir Pharmacology

June 17, 2022 Rima 0

Entecavir is guanosine nucleoside analogue used as anti- hepatitis B drug. Entecavir got its FDA approval in March 2005. It is included in World Health […]

Tobramycin Pharmacology

June 14, 2022 Rima 0

Tobramycin belongs to class of drug called aminoglycoside antibiotics. Tobramycin is derived from Streptomyces tenebrarius. It was approved by FDA in 1975. Tobramycin contains 4,6-disubstituted 2-deoxystreptamine (DOS) ring. […]

Orlistat Pharmacology

June 8, 2022 Rima 0

Orlistat is lipase inhibitor used in treatment of obesity. Currently, orlistat is the only available agent of anti- obesity drugs of class lipase inhibitor. It […]

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors

June 6, 2022 Rima 0

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors which are also known as gliptins are oral anti- hyperglycemic medications used in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors are […]