Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors

January 17, 2023 Rima 0

Introduction Classification Beta-lactam antibiotics Figure- Structure of beta-lactam antibiotics (Source- Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews, 6th edition) Glycopeptides Vancomycin, Daptomycin, Linezolid, Mupirocin, Retapamulin.  Bacterial cell wall and its […]

Carbachol Pharmacology

August 24, 2022 Rima 0

Carbachol is ester of choline with carbamic acid which shows cholinergic (both muscarinic and nicotinic) actions. Carbachol is also known as carbamylcholine. It was discovered […]

Felbamate Pharmacology

August 10, 2022 Rima 0

Felbamate belongs to class of drug called anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics. Felbamate is available in USA and some European countries. Not available in Canada, UK and […]

Fragile X Syndrome

August 5, 2022 Rima 0

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder which occurs due to mutation occurring in a gene in X chromosome. Fragile X syndrome is inherited […]

Acarbose

July 28, 2022 Rima 0

Acarbose belongs to group of drugs called alpha glucosidase inhibitors which are oral hypoglycemic agents. Acarbose is one of the two approved alpha glucosidase inhibitors. […]

Polymyxins Pharmacology

July 11, 2022 Rima 0

Polymyxins are group of antibiotics having bactericidal activity against gram negative bacteria. There are two clinically available polymyxins- polymyxin B and colistin (polymyxin E). Polymyxins […]

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 […]