Articles by Rima
Phentolamine
Phentolamine is imidazoline derivative which causes competitive non-selective blockade of α- adrenergic receptors. Indications of phentolamine Used in short -term control of hypertension or hypertensive […]
Total Parenteral Nutrition
What is total parenteral nutrition (TPN)? When the nutrition is administered by IV route by bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, it is known as parenteral nutrition. […]
Eplerenone
Eplerenone is competitive aldosterone receptor antagonist which belongs to the class of potassium sparing diuretics. It is more selective for mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) than spironolactone– […]
Triamterene
Triamterene is commonly used potassium sparing diuretics. It is used in medical field since 1964. It is 2nd potassium sparing diuretics to be approved by […]
Vancomycin
Vancomycin is complex tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic which was discovered in 1956 as a substitute for penicillin. It is obtained from fungus Streptomyces orientalis. It possesses […]
Carbapenems
Carbapenems are beta- lactam antibiotics which have broader spectrum of activity and great potency compared to other beta-lactam antibiotics. They are closely related to penicillin. […]
Cariprazine
Cariprazine is recently approved atypical (second generation) anti-psychotic drug. It was approved by FDA in 2015. Chemically, it is a piperazine derivative. It is pharmacodynamically […]