Erythromycin
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 […]
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Kartagener Syndrome
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
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 […]
Neurodegenerative Diseases
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 […]
Nicorandil
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
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 […]
Menstrual Disorders
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. […]
Echinocandins
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 […]
Griseofulvin
What is Griseofulvin? Griseofulvin is a fungistatic agent used to treat various fungal infection. It is isolated from Penicillium griseofulvium. It was first discovered in […]
Barbiturates
Barbiturates are CNS depressants which were popular hypnotic and sedative of past century upto 1960s. However, their use to promote sleep or calm patient had […]