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