Ondansetron

May 3, 2022 Rima 0

Ondansetron is one of the most commonly used anti-emetic agent. It belongs to class of first generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and is also in the World […]

Dapagliflozin Pharmacology

April 19, 2022 Rima 0

Dapagliflozin represent the class of drugs SGLT-2 inhibitors (Sodium Glucose Co-transporter-2 inhibitors). SGLT-2 inhibitors are newer class of oral hypoglycemic agents. Dapagliflozin got its FDA approval […]

Venlafaxine

January 28, 2022 Rima 0

Venlafaxine is SNRI (Selective Serotonin and Nor-adrenaline Reuptake Inhibitor) popularly used as antidepressant. It received approval for medical use in 1993. Chemically, it is bicyclic […]

Varenicline

January 18, 2022 Rima 0

Varenicline is the first approved nicotinic receptor partial agonist to treat smoking addiction. It is a prescription medicine and is not available OTC.  It was […]

Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)

January 7, 2022 Rima 0

Adverse drug reaction (ADR) are unwanted effects of drugs in normal therapeutic dose. It’s definition by WHO (World Health Organization) is ‘any response to a […]

Duloxetine Pharmacology

January 3, 2022 Rima 0

Duloxetine is dual serotonin and nor-adrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) and is a second-generation anti- depressant. It was originally discovered in 1993. However, duloxetine received its […]

Indapamide Pharmacology

December 22, 2021 Rima 0

Indapamide is lipid-soluble thiazide-like diuretics. Indapamide is an indole derivative of chlorsulphonamide and is chemically related to chlorthalidone. The presence of 2- methyl indoline ring […]

Ifosfamide Pharmacology

November 29, 2021 Rima 0

Ifosfamide is analog of cyclophosphamide. It is cytotoxic, antineoplastic agent and belongs to class of oxazaphosphorine alkylating agents.  It is commonly used alkylating agent in […]

Mechlorethamine Pharmacology

November 22, 2021 Rima 0

Mechlorethamine is first nitrogen mustard used in cancer therapy. It is also known as mustine or chlormethine. It was used as war gas before and […]

Mesothelioma

October 8, 2021 Rima 0

Mesothelioma is the cancer of mesothelial cells. These cells form the lining layer of viscera like in pleura, peritoneum, and tunica vaginalis. The most common […]