Streptokinase

May 25, 2021 Rima 0

Streptokinase is first thrombolytic agent introduced in medical field. It is a polypeptide derived from beta- hemolytic streptococci and have molecular weight of around 47000 […]

Diclofenac

May 21, 2021 Rima 0

Diclofenac is commonly used NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Chemically it is heterocyclic arylacetic derivatives. It is very old drug which came into medical use in […]

Heparin

May 20, 2021 Rima 0

Heparin is earliest and most widely used anticoagulant and antithrombotic drug which is still in use nowadays. It occurs naturally in mast cells which are […]

Phentolamine

May 19, 2021 Rima 0

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 […]

Prazosin

May 18, 2021 Rima 0

Prazosin is selective α-1 blocker which is used to treat hypertension. It got its FDA approval for it’s medical use in 1988. Chemically, it is […]

Total Parenteral Nutrition

May 17, 2021 Rima 0

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

May 14, 2021 Rima 0

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

May 13, 2021 Rima 0

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

April 28, 2021 Rima 0

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 […]

Aztreonam

April 26, 2021 Rima 0

Aztreonam is first monocyclic β- lactam antibiotics approved for use in clinical medicine. It belongs to monobactam class. Monobactams are unique compared to other β- […]