6- Mercaptopurine
6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) is thiol analogue of hypoxanthine. 6-MP and 6- thioguanine are first purine analogue to be used as antineoplastic agent. It is included in […]
Lamotrigine
Lamotrigine is 2nd generation antiepileptic drug which belongs to phenyltriazine class. It is included in World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It was developed […]
Trimethaphan
Introduction of Trimethaphan Trimethaphan is ganglionic blocking agent. It is used as nicotinic antagonist in hypertension. It inhibits both sympathetic and parasympathetic autonomic activity. Trimethaphan […]
Sclerosing agents
What are sclerosing agents? Sclerosing agents are irritating substance used in sclerotherapy of varicose veins and uncomplicated piles. They are substances that causes marked tissue […]
Respiratory Diseases
What is respiratory system? Respiratory system is the important system of our body which helps us to breathe. This system consists of: Nose and nasal […]
Cimetidine
Cimetidine is histamine H2 receptor antagonist. H2 receptor antagonist are first class of drug used for treating peptic ulcer, but their use nowadays is surpassed […]
Lomitapide
Lomitapide is lipid lowering agent which reduces blood level of ‘bad’ cholesterol. It is recently approved for treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Lomitapide is an […]