Pharm D 3rd Year Notes

Introduction So, you want to know about Anticoagulants? Well, these are medications that prevent blood clotting and are often used to treat and prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke, heart attack, and other forms of cardiovascular disease. Now, let’s talk about Hemostasis. It’s a fancy word for the complex process by which your …

Introduction Greetings, fellow readers! Today we’re going to talk about a very interesting topic in the world of medicine – an understanding of the pharmacology of immunosuppressants. If you’ve ever heard of organ transplantation, which I’m sure you have, you probably know that the recipient’s immune system starts to attack the new organ as soon …

Introduction Ah, Sulphonamides – the trusty antibiotics we all know and love. When it comes to fighting bacterial infections, sulphonamides have been around the block a few times. Also known as sulfa drugs, these medicines have been used since the 1930s. Sulphonamides work by hindering bacterial folic acid synthesis, which is essential for the survival …

Introduction Oh, hello there! Ready to dive into Cephalosporin Pharmacology? Let’s go! Cephalosporin is a type of antibiotic that has been around since the mid-twentieth century. At its core, Cephalosporin targets the cell wall of bacteria, ultimately leading to bacterial destruction. It has saved countless lives since its discovery. It’s interesting to note that Cephalosporin …

Introduction Hey there, let’s talk about tetracyclines. You know, those antibiotics that are often prescribed for bacterial infections? Tetracyclines have been around for a while. They were first discovered in the 1940s and have since become a popular antibiotic class due to their effectiveness against a wide range of bacteria. Tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics that …