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Source & Biosynthesis Mainly by Leydig cells of testis (95% by leydig cells, 5% by adrenals) In females, both ovaries … Read More »
Progestins and Anti Progestins
Progestins Chemistry 21 carbon compounds to which non-phenolic ring and different groups are attached. Source & Biosynthesis Natural and synthetic … Read More »
Estrogens and Anti Estrogens
Estrogens Chemistry Steroids having phenol ring, many groups are attached, responsible for different pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different preparations Source … Read More »
Hormonal Contraceptives
Different agents are used to avoid unplanned pregnancy, for better family planning. These are agents which mainly contain hormone components … Read More »
Oxytocin and Uterine Relaxants
Posterior pituitary gland secretes a number of hormones, out of which two are important: Oxytocin Vasopressin –anti diabetic Previously it … Read More »
Drugs Used in Acid Peptic Disease
These drugs are used for: 1. Peptic ulcers (gastric or duodenal) 2. Gastro esophageal reflux disease 3. Hyper secretory conditions … Read More »
Chelating Agents
Chelating agents are the drugs or agents used to prevent or reverse the toxic effects of heavy metals on enzymes … Read More »
Anti Tussives, Mucolytics and Mucokinetics
In most of the cases, anti tussives are combined with mucolytics, mucokinetics and anti histamines (sedatives, anticholinergics are combined as … Read More »
Purgatives and Laxatives
Laxatives Laxatives are milder in action and deal with evacuation of rectum. With use of laxatives, there is elimination of … Read More »
Anti Diarrhoeal Drugs
Some Patho-Physiological Aspects Of Diarrhea Diarrhea means differently to different people. Definition Frequent and excessive loss of fluid and electrolytes … Read More »