Types of Receptors | Their Role and Functions in the Body
Receptors are the sensing elements that communicate a signal from the ligand to the cell to elicit a specific physiological response. A ligand is a molecule that can bind to the receptor …
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the study of pharmcokinetics and pharmacodynamics. These explain aspects like how the body handles the drugs and how the drug works in the body.
What is IV Therapy| Its Requirement and Applications
I.V therapy or intravenous therapy is a mode of treatment where the drug or nutrients are given through the venous route of drug administration. This is one of the types of parenteral …
5 Routes of Medication Administration in Detail
When we visit a doctor for any disease condition, we are prescribed a few medicines that are to be taken by specific routes. These routes include These routes are called routes of …
Dipiro Pharmacotherapy a pathophysiologic approach review
Pharmacotherapy is the study of drug use from a clinical perspective. Unlike pharmacology, where one studies drugs and their mechanism of action, one gets a clinical picture of how a drug is …
Drug Development Process| Overview of Preclinical & clinical phases
The drug development process is a continuous process stimulated by the emergence of new diseases and the requirement of new drugs for existing ones. The process involves a sequence of steps like …
Animal Testing Pros and Cons |List of 8 Facts to Consider
Animal testing is a process in which small animals, like rats, mice, rabbits, pigs, dogs, etc., are used for experimentation. This is a regular practice in drug development and other areas of …
Antibiotics Classification | Their Definition, function & mechanism
By definition, antibiotics are natural molecules that, in small doses, destroy bacteria without affecting the body cells. There are classified as Antibiotics are drugs meant to kill bacteria without affecting human cells (host …
Use of Animals in Scientific Research | A Complete Guide
Animal testing is routinely used in pharma industries, scientific research labs for testing of drugs, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, etc. They are used as per provisions of animal laws after obtaining proper approvals. However, there …