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Pharmaceutical CalculationsEssential Pharmaceutical Equations
Pharmaceutical sciences rely heavily on mathematical equations to understand, predict, and optimize drug behavior. From formulating medications to analyzing their pharmacokinetics and stability, these equations provide a foundation for precision and efficiency. Whether you’re a pharmacist, researcher, or student, mastering these formulas is crucial for accurate calculations and informed decision-making. In this guide, we’ve compiled…
Jan 11, 2025
GeneralTop 10 pharmaceutical products in 2023 with MoA – ranked!
This following list has the top 10 drugs that have the potential to be game-changers in the field of medicine and provide new hope for patients with serious diseases. They are ranked by the projected USD sales in billions. Drug Company Disease Projected sales (billion USD) Mechanism of action Keytruda Merck & Co. Cancer 24…
Aug 28, 2023
GeneralTop 10 Pharmaceutical companies in 2019
Top 10 Pharma Companies in the world as of 2019 is still on the top in 2019 followed by: 2. Roche 3. J&J 4. Sanofi 5. Merck 6. Novartis 7. Abbvie 8. Amgen 9. GSK 10. BMS
Mar 28, 2019
GeneralHow to remember Enzyme inducers and Enzyme inhibitors (mnemonics)
Enzyme inducers will increase the rate of metabolism of co-administered drugs and thus their effect will decrease or will be at lower therapeutic dose. As a result, the dose of such drugs (which are metabolized by microsomal enzymes) should be increased when administered along with enzyme inducers. Enzyme inhibitors will decrease the metabolism of drugs…
Apr 9, 2017
Drug factsDrug suffixes have a clue about the drug class
Drugs are classified into groups, but as a pharmacist you could know what is the class of certain drug as long as the drug has a very common suffix. The most popular example is -statin , as long as the drug name has the suffix statin, it is immediately known as cholesterol lowering agent. So,…
Apr 9, 2017
- Diseases
Heart Attack | Animated Video
What Is Heart Attack? When blood doesn’t reach to your heart, your heart muscle doesn’t get the oxygen it needs. Without oxygen, its cells can be damaged or die (Ischemia). If this Ischemia has not been treated, part of the heart muscle will eventually become permanently damaged (Myocardial Infarction). The key to recovery is to…
Jan 2, 2017
Dose measurementsCommonly used pharmaceutical Antidotes
This reminds me about that episode of Sherlock show when he was confused about two tablets, one is poison and the other is not! Actually, every single drug or tablet has both effects, the poisonous effect at the wrong dose and the remedy effect at the correct dose! So, I am going to list…
Aug 13, 2016
- General
Video – Cardiac conduction system wtih ECG / EKG
A good video that illustrate the conduction system of the heart with relationship to ECG. Here are another articles & videos that are previously posted : http://www.phartoonz.com/2015/07/24/cardiac-conduction-system-ecg-video/ http://www.phartoonz.com/2010/09/10/electrophysiology-phases-of-the-cardiac-cycle/ http://www.phartoonz.com/2010/09/25/how-to-read-ecg-basic-common-charts/ http://www.phartoonz.com/2010/09/02/electrical-conduction-system-of-the-heart/
Dec 19, 2015
GeneralAlways have a bottle of water with you!
H2O is the major constituent of the fluids of organisms, even earth! Water is essential for every living organism and therefore for YOU. An interesting infographics about water that I’d like to share with you. Click on the image to Enlarge!
Oct 14, 2015
Drug factsThe “ABCDE” uses of Heparin – Mnemonic
What is Heparin? Heparin is a drug used to prevent clots in the blood vessels. Simply a blood thinner. Uses of Heparin : A: Acute coronary syndrome. B: Bypass Surgery. C: Cardiac Thrombi D: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) E: Embolism ABCDE uses of Heparin.
Sep 28, 2015
Pharma InfographicsDo you think you might be depressed ?
How depression looks like? Feeling down, hopeless , anxious and empty ! depression can cause all these symptoms and feelings so basically the best to treat depression is to get help and support to overcome those devastating feelings and starting to be positive towards your self and to beat depression. Depression and its complications like…
Aug 18, 2015
Drug factsWhat do you need to know about insulin formulations ?
There are three main characteristics of insulin : ** update: an insulin comparison chart article written in 2017 with downloadable file : Click Here Onset which is the length of time before insulin reaches the bloodstream and begins its intended action. Peak time which is the time during which insulin is at its maximum strength…
Aug 15, 2015