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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
QuizzesPharmaceutical Antidotes quiz with answers
Test your knowledge regarding toxic doses of many drugs and their popular and specific antidotes by taking this quick pharmaceutical antidotes quiz.
May 28, 2020
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
PharmacologySympathetic and Para-sympathetic effects compared
Fight or Flight response – > Sympathetic nervous system. Rest and Digest response -> Parasympathetic nervous system. “The Fight or Flight Response” by Jvnkfood – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons – https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Fight_or_Flight_Response.jpg#/media/File:The_Fight_or_Flight_Response.jpg
Jul 24, 2015
MnemonicsMemorize tuberculosis drug family RIPES
How to remember drugs that are used to treat Tuberculosis: R I P E S Pharmaceutical mnemonics R : Rifampicin I : Isoniazide P : Pyrazinamide E : Ethambutol S : Streptomycin. Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that targeting lungs , caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB symptoms include cough, weight loss, fatigue,…
May 23, 2015
PharmacologyHow Cholesterol blocks your body arteries [Video]
Hey , A short video produced by AZ!, It shows how cholesterol clogs the arteries through different stages leading to heart attack. Enjoy the science ..
May 23, 2015
GeneralConduction system of the Heart & ECG understanding [Video]
An interesting video from Aliliamedicalmedia explaining the conduction system of the heart , you may want to check another tutorial about ECG , Click here
Mar 20, 2015
GeneralPharmacology basics and definitions – Easy [Part 2]
To find part one please click here .. :biggrin: We mentioned in the previous part two steps of Pharmacokinetics ( Absorption and Distribution ) in this part we will continue the two steps of pharmacokinetics ( Metabolism & Excretion ). 3. Biotransformation (Metabolism) : The step where the drug structure changed thus its properties also…
Jan 30, 2015
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Pharmacology basics and definitions – Easy [Part 1]
When you have headache , you take an analgesic OTC like ibuprofen to treat the pain but what is behind the scene !? the process of treating headache ? The interaction between a chemical like ibuprofen and your body as a living system is the definition of pharmacology. The drug is a chemical substance that…
Jan 24, 2015
MnemonicsB receptors mnemonics
B receptors mnemonics A phartoon to remember the major site of action for Beta receptors. B1 receptors -> you have 1 heart. B2 receptors -> you have 2 lungs. Response upon activation :
Jan 23, 2015
Drug factsSelectivity of Beta blockers
Beta blockers prevent catecholamines ( Epinephrine & Norepinephrine ) from binding to beta receptors. Mainly , 3 types of beta receptors have been internationally identified : β1 , β2 , β3 ” Beta receptors will be illustrated in other coming posts “ ~ First generation of β blockers ~ Non-selective =…
Dec 15, 2010
PhysiologyElectrophysiology: Phases of the Cardiac Cycle
Phases of the Cardiac Cycle : ♥♥ The action potential of the heart consists of 5 phases , from 0 to 4 ♥♥
Sep 10, 2010