What are tetracyclines? The tetracyclines are broad-spectrum antibiotics. Its effectiveness against a wide range of microorganisms. The drugs have four cyclic rings in their structure… Read More »Tetracyclines: MOA, Side effects, Uses-NotesMed
Introduction of chloramphenicol Chloramphenicol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic but its use is limited to only a few conditions because of its dangerous side effect that… Read More »Chloramphenicol: MOA, Uses, Side effects-NotesMed
Introduction of sulphonamides Sulphonamides are the first effective antimicrobial agents. They are most commonly used in the treatment of bacterial infections in men. Sulphonamides are… Read More »Sulphonamides: MOA, Uses, Side effects-NotesMed
Introduction of diuretics Diuretics (natriuretics) are drugs that cause a net loss of Na+ and water in urine. The application or uses of diuretics in… Read More »Diuretics: Classification, MOA, Uses, Adverse effects
Introduction of adverse effects Adverse effects are defined as any undesirable or unintended effect due to drug administration. It is a broad term and includes… Read More »Adverse effects/Adverse drug reactions-Types, Terminology-NotesMed
Antihelmintic or anthelmintics Drugs: Antihelmintic or Anthelmintics are drugs that either expel (vermifuge) or kill (vermicide) infesting helminths. Terms: Vermicidal: Antihelmintic drugs which kill the… Read More »Antihelmintic or Anthelmintics Drugs-MOA, Uses, Adverse effects