Tobacco and cigarettes contain an alkaloid known as Nicotine. This nicotine is highly addictive. Nicotine acts as both a stimulant and a depressant in large
Urinary tract infection is an infection caused by yeast or bacteria in the urethra, urinary bladder, uterus, and kidney. These infections are more common in
Anti-cancer drugs destroy or kill cancer cells or modify their growth. These drugs are also known as chemotherapy or cytotoxic drugs. The drugs affect cancer
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It attacks the immune system. The CD4 cell count helps to fight against infection, so when the count of
Myocardial Infarction is known as a heart attack. The management of a heart attack plays an important role in preventing complications. Heart attacks are very
The Asthma is a narrowing of the airways and is characterized by wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Pharmacology has a greater role in
Coughing helps to expel respiratory secretions and other foreign materials from the body’s air passages. Cough is a natural reflex. Treatment approaches depend on the
When a patient is taking two or more drugs, interactions between the drugs and between food and drugs may also be exhibited. Drug interactions can
Narrow therapeutic drugs need close monitoring because their therapeutic window, effective dose, and safe dose are very close. The small variation in dose leads to
Drug resistance, which refers to the microorganism’s lack of response to antimicrobials, is a significant concern. Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, commonly cause