Nature and Source of Drugs
by Introduction In pharmacology, drugs are substances used to diagnose, treat, mitigate, or prevent diseases. Understanding the nature and sources of drugs is crucial for pharmacologists, …
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General Pharmacology: Introduction to Pharmacology
Definition The term “pharmacology” is derived from two Greek words: “pharmakon,” meaning drug or medicine, and “logos,” meaning study or knowledge. Pharmacology is the branch …
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Ureido penicillins: Definition, Types, Synthesis, and Uses
Ureido penicillins are a class of antibiotics that are structurally related to penicillin, distinguished by the presence of a ureido group in their chemical structure. …
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Antipseudomonal penicillins: Definition, Types, Synthesis, and Uses
Antipseudomonal penicillins are a class of antibiotics specifically designed to combat infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a notorious and often drug-resistant pathogen. These antibiotics possess …
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Amino penicillins: Definition, Types, Synthesis, and Uses
Aminopenicillins represent a significant class of antibiotics characterized by adding an amino group to the penicillin structure, extending their activity spectrum compared to natural penicillins. …
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Penicillinase Susceptible Penicillins
Penicillinase-susceptible penicillins are a class of antibiotics, including penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) and penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin), renowned for their pivotal role in combating bacterial infections since …
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Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins, also known as anti-staphylococcal penicillins, are a subclass of penicillin antibiotics designed to resist the action of beta-lactamase enzymes produced by some bacteria, …
Classification of Penicillins
Penicillins are a class of antibiotics with a common core structure called the beta-lactam ring. This class of antibiotics is widely used to treat bacterial …
SAR of Penicillin
The Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) of penicillin reveals key insights into how modifications in its chemical structure affect its pharmacological properties. From variations in the 6-acyl …
Chemical Degradation of Penicillins
Meta Description Learn about the chemical degradation of penicillins, including factors affecting stability, degradation pathways, and their impact on drug efficacy. Introduction The chemical degradation …