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Introduction The concept of essential drugs is a fundamental principle in public health and healthcare systems globally. It revolves around the identification, promotion, and accessibility …
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, …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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