In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is better for treating diabetes or managing weight?
Liraglutide and semaglutide are both long-acting, cardioprotective glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 analogs that are effective in reducing weight and controlling blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabe
Jan 8，2025 Drugs
Study on the Synthesis of Pidotimod
Pidotimod is a chemical synthesized immunization accelerator. The new synthetic routes of Pidotimod has been introduced in this report.
Jan 7，2025 Drugs
Spironolactone: Pharmacology, Drug interactions and Undesirable effects
Spironolactone, a synthetic 17-lactone steroid, is a potassium-sparing diuretic that displays antagonistic effects on the androgen and progesterone receptors.
Jan 6，2025 Drugs
Pharmacokinetics of quinine in obesity
Quinine is a natural cinchona alkaloid that has been used for centuries in the prevention and therapy of malaria.
Jan 6，2025 Drugs
Side effects of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride form of diphenhydramine, an ethanolamine and first-generation histamine antagonist with antiallergic activity, commonly used to treat allergies, mosq
Jan 3，2025 Drugs
Efficacy and side effects of Benzoyl peroxide in the treatment of acne
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is one of the most widely used topical acne medications. It has potent antibacterial, mild anti-inflammatory and acne-dissolving properties. It can be used when treating mild to
Dec 16，2024 Drugs
Crisaborole ointment: Indications, Safety and Efficacy
Crisaborole has broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory activity by mainly targeting phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) enzyme that is a key regulator of inflammatory cytokine production.
Dec 16，2024 Drugs
What is the therapeutic efficacy of the different dosage forms (injectable, oral and topical) of Diclofenac sodium?
Diclofenac sodium is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Dec 16，2024 Drugs
Linezolid: Indications, Dosage, Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
Linezolid a synthetic oxazolidinone antimicrobial drug belongs to the class of antibiotics.
Dec 16，2024 Drugs
Can I use Nitrofurantoin during pregnancy? and are there any alternatives to the drug?
Yes. Nitrofurantoin can be taken during pregnancy, but it is usually best avoided in the later stages of pregnancy as it is likely to cause problems with the baby's red blood cells.
Dec 16，2024 Drugs