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.
Abiraterone acetate: mechanism of action and pharmacological properties
Abiraterone acetate is a selective inhibitor of CYP17 and thereby inhibits androgen biosynthesis, with androgen signalling crucial in PC and mCRPC.
Aug 11，2025 Drugs
Rivastigmine: mechanism of action and pharmacology research
Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate dementia in AD and PDD. Its mechanism and pharmacology will be introduced.
Aug 8，2025 Drugs
Mycophenolic acid: Mechanism,Activities,Adverse effects and TDM
Mycophenolic acid is an immunosuppressant requiring therapeutic drug monitoring. Herein, this report will introduce its relevant information.
Jul 29，2025 Drugs
Application research of R-(+)-lipoic acid
R-(+)-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant valuable for the treatment of diabetes and its complications, has been exhibited a higher activity than S-form.
Jul 25，2025 Drugs
Misoprostol: Pharmacokinetic properties, adverse effects and contraindications
Misoprostol is a synthetic analog of the natural prostaglandin E1. Pharmacokinetic properties, adverse effects and contraindications will be introduced.
Jul 16，2025 Drugs
Methenolone enanthate efficacy in different diseases
Methenolone enanthate is a synthetic long acting anabolic steroid ester. Its efficacy in different diseases will be introduced in this report.
Jul 11，2025 Drugs
Exenatide: chemistry, pharmacokinetics and its toxicity
Exenatide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analog.This report introduced the pharmacokinetics properties of exenatide, and its side effect.
Jul 11，2025 Drugs
Clozapine: pharmacodynamics, mechanism and its side-effect
Clozapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic agent. This article reviews the pharmacodynamic properties of clozapine, mechanism and its side effect.
Jul 8，2025 Drugs
Argatroban: pharmacology and safety
Argatroban is a direct, selective thrombin inhibitor. this report will introduce its chemistry,pharmacokinetics,metabolism,pharmacodynamic profile and safety.
Jul 7，2025 Drugs
Pharmacological properties of diprophylline and its potential role in COVID-19
Diprophylline is a theophylline derivative with broncho and vasodilator properties, which is used in the management of asthma, cardiac dyspnea, and bronchitis.
Jun 27，2025 Drugs