Broad/narrow spectrums, super-infection, bacteriocidal/static, resistance, mechanism of actions, selection, causes of failure and patient variables.
Science
Nicotinic Acid (Niacin; Vitamin B3)
A quick look at nicotinic acid in regards to lowering cholesterol.
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Read how bile sequestering drugs work to lower cholesterol through elimination.
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
A detailed look at all the statin drugs aka HMG-CoA-Reductase Inhibitors
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
A quick look at the effects of gemfibrozil.
Protamine Sulfate
Info about the antidote for heparin, Protamine Sulfate.
Low molecular weight heparins
These low molecular weight heparins are a lot more expensive but an advantage is that there is less chance of bleeding. The dosage is based on weight. There’s nothing to monitor them though like the aPTT test, so all we could hope for is that there is no bleeding occurring. The low molecular weight heparins […]
Corticosteroid Pharmacology
Corticosteroid pharmacology in regards to metabolism, CNS, immonology, withdrawal, prolonged use, clinical use and the drugs.
Introduction to Adrenocorticoid Pharmacology
A very surface level overview of corticosteroids and the associated disease states.
Anterior Pituitary Hormones
ACTH-like drugs, TSH-like drugs, Growth Hormone-like drugs.