This article provides an overview on analgesics drugs. Introduction to Analgesic Drugs: The control of pain is one of the most important uses to which drugs are put. Analgesic drugs are divided into four main categories: (i) Narcotic analgesic (ii) Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as non-narcotic analgesics. (iii) Local anesthetics (iv) Various centrally acting non-opioid drugs. Out of the [...]
After reading this article we will learn about the synthesis of Acetylcholine (Ach). Acetylcholine (Ach) is the neurotransmitter at parasympathetic neuro-effector junctions, all autonomic ganglia, adrenal medulla, somatic neuromuscular junctions, and CNS. Synthesis, Storage and Release of Ach: Ach is synthesized in the cholinergic nerve endings. After a reaction among acetate, coenzyme A and ATP, acetyl CoA is formed within [...]
This article provides an overview on hypnotics and sedatives. Hypnotics are drugs which produce drowsiness and facilitate the onset and maintenance of a state of sleep resembling natural sleep in its electroencephalogram (EEG) features and from which the recipient may be easily aroused. The effect produced by hypnotics is known as hypnosis. Sedatives are the drug which moderately depress the [...]