In this essay we will discuss about the drugs used for treating the diseases of endocrine system. Essay # 1. Insulin and Oral Antidiabetic Drugs: Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas gland. It plays a key role in the regulation of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. Lack of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the drugs that stimulate uterine contractions. Drug # 1. Prostaglandins (PG): Prostaglandins (PG) are the only autacoids that are used in therapy because of their cytoprotective activity in the GIT mucosa, antiplatelet activity, and uterine stimulant and vasodilator actions. Out of the prostaglandins (D2, E2, F2a and I2) formed; PGE2 and PGI2 exert [...]
Kinetic 'order' is a term which simply means that the various processes are ranked in order of increasing complexity. The important kinetic processes which are concerned are those governing the entry of the drug into the blood, its distribution in body tissues, and its elimination from the blood by metabolism and excretion. Such processes are generally of 'zero-order' or 'first-order'. [...]