Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tube that delivers air to the lung. It usually manifests as wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and occasionally short breath. The illness can be chronic or acute, with acute bronchitis more prevalent. Although virus-related infections constitute the main reason for acute bronchitis, bacterial infections can sometimes be responsible, which […]
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) occur when medications produce unintended, harmful effects. These reactions range from mild discomfort to severe complications like organ damage or life-threatening conditions. Many ADRs result from improper dosing, drug interactions, or individual variations in drug metabolism. An adverse drug reaction is preventable (significant number of reactions) through personalized medicine, pharmacogenomic testing, […]
Our immune system maintains self-tolerance. Tacrolimus, commonly available under the brand name Prograf, is an immunosuppressant medication primarily used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation (kidney, liver, heart, lung). It works by suppressing the immune system, which helps prevent the body from attacking the transplanted organ. Let’s have a look at Tacrolimus mechanism of action, […]
Seroquel, a drug also known under its generic name quetiapine, is an antipsychotic drug that is commonly prescribed to treat conditions like bipolar disorder, as well as major depression. Although Seroquel is highly efficient in managing mental health issues, stopping it could trigger various withdrawal symptoms. In this post, we’ll discuss the symptoms of discontinuation […]
Amitriptyline is a drug that is commonly used to treat depression. However, it has also proved efficient in managing chronic pain, particularly nerve pain. It is a kind of antidepressant referred to as tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), and its capacity to ease nerve pain is due to its effects on certain chemical substances in the nervous […]
Cystic fibrosis (CF) refers to a life-threatening genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs and the digestive system. It leads to chronic respiratory infections, difficulty in the breathing process, and digestion-related problems. It is a disorder due to a defect in the CFTR gene (that is Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator), involved in the salt […]
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant which belongs to the drug class of thiopurines that works by suppressing blood cells that cause inflammation. Available in tablet form for oral administration, available in the US under the brand name Imuran. Azathioprine treats rheumatoid arthritis, and some other inflammatory bowel conditions. Available in tablet form (for oral administration) and […]
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors mnemonic (SSRIs) are prescription medications belonging to the drugs category used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The following are some uses: Uses of SSRIs: Major depressive disorder Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Panic disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Social anxiety disorder Posttraumatic stress […]
Ativan, known generically as lorazepam, is a medication frequently prescribed for managing anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms. This drug belongs to the class of medication known as benzodiazepine that enhances the effects of a neurotransmitter called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the brain. This promotes calmness, aids in sleep induction, and relaxes muscles. If you’ve […]
Bipolar disorder is also called manic-depressive illness. In this condition, one feels a full range of emotion swings and tends to experience very high-level emotions ranging from mania or hypomania, at times extreme. Most medicines taken in treating bipolar conditions are usually prescribed to be a drug combination alongside the therapy. Some of these drugs […]