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Modern Pharmacology

Antibiotics : Mechanism of Action, Uses, Side effects

Antibiotics are substances which are derived from one microorganism in order to kill another microorganism. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial, fungal and parasitic infections. But, antibiotics are not helpful against viral infections. Pathogenic bacteria can be killed by synthetic components at low concentration. Examples: Ampicillin and amoxicillin. Penicillin :- Penicillin was the first antibiotic to […]

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Modern Pharmacology

Diuretics – Mechanism of Action, Types, Classification, Drugs

Introduction A diuretic is any substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from bodies. Such as vasopressin (Antidiuretic Hormone), is an agent or drug which reduces the excretion of water in urine. Mechanism of action First, they effectively reduce blood pressure. Thiazide diuretics are secreted from […]