Absorption is the process by which drug molecules cross biological membranes. It is usually associated with oral drugs and their absorption through the GIT. It also occurs by subcutaneous, intra muscular and transdermal routes of administration of drugs. However, the absorptive process does not occur during direct injection of drug by intravenous or intra arterial […]

Hormones are chemical messengers, directly secreted into the blood or extracellular fluid, which bind specific receptors on target cells, to initiate a cascade of events within the cells, producing the effect. Mechanism of Action of Hormones: Hormone Receptors: Hormone receptors are membrane proteins which are specific for each hormone. Their sensitivity or responsiveness is determined […]

Hormones are chemical messengers, directly secreted into the blood or extracellular fluid, which bind specific receptors on target cells, to initiate a cascade of events within the cells, producing the effect. Mechanism of Action of Hormones: Hormone Receptors: Hormone receptors are membrane proteins which are specific for each hormone. Their sensitivity or responsiveness is determined […]

Hormones are chemical messengers, directly secreted into the blood or extracellular fluid, which bind specific receptors on target cells, to initiate a cascade of events within the cells, producing the effect. Mechanism of Action of Hormones: Hormone Receptors: Hormone receptors are membrane proteins which are specific for each hormone. Their sensitivity or responsiveness is determined […]

Hormones are chemical messengers, directly secreted into the blood or extracellular fluid, which bind specific receptors on target cells, to initiate a cascade of events within the cells, producing the effect. Mechanism of Action of Hormones: Hormone Receptors: Hormone receptors are membrane proteins which are specific for each hormone. Their sensitivity or responsiveness is determined […]

Learn about over 1200 drugs in a simplified manner, drugs have been grouped according to their actions on different systems of the body. For browsing over 350 commonly used drugs, along with their chemistry, source, mechanism of action, uses, adverse effects, drug interactions and contraindications, visit Drugs A-Z.

Learn about over 1200 drugs in a simplified manner, drugs have been grouped according to their actions on different systems of the body. For browsing over 350 commonly used drugs, along with their chemistry, source, mechanism of action, uses, adverse effects, drug interactions and contraindications, visit Drugs A-Z.

Learn about over 1200 drugs in a simplified manner, drugs have been grouped according to their actions on different systems of the body. For browsing over 350 commonly used drugs, along with their chemistry, source, mechanism of action, uses, adverse effects, drug interactions and contraindications, visit Drugs A-Z.

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A medical camp was set at a remote area in Balochistan (1) by the CMH Quetta team. A 2 years old (2)girl was brought there by her mother. The mother had six children the younger of whom was 6 months of age (3). The father was a drug addict and had not been working for […]

Home » Health Topics » Spinal Stenosis Your spine, or backbone, protects your spinal cord and allows you to stand and bend. Spinal stenosis causes narrowing in your spine. The narrowing puts pressure on your nerves and spinal cord and can cause pain. Spinal stenosis occurs mostly in people older than 50. Younger people with […]

Ileum is the terminal part of small intestine. It is about 6 feet long and absorbs water and vitamins. [smooth=id:18;] For a clearer concept, also see Duodenum Jejunum Browse all images on Digestive System

The path taken by the drug to get into the body is known as the route of drug administration. A drug may be in ionized or unionized form. Contents Enteral Route Parenteral Route Inhalation Topical Route Classification: Enteral route Parenteral route Inhalation Topical 1. Enteral Route: Enteral route is through the alimentary canal. It might […]