In this article we will discuss about the antipsychotic drugs or major tranquilizers and anxiolytics or the minor tranquilizers. Antipsychotic Drugs or Major Tranquilizers: These were previously referred as the major tranquilizers and are primarily used for the treatment of schizophrenia and mania though many of them have anxiolytic action too. Depending on the chemistry, […]
Major and Minor Tranquilizers (With Drug Interaction) | Animals
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Drugs Used as Antidepressants and Mood Elevators | Pharmacology
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This article throws light upon the two main types of drugs used as antidepressants and mood elevators. They are: 1. Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors 2. Tricyclic and Related Drugs. Type # 1. Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors: MAO is a mitochondrial enzyme and involved in oxidative deamination of biogenic amines (adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine). Two isozyme […]
An Overview on Analgesics Drugs | Pharmacology
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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 […]
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