After reading this article we will learn about the classification of cholinergic drugs. These are the drugs which produce Ach-like actions, either directly by interacting with the cholinergic receptors or indirectly by increasing availability of Ach at these sites. Classification: On the basis of mechanism of action. Organ Selectivity: (i) Ach → all cholinergic organs, more preferably on GIT. (ii) [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Various body activities are controlled by the nervous system. This is achieved by controlling the contraction of skeletal muscles throughout the body, contraction of smooth muscles in the organs, and secretion of both exocrine and endocrine glands in many parts of the body. [...]
The below mentioned article provides a note on antianemic drugs. These are the agents required in the formation of blood, and are used for the treatment of anemias. Anemia occurs when the balance between production and destruction of RBCS is disturbed by: (i) Blood loss (acute or chronic). (ii) Impaired R.B.C. formation due to (a) Deficiency of essential factors (i) [...]