Find out the notes on Alpha-Adrenergic Receptor Blockers Alpha-Adrenergic Receptor Blockers These drugs block alpha-adrenergic receptors, leading to vasodilation and reduced blood pressure. 🔹 Classification of Alpha Blockers 1. Non-selective Alpha Blockers Block both α₁ and α₂ receptors Examples: Phentolamine […]
Classification of Anticholinergic Drugs 1. Based on Receptor Selectivity A. Muscarinic Antagonists (Selectively block muscarinic receptors) Atropine Hyoscine (Scopolamine) Homatropine Cyclopentolate Tropicamide B. Ganglion Blockers (Block nicotinic receptors at autonomic ganglia) Hexamethonium Mecamylamine Trimethaphan C. Neuromuscular Blockers (Block nicotinic receptors […]
Overview: The pituitary gland (aka hypophysis) is the master endocrine gland, located at the base of the brain in the sella turcica. It is divided into: Anterior pituitary (Adenohypophysis) – glandular Posterior pituitary (Neurohypophysis) – neural 🔹 1. Anterior Pituitary […]
Definition: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a severe mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction characterized by epidermal necrosis and detachment, usually involving <10% of body surface area (BSA). 🔬 Etiology/Triggers: Drugs (most common cause) Infections: Mycoplasma pneumoniae, HSV Idiopathic Malignancies, vaccines (rare) 💊 Common Drugs […]
ANTI-GLAUCOMA DRUGS Glaucoma is managed primarily by lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) by either reducing aqueous humor production or increasing its outflow. 🗂️ CLASSIFICATION OF ANTI-GLAUCOMA DRUGS A. Drugs that Decrease Aqueous Humor Production Beta Blockers Examples: Timolol, Betaxolol, Levobunolol Mechanism: […]
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IIHMR University, Jaipur, organised its annual convocation ceremony on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the university campus. Chief Guest Hon’ble Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Haribhau Kishanrao Bagde, shared, “I’m happy to observe that all four students who received gold medals […]
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Adrenaline & Acetylcholine Mechanism – MCQs Participate in GPAT mock tests, 1. Adrenaline primarily acts through which type of receptors? A. MuscarinicB. NicotinicC. AdrenergicD. DopaminergicAnswer: ✅ C. AdrenergicExplanation: Adrenaline binds to alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. 2. Which adrenergic receptor […]
Adrenaline vs. Acetylcholine – Mechanism of Action ⚡ Adrenaline (Epinephrine) Type: Catecholamine (Sympathomimetic) Receptor Type: Adrenergic Receptors (GPCRs) α₁ → Vasoconstriction (↑ BP) α₂ → ↓ NE release (negative feedback) β₁ → ↑ Heart rate & contractility (↑ CO) β₂ […]