The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) specially tests students across three core subjects. The subjects have various scoring possibilities and levels of difficulty. Knowing the subject with the best scoring potential can be a game-changer in your studying approach. […]
1. Autocrine Hormones Definition: Hormones or chemical messengers that act on the same cell that secreted them. Mechanism: The cell releases a substance. The substance binds to receptors on its own membrane. Function: Local regulation of cell growth, immunity, and […]
1. Alkylating Agents Mechanism of Action: Alkylating agents add alkyl groups (e.g., methyl, ethyl) to DNA, primarily at the N7 position of guanine. This causes: DNA cross-linking (intra- and inter-strand). Mispairing of bases. DNA strand breakage. Inhibition of DNA replication […]
MCQs on Anticancer Drugs Q1. Which of the following is a purine analog?A. MethotrexateB. 6-MercaptopurineC. 5-FluorouracilD. Cyclophosphamide✅ Answer: B Q2. Paclitaxel acts by:A. Inhibiting DNA synthesisB. Stabilizing microtubulesC. Inhibiting thymidylate synthaseD. Alkylating DNA✅ Answer: B Q3. Which drug is a […]
Classification of Antifungal Drugs Class Examples Target/Mechanism Polyenes Amphotericin B, Nystatin Binds ergosterol → forms pores in fungal membranes Azoles Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole, Voriconazole, Posaconazole Inhibit 14-α-demethylase → inhibit ergosterol synthesis Echinocandins Caspofungin, Micafungin, Anidulafungin Inhibit β-1,3-glucan synthase → cell […]
How to Make a Perfect Study Plan for GPAT 2026 The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national-level entrance exam for admission into M.Pharm programs in India. Preparing for GPAT 2026 requires strategic planning, discipline, and a thorough understanding […]
How to Make a Perfect Study Plan for NEET 2026? NEET 2026 is not just an exam. It’s a race where precision, practice, and planning make all the difference. Lakhs of aspirants compete every year for a limited number of […]
🔹 Class: Benzimidazole Anthelmintics Used for: Roundworms, Hookworms, Whipworms, Pinworms, Hydatid disease (Albendazole) 🧬 Mechanism of Action (Pharmacodynamics) Drug Mechanism of Action Mebendazole 1. Binds β-tubulin, inhibits microtubule polymerization → impairs glucose uptake 2. ↓ ATP → worm paralysis & […]
While preparing for the NEET, you might be getting all frenzied about how to maximize your score and how to prepare efficiently. There are 200 questions with the limited time, so the question comes: Can I solve all 200 questions […]