Overview Definition: Glycogen Storage Diseases are a group of inherited metabolic disorders caused by deficiencies in enzymes involved in glycogen synthesis, degradation, or regulation. Inheritance: Mostly autosomal recessive, except for GSD IX (X-linked in some cases). General Symptoms: Hypoglycemia, hepatomegaly, […]
Cotrimoxazole Overview Cotrimoxazole is a combination antibiotic medication that contains two active ingredients: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It’s commonly used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections (like bronchitis or pneumonia), and certain types […]
Pharmacokinetics Absorption: Well-absorbed orally from the gastrointestinal tract. Peak plasma levels: 2-6 hours post-dose. Food may delay absorption but doesn’t reduce total amount absorbed. Distribution: Widely distributed in body fluids (e.g., pleural, peritoneal, ocular fluids). Crosses placenta and blood-brain barrier […]
Definitions with Examples 
1. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC): Definition:MIC is the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits visible growth of a microorganism after overnight incubation. Example:If an E. coli strain stops growing at 2 µg/mL of ampicillin […]
Beta-2 Selective Sympathomimetics in the Treatment of Asthma Beta-2 selective sympathomimetics are a class of drugs primarily used in the treatment of asthma due to their ability to cause bronchodilation by selectively stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs. These […]
Preparing for the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) in 100 days requires a focused and strategic approach. Here’s a well-structured plan to help you make the most of your time: 1. Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus Exam Pattern: Duration: […]
Top Mistakes Made by Students in Competitive Exams (Indian Scenario) Many students prepare well but lose marks due to avoidable mistakes. Here are the most common mistakes and how to fix them: 1. Misreading Questions Mistake:
Not paying attention to […]
Notes for Students Pathophysiology of Asthma Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that leads to variable airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway remodeling. It primarily affects the bronchi (large and small airways), leading to inflammation, smooth muscle […]
Notes of Asthma Asthma: A Detailed Overview 1. Definition of Asthma Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in the lungs, characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and airway inflammation. It results in episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, […]