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Endocrine Pharmacology: Corticosteroids Including Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids

Introduction and Overview Corticosteroids constitute a pivotal class of endogenous and exogenous hormones synthesized by the adrenal cortex. Within the adrenal cortical…

Endocrine Pharmacology: Oral Antidiabetic Drugs

Introduction/Overview Oral antidiabetic therapy constitutes the cornerstone of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management, offering diverse mechanisms to ameliorate hyperglycemia while addressing…

Endocrine Pharmacology: Insulin Preparations and Mechanism

Introduction/Overview Brief Introduction Insulin remains the cornerstone of endocrine pharmacotherapy for patients with diabetes mellitus. The hormone, produced by pancreatic β‑cells, orchestrates…

Endocrine Pharmacology: Thyroid Hormones and Antithyroid Drugs

Introduction / Overview Thyroid hormones represent a cornerstone of endocrine pharmacology, governing metabolic activity, growth, and development across a spectrum of physiological…

Endocrine Pharmacology: Anterior Pituitary Hormones and Somatostatin

Introduction / Overview Anterior pituitary hormones constitute a pivotal group of endocrine mediators that regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and adrenal function. Their…

CNS Pharmacology: Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

Introduction/Overview Alzheimer’s disease (AD) represents the most common form of dementia, characterized by progressive cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric disturbances. The pathophysiological cascade…

CNS Pharmacology: Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction/Overview Parkinson’s disease (PD) represents the second most common neurodegenerative disorder worldwide, characterized by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia…

CNS Pharmacology: Opioid Analgesics and Antagonists

1. Introduction/Overview Opioid drugs constitute a major class of central nervous system (CNS) agents employed for the management of acute and chronic…

CNS Pharmacology: Antidepressants and Lithium

Introduction/Overview Central nervous system (CNS) pharmacology encompasses a diverse array of agents designed to modulate neuronal signaling pathways implicated in mood, anxiety,…

CNS Pharmacology: Antipsychotics

Introduction / Overview Antipsychotic agents constitute a cornerstone of treatment for a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, primarily schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and various…