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Migraine
Migraine is a complex condition, but it is characterised as a moderate to severe, pulsating headache that is typically unilateral, and is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision (aura). Migraines can last from two hours to several days. Associated symptoms can include nausea and vomiting, as well as sensitivities to light, sound or smell.
Medical intervention is indicated when the migraines become frequent and/or are severe.
efaccena - 22/05/2018 - 11:51am
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Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs
Beta blockers, also known as beta-adrenoceptor blocking agents, are pharmaceutical agents that act as competitive antagonists of the β-adrenoceptors, which are activated by the endogenous catecholamines epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline), of the sympathetic nervous system.
smaxwell - 10/10/2014 - 9:04am
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Drugs for hyperthyroidism
Thioamides, such as carbimazole and propylthiouracil, inhibit thyroid peroxidase and interfere with the formation of thyroid hormones. Carbimazole is a prodrug metabolised to the active metabolite thiamazole (also known as methimazole).
efaccena - 02/12/2022 - 12:07pm
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Drugs used to manage schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a disorder of the mind that is debilitating and chronic. The prevalence of this disorder is about 1% of the population and seems to affect all areas of the globe equally. It is not well understood what causes the disorder.
efaccena - 20/05/2019 - 1:03pm
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ANS Part II: Receptors, transmitters and drugs
The two principal (or 'classical') small transmitter molecules used by neurons of the motor ANS are acetylcholine (ACh) and noradrenaline (NA).
efaccena - 01/09/2017 - 10:39am