In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
Why is Gabapentin not recommended for pain management?
Gabapentin is a γ-aminobutyric acid analog (GABA receptor agonist) that is used as an anticonvulsant and analgesic (such as postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain).
Jan 22，2025 Drugs
Research on the application of nandrolone phenylpropionate in Burn and Scald Models
Nandrolone phenylpropionate have the effects of promoting protein synthesis and tissue growth, inhibiting protein breakdown, and accelerating wound repair.
Jan 22，2025 Drugs
Elamipretide: Indications, Mechanisms of Action and Side Effects
Elamipretide is a first-in-class mitochondrial targeted therapeutic being developed for the treatment of diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction (e.g., Barth syndrome, primary mitochondrial
Jan 17，2025 Drugs
Drug Interactions of Posaconazole
Posaconazole is a systemic triazole antifungal drug derived from itraconazole and exerts the same antifungal mechanism of action as other azole derivatives.
Jan 17，2025 Drugs
Phenibut: Indications, Mechanism of Action, and Side Effects
Phenibut (chemical name 4-amino-3-phenylbutyric acid) is a structural analog of GABA with central nervous system depressant and anxiolytic properties, commonly used to treat anxiety, insomnia, and alc
Jan 14，2025 Drugs
Is Pregabalin a painkiller? What types of pain can it be used to treat?
Pregabalin is a novel central nervous system modulator that is used to treat peripheral and central neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, knee OA pain, and to relieve acute postoperative pain.
Jan 14，2025 Drugs
Which should be given orally or intravenously for the treatment of respiratory infections in children with Azithromycin?
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that can be widely used to treat a variety of respiratory infections in children.
Jan 13，2025 Drugs
How to synthesize Tetracaine Hydrochloride
This report mainly introduces the synthesis method of tetracaine hydrochloride，which provided data for the development and industrial application of the drug.
Jan 13，2025 Drugs
Liraglutide vs semaglutide: Which is better for treating diabetes or managing weight?
Liraglutide and semaglutide are both long-acting, cardioprotective glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 analogs that are effective in reducing weight and controlling blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabe
Jan 8，2025 Drugs
Study on the Synthesis of Pidotimod
Pidotimod is a chemical synthesized immunization accelerator. The new synthetic routes of Pidotimod has been introduced in this report.
Jan 7，2025 Drugs