Haematinics
Haematinics, also spelled "hematinics," are a group of substances or medications that promote the production of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the human body. Crucial protein hemoglobin, found in…
General Mechanisms of Drug Action
The mechanism of drug action refers to the specific biochemical and physiological processes through which a drug exerts its effects on the body. It encompasses the interactions between the drug…
Excretion of drugs
Excretion of drugs is a pharmacokinetic process that describes the removal of drugs and their metabolites from the body. After the body has absorbed, distributed, and metabolized a drug, it…
Biotransformation
Biotransformation of drugs, also known as drug metabolism, refers to the body's process of chemically altering a drug to facilitate its elimination from the body. Drug metabolism is a vital…
Drug distribution
Drug distribution is a fundamental pharmacokinetic process that follows drug absorption. It involves the movement of a drug throughout the body once it has entered the systemic circulation. The bloodstream…
Bioavailability
Bioavailability is a pharmacokinetic term that describes the fraction of an administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation in an unchanged form and is available to produce a pharmacological effect.…
Drug absorption
Drug absorption is a crucial pharmacokinetic process that refers to the movement of a drug from its site of administration into the bloodstream. It is the first step in a…
Vaginal route
The vaginal route of drug administration involves the introduction of medications into the vagina. This route is mainly used for gynecological and reproductive health purposes and has specific advantages and…
Rectal route
The rectal route of drug administration involves the insertion of medications into the rectum, typically in the form of suppositories or enemas. This route has its advantages and disadvantages and…
Inhalation route
The inhalation route of drug administration involves the introduction of medications directly into the respiratory system, typically via inhalation devices or nebulizers. This route is used primarily for respiratory medications…