Tag: Adenosine

Screenshot 2024 07 25 183552 Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs: Definition, classification, mechanism of action uses and side effects.
Jul 25

Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs: Definition, classification, mechanism of action uses and side effects.

Arrhythmias are disorders of the heart rhythm, which can range from benign to life-threatening conditions. Anti-arrhythmic drugs are used to treat and prevent these rhythm disturbances by modifying the electrical activity of the heart.  Introduction Anti-arrhythmic drugs are medications designed to treat abnormal heart rhythms. They work by altering the electrical impulses in the heart, […]

Screenshot 2024 01 10 150231 Components of nucleosides and nucleotides with examples
Jan 10

Components of nucleosides and nucleotides with examples

Nucleosides are fundamental components of nucleotides, which are the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. Components of Nucleosides A nucleoside is composed of two main components: 1. Sugar Molecule (Pentose Sugar): The sugar molecule in a nucleoside is a pentose sugar, meaning it has five carbon atoms. In DNA, the sugar is […]