Pharma topics

What is Renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS)? Renin, Angiotensinogen, Angiotensin I, Angiotensin II, Angiotensin converting enzyme, Aldosterone, and their role in hypertension and heart failure 

What are adrenergic neuron blockers? Mechanism of action, indications and adverse effects of Reserpine 

What are adrenergic beta blockers? Non-selective beta blockers (first generation), Cardioselective beta blockers (second generation), and Beta blockers with alpha blocking activity, NO releasers, Calcium channel blockers, and K+ channel openers (third generation) 

What are adrenergic alpha blockers/antagonists? Non-selective alpha blockers, alpha-1 adrenergic alpha blockers, alpha-1a adrenergic alpha blockers, mechanism, uses, and adverse effects 

What are adrenergic alpha2 agonists? Their mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, and adverse effects 

Simple explanation of adrenergic receptors, alpha and beta - their location and actions

What are sympatholytics or sympathoplegics? Classification and drugs acting as sympatholytics 

What are Antidiuretics? Site of action, mechanism of action, pharmacological actions, indications, contraindications, and adverse effects of antidiuretics

What are Osmotic diuretics? Indications, contraindications of Mannitol

What is Potassium-sparing diuretics? Site of action, mechanism of action, pharmacological actions, indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and drug interactions of Potassium-sparing diuretics