GPAT Pharmacology

Antidiabetic Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by elevated blood glucose levels due to insufficient insulin production, impaired insulin action, or both. The main types are: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. If not properly managed, diabetes can lead to complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Treatment … Read more

Antihypertensive Drugs: Classification, Mechanism, Uses & Side Effects

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Antihypertensive drugs are medicines used to lower elevated blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications associated with hypertension. These drugs act through different mechanisms, including reducing blood volume, decreasing cardiac output, relaxing blood vessels, or inhibiting the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS). For pharmacy students, understanding the classification, mechanism of action, examples, therapeutic uses, and adverse … Read more