Basic pharmacology

Basic Pharmacology includes :Pharmacokinetics: absorption, bioavailability, distribution, clearance, half-life, steady state, first vs zero-order kinetics.Pharmacodynamics: receptor types, agonists/antagonists, potency vs efficacy, dose–response curves, therapeutic index.Drug...

• 8 Lessons
• 103 Students

🔥 Offer for October Pathology Bundle ( GIT + CVS + Respiratory )

🎉 OCTOBER OFFER! 🎉This month, take your USMLE preparation to the next level with our Pathology Bundle covering:🩺 Gastrointestinal (GIT), ❤️ Cardiovascular (CVS), and 🌬️...

• 25 Lessons
• 293 Students

Musculoskeletal ( pharmacology )

NSAIDs and COX inhibitors: aspirin, ibuprofen, celecoxibDMARDs: methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, biologics (TNF-α inhibitors)Gout drugs: allopurinol, febuxostat, colchicineBone metabolism drugs: bisphosphonates, calcitonin, denosumab

• 3 Lessons
• 30 Students

Musculoskeletal System ( pathology)

Bone formation & remodelingOsteomyelitisMetabolic bone diseases: osteoporosis, osteomalacia/rickets, hyperparathyroid bone disease, PagetBone tumors: osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, EwingJoint diseases: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, pseudogoutSoft tissue tumors: lipoma,...

• 22 Lessons
• 33 Students

Central Nervous System (Pharmacology)

CNS neurotransmitters and blood-brain barrier conceptsSedative-hypnotics: benzodiazepines, barbiturates, Z-drugsAntipsychotics: typical and atypical (haloperidol, risperidone, clozapine)Antidepressants: SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, atypicals (bupropion, mirtazapine)Mood stabilizers: lithium, valproate,...

• 14 Lessons
• 51 Students

Nervous System ( pathology )

Neuronal injury and gliosisCerebrovascular diseases: ischemic stroke, hemorrhageInfections: meningitis (bacterial, viral, TB), encephalitis, brain abscessDemyelinating diseases: multiple sclerosis, Guillain-BarréNeurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, ALSBrain tumors:...

• 40 Lessons
• 100 Students

Endocrine ( Pharmacology)

Pituitary & hypothalamic drugs: GH, octreotide, desmopressinThyroid & antithyroid drugs: levothyroxine, methimazole, propylthiouracilCorticosteroids: glucocorticoids (prednisone), mineralocorticoids (fludrocortisone), inhibitors (ketoconazole, metyrapone)Diabetes therapy:Insulins (rapid, intermediate, long-acting)Oral agents...

• 5 Lessons
• 21 Students

Endocrine System ( pathology )

Pituitary: adenomas, hyperpituitarism, hypopituitarism, SheehanThyroid: goiter, Graves, Hashimoto, De Quervain, carcinomaParathyroid: hyperparathyroidism, hypocalcemia, MEN syndromesAdrenal: Cushing’s, Addison’s, hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytomaDiabetes mellitus: types, pathogenesis, complications (micro/macrovascular)Pancreatic endocrine...

• 32 Lessons
• 120 Students

Hematologic System ( pathology )

Anemias: microcytic, macrocytic, normocyticIron deficiency, thalassemia, B12/folate deficiency, hemolyticPolycythemiaBleeding disorders: platelet, coagulation, DICLeukopenia, leukocytosisLeukemias: ALL, AML, CML, CLLLymphomas: Hodgkin (types), Non-Hodgkin (Burkitt, follicular, diffuse large...

• 26 Lessons
• 30 Students

Hematologic (Pharmacology)

Antiplatelet drugs: aspirin, clopidogrel, GP IIb/IIIa inhibitorsAnticoagulants: heparin, LMWH, warfarin, DOACs (dabigatran, rivaroxaban)Thrombolytics: tPA, streptokinase, tenecteplaseAntifibrinolytics: aminocaproic acid, tranexamic acidHematopoietic growth factors: EPO, G-CSF, GM-CSFDrugs...

• 6 Lessons
• 74 Students

Gastrointestinal System ( pathology )

Oral cavity: aphthous ulcers, HSV, SCCEsophagus: reflux esophagitis, Barrett’s, carcinomaStomach: gastritis (acute, chronic), ulcers, gastric carcinomaSmall intestine: celiac disease, tropical sprue, Whipple diseaseInflammatory bowel diseases:...

• 38 Lessons
• 108 Students

Gastrointestinal ( Pharmacology)

Acid suppression: antacids, H₂ blockers (ranitidine), PPIs (omeprazole), prostaglandin analogs (misoprostol)Laxatives and antidiarrheals: lactulose, senna, loperamide, diphenoxylateAntiemetics: ondansetron, metoclopramide, promethazineProkinetic agents: metoclopramide, erythromycinDrugs for IBD:...

• 6 Lessons
• 16 Students

Respiratory System ( pathology )

Congenital anomalies (tracheoesophageal fistula)Atelectasis: resorption, compression, contractionPulmonary edema, congestion, and embolismPulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonaleChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasisAsthma: types, mechanisms,...

• 17 Lessons
• 62 Students

Respiratory System ( pharmacology )

Bronchodilators: β₂ agonists (albuterol, salmeterol), antimuscarinics (ipratropium, tiotropium), methylxanthines (theophylline)Anti-inflammatory drugs: corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers (montelukast, zileuton), mast cell stabilizers (cromolyn)Antihistamines: 1st and 2nd generation (diphenhydramine,...

• 5 Lessons
• 40 Students

Cardiovascular (Pharmacology)

Antihypertensives: diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, β blockers, calcium channel blockers, vasodilators (hydralazine, minoxidil)Antianginal Drugs: nitrates, β blockers, CCBs, ranolazineHeart Failure Drugs: ACE inhibitors, β blockers,...

• 6 Lessons
• 150 Students

Cardiovascular System ( pathology )

Atherosclerosis: risk factors, pathogenesis, complicationsArteriosclerosis: hyaline, hyperplastic, MonckebergHypertension: essential vs secondary, vascular changesAneurysms and dissectionsIschemic heart disease: angina, MI, reperfusion injuryMyocardial infarction: pathology, biomarkers, complicationsRheumatic...

• 17 Lessons
• 110 Students

Antimicrobal drugs

Antimicrobial PharmacologyCell wall inhibitors: penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, vancomycinProtein synthesis inhibitors: aminoglycosides, tetracyclines, macrolides, chloramphenicol, clindamycinDNA/RNA inhibitors: fluoroquinolones, rifamycins, metronidazoleAntimycobacterial drugs: isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, ethambutolAntifungals: amphotericin...

• 10 Lessons
• 0 Students

Immunopharmacology

Immunosuppressants: cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, corticosteroids, azathioprine, mycophenolateMonoclonal antibodies: rituximab, infliximab, adalimumabImmunostimulants: interferons, vaccines, adjuvantsChemotherapy (Anticancer Drugs)Classes: alkylating agents, antimetabolites, microtubule inhibitors, topoisomerase inhibitors, antibiotics, targeted...

• 3 Lessons
• 6 Students

Basics Pathology

• 8 Lessons
• 20 Students