Pharmacology - Methylcellulose.
Pharmacology - Methylcellulose. Method of Operation These agents have a low absorption rate and, due to their hygroscopic nature, they induce the formation of a soft faecal material, which promotes peristalsis by dampening the gut. If taken by mouth.
Pharmacology - Lubiprostone
Pharmacology - Lubiprostone The action of lubiprostone Increases the amount of fluid that is present in the gut, which helps in the movement of the digestive tract. Method of Operation The apical membrane of the gastrointestinal epithelium is activate
Pharmacology - Bisacodyl
Pharmacology - Bisacodyl The action laxative known as bisacodyl. Method of Operation Peristalsis is stimulated by the active metabolite of bisacodyl, which does so via causing irritation to the mucosa and/or having an effect on the enteric nervous syst
Pharmacology - Docusate
Pharmacology - Docusate The action of Docusate softens and lubricates the stool, making it easier for it to travel through the digestive tract and to defecate. Method of Operation Emulsifying surfactant that is also a surfactant. Arachis oil is adminis
Pharmacology - Loperamide
Pharmacology - Loperamide Operation of Loperamide decreases the motility and secretions of the intestines. The slower transit time enables a greater amount of fluid absorption as well as a greater amount of solid stools. Method of Operation The inhibi
Pharmacology - Insulin
Pharmacology - Insulin An Action of Insulin Encourages the intake of glucose, amino acids, and lipids by the tissue as well as their storage. Reduces blood glucose levels dramatically. Inhibits the glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis processes in the liv
Pharmacology - Glibenclamide
Pharmacology - Glibenclamide Hypoglycemia and longer-acting sulphonylureas are more likely to cause hypoglycemia in senior patients. Put on some weight. Taking action The effects of insulin are produced as a result of an increase in the release of insul
Pharmacology - Theophylline
Pharmacology - Theophylline One of the actions of theophylline is bronchodilation. (Also stimulates CNS and CVS.) Mode of Action Phosphodiesterase PDE4 is inhibited, which results in an increase in cAMP (and cGMP), which in turn relaxes smooth muscle.
Pharmacology - Montelukast
Pharmacology - Montelukast One of the effects of Montelukast is to reverse bronchoconstriction. During mild asthma, it relaxes the smooth muscle of the airway. Mode of Action As an antagonist, the medication acts on the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor, a
Pharmacology - Ipratropium
Pharmacology - Ipratropium Bronchodilation through the inhibition of acetylcholine-mediated bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion is the action of ipratropium. In the late period, there is no effect. Mode of Action The action of acetylcholine on musc
