Drugs used in inflammation

Drugs used in inflammation

The medicines in this section include those which act against inflammation. These include drugs used to manage joint inflammation (arthritis), skin inflammation (e.g. eczema), ocular inflammation, gut inflammation (e.g. ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease) as...
Drugs used in inflammation

Genitourinary system

Genitourinary diseases (or urogenital diseases) are those of the tissues or organs of the urinary (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) and reproductive tracts. They include reproductive and urinary tract infections, congenital abnormalities, cancers of the urological...
Drugs used in inflammation

Locomotor system

This module is under construction. If you have relevant content you are willing to share, we would appreciate your contribution. Contact admin@pharmacologyeducation.org, or complete the webform on the Contribute to the Project page.  Treating musculoskeletal and...
Drugs used in inflammation

Renal system

The most important physiological functions of the kidney include (i) regulating extracellular fluid volume, (ii) maintaining the concentration of electrolytes (e.g. Na+, Cl-, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+), (iii) regulating acid-base balance, (iv) excreting waste products (e.g....
Drugs used in inflammation

Endocrine system

The endocrine system comprises a network of glands and hormones that are key regulators of bodily functions (growth, metabolism, reproduction), development, the response to stress, mood, and many other processes. This module focuses on the drugs that are available to...
Drugs used in inflammation

Nervous system

The nervous system comprises the brain, spinal cord and the network of nerves that transmits signals to and from different parts of the body, to coordinate action and sensory inputs. It is highly complex and subject to biochemical imbalances and structural changes...