DRUGS – CHEMICAL NATURE, STRUCTURE AND MODE OF ACTION
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.53555/eijbps.v10i1.51Keywords:
Drugs, pharmacology, medicines, Antacids, Antihistamines, Tranquillizers, Analgesics, Antibiotics, Antiseptics, Disinfectants, Antifertility drugsAbstract
Drugs are substances of low molecular weight that are used to prevent, treat, diagnose or relieve symptoms of a diseased condition. Drugs can block the binding site of enzymes and prevent binding of substrate. They may be antagonists as they bind to receptor site. Antacids cure acidity while tranquilizers treat stress. Analgesics relieve pain and antibiotics destroys microbes. Antiseptics and disinfectants kill or check growth of microbes.
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