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Neoplasia & Oncology Exam Focus & Objectives

Neoplasia is one of the most heavily tested topics in medical exams. To master this, you must shift your thinking from normal physiology to pathological, rogue biology. By the end of this exhaustive guide, you will master:

The precise nomenclature...

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NSAIDs & Prostanoids Pharmacology Module Overview

This master guide covers the pharmacology of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and Prostanoids. We will explore the Arachidonic Acid pathway, the profound differences between COX-1 and COX-2, specific drug classifications, and the synthetic prostanoids used...


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Eicosanoids Pharmacology 1. Introduction to Eicosanoids

Definition: Eicosanoids are biological signaling molecules (local hormones/autacoids) that are products of polyunsaturated long-chain fatty acids. The prefix "Eicosa-" means 20 in Greek, because these molecules are almost entirely derived fro...


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Serotonin & Migraine Pharmacology 1. Brief Recap: What are Autacoids?

Before diving into Serotonin, remember the baseline definition from the start of the lecture. Autacoids are the body's local communication network.

Definition: Endogenous substances (made in the body) that act as biological fa...

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Histamine Pharmacology 1. Introduction to Autacoids
What is an Autacoid?

The term comes from the Greek words Autos (meaning "self") and Akos (meaning "medicinal agent" or "remedy"). Therefore, an autacoid is literally a "self-remedy."

By definition, Autacoids are endo...


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