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Jan 2023
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Is Pharmacology Difficult Podcast ALPHA ...

DR RADHIKA VIJAY
About this episode

Welcome all to IS PHARMACOLOGY DIFFICULT Podcast! I am Dr Radhika Vijay.

In today's episode I begin my words with the importance of beginnings irrespective to their relevance to time. It is always a good time to begin new, to start afresh!!


So all smiles for your wonderful efforts and starts for today!

Today's discussion is all about alpha 2 receptor agonists especially highlighted example of the major drug "Clonidine". I will cover it's importance, mechanism, route of administration, ADME profile, effects, uses, adverse effects, etc.

In the end wishing fruitful beginnings to your endeavours in order to achieve your set goals and targets and make your wishes true this year '23!!


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