Pharmaceutics Collection (page 6)

Cialis drug molecule
Cialis. Molecular model of the drug tadalafil, marketed under the brand Cialis. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), nitrogen (blue), oxygen (red)

Fluoxetine drug molecule
Fluoxetine. Molecular model of the drug fluoxetine, which is marketed under the brand Prozac. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (silver)

Viagra drug molecule
Viagra. Molecular model of the drug sildenafil citrate, marketed under the brands Viagra and Revatio. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (silver)

Dabigatran etexilate drug molecule. This anticoagulant drug has the molecular formula C34.H41.N7.O5. The atoms (rods) are colour-coded: carbon (purple), hydrogen (white), nitrogen (pink)

Ciprofloxacin crystals, light micrograph
Ciprofloxacin crystals. Fluorescence light micrograph of crystals of the broad-spectrum antibiotic drug ciprofloxacin. Magnification: x120 when printed 10 centimetres wide

Loperamide diarrhoea drug crystal, SEM
Loperamide diarrhoea drug crystal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This drug is used to treat acute diarrhoea and to control some forms of chronic diarrhoea

Molecule of vitamin B12, artwork
Artwork of a molecule of vitamin B12 (chemical formula C63.H89.Co.N14.O14.P). Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient found in meat, fish, poultry and diary products

Molecule of nicotine, artwork
Artwork of a burning molecule of nicotine to depict the addictive alkaloid drug found in tobacco. The chemical formula is C10.H14.N2

Digitalis plant, 18th century
Digitalis plant. 18th-century artwork of the Digitalis plant that was used to treat heart problems, and from which digitalin drugs are obtained. This artwork is from a herbarium dating from 1757

Penicillium fungus growing on agar
Close-up of a colony of Penicillium chrysogenum fungus growing on agar in a petri dish. This fungus produces the antibiotic penicillin G, seen as small yellow droplets on the surface

Brain drug, conceptual image
Brain drug, conceptual composite image. This could represent mental health treatment

Barbituric acid molecule, artwork
Computer artwork of a ball-and-stick model of a molecule of barbituric acid (malonylurea or 6-hydroxyuracil). Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: black, hydrogen:silver, nitrogen: blue)

Melatonin hormone molecule, artwork
Computer artwork of a ball-and-stick model of a molecule of the hormone melatonin. Atoms are colour-coded and represented as spheres; carbon (black), hydrogen (silver)

Aspirin, molecular structure diagram
Aspirin. Diagram showing the molecular structure (left) and the chemical structure (right) of the painkilling drug aspirin (acetylsalycilic acid)

Ivabradine drug molecule. Tubular molecular model of the drug ivabradine, used to manage angina pectoris, severe chest pain due to lack of blood to the heart

Erythropoietin bound to receptors
Artwork of the human erythropoietin (EPO) hormone molecule (yellow) bound to receptors (pink). Erythropoietin regulates blood oxygen levels in the body

Uroporphyrinogen III decarboxylase
Artwork of a molecule of the enzyme human uroporphyrinogen III decarboxylase (UROD). This enzyme is encoded by the UROD gene

Telomerase molecule bound to DNA
Artwork of a molecule of the enzyme telomerase (grey) bound to its RNA template and telomeric DNA (coloured). Telomerase is an enzyme that adds DNA sequence repeats to telomeres at the ends of

HIV reverse transcriptase enzyme
Artwork of a molecular model of the HIV-1 virus reverse transcriptase enzyme. This enzyme is a protein from the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS

Molecule of Atorvastatin drug
Artwork of a molecule of Atorvastatin cholesterol-lowering drug, with the chemical formula C33.H35.F.N2.05. This is a statin drug used to treat high cholesterol levels that lead to heart

Hepatitis C virus polymerase enzyme
Bacterial protein-chaperone complex. Molecular model of a bacterial effector protein binding to a chaperone protein that helps prevent keep the bacterial protein in an unfolded or partially folded

Molecule of Amoxicillin antibiotic drug
Artwork of a molecule of Amoxicillin antibiotic drug, with the chemical formula C16.H19.N3.05.S

Telomerase molecule, artwork
Artwork of a molecule of the enzyme telomerase showing its RNA core domain. Telomerase is an enzyme that adds DNA sequence repeats to telomeres at the ends of the chromosome

Medieval physician and pharmacist
Medieval physician (right) and pharmacist (left), with a medical book and shelves of herbal and chemical remedies. This artwork is from a book on surgery, Das Buch der Cirugia (Strasbourg, 1497)

Vial of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide found in the joint spaces, where it acts as a lubricant, and is also a major component of cartilage and skin

Dangers of drug abuse, conceptual image

Nicolas Lemery, French chemist and pharmacist
Nicolas Lemery (1645-1715), French chemist and pharmacist. After studying as an apothecary at various universities, Lemery moved to Paris where he established a profitable pharmaceutical business

Anticoagulant molecule. Molecular model of one subunit of the anticoagulant heparin. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (green), hydrogen (white), oxygen (red)

Zinc pyrithione drug molecule
Zinc pyrithione drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (dark grey), hydrogen (light grey), nitrogen (dark blue) and oxygen (red)

Strychnine drug molecule
Strychnine. Molecular model of strychnine, an alkaloid drug that is used medicinally in low doses but which is also used as a poison for rats and other vermin

Quinine malaria drug molecule
Quinine malaria drug, molecular model. Quinine is obtained from the bark of the cinchona tree (Cinchona sp.), which is native to South America. It has been used to treat malaria for over 300 years

Proteinase inhibitor molecule
Proteinase inhibitor. Molecular model showing the secondary structure of alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor, also known as alpha 1-antitrypsin

Nicholas Culpeper, English physician
Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654), English physician, herbalist and astrologer. In 1649, Culpeper translated the College of Physicians Pharmacopoeia from Latin to English

A Physical Directory title page, 1651
A Physical Directory title page. This pharmacological dispensatory was written by the English physician, herbalist and astrologer Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654)

Salmon calcitonin hormone molecule. Computer model showing the structure of calcitonin from salmon. Atoms are colour-coded spheres (carbon: dark grey, hydrogen: light grey, nitrogen: blue)

Animal testing, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a silhouette of a rabbit superimposed on that of a microscope, representing the use of animals in scientific experiments

Mephedrone molecule. Molecular model showing the structure of the stimulant Mephedrone. Atoms are represented by spheres (carbon: light blue, nitrogen: dark blue, oxygen: orange, hydrogen: green)

Paracetamol crystals, light micrograph
Paracetamol. Polarised light micrograph of paracetamol (acetaminophen) crystals. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (reduces fever)

Bacterial antibiotic production. Colony of Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria growing on an agar medium (not seen) in a petri dish

Enteric coated drug delivery capsule, SEM
Enteric coated drug delivery capsule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an open drug delivery capsule (blue), showing the drug particles (orange) inside

GlaxoSmithKline factory, UK
GlaxoSmithKline factory. Chimneys at the GlaxoSmithKline industrial plant. GlaxoSmithKline is a British pharmaceutical, biological, and healthcare company

Seroxat (paroxetine) molecule

Molecule of a component of TCP antiseptic
Component of TCP antiseptic. Computer model of a molecule of 2, 4, 6-trichlorophenol, a component of the commercially available antiseptic TCP

Minoxidil molecule, hair growth drug
Minoxidil molecule. Computer model of a molecule of the hair growth drug minoxidil, also known by the brandname Rogaine (C9.H15.N5.O)

Raloxifene osteoporosis drug molecule
Raloxifene osteoporosis drug, molecular model. This drug, marketed as Evista, is used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Sodium valproate, anti-epilepsy drug
Sodium valproate drug, molecular model. This drug, marketed under dozens of brand names worldwide including Depacon and Epilim, is the sodium salt of valproic acid

Cyclosporin drug molecule
Cyclosporin. Computer graphic showing a molecule of the drug cyclosporin. The cyclic (circular) structure of this hydrophobic peptide molecule is seen here

Angelicin psoriasis drug, molecular model. This drug is used to treat psoriasis, a chronic disease which causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin

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Pharmaceutics, the art and science of creating life-saving medications, is a fascinating field that encompasses various aspects of chemistry, biology, and medicine. From the intricate insulin molecule to satirical artwork depicting medical prescriptions, pharmaceutics combines creativity with scientific precision. In the realm of diabetes treatment, Januvia's diabetes drug molecule stands as a beacon of hope for millions worldwide. Similarly, Praziquantel parasite drug fights against harmful parasites plaguing vulnerable populations. The two forms of thalidomide remind us of the importance of thorough testing and regulation in pharmaceutical development. While one form caused tragic birth defects in the past, its other variant has found utility in treating certain conditions today. Isotretinoin anti-acne drug offers relief to those struggling with persistent skin issues. Its molecular structure represents years of research aimed at combating acne effectively. Mescaline hallucinogenic drug molecule delves into another facet where pharmaceutics intersects with human perception and consciousness exploration. This compound holds cultural significance for some communities due to its mind-altering properties. Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug provides solace to individuals battling chronic pain by reducing inflammation within their bodies. Paclitaxel drug molecule showcases advancements in cancer treatment through targeted therapies that attack malignant cells directly. Stepping back into history reveals an old pharmacy adorned with reproductions from ancient laboratories—a testament to how far we've come since Nicholas Culpeper's time. Culpeper himself was an English physician who contributed significantly to herbal medicine practices during his era. Through these diverse examples, pharmaceutics emerges as a dynamic discipline that continually strives towards improving global health outcomes while honoring our rich medicinal heritage.