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  💊 Drug of the Day – 5 : Ciprofloxacin 📅 Series: Drug of the Day (PharmaEasyNotes) 📖 Category: Pharmacology | Antibiotics 🔹 Introduction Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic widely used for treating Gram-negative bacterial infections . It is especially effective in urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, and respiratory infections . 🔹 Structure 🔹 Mechanism of Action (MOA) Belongs to 2nd generation fluoroquinolones Contains a fluorine atom at C-6 that enhances antibacterial activity 🔹 Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibits DNA gyrase (Topoisomerase II) and Topoisomerase IV Prevents bacterial DNA replication & transcription Leads to bacterial cell death 👉 Bactericidal in action 🔹 Pharmacokinetics Absorption: Good oral bioavailability Distribution: Penetrates well into tissues and fluids Metabolism: Partially hepatic Excretion: Mainly via kidneys (renal excretion) 🔹 Uses / Indications ✅ Urinary tr...

📚 Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) – Semester 2 Welcome to PharmaEasyNotes! In this post, you’ll find the complete syllabus of B.Pharm Semester 2 based on the RGPV (Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya) guidelines along with the list of recommended textbooks. 📘 Semester 2 Subjects: BP201T – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Theory) BP202T – Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (Theory) BP203T – Biochemistry (Theory) BP204T – Pathophysiology (Theory) BP205T – Computer Applications in Pharmacy (Theory) BP206P – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Practical) BP207P – Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I (Practical) BP208P – Biochemistry (Practical) BP209P – Computer Applications in Pharmacy (Practical) 📖 Recommended Books (as per syllabus): ✅ BP201T – Human Anatomy and Physiology II Ross and Wilson – Anatomy and Physiology in Health and Illness Guyton & Hall – Textbook of Medical Physiology ✅ BP202T – Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Morrison...