Mechanism of Action of Antiplatelet Drugs
Introduction Antiplatelet drugs are pharmacological agents that inhibit platelet aggregation, thereby preventing arterial thrombosis — a key contributor … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Antihypertensive Drugs
Introduction Antihypertensive drugs are pharmacological agents used to lower elevated blood pressure and prevent complications such as stroke, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Antihistamine Drugs
Introduction Antihistamines are pharmacological agents that counteract the effects of histamine, a biogenic amine released during allergic and … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Antifungal Drugs
Introduction Antifungal drugs are pharmacological agents that target fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin, mucosa, and internal organs. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Antidepressant Drugs
Introduction Antidepressant drugs are psychotropic agents used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and chronic pain … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Anticonvulsant Drugs
Introduction Anticonvulsant drugs, also called antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), are agents that suppress abnormal electrical discharges in the brain … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Anticoagulant Drugs
Introduction Anticoagulants are blood-thinning agents that prevent the formation and extension of blood clots (thrombi) in the vascular … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Anticholinergic Drugs
Introduction Anticholinergic drugs, also known as parasympatholytic agents, inhibit the actions of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) at muscarinic … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Antibacterial Drugs
Introduction Antibacterial drugs, commonly called antibiotics, are agents that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria by targeting … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Antacids
Introduction Antacids are weakly basic compounds that neutralize excess gastric acid in the stomach, providing rapid relief from … Read more