Mechanism of Action of Typical Antipsychotics (First-Generation)
Introduction Typical antipsychotics, also known as first-generation antipsychotics (FGAs), are primarily used to treat schizophrenia, acute psychosis, and … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Benzodiazepines
Introduction Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs widely used for their anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Introduction Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are one of the oldest classes of antidepressant medications. Although largely replaced by SSRIs … Read more
Mechanism of Action of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
Mechanism of Action of SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) Introduction Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are first-line antidepressants … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
Introduction Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors are oral antidiabetic agents that reduce postprandial hyperglycemia by delaying carbohydrate digestion and glucose absorption … Read more
Mechanism of Action of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Introduction SGLT2 Inhibitors, or sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors, are a newer class of oral antidiabetic drugs that reduce … Read more
Mechanism of Action of DPP-4 Inhibitors
Introduction Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors, commonly referred to as gliptins, are oral antidiabetic drugs that enhance the action … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Thiazolidinediones
Introduction Thiazolidinediones (TZDs), also known as glitazones, are oral antidiabetic drugs used to improve insulin sensitivity in patients … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Meglitinides
Introduction Meglitinides, also known as glinides, are short-acting insulin secretagogues used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Sulfonylureas
Introduction Sulfonylureas are one of the oldest and most widely used classes of oral antidiabetic agents. They are … Read more