Mechanism of Action of Warfarin (Vitamin K Antagonist)
Introduction Warfarin is a widely used oral anticoagulant that inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. It … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Colchicine (Anti-inflammatory in Gout)
Introduction Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug primarily used in the management of acute gouty arthritis, familial Mediterranean fever, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Clopidogrel (Antiplatelet Agent)
Introduction Clopidogrel is a widely used oral antiplatelet drug belonging to the thienopyridine class. It plays a critical … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Introduction Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are potent acid-suppressing drugs widely used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Metronidazole (DNA-Damaging Antibiotic)
Introduction Metronidazole is a unique antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent that exerts its action by damaging DNA in anaerobic … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Sulfonamides (Folic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors)
Introduction Sulfonamides are synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit folic acid synthesis in bacteria. Because mammals obtain folate from … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Glycopeptides (e.g., Vancomycin)
Introduction Glycopeptides, most notably vancomycin, are a class of bactericidal antibiotics that inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis by … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tetracyclines (Broad-Spectrum 30S Ribosome Inhibitors)
Introduction Tetracyclines are a class of broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit bacterial protein synthesis. Common examples include tetracycline, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Aminoglycosides
Introduction Aminoglycosides are potent bactericidal antibiotics used mainly against aerobic Gram-negative bacilli and serious systemic infections. Common examples … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Fluoroquinolones (DNA Gyrase and Topoisomerase Inhibitors)
Introduction Fluoroquinolones are a powerful class of bactericidal antibiotics that inhibit bacterial DNA replication. They are widely used … Read more