Mechanism of Action of Bicalutamide
Introduction Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal antiandrogen used primarily in the treatment of prostate cancer. It acts by blocking … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Finasteride
Introduction Finasteride is a synthetic 4-azasteroid that functions as a competitive and specific inhibitor of type II 5-alpha-reductase, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Pioglitazone
Introduction Pioglitazone is an oral antidiabetic agent belonging to the thiazolidinedione (TZD) class. It is used primarily in … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Teriparatide
Introduction Teriparatide is a recombinant form of the first 34 amino acids of human parathyroid hormone (PTH 1-34), … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Ipilimumab
Introduction Ipilimumab is a fully human monoclonal antibody classified under immune checkpoint inhibitors. It plays a pivotal role … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Ketamine
Introduction Ketamine is a unique anesthetic agent known for its dissociative anesthesia and analgesic properties. It is widely … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Pyridostigmine
Introduction Pyridostigmine is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor of the quaternary ammonium carbamate class. It is primarily used to … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Phenytoin
Introduction Phenytoin is a first-generation anticonvulsant and hydantoin derivative widely utilized for the management of generalized tonic-clonic seizures, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tetrabenazine
Introduction Tetrabenazine is a centrally acting vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor used primarily to manage hyperkinetic movement … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Alteplase
Introduction Alteplase is a recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) used as a thrombolytic agent. It plays a crucial … Read more