Mechanism of Action of Chlorpromazine
Introduction Chlorpromazine is a first-generation (typical) antipsychotic, belonging to the phenothiazine class. It is used for schizophrenia, acute … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Chloroquine
Introduction Chloroquine is a 4-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug historically used for the treatment and prophylaxis of Plasmodium falciparum, P. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Chlorhexidine
Introduction Chlorhexidine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic and disinfectant widely used in clinical practice for skin preparation, oral hygiene, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Cetirizine
Introduction Cetirizine is a second-generation antihistamine widely used for the management of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, and other allergic … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Celecoxib
Introduction Celecoxib is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor used widely for pain, inflammation, and osteoarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis management. Unlike … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carvedilol
Introduction Carvedilol is a nonselective beta-blocker with additional alpha-1 blocking activity. It is widely used in heart failure, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Introduction Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) are a class of diuretics and antiglaucoma drugs represented primarily by acetazolamide, dorzolamide, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carbimazole
Introduction Carbimazole is a thiourea-derived antithyroid drug used primarily in the management of hyperthyroidism, especially Graves’ disease, toxic … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carbapenems
Introduction Carbapenems are a powerful class of beta-lactam antibiotics known for their broad-spectrum activity against gram-positive, gram-negative, and … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Captopril
Introduction Captopril is a first-generation angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the management of hypertension, heart failure, diabetic … Read more