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
pharmacology
Mechanism of Action of Linezolid (Oxazolidinone Antibiotics)
Introduction Linezolid is a synthetic bacteriostatic antibiotic belonging to the oxazolidinone class. It is primarily active against Gram-positive … 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 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 Levetiracetam
Introduction Levetiracetam is a novel, broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) used in the treatment of partial seizures, myoclonic seizures, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lamotrigine
Introduction Lamotrigine is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) and an effective mood stabilizer, especially in bipolar depression. It … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Carbamazepine
Introduction Carbamazepine is a classic antiepileptic drug (AED) and mood stabilizer. It is mainly used to treat partial … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Valproate (Mood Stabilizer & Antiepileptic)
Introduction Valproate (also known as valproic acid or divalproex sodium) is a widely used mood stabilizer and broad-spectrum … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lithium (Mood Stabilizer)
Introduction Lithium is the gold-standard mood stabilizer, used for managing bipolar disorder, especially to control acute manic episodes … Read more