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
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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
Mechanism of Action of Atypical Antipsychotics (Second-Generation)
Introduction Atypical antipsychotics, also known as second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), are widely used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar … Read more
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
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 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 Thiazide Diuretics
Introduction Thiazide diuretics are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of antihypertensive agents, especially in the U.S. … Read more
Amoxicillin – Mechanism of Action
Introduction Amoxicillin is a widely used broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic belonging to the β-lactam class. It is effective against … Read more