Mechanism of Action of Clonidine (Centrally Acting Antihypertensive)
Introduction Clonidine is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic receptor agonist used primarily for hypertension, but also for opioid withdrawal, … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Atropine (Muscarinic Antagonist)
Introduction Atropine is a classic anticholinergic drug that works by competitively inhibiting muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs). It is … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Amiodarone (Class III Antiarrhythmic)
Introduction Amiodarone is a powerful Class III antiarrhythmic agent used to treat various life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including ventricular … Read more
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 Gabapentin
Introduction Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug and one of the most widely prescribed medications for neuropathic pain, postherpetic … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Ethosuximide
Introduction Ethosuximide is the first-line drug for treating absence seizures, a type of generalized seizure common in children. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Topiramate
Introduction Topiramate is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug (AED) known for its use in treating partial and generalized seizures, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Phenytoin
Introduction Phenytoin is one of the oldest and most widely used antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), primarily for treating focal … 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