Mechanism of Action of Octreotide
Introduction Octreotide is a synthetic somatostatin analog used to treat acromegaly, carcinoid syndrome, VIPoma, and control of panhormonal … Read more
USMLE Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action of Adenosine
Introduction Adenosine is an endogenous purine nucleoside used intravenously for the acute termination of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Acetazolamide
Introduction Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor with diuretic, antiglaucoma, anticonvulsant, and altitude sickness applications. It reduces bicarbonate … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tamsulosin
Introduction Tamsulosin is a selective α₁A-adrenergic receptor antagonist, widely prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Spironolactone
Introduction Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist used primarily in the treatment of heart failure, hypertension, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Ondansetron
Introduction Ondansetron is a highly selective 5‑hydroxytryptamine 3 (5‑HT₃) receptor antagonist used primarily as an antiemetic. It prevents … Read more
Mechanism of Action of NSAIDs
Introduction Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are a widely used class of medications with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Tranexamic Acid
Introduction Tranexamic acid (TXA) is an antifibrinolytic agent commonly used to control or prevent excessive bleeding in trauma, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Hydralazine
Introduction Hydralazine is a potent vasodilator used primarily in the management of hypertension and heart failure, particularly in … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Gabapentin
Introduction Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant and analgesic drug primarily used in the treatment of epilepsy, neuropathic pain, and … Read more