Mechanism of Action of Amlodipine (Calcium Channel Blocker)
Introduction Amlodipine is a commonly prescribed dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB) used in the treatment of hypertension, angina … Read more
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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 Warfarin (Vitamin K Antagonist)
Introduction Warfarin is a widely used oral anticoagulant that inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. It … 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 Clopidogrel (Antiplatelet Agent)
Introduction Clopidogrel is a widely used oral antiplatelet drug belonging to the thienopyridine class. It plays a critical … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
Introduction Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are potent acid-suppressing drugs widely used in the treatment of gastric and duodenal … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Benzodiazepines (CNS Depressants)
Introduction Benzodiazepines are a widely used class of central nervous system (CNS) depressants known for their anxiolytic, sedative, … Read more
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
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