Mechanism of Action of Hydroxyurea
Introduction Hydroxyurea is an antineoplastic and hematologic agent used in the treatment of several conditions including chronic myelogenous … Read more
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Mechanism of Action of Glucagon
Introduction Glucagon is a peptide hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreas. It plays a crucial … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Nicardipine
Introduction Nicardipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker primarily used for the management of hypertension and angina. It … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Oxybutynin
Introduction Oxybutynin is an antimuscarinic agent used primarily in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) and urinary incontinence. … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lactulose
Introduction Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide used primarily for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy and constipation. As a … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Orlistat
Introduction Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor used primarily as an anti-obesity agent. It acts locally within the gastrointestinal … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Budesonide
Introduction Budesonide is a potent, non-halogenated glucocorticoid used primarily for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. It is commonly … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Pregabalin (Lyrica)
Introduction Pregabalin, marketed under the brand name Lyrica, is a centrally acting agent approved for neuropathic pain, epilepsy, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Sugammadex
Introduction Sugammadex is a novel reversal agent specifically designed to antagonize the effects of aminosteroid non-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers, … Read more
Mechanism of Action of Lacosamide
Introduction Lacosamide is a third-generation antiepileptic drug (AED) that is primarily used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures. … Read more