Nayzilam
Nayzilam (generic brivaracetam) --- Mechanism of Action Brivaracetam is a selective synaptic vesicle protein‑2A (SV2A) ligand. Binding: It competes with endogenous SV2A sites, reducing calcium‑triggered vesicle release and thus decreasing…
Afinitor
Afinitor Afinitor (temsirolimus) is a macrolide derivative of rapamycin and functions as a potent inhibitor of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR). It is indicated for several advanced solid‑tumor malignancies…
Advil
Advil Advil (ibuprofen) is a widely used non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides analgesia, antipyresis, and anti‑inflammation. Mechanism of Action Ibuprofen competitively inhibits the cyclo‑oxygenase (COX) enzymes, primarily COX‑1 and…
Actemra
Actemra Actemra (generic name tocilizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits the interleukin‑6 (IL‑6) receptor, modulating inflammation in autoimmune disease. It is a cornerstone therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and…
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine Mechanism of Action Acetylcysteine is a glutathione precursor and a disulfide‑bond reducer. Antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose: It is deacetylated in the liver to produce N‑acetyl‑p‑cysteine, which supplies cysteine…
Abiraterone
Abiraterone Abiraterone (Abiraterone acetate) is a selective, irreversible inhibitor of the 17α‑hydroxylase/17,20‑lyase (CYP17) enzyme, used primarily for the management of metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). --- Mechanism of Action Inhibition…
Actos
Actos Actos is the brand name for pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione (TZD) antidiabetic drug that improves insulin sensitivity by acting as a peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor‑γ (PPAR‑γ) agonist. Mechanism of Action PPAR‑γ…
Actemra
Actemra Actemra (generic name tocilizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits the interleukin‑6 (IL‑6) receptor, modulating inflammation in autoimmune disease. It is a cornerstone therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and…
Acetylcysteine
Acetylcysteine Mechanism of Action Acetylcysteine is a glutathione precursor and a disulfide‑bond reducer. Antidote for acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose: It is deacetylated in the liver to produce N‑acetyl‑p‑cysteine, which supplies cysteine…
Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide Mechanism of Action Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (enzyme‑specific inhibition of CA II in proximal tubules). ↓Formation of hydrogen ions → ↓Na⁺, HCO₃⁻ reabsorption → increased urinary pH, volume, and chloride…