Fintepla
Fintepla Fintepla is the FDA‑approved brand name for pregabalin marketed specifically for the treatment of hyperphagia and obesity in patients with Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS). --- Mechanism of Action Grab? Pregabalin…
Finasteride
Finasteride Finasteride is a selective 5‑α‑reductase inhibitor used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia. It is available as 1‑mg or 5‑mg film‑coated tablets. --- Mechanism of…
Fexofenadine
Fexofenadine Second‑generation, non‑sedating antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis and chronic spontaneous urticaria. --- Mechanism of Action Fexofenadine is a selective antagonist of the peripheral H1‑receptor. By binding to the receptor…
Ferrous Sulfate
Ferrous Sulfate Ferrous sulfate is the most widely used oral iron supplement for treating iron deficiency anemia. It delivers elemental iron in a bioavailable form that can be absorbed in…
Ferrous fumarate
Ferrous fumarate Ferrous fumarate is a widely used oral iron supplement for treating iron‑deficiency states. --- Mechanism of Action Iron delivery: Provides ferrous (Fe²⁺) ions that are the biologically active…
FeroSul
FeroSul FeroSul (generic name) – a novel sulfonamide antibiotic --- Mechanism of Action FeroSul is a 3‑pyrimidinyl‑sulfonamide that competitively inhibits the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS), preventing folate (p‑aminobenzoic acid, PABA)…
Fentanyl
Fentanyl Mechanism of Action Potent μ‑opioid receptor agonist – binds with 100–1000× higher affinity than morphine. Activates G‑protein‑coupled receptors → inhibits adenylate cyclase, reduces cAMP, opens K⁺ channels, closes Ca²⁺…
Fenofibrate
Fenofibrate Fenofibrate is a lipid‑lowering medication in the fibrate class, primarily used to reduce triglycerides and modestly raise HDL‑cholesterol. It is available as a tablet or oral solution and is…
Femara
Femara Femara (generic: anastrozole) is a non‑steroidal aromatase inhibitor that reduces estrogen production and is primarily used for hormone‑responsive breast cancer in post‑menopausal women. Mechanism of Action Target: Cytochrome P450 aromatase…
Felodipine
Felodipine Mechanism of Action Felodipine is a long‑acting dihydropyridine calcium‑channel blocker (CCB). Inhibits L‑type voltage‑gated Ca²⁺ channels in vascular smooth muscle. Causes predominant arterial vasodilation, reducing systemic vascular resistance. Minimal…