Archives: Drug Cards

Ethambutol Ethambutol is a first‑line anti‑tuberculosis agent used to treat Mycobacterium tuberculosis. --- Mechanism of Action Inhibits peptide‑transferase 1 (Alr) involved in arabinyl‑transferase activity. Impedes synthesis of the mycobacterial arabinogalactan component…

Etanercept Etanercept is a recombinant fusion protein that acts as a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. It is indicated for several autoimmune disorders and is frequently combined with conventional DMARDs…

Estradiol Estradiol is the predominant natural estrogen in pre‑menopausal women and a critical hormone in many therapeutic regimens. Mechanism of Action Estradiol binds with high affinity to nuclear estrogen receptors…

Estrace Estrace® is a bioidentical estradiol medication available as oral tablets and intravaginal rings. It is widely used in hormone‑replacement therapy (HRT), treatment of post‑menopausal symptoms, and for management of…

Esomeprazole Esomeprazole is a selective, irreversible proton‑pump inhibitor (PPI) that blocks gastric H⁺/K⁺‑ATPase, providing potent acid suppression. Mechanism of Action Target: The gastric H⁺/K⁺‑ATPase (proton pump) located on parietal cells.…

Escitalopram Escitalopram is the S‑enantiomer of the racemic SSRI citalopram, cited as the most potent serotonin‑selective drug. It is one of the first‑line treatments for major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized…

Erythromycin Erythromycin is a first‑generation macrolide antibiotic commonly used for respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections. It is also employed as an alternative in patients with mild to moderate penicillin…

Ertapenem Ertapenem is a semi‑synthetic carbapenem β‑lactam antibiotic, designed for once‑daily dosing against a broad spectrum of Gram‑positive, Gram‑negative, and anaerobic organisms. Mechanism of Action Inhibition of penicillin‑binding proteins (PBPs)…

Erleada Erleada (generic name : apalutamide) – a potent, oral, second‑generation androgen‑receptor (AR) antagonist approved for the treatment of metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and high‑risk non‑metastatic CRPC. --- Mechanism of…

Ergocalciferol Ergocalciferol is the vitamin D2 form obtained from fungal or yeast sources. It is commonly used to treat or prevent vitamin‑D deficiency in patients who are unable or unwilling…