Archives: Drug Cards

Ceftriaxone Ceftriaxone is a third‑generation cephalosporin β‑lactam antibiotic with broad gram‑positive and gram‑negative coverage, widely used for serious bacterial infections. Mechanism of Action Inhibition of cell‑wall synthesis: Binds to penicillin‑binding…

Cefixime Cefixime is a third‑generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic widely used for uncomplicated respiratory and urinary tract infections and gonorrhea. Its spectrum covers many Gram‑negative and some Gram‑positive pathogens, with excellent…

Cefdinir Cefdinir (brand name Omnicef) is a third‑generation oral cephalosporin with high activity against a broad spectrum of gram‑positive and gram‑negative bacteria. It is widely prescribed for respiratory and airway…

Cefadroxil Cefadroxil (brand names Cefadex, Cefadex FX, etc.) is a first‑generation, oral β‑lactam cephalosporin. It is widely used for uncomplicated skin and soft‑tissue infections, urinary tract infections, and mild upper‑respiratory tract…

Casodex Casodex (generic name bicalutamide) is a non‑steroidal anti‑androgen (NSAA) used primarily for hormone‑responsive prostate cancer. Mechanism of Action Bicalutamide competitively binds to the androgen receptor (AR) in prostate epithelial…

Carvykti Carvykti (idecabtagene vicleucel) is a lentiviral vector‑transduced, autologous CD19‑specific CAR T‑cell therapy approved for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM). --- Mechanism of Action Carvykti utilizes a genetically engineered T‑cell that…

Carvedilol Mechanism of Action Carvedilol is a non‑selective β‑adrenergic antagonist (β1/β2) with α1‑adrenergic blockade. It reduces cardiac output by dampening sympathetic stimulation of β receptors while lowering peripheral resistance through…

Carbidopa --- Mechanism of Action Carbidopa is a peripheral aromatic L‑dopa decarboxylase (AADC) inhibitor. Inhibits AADC in the gastrointestinal wall and the blood‑brain barrier, preventing peripheral metabolism of L‑dopa into…

Carbamazepine Mechanism of Action Sodium‑channel blockade: Stabilizes the inactive state of voltage‑gated Na⁺ channels, reducing high‑frequency firing of neurons. Decreases glutamate release: Modulates excitatory neurotransmission. Metabolic inhibition: Suppresses 2,3‑epoxides of…

Captopril Captopril is a first‑generation ACE (angiotensin‑converting enzyme) inhibitor developed in the 1970s. It remains a mainstay for hypertension, heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy and serves as a reference point…