Caplyta
Caplyta Mechanism of Action Caplyta (generic lumateperone) is a novel, selective dopamine D₂/D₃ receptor antagonist and 5‑HT₂A receptor antagonist with partial agonist activity at 5‑HT₂C receptors. Its unique profile also…
Candesartan
Candesartan Candesartan is a selective angiotensin‑II receptor blocker (ARB) widely used for hypertension, heart failure, and proteinuric renal disease. Its mechanism targets the AT1 receptor, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion,…
Canasa
Canasa Mechanism of Action Canasa is a second‑generation antipsychotic that modulates multiple neurotransmitter systems: Dopamine D₂ receptor blockade in the mesolimbic pathway → reduces positive psychotic symptoms. Serotonin 5‑HT₂A receptor…
Camzyos
Camzyos Camzyos (empagliflozin) is a selective SGLT2 inhibitor used primarily to lower blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to reduce cardiovascular (CV) risk in high‑risk patients. Mechanism of…
Calquence
Calquence Calquence (acalabrutinib) is a next‑generation Bruton’s tyrosine‑kinase (BTK) inhibitor approved for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), mantle‑cell lymphoma (MCL), and Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM). Mechanism of Action Selective covalent inhibition of…
Calcitriol
Calcitriol Calcitriol (1,25‑di‑hydroxy‑vitamin D₃) is the hormonally active form of vitamin D, with key roles in calcium‑phosphate metabolism, bone health, and immune regulation. --- Mechanism of Action Receptor binding – Binds…
Cabometyx
Cabometyx Cabometyx (generic: cabozantinib) is a potent, oral, small‑molecule inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases, chiefly VEGFR‑2 and MET. It is marketed by Bristol‑Myers Squibb for advanced renal cell carcinoma and…
Cabenuva
Cabenuva Cabenuva is a long‑acting injectable antiretroviral therapy combining cabotegravir (an integrase strand‑transfer inhibitor) with rilpivirine (a non‑nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor). It offers a convenient, monthly‑to‑bi‑monthly dosing schedule for achieving…
Bystolic
Bystolic Bystolic (generic name labetalol) is a non‑selective β‑adrenergic blocker with intrinsic α1‑blocking activity. It is widely used for the acute management of hypertension, hypertensive emergencies, and certain conditions such…
Buspar
Buspar Buspar (buspirone) is a non‑benzodiazepine anxiolytic that selectively targets serotonin receptors, offering anxiety relief without the sedation or dependence risks associated with benzodiazepines. Mechanism of Action Selective partial agonist…