Archives: Drug Cards

Benazepril Benazepril is a selective, competitive angiotensin‑converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor widely used for arterial hypertension and post‑myocardial‑infarction (MI) therapy. Its pharmacologic profile includes a distinct active metabolite (benazepril‑β‑hydroxy acid) that…

Benadryl Benadryl (generic diphenhydramine) is a first‑generation, non‑selective antihistamine widely used for allergic reactions, urticaria, and as a short‑term sleep aid. --- Mechanism of Action H1‑receptor blockade: competitively inhibits peripheral…

Belsomra Mechanism of Action Selective ligand for the GABAA receptor subtype α3β2γ2. Acts as a partial agonist: Potentiates GABA‑mediated chloride influx → neuronal hyperpolarization. Produces a sedative effect with minimal…

Bavencio Bavencio (atezolizumab) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively binds to programmed death‑ligand 1 (PD‑L1), blocking its interaction with PD‑1 and CD80 on T cells. This restores antitumor T‑cell…

Basaglar Basaglar is a biosimilar biosynthetic human insulin glargine (300 U/mL) used as a long‑acting basal insulin in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Mechanism of Action Basaglar works…

Baqsimi Baqsimi (sumatriptan acetate nasal spray) is an FDA‑approved, rapid‑acting treatment for acute migraine in adults and children aged 6–17 years. Mechanism of Action Selective agonist of 5‑HT1B and 5‑HT1D…

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Balsalazide Balsalazide is a synthetic 5‑aminosalicylic acid (5‑ASA) prodrug that delivers mesalamine specifically to the colon. It is widely used for the management of mild‑to‑moderate ulcerative colitis (UC) and, less…

Bactroban Bactroban is the commercial formulation of the topical antibiotic mupirocin. It is widely prescribed for superficial bacterial skin infections, predominantly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes, including methicillin‑resistant…

Bactrim Mechanism of Action Bactrim is a fixed‑ratio combination of trimethoprim (TMP) and sulfamethoxazole (SMX). Trimethoprim selectively inhibits bacterial dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR), blocking the conversion of dihydrofolate to tetrahydrofolate. Sulfamethoxazole…