Archives: Drug Cards

Augmentin Augmentin is a fixed‑dose combination of amoxicillin (a β‑lactam antibiotic) and clavulanic acid (a β‑lactamase inhibitor). It extends the spectrum of amoxicillin against β‑lactamase–producing organisms while retaining its activity…

Aubagio Aubagio (teriflunomide) is a once‑daily oral disease‑modifying therapy approved for the treatment of relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). --- Mechanism of Action Aubagio functions as a selective, non‑competitive inhibitor of…

Atogepant Mechanism of Action Atogepant is an oral calcitonin gene‑related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist. Binding: It selectively and competitively binds to the CGRP receptor complex (CLR/RAMP1) on cranial vasculature and…

Ativan Lorazepam (trade name Ativan) is a short‑acting benzodiazepine commonly used for its anxiolytic, sedative, muscle‑relaxant, and anticonvulsant properties. Mechanism of Action Lorazepam acts as a positive allosteric modulator of…

Atarax Atarax (hydroxyzine) is a first‑generation antihistamine primarily used as an anxiolytic, antiemetic, and for symptomatic relief of allergic disorders, including urticaria and pruritus. Mechanism of Action Histamine H₁‑receptor antagonism:…

Aromasin Aromasin is the brand name for the potent, potent, steroidal aromatase inhibitor letrozole. It is widely used in hormone‑responsive breast cancer management, particularly in post‑menopausal women, to reduce circulating…

Aristada Aristada is a fixed‑dose combination tablet containing abacavir (200 mg) and lamivudine (150 mg) used for the treatment of HIV‑1 infection. Mechanism of Action Abacavir – a carbocyclic nucleoside analogue that…

Arimidex Mechanism of Action Anastrozole is a potent, selective, non‑steroidal aromatase inhibitor. It irreversibly binds the aromatase (CYP19A1) enzyme, preventing the conversion of androgens to estrogen. Resulting in a ~95 %…

Arikayce Arikayce (belantamab mafodotin) is a targeted antibody‑drug conjugate (ADC) directed against B‑cell maturation antigen (BCMA) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Mechanism of Action Target engagement:…

Aricept Aricept (donepezil) is a reversible, selective cholinesterase inhibitor used primarily in Alzheimer’s disease. The following drug card compiles the most relevant pharmacological points in a concise, searchable format for…