Archives: Drug Cards

Nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin is an antibacterial agent with a unique mechanism that targets low‑oxygen environments, most commonly used for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs). Mechanism of Action Selective bacterial reduction: In…

Nitazoxanide Nitazoxanide (brand name Alinia™) is a synthetic thiazolide antiprotozoal and broad‑spectrum antimetabolite used primarily for treating intestinal parasitic infections and certain viral illnesses. Mechanism of Action Nitazoxanide is rapidly…

Ninlaro Ninlaro (belantamab‑mertansine, also known as belantamab‑mss) is a humanized, anti‑BCMA antibody‑drug conjugate (ADC) approved for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma. It delivers the microtubule‑inhibitor DM1 (mertansine) directly to plasma cells expressing…

Nilutamide Nilutamide is a non‑steroidal anti‑androgen approved for treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It blocks androgen receptor (AR) activity, slowing tumor growth and delaying disease progression. Mechanism of Action Competitive…

Nilandron Mechanism of Action Nilandron is a dual‑action agent that exerts antitumor effects through: Cytidine‑analog inhibition: It mimics deoxycytidine and is incorporated into DNA. Once inside the nucleus, it forms…

Nifedipine _A dihydropyridine calcium‑channel blocker commonly used for hypertension, angina, and pre‑eclampsia._ Mechanism of Action Competitive antagonist of voltage‑gated L‑type Ca²⁺ channels in vascular smooth muscle. Inhibits calcium influx →…

Nicardipine Nicardipine is a dihydropyridine calcium‑channel blocker (CCB) with potent arterial vasodilatory properties. It is most commonly employed for the management of hypertensive emergencies, acute ischemic stroke, and intra‑operative blood…

Niacin Niacin (nicotinic acid), a vitamin B3 analog, is employed as a pharmacologic agent in lipid management and for treating pellagra. Mechanism of Action Receptor‑mediated: Niacin binds to the G‑protein‑coupled…

Ngenla Ngenla (generic: mepolizumab) is a humanized IgG1κ monoclonal antibody that selectively binds interleukin‑5 (IL‑5), a key cytokine driving eosinophil activation, differentiation, and survival. It is approved for the treatment…

Nexplanon Mechanism of Action Nexplanon is a subdermal contraceptive implant that delivers the progestin etonogestrel at a low, constant rate (~0.3 µg/day). Uterine effect: Etonogestrel thickens cervical mucus, inhibiting sperm penetration;…