Zinc
Zinc Mechanism of Action Zinc is a divalent trace metal that acts as an essential cofactor in >300 enzymatic reactions and numerous regulatory proteins. Enzyme catalysis – stabilizes protein structures…
Zileuton
Zileuton Zileuton is a selective, non‑steroidal inhibitor of the enzyme 5‑lipoxygenase used primarily for the long‑term management of mild to moderate asthma. --- Mechanism of Action Selective 5‑lipoxygenase inhibitor –…
Zilbrysq
Zilbrysq Zilbrysq (generic: zilbrysen) is an oral small‑molecule IL‑17 pathway inhibitor approved for the management of moderate‑to‑severe plaque psoriasis, and off‑label use is expanding into psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.…
Zidovudine
Zidovudine Mechanism of Action Inhibits reverse transcriptase: 3′‑deoxy‑adenosine 5′‑triphosphate (Z‑ATP) is incorporated into viral DNA by reverse transcriptase, causing premature chain termination. Competitive inhibition: The active triphosphate competes with normal…
Zetia
Zetia Zetia (ezetimibe) is a cholesterol‑lowering agent that selectively inhibits intestinal absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol. It is commonly used alone or in combination with statins to achieve LDL‑c…
Zestril
Zestril Zestril is the brand name for the antihypertensive drug lisinopril, a potent, long‑acting ACE inhibitor. Mechanism of Action ACE inhibition – Zestril blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to…
Zestoretic
Zestoretic Mechanism of Action Zestoretic is a fixed‑dose combination of: Triamcinolone acetonide (0.05 % topical corticosteroid) Montelukast (0.5 % leukotriene receptor antagonist) Triamcinolone acetonide binds to cytoplasmic glucocorticoid receptors, translocates into the…
Zeposia
Zeposia Zeposia (generic name: ozanimod) is a selective sphingosine‑1‑phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator approved for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) and ulcerative colitis (UC). It offers a convenient oral…
Zepbound
Zepbound Zepbound is the brand‑label formulation of tirzepatide, a once‑weekly injectable medication that acts as a dual glucose‑dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon‑like peptide‑1 (GLP‑1) receptor agonist. It is approved…
Zenpep
Zenpep Zenpep is a prescription anti‑emetic used primarily for the prevention of chemotherapy‑induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It belongs to the 5‑HT₃ receptor antagonist class and has a favorable safety…