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Invega Sustenna Invega Sustenna (paliperidone palmitate) is the long‑acting injectable (LAI) formulation of the second‑generation antipsychotic paliperidone. It is approved for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in patients who are stable on oral…

Invega Invega (paliperidone) is a second‑generation antipsychotic used primarily for the treatment of schizophrenia. The drug is available in oral extended‑release tablets and as long‑acting injectable (LAI) formulations (Sustenna® 150 mg…

Intuniv Intuniv (guanfacine hydrochloride, extended‑release) is a selective α2A‑adrenergic receptor agonist approved for the treatment of attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. It offers a non‑stimulant alternative or adjunct…

Insulin Regular Mechanism of Action Binding: Insulin Regular binds to the insulin receptor (α‑subunits) on target cells (liver, muscle, adipose). Signal transduction: Receptor autophosphorylation activates the intrinsic tyrosine‑kinase activity →…

Insulin Lispro Mechanism of Action Insulin lispro is a rapid‑acting recombinant insulin analog. Rapid absorption: Contains a proline‑arginine substitution (position B28‑B29) preventing hexamer formation, allowing immediate monomeric uptake. Binding: Quickly engages…

Insulin Glargine Insulin glargine (brand names Lantus®, Toujeo®) is a recombinant, long‑acting basal insulin analogue engineered for a steady, 24‑hour glucose‑lowering profile. It is a cornerstone for both type 1 and…

Insulin Detemir --- Mechanism of Action Insulin Detemir is a long‑acting basal insulin analogue that mimics endogenous basal insulin secretion. It contains a fatty‑acid (myristic acid) side‑chain that binds to…

Insulin degludec A long‑acting basal insulin analogue with an ultra‑long t½ of > 50 h, offering flexible dosing windows and minimal day‑to‑day variability in glucose control. Mechanism of Action Insulin degludec…

Insulin Aspart Mechanism of Action Insulin Aspart is a rapid‑acting insulin analog that mimics endogenous insulin’s actions but with a faster onset and shorter duration. Receptor binding: It binds to…

Inrebic Inrebic is the brand‑name formulation of imiquimod 3.75 % cream, a topical immune‑stimulating agent approved for the treatment of external genital and anal warts caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6…