Flutamide
Flutamide Mechanism of Action Flutamide is a non‑steroidal anti‑androgen that competitively binds to the androgen receptor (AR) in target tissues. Inhibits the binding of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. Blocks downstream AR‑mediated…
Fluphenazine
Fluphenazine Mechanism of Action Fluphenazine is a first‑generation (typical) antipsychotic that acts primarily as a potent, high‑affinity antagonist of presynaptic dopamine D₂ receptors in the mesolimbic pathway. By blocking these…
Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine Fluoxetine (brand: Prozac, many generics) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) widely used to manage major depressive disorder, obsessive‑compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder, and pre‑menstrual dysphoric disorder.…
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil Mechanism of Action Thymidylate synthase (TS) inhibition: Metabolized to 5-fluoro-5′-deoxyuridine monophosphate (FdUMP), forms a covalent ternary complex with TS and 5,10‑methylene‑tetrahydrofolate, blocking dTMP synthesis. DNA incorporation: Active triphosphate metabolite…
Fluocinonide
Fluocinonide Fluocinonide is a potent, third‑generation topical corticosteroid used to treat a variety of inflammatory and pruritic dermatoses. Its high efficacy and low systemic bioavailability make it a preferred choice…
FluMist Vaccine
FluMist Vaccine FluMist is a licensed live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) administered intranasally to induce mucosal and systemic immunity against seasonal influenza A and B viruses. Mechanism of Action Live…
Fludrocortisone
Fludrocortisone Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with potent mineralocorticoid activity. It is commonly used to treat conditions caused by adrenal‑gland hypofunction and to maintain electrolyte balance in disorders of sodium…
Fluconazole
Fluconazole Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal used primarily to treat systemic, mucocutaneous, and pulmonary fungal infections caused by Candida and Cryptococcus species. Mechanism of Action Inhibits ergosterol synthesis: Fluconazole competitively…
Flovent HFA
Flovent HFA Flovent HFA is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) device delivering the active agent fluticasone propionate by hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) propellant. Mechanism of Action Fluticasone propionate binds intracellular glucocorticoid receptors in…
Flovent
Flovent Flovent (fluticasone propionate) is a potent, inhaled glucocorticoid used primarily for the long‑term control of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It offers anti‑inflammatory action with minimal systemic…