Mechanism Flashcards
Albendazole
Anthelmintic and antiprotozoal
Atazanavir
Azapeptide HIV-1 protease inhibitor
Cefdinir
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Influenza virus vaccine recombinant (intramuscular injection)
Vaccine
Meningococcal (Conjugate and Polysaccharide) vaccine (intramuscular injection)
Vaccine
Minocycline
Semisynthetic tetracycline
Candesartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)
Chlorthalidone
Monosulfamyl thiazide-like diuretic
Dabigatran
Direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant– direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)
Dipyridamole
Increases adenosine causing vasodilation and inhibiting platelet aggregation
Estradiol (Oral)
Hormone Replacement
Estradiol (Transdermal Patch)
Hormone Replacement
Pioglitazone
Thiazolidinedione
Progesterone
Steroid that transforms proliferative endometrium into secretory, gonadotropins suppression
Risedronate
Bisphosphonate
Anastrozole
Non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor
Bimatoprost (Ophthalamic)
Protaglandin analog
Hydrocortisone (Topical)
Corticosteroid
Loteprednol (Ophthalamic)
Corticosteroid
Tadalafil
PDE5 inhibitor
Baclofen
Structural analog of GABA - Inhibits monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at spinal level
Benzonatate
Cough suppressant with peripheral action – local anesthetic
Metaxalone
Skeletal muscle relaxant by blocking nerve impulses and pain sensations
Mirtazapine
Alpha 2 adrenergic antagonist
Oxybutynin
Bladder smooth muscle relaxation through anticholinergic activity