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Which drug is used to treat gout by inhibiting xanthine oxidase?
Which drug is used to treat gout by inhibiting xanthine oxidase?
What enzyme does penicillin inhibit, and what is its primary clinical use?
What enzyme does penicillin inhibit, and what is its primary clinical use?
Which of the following drugs is specifically indicated for treating myasthenia gravis?
Which of the following drugs is specifically indicated for treating myasthenia gravis?
Fluorouracil inhibits which enzyme to aid in the treatment of cancer?
Fluorouracil inhibits which enzyme to aid in the treatment of cancer?
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Which drug would be prescribed to a patient with hypertension by inhibiting dopa-decarboxylase?
Which drug would be prescribed to a patient with hypertension by inhibiting dopa-decarboxylase?
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Study Notes
Clinically Useful Competitive Inhibitors
- Allopurinol inhibits Xanthine Oxidase, used to treat gout.
- Penicillin inhibits transpeptidase, used to treat bacterial infections.
- Fluorouracil inhibits Thymidylate synthase, used to treat cancer.
- Cytosine arabinoside inhibits DNA Polymerase, used to treat cancer.
- Neostigmine inhibits Acetylcholinesterase, used to treat myasthenia gravis.
- Alpha methyl dopa inhibits Dopa-decarboxylase, used to treat hypertension.
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Description
This quiz explores various clinically important competitive inhibitors and their corresponding uses in treatment. Each inhibitor targets a specific enzyme related to different medical conditions such as gout, bacterial infections, and cancer. Test your knowledge on these critical medications and their mechanisms.
