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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?
- Allopurinol (correct)
- Alpha methyl dopa
- fluorouracil
- Neostigmine
What enzyme does penicillin inhibit, and what is its primary clinical use?
What enzyme does penicillin inhibit, and what is its primary clinical use?
- transpeptidase; bacteria (correct)
- Thymidylate synthase; cancer
- Dopa-decarboxylase; hypertension
- DNA Polymerase; cancer
Which of the following drugs is specifically indicated for treating myasthenia gravis?
Which of the following drugs is specifically indicated for treating myasthenia gravis?
- Allopurinol
- fluorouracil
- Neostigmine (correct)
- Cytosine arabinoside
Fluorouracil inhibits which enzyme to aid in the treatment of cancer?
Fluorouracil inhibits which enzyme to aid in the treatment of cancer?
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?
Flashcards
Competitive Inhibitor
Competitive Inhibitor
A type of medication that prevents a specific enzyme from functioning properly.
Allopurinol
Allopurinol
A drug used to treat gout by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, an enzyme involved in the breakdown of purines.
Penicillin
Penicillin
An antibiotic that inhibits transpeptidase, an enzyme crucial for bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Fluorouracil
Fluorouracil
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Neostigmine
Neostigmine
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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.
