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What is Acyclovir classified as?
What is the action of Adalimumab?
It inhibits TNFα by binding to it and preventing its interaction with TNF receptors.
What type of drug is Albuterol?
Beta2-agonist
What is the classification of Albuterol-ipratropium?
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What class of drug is Amiodarone?
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What type of drug is Amlodipine?
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What does Amoxicillin inhibit?
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Study Notes
Antiviral and Inflammatory Drugs
- Acyclovir (Zovirax, Sitavig, Avaclyr): Antiviral drug that converts to an active triphosphate form, blocking viral DNA polymerase and inhibiting viral DNA replication.
- Adalimumab (Humira): TNFα inhibitor that binds to TNFα, preventing interaction with cell surface receptors, thereby reducing cytokine-driven inflammation.
Respiratory Medications
- Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil): Beta2-agonist that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors.
- Albuterol-ipratropium (Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb): Combines beta2-agonist and anticholinergic effects to induce bronchodilation through both receptor activation and blockade of acetylcholine action.
Bone Health and Gout Treatment
- Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto): Bisphosphonate that inhibits osteoclast activity, reducing bone resorption.
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim, Aloprim): Xanthine oxidase inhibitor that lowers uric acid production by inhibiting xanthine oxidase.
CNS Acting Drugs
- Alprazolam (Xanax): Benzodiazepine that enhances CNS depression through GABA receptor potentiation.
- Amitriptyline (Elavil): Tricyclic antidepressant that increases concentrations of serotonin and norepinephrine by inhibiting their reuptake.
- Amphetamine-dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Mydayis): CNS stimulant that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine, enhancing their release.
Cardiovascular Medications
- Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone): Class III antiarrhythmic that primarily blocks potassium channels, prolonging action potential and refractory periods.
- Amlodipine (Norvasc, Katerzia): Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker that decreases peripheral vascular resistance by inhibiting calcium influx in vascular smooth muscle.
- Amlodipine-benazepril (Lotrel): Combination drug that functions as both a calcium channel blocker and an ACE inhibitor, promoting vasodilation and preventing angiotensin II formation.
Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag): Penicillin antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis via binding to penicillin-binding proteins.
- Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin): Similar to amoxicillin but includes clavulanate to inactivate beta-lactamase enzymes, enhancing its effectiveness against resistant bacteria.
Hormonal and Coagulation Factors
- Anastrozole (Arimidex): Aromatase inhibitor that blocks androgen to estrogen conversion in peripheral tissues, used in breast cancer treatment.
- Apixaban (Eliquis): Factor Xa inhibitor that reduces thrombin generation and thrombus formation through reversible active site inhibition.
Antipsychotics and Antiplatelet Agents
- Aripiprazole (Abilify): Antipsychotic that acts as a partial agonist at dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT1a receptors while antagonizing 5-HT2a receptors.
- Aspirin-dipyridamole (Aggrenox): Antiplatelet agent that irreversibly inhibits platelet cyclooxygenase to prevent thromboxane A2 production, and increases cAMP levels to reduce platelet aggregation.
Adrenergic Blockers
- Atenolol (Tenormin): Beta1-selective blocker that targets beta1-adrenergic receptors to decrease heart rate and contractility, utilized in hypertension and cardiac issues.
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