Endothelin receptor antagonist : Endothelin receptor antagonist (ERA) is a drug that blocks endothelin receptors. Blocks the actions of endothelin. Inhibition of endothelin can reduce tumor growth, progression and angiogenesis.…
About Janus Kinase Inhibitors: Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are also called jakinibs. The Janus kinase family consists of four receptor-associated tyrosine kinases – JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2). When activated,…
Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are also known as angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Angiotensin receptor blockers are used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. And they are…
What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors? Cholesterol absorption inhibitors reduce the absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol through the intestines. Thus cholesterol absorption inhibitors reduce the amount of intestinal…
Beta blockers are also called beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Beta blockers are drugs that control and lower blood pressure. How do beta blockers work? Beta blockers are medicines that work by blocking the effects of a type of h…
Opioid analgesics are a class of drugs used in the management and treatment of pain. Opioid medications such as: Tramadol, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Methadone, Dextromethorphan, Meperidine, Codeine, Buprenorphine,
What are the uses of xanthine derivatives? Xanthine derivatives are used to prevent and treat symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness due to acute bronchospasm associated with lung conditions: •Asthma,…
What are quinolones? Quinolones are a type of antibiotic. Antibiotics stop or kill the growth of bacteria. There are five different types of quinolone class. Furthermore, fluoroquinolones belong to the class of antibiotic. Quinol…
Adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitors are a class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the enzyme adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) which in turn inhibits the HMG-CoA enzyme. It works by inhibiting the action…
Statins are also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Statins are a class of lipid-lowering drugs that reduce morbidity and mortality in people at high risk of heart disease, and there are cholesterol-lowering drugs. Statin dru…
Calcium channel blockers drugs is used to lower blood pressure. Calcium channel blockers work by preventing calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries.
Diuretics are also called water pills. Diuretics are a common treatment for high blood pressure. Diuretics help get rid of salt (sodium) and water from your body. Most diuretic medicines help your kidneys excrete more sodium in t…
What are mast cell stabilizers? Mast cell stabilizers are a group of medicines. Mast cell stabilizers prevent the release of histamine and other potent chemical mediators from mast cells. Mast cells are a type of white blood cell…
What are monoamine oxidase inhibitors? Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are a class of drugs. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (also called MAOIs or MAO inhibitors) block the actions of monoamine oxidase enzymes (monoamine oxidase A and …
What are Ketolides? Ketolides are antibiotics belonging to the macrolide group. A new generation of macrolide antibiotics is called ketolides. Ketolides are derived from erythromycin. Ketolides bind to the bacterial 50S ribosomal…
What are Macrolides? Macrolides are a class of antibiotics derived from a type of soil-borne bacteria called Saccharopolyspora erythraea (mainly Streptomyces erythraeus), Streptomyces erythreus. Macrolides inhibit protein synthes…
Lymphocyte growth factor Lymphocyte growth factors are used to treat melanoma and kidney cancer. Lymphocyte growth factors work by increasing the number of T cells in the body to boost the immune system.
Loop diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure, edema, heart failure, and cirrhosis. Loop diuretics work by causing the kidneys to remove excess water and salt (sodium-potassium-chloride) from the body. loop diuretics such …
Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) are used for the long-term control and prevention of symptoms of asthma and COPD. Long-acting beta agonists (LABAs) work by relaxing the muscles in the lungs and…
