Beta- adrenoceptor Antagonists ( β – Blockers)
Beta- adrenoceptor Antagonists ( β – Blockers) Mechanism of Action: Block activation of β- adrenoceptors (predominantly mediated…
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) is a class of anticoagulants with predictable pharmacokinetics and high bioavailability, used to prevent…
A-Adrenoceptor Antagonists (Blockers)
Name of the A-Adrenoceptor Antagonists (Blockers) Drugs Mechanism of Action: These drugs block the effect of sympathetic nerves on blood…
Adenosine
Adenosine Mechanism of Action: Antiarrhythmic: Slows impulse formation in SA node and conduction time through AV node. Interrupts the re-entry…
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs)
Name of the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) drugs Mechanism of Action: Inhibit angiotensin- converting enzyme,…
Aldosterone Antagonists
Aldosterone antagonists, also known as mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs), block the effects of aldosterone to promote sodium…
Amiodarone
Amiodarone Mechanism of Action: Inhibits adrenergic stimulation; affects Na, K, Ca channels; prolongs action potential and refractory period…
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are antihypertensive agents that block angiotensin II from binding to its receptors, promoting…
Antimuscarinics
Name of the Antimuscarinics drugs Mechanism of Action: Antimuscarinic medications are a group of anticholinergic agents, specifically…
Aspirin
Aspirin Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antipyretic, analgesic,…
Calcium Channel Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers are cardiovascular agents that inhibit calcium influx into cardiac and smooth muscle cells, promoting vasodilation,…
Cardiac Glycosides
Name of the Cardiac Glycosides drug: Digoxin Mechanism of action: Indications: Cautions & Contraindications: Side- Effects:…
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Mechanism of Action: The active metabolite selectively inhibits the binding of ADP to its platelet receptor and the subsequent…
Dipyridamole
Dipyridamole Mechanism of action: Inhibits adenosine deaminase and phosphodiesterase, preventing the degradation of cAMP. This reduces the…
Fibrates
Name of the Fibrates drugs: Mechanism of Action: Indications:…
Fibrinolytics
Name of the Fibrinolytics drugs: Mechanism of Action: Activation of plasminogen to form plasmin, a proteolytic enzyme that promotes the…
Flecainide
Flecainide Mechanism of Action: Indications Cautions and…
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors are potent antiplatelet agents that block fibrinogen binding at platelet receptors, preventing aggregation…
Inotropic sympathomimetics
Name of the Inotropic sympathomimetics drugs: Mechanism of Action: Stimulates 2 types of adrenergic receptors ( α & β )…
Loop Diuretics
Name of the Loop Diuretics drugs Mechanism of Action: Indications: Cautions and Contraindications:…
Potassium Channel Activators
Name the Potassium Channel Activators drug: Nicorandil Mechanism of Action: Dual mechanism of action. Indications: Prophylaxis and…
Nitrates
Name of the Nitrates drugs: Mechanism of Action: Indications: Cautions & Contraindications:…
Statins
Name of the Statins drugs: Mechanism of Action: Indications:…
Thiazide Diuretics
Name of the Thiazide Diuretics drug: Bendroflumethiazide Mechanism of Action: Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic which works by…
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic Acid Tranexamic Acid is a synthetic antifibrinolytic agent used to prevent and control excessive bleeding by inhibiting the…
Vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics
Vasoconstrictor sympathomimetics Mechanism Of Action: Stimulation of peripheral α- adrenoceptors within the vasculature, leading to…
Warfarin
Warfarin Mechanism of Action:…