Mechanism of Action Part 1 by Eric Christianson | Jun 25, 2022 | 0 comments Albuterol What is the primary mechanism of albuterol? Activates B2 receptors Activates glucocorticoid receptors Bind M3 receptor Blocks leukotriene receptors None Allopurinol What is the primary mechanism of allopurinol? Inhibits microtubule growth Inhibits monoamine oxidase Inhibits neuraminidase Inhibits xanthine oxidase None Aldactone What is the primary mechanism of Aldactone? Blocks mineralocorticoid receptors Blocks glucocorticoid receptors Inhibits beta-lactamase Blocks Na+ and K+ channels None Amaryl What is the primary mechanism of Amaryl? Stimulates release of insulin from pancreatic beta cells Blocks 5-HT and NE reuptake Inhibits bacterial DNA synthesis Blocks H1 receptors None Amiodarone What is the primary mechanism of amiodarone? Inhibits calcium channels Inhibits sodium channels Inhibits sodium and calcium channels Inhibits sodium and potassium channels None Amlodipine What is the primary mechanism of amlodipine? Acts as an anticholinergic Inhibits D2 receptors Inhibits calcium channels Inhibits H2 receptors None Amitriptyline What is the primary mechanism of amitriptyline? Blocks calcium channels Inhibit 5-HT and NE reuptake Inhibit monoamine oxidase 5-HT1D agonist None Adipex What is the primary mechanism of Adipex? Dopamine agonist Inhibits aromatase Increases EPI, DA, and 5-HT Inhibits factor Xa None Apixaban What is the primary mechanism of apixaban? Inhibits P2Y12 receptors Inhibits clotting factor Xa Inhibits vitamin K-dependent production of clotting factors II, VII, IX, and X Non-selective inhibitor of COX None Apresoline What is the primary mechanism of Apresoline? Alpha blocker Direct vasodilator Monoamine oxidase inhibitor Sympathomimetic amine None Aspirin What is the primary mechanism of aspirin? Irreversibly inhibits COX Reversibly inhibits COX Inhibits COX-2 only Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis None Atomoxetine What is the primary mechanism of atomoxetine? Inhibits NE reuptake Inhibits DA and NE reuptake Inhibits 5-HT and NE reuptake Inhibits 5-HT reuptake None Avapro What is the primary mechanism of Avapro? Angiotensin receptor antagonist Calcium channel blocker HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Protease inhibitor None Avelox What is the primary mechanism of Avelox? Inhibits DNA gyrase Inactivates factor Xa Monoamine oxidase inhibitor Xanthine oxidase inhibitor None Avodart What is the primary mechanism of Avodart? 5-alpha reductase inhibitor AT1 antagonist Activates glucocorticoid receptors Cleaves SNARE proteins None Benzonatate What is the mechanism of benzonatate? Local anesthetic & cough suppressant Increases GABA Inhibit osteoclasts and bone resorption Increase volume & reduce viscosity of mucus None Carvedilol What is the primary mechanism of carvedilol? Inhibits B1, B2, and alpha1 receptors Activates B2 receptors Activates B3 receptors Non-selectively inhibits B receptors None Celexa What is the primary mechanism of Celexa? Selectively inhibits COX-2 Selectively blocks serotonin reuptake Irreversibly inhibits COX Blocks D2 receptors None Cialis What is the primary mechanism of Cialis? Inhibits 5 alpha-reductase Inhibits calcium channels Prostaglandin E1 analogue Inhibits phosphodiesterase 5 None Clonidine What is the primary mechanism of clonidine? Activates a1 receptors Activates a2 receptors Inhibits a1 receptors Inhibits a2 receptors None Colchicine What is the primary mechanism of colchicine? Inhibits 5 alpha-reductase Inhibits microtubule growth Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase Stabilizes microtubules None Dicyclomine What is the primary mechanism of dicyclomine? Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Blocks mACh receptors Binds 30s ribosomal subunit Sympathomimetic amine None Diflucan What is the primary mechanism of Diflucan? Inhibits 5 alpha-reductase Inhibits 14-ɑ-demethylase Inhibits beta-lactamase Inhibits neuraminidase None Diovan What is the primary mechanism of Diovan? Blocks AT1 receptors Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase H1 receptor antagonist Inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels None Ditropan What is the primary mechanism of Ditropan? mACh receptor antagonist B3 receptor agonist A1 receptor antagonist Inhibits H+/K+ ATPase None Donepezil What is the primary mechanism of donepezil? Inhibits acetylcholinesterase Dopamine antagonist Dopamine agonist Sympathomimetic amine None Doxycycline What is the primary mechanism of doxycycline? Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 30s ribosomal subunit Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding 50s ribosomal subunit Inhibits DNA gyrase Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by penicillin-binding protein None Dyrenium What is the primary mechanism of Dyrenium? Inhibits Na+ channels Inhibits Na+ and K+ channels Inhibits Na+ and Ca2+ channels Inhibits Ca2+ channels None Effexor What is the primary mechanism of Effexor? Inhibits 5-HT and NE reuptake Selectively inhibits 5-HT uptake Centrally-acting muscle relaxant Inhibits factor Xa None Ezetimibe What is the primary mechanism of Ezetimibe? Binds GABA-A receptor Activates alpha-2 receptors Inhibits cholesterol absorption Activates PPAR-ɑ None Name Email Time's up Submit a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
