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13 Cards in this Set
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What is the mechanism of action for Benzodiazapines?
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They bind to the GABA(a) receptor.
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What is the mechanism of action for Cephalosporins?
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Beta lactam irreversible inhibitors of enzyme which makes peptidoglycan layer in cell wall.
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What is the mechanism of action for NSAIDs?
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They inhibit enzymatic biosynthesis of prostaglandins(both COX-1 and COX-2.)
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What is the mechanism of action for Furosemide?
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Acts in the ascending loop of henle, blocking the Na/K/CL symporter.
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What is the mechanism of action for Macrolides?
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Interfere with bacterial protein synthesis.(Better with gram positive bacteria)
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What is the mechanism of action for Beta Blockers?
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Occupy B-Adrenergic receptors and competitively reduce receptor occupation.
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What is the mechanism of action for Bisphosponates?
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Binds to osteoclasts and destroys them.
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What is the mechanism of action for Prednisone?
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Binds with transcription factors decreasing the transcription of leukocytes.
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What is the mechanism of action for Metformin?
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Restrains hepatic glucogenesis, thereby incresing glucose utilization in the periphery.
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What is the mechanism of action for COX-2 Inhibitors?
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Inhibit COX-2 enzyme, which is responsible for the production of prostaglandins.
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What is the mechanism of action for Non-sedating Antihistamines?
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Selective peripheral H1 receptor antagonists, but have low affinity for CNS receptors.
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What is the mechanism of action for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
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Competitive inhibition of HMG-CoA.
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What is the mechanism of action for Proton Pump Inhibitors?
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Irreversibly inhibit the gastric parietal cell's Na/H pump.
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