Mechanisms
Repaglinide Mechanism of Action
Physiology Stages of Insulin Release Following a Meal Insulin is instrumental in controlling high blood glucose levels. It encourages glucose absorption into cells and represses the liver’s glucose…
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Mechanisms
Metformin Mechanism of Action
Metformin, a pharmaceutical compound classified as a biguanide, demonstrates a multitargeted mechanism of action, effectively intervening in multiple pathophysiological processes implicated in type 2 diabetes mellitus. • It…
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Mechanism of action of inclisiran (leqvio)
Inclisiran and Physiology The emerging small interfering RNA (siRNA) technology offers a unique opportunity for the inhibition of particular genes within cells, which allows for the exploration of…
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Mechanism of Action of Insulin
Basic Science Physiology of Insulin Action Insulin’s Composition Insulin is a hormone composed of 51 amino acids, forming two chains—A and B—interlinked by a pair of disulfide bonds.…
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Ezetimibe Mechanism of Action
Ezetimibe represents a unique therapeutic intervention in lipid management as it stands as the inaugural compound approved for reducing total and LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) levels through the inhibition…
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Thyroid Withdrawal Scan
Physiological basis of thyroid withdrawal scan The pathophysiological basis of the radioactive iodine scan using the withdrawal protocol is based on the preferential uptake of radioactive iodine (RAI)…
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i-131 Whole Body Scan with Thyrogen Injections
Introduction Radioactive iodine (RAI) scans are used to assess patients with thyroid cancer, particularly differentiated thyroid cancer, to detect residual or recurrent disease after thyroidectomy. Thyrogen, also known…
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Cinacalcet Mechanism of Action
Cinacalcet is a calcimimetic agent utilized in the treatment of primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroid cancer and secondary hyperparathyroidism. Osteitis fibrosa cystica also known as “von Recklingshausen’s disease of bone”…
Endocrine reviews osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Medications (Mechanism of Action)
Introduction Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become weak and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures. While osteoporosis can affect people of any age, it…
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Testosterone Mechanism of Action
Testosterone is a hormone that is produced primarily in the testicles. It is responsible for the development of male characteristics, such as a deep voice, facial hair, and…