Methylxanthines inhibit phospodiesterase which is enzyme that degrade cAMP to AMP. Thus lead to an increase in cAMP
Methylxanthines like theophylline work as bronchodilators by inhibiting phosphodiesterase enzymes, particularly phosphodiesterase-4. By blocking these enzymes, methylxanthines prevent the breakdown of cyclic AMP which leads to smooth muscle relaxation in the airways, resulting in bronchodilation and improved airflow.
The mechanism of action in pharmacology refers to how a drug produces its effect in the body at the molecular and cellular level. It explains the specific biological interactions between the drug and its target in the body that result in a therapeutic response. Understanding the mechanism of action is crucial for predicting the drug's effects, potential side effects, and optimizing its clinical use.
Pharmacological action refers to how a drug interacts with the body at a molecular level, while therapeutic action refers to the beneficial effects the drug has on treating a specific condition or symptom in a patient. In other words, pharmacological action is the mechanism of action, while therapeutic action is the desired outcome of the drug in terms of treating a disease or condition.
Ribavirin’s mechanism of action is not fully understood, but it is believed to inhibit the replication of RNA and DNA viruses by interfering with their genetic material. It may disrupt viral RNA synthesis and impair viral mRNA capping. Ribavirin has also been shown to have immunomodulatory effects, such as enhancing the activity of natural killer cells.
Aminoglycosides are a type of antibiotic with a unique structure that includes multiple amino sugars linked together. This structure allows them to bind to bacterial ribosomes and disrupt protein synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. This mechanism of action makes aminoglycosides effective against a wide range of bacterial infections.
Iodosalicylamide works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria through disrupting their ability to form cell walls, ultimately leading to their death.
The chief methylxanthine drug is theophylline
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Albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator.
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Depending on the specific drug, a bronchodilator may be inhaled, injected, or taken orally
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Theophylline Edit: Salmeterol is also a bronchodilator
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