Drug Interactions

5-HT₃ Receptor Antagonists: Mechanism, Clinical Uses, and Side Effects

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5-HT₃ Receptor Antagonists

Nausea and vomiting unpleasant as they are can  sometimes occur due to significant clinical problems. Constant Vomiting can lead to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and a decreased quality of life especially in patients undergoing cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Over the last few decades, the discovery and use of 5-HT₃ receptor antagonists has … Read more

Anticancer Drugs: Classes, Mechanisms & Side Effects

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anticancer drugs study guide

Anticancer Drug Classes: Mechanisms, Side Effects, Indications Anticancer drugs (also called antineoplastic agents) are medications that treat malignant (cancerous) disease1. They act by killing tumor cells or inhibiting their proliferation. Since cancer involves cells growing and dividing without control, these drugs typically target rapidly dividing cells. In practice, most anticancer drugs damage DNA or disrupt … Read more