KETANSERIN
\kˈɛtɐnsəɹˌɪn], \kˈɛtɐnsəɹˌɪn], \k_ˈɛ_t_ɐ_n_s_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ_n]\
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A selective serotonin receptor antagonist with weak adrenergic receptor blocking properties. The drug is effective in lowering blood pressure in essential hypertension. It also inhibits platelet aggregation. It is well tolerated and is particularly effective in older patients.
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Platidiam
- An inorganic water-soluble platinum complex. After undergoing hydrolysis, it reacts DNA produce both intra interstrand crosslinks. These crosslinks appear to impair replication and transcription of DNA. The cytotoxicity cisplatin correlates with cellular arrest in G2 phase cell cycle.