Abstract

Enzyme inhibition is an important process in the mode of action of many drugs used in the treatment of various diseases. Antibiotics, anti-hypertensive agents, anti-hyperlipidaemic, anti-glaucoma, and anti-malarial drugs act on specific enzymes, leading to bacteriostatic or bactericidal effects, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and cause smooth muscle relaxation of blood vessels. Understanding the mode of action of these drugs and how they affect enzymes is crucial for the development of new drugs and the optimization of existing therapies. This article highlights some various drugs that act through enzyme inhibition and their mechanisms of action.

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