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What are the three mechanisms of drug action?

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According to scientific literature, most drugs exert their effects by interacting with specific macromolecules known as drug targets. Understanding **what are the three mechanisms of drug action**—interacting with receptors, modulating enzymes, and altering ion channels—is fundamental to modern pharmacology and drug development.