Acute low back pain with or without sciatica is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical attention. Although most patients recover quickly with minimal treatment, proper evaluation is needed to identify cases of serious underlying disease. Some red flags should require aggressive treatment, while others are less worrisome. If there are no warning … Read more
What is Misoprostol? Misoprostol is an active ingredient used for the treatment of Cervical Ripening, Dilation of the cervix and induction of labour in women with an unfavourable cervix. The brand name of Misoprostol in the United States is Cytotec. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Misoprostol, gynecology It induces contraction of the uterine musculature, acts as … Read more
What is Budesonide? Budesonide is an active ingredient used for the treatment of Crohn’s disease, autoimmune hepatitis, ulcerative colitis, active collagenous colitis. The brand names of Budesonide in the United States are: Uceris, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules. Budesonide Mechanism of Action (MOA) Local anti-inflammatory glucocorticosteroid. Inhibits the release of mediators of inflammation and immune responses mediated … Read more
What is Diclofenac? Diclofenac is an active ingredient used for the treatment of osteoarthritis, spondyloarthritis, extraarticular rheumatism, renal colic, musculoskeletal pain, lumbar pain, post-operative and post-traumatic pains, mild to moderate pain and primary dysmenorrhoea. The product ingredients are: Diclofenac diethylamine, Diclofenac epolamine, Diclofenac potassium, Diclofenac sodium. The brand names of Diclofenac in the United States … Read more
What is Acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is an active ingredient used for treatment of fever, pain of mild or moderate intensity. The brand names of Acetaminophen in United States are: Tylenol, Paracetamol, Panadol, Mapap. Acetaminophen Mechanism of Action (MOA) Analgesic and antipyretic. Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins in the CNS and blocks the generation of the painful impulse at the … Read more
What is Budesonide and Formoterol? Budesonide and Formoterol (inhalation) is an active ingredient used for treatment of pseudo croup, bronchial asthma and COPD. The brand name of Budesonide and Formoterol (inhalation) in United States is Symbicort. Budesonide formoterol Mechanism of Action (MOA) Local anti-inflammatory, inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators and the cytokine mediated immune … Read more
What is Celecoxib? Celecoxib is an active ingredient used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, arthrosis and ankylosing spondylitis. The brand name of Celecoxib in the United States is Celebrex. Celecoxib Mechanism of Action (MOA) Selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 within the dose interval used in clinical practice (200-400 mg/day) and administered orally. Therapeutic indications, uses … Read more
What is Cimetidine? Cimetidine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcer, symptomatic treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, prevention of Mendelson’s syndrome. The product ingredient is Cimetidine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Cimetidine in the United States are: Tagamet, Tagamet HB, Leader Heartburn Relief, Equaline Acid Reducer. Cimetidine Mechanism of Action … Read more
What is Naltrexone? Naltrexone is an active ingredient used for treatment of alcoholism and dehabituation to opiates. The product ingredient is Naltrexone hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Naltrexone in United States are: Vivitrol, Revia, Depade. Naltrexone Mechanism of Action (MOA) An opioid antagonist that acts by specific competition with the receptors located in the CNS and … Read more
What is Ceftriaxone? Ceftriaxone is an active ingredient used for the treatment of bacterial meningitis, peritonitis, osteoarticular infections, complicated skin and soft tissue infections, stages II and III of Lyme disease and in the treatment of patients with bacteremia. The product ingredient of Ceftriaxone is Ceftriaxone sodium. The brand name of Ceftriaxone in the United States … Read more
