PHENAZOPYRIDINE (Pyridium, Azo): What is used for?

What is Phenazopyridine? Phenazopyridine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, dysuria and interstitial cystitis. The product ingredient is Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Phenazopyridine in United States are: Pyridium, Azo Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Standard and Uristat. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Phenazopyridine The mechanism of action is … Read more

PRAZOSIN (Minipress): What is used for?

What is Prazosin? Prazosin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of HBP (High Blood Pressure), Raynaud’s Disease and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The product ingredient is Prazosin hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Prazosin in United States is Minipress. Prazosin Mechanism of Action (MOA) Reduces peripheral vascular resistance. The antihypertensive action of prazosin, unlike … Read more

CLARITHROMYCIN (Biaxin): What is used for?

What is Clarithromycin? Clarithromycin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, bacterial pneumonia, mild to moderate skin and soft tissue infection, folliculitis, cellulitis, erysipelas, localized or disseminated infection by M. avium or M. intracellulare, localized infection by M. chelonae, M. fortuitum and M. kansaii. The product ingredient is … Read more

VERAPAMIL (Calan): What is used for?

What is Verapamil? Verapamil is an active ingredient used for the treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardias, Atrial Tachycardia, High Blood Pressure and Angina. The product ingredient is Verapamil hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Verapamil in United States are: Calan, Isoptin, Calan SR and Verelan. Verapamil’s Mechanism of Action Inhibits its entry through the membrane of … Read more

TERAZOSIN (Hytrin): What is used for?

What is Terazosin? Terazosin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and high blood pressure (BPH). The product ingredients are: Terazosin hydrochloride (hcl) and Terazosin hydrochloride hydrate. The brand name of Terazosin in United States is Hytrin. Terazosin Mechanism of Action (MOA) It produces a blockage of alpha1 adrenergic receptors … Read more

FAMOTIDINE (Pepcid): What is used for?

What is Famotidine? Famotidine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of gastric ulcer, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and heartburn. The brand names of Famotidine in the United States are: Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Heartburn Relief and Fluxid. Famotidine Mechanism of Action (MOA) After oral administration, its action begins quickly and, at the recommended doses, it has a … Read more

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Microzide): What is used for?

What is Hydrochlorothiazide? Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is an active ingredient used for the treatment of High Blood Pressure, Edema, Diabetes insipidus and Nephrocalcinosis. The brand names of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) in the United States are: HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Oretic, Esidrix. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Hydrochlorothiazide Inhibits the Na + Cl transport system – in the renal distal … Read more

OXCARBAZEPINE (Trileptal): What is used for?

What is Oxcarbazepine? Oxcarbazepine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of epileptic seizures. The brand names of Oxcarbazepine in the United States are: Trileptal and Oxtellar XR. Mechanism of Action (MOA) of Oxcarbazepine Stabilizes hyperexcited neuronal membranes by blocking voltage-dependent sodium channels. It acts mainly through its metabolite MHD. Therapeutic Indications, Uses and … Read more

BUSPIRONE (Buspar): What is used for?

What is Buspirone? Buspirone is an active ingredient used for the treatment of anxiety. The product ingredient is Buspirone hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Buspirone in the United States are: BuSpar and Vanspar. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Buspirone Anxioselective psychotropic action, relieves anxiety without producing sedation, muscle relaxation or altered wakefulness. Therapeutic indications, uses … Read more

LEVOFLOXACIN (Levaquin): What is used for?

What is Levofloxacin? Levofloxacin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of various infections: acute bacterial sinusitis, acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, complicated skin infection, cystitis, prostatitis… The product ingredient of Levofloxacin is Levofloxacin hemihydrate. The brand names of Levofloxacin in the United States are: Levaquin and Levaquin Leva-Pak. Mechanism of action … Read more

CLINDAMYCIN (Cleocin): What is used for?

What is Clindamycin? Clindamycin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of serious infections: pneumonia, osteomyelitis, dental infections, skin infections, acute sinusitis, lung abscess…). The product ingredients of Clindamycin are: Clindamycin hydrochloride (hcl), Clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride and Clindamycin phosphate. The brand names of Clindamycin in the United States are: Cleocin, Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Pediatric, … Read more

CARBAMAZEPINE (Tegretol): What is used for?

What is Carbamazepine? Carbamazepine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of epileptic seizures, neuralgia, alcohol withdrawal syndrome and prophylaxis of manic-depressive illness. The brand names of Carbamazepine in the United States are: Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine, Carbamazepine: Tegretol, Epitol, Tegretol XR and Carbatrol. Carbamazepine Mechanism of Action (MOA) It reduces glutamate … Read more

DONEPEZIL (Aricept): What is used for?

What is Donepezil? Donepezil is an active ingredient used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The product ingredient is Donepezil hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Donepezil in United States are: Aricept, Aricept ODT. Donepezil Mechanism of Action (MOA) Specific and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, predominant cholinesterase in the brain. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of … Read more

GABAPENTIN (Neurontin): What is used for?

What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of partial epileptic seizures with or without secondary generalization and in neuropathic pain. The brand names of Gabapentin in United States are: Neurontin, Gralise, Gabarone, Fanatrex. Gabapentin Mechanism of Action (MOA) It reduces the release of monoamino neurotransmitters and increases the exchange of GABA in various … Read more

DOXEPIN (Sinequan, Silenor): What is used for?

What is Doxepin? Doxepin is an active ingredient used for the treatment of anxiety, depression and major depressive disorder. The product ingredient is Doxepin hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names in the United States are: Silenor, Sinequan, Adapin. Mechanism of Action (MOA) It blocks the reuptake of neurotransmitters by the neuronal membrane. Therapeutic Indications, Uses and … Read more

COLCHICINE (COLCRYS): What is used for?

What is Colchicine? Colchicine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of gout and periodic illness or family Mediterranean fever. The brand names of Colchicine in the United States are: Colcrys, Mitigare, Gloperba. Colchicine Mechanism of Action (MOA) It reduces the inflammatory response following the deposition of urate crystals in the joints, as it … Read more

DOXYCYCLINE (VIBRAMYCIN): What is used for?

What is Doxycycline? Doxycycline is an active ingredient used for the treatment of pneumonia, severe acne vulgaris, malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum resistant to chloroquine, and other infections (urethritis, cervicitis, donovanosis, brucellosis, etc.). The product ingredienst are: Doxycycline calcium, Doxycycline hyclate, Doxycycline hydrochloride (hcl), Doxycycline monohydrate. The brand names of Doxycycline in the United States … Read more

NAPROXEN (Aleve): What is used for?

What is Naproxen? Naproxen is an active ingredient used for the treatment of mild pain to moderate, fever, inflammation and stiffness. The product ingredient is Naproxen Sodium. The brand names of Naproxen in the United States are: Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Naproxen Sodium DS. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Naproxen Inhibits prostaglandin synthetase. Therapeutic Indications, Uses and Benefits … Read more

TRIAMCINOLONE (KENALOG): What is used for?

What is Triamcinolone? Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid used in the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, lupus, Asthma, Allergic Reactions, Dermatitis, Osteoarthritis, Sarcoidosis, etc. The product ingredienst are: Triamcinolone acetonide, Triamcinolone diacetate and Triamcinolone hexacetonide. The brand names of Triamcinolone in the United States are: Kenalog-40, Zilretta, Azmacort, Aristocort. Triamcinolone Mechanism of Action … Read more

METOCLOPRAMIDE (REGLAN): What is used for?

What is Metoclopramide? Metoclopramide is a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting. The product ingredienst are: Metoclopramide hydrochloride (hcl) and Metoclopramide hydrochloride monohydrate. The brand names of Metoclopramide in United States are: Reglan, Maxolon, Metozolv ODT. Mechanism of action (MOA) Metoclopramide D2 dopaminergic receptor antagonist of chemicoceptor stimulation and in the emetic center of … Read more

METOPROLOL (LOPRESSOR): What is used for?

What is Metoprolol? Metoprolol is a drug used for the treatment of arrhythmias, angina pectoris, high blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, preventive treatment of myocardial infarction, migraine prophylaxis and hyperthyroidism. The products ingredients are: Metoprolol fumarate, Metoprolol succinate, Metoprolol tartrate. The brand names in the United States are: Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Metoprolol Tartrate, Metoprolol Succinate ER. Mechanism of … Read more

DISULFIRAM (ANTABUSE): What is used for?

What is Disulfiram? Disulfiram is a drug used for the treatment of alcohol dependence (alcoholism). The brand name of Disulfiram in the United States is Antabuse. Disulfiram Mechanism of Action (MOA) Disulfiram produces an irreversible inhibition of the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH). The accumulation of acetaldehyde in the blood contributes to the reaction following alcohol … Read more

DILTIAZEM (CARDIZEM): What is used for?

What is Diltiazem? Diltiazem is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and angina. The product ingredienst are: Diltiazem hydrochloride (hcl), Diltiazem malate, Diltiazem maleate. The brand names of Diltiazem in the United States are: Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilt-XR, Cardizem CD. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Diltiazem Diltiazem selectively limits calcium entry through the … Read more

DULOXETINE (CYMBALTA). What is used for?

What is Duloxetine? Duloxetine is a drug used for the treatment of depression, anxiety and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The product ingredient is Duloxetine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Duloxetine in the United States are: Cymbalta, Irenka, Drizalma Sprinkle. Mechanism of action (MOA) Duloxetine Serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. Weakly inhibits dopamine reuptake without significant … Read more

TADALAFIL (Cialis): What is used for?

What is Tadalafil? Tadalafil is an active ingredient used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in adults and pulmonary arterial hypertension. The brand names of Tadalafil in the United States are: Cialis, Adcirca and Alyq. Tadalafil’s mechanism of action (MOA) Potent and selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5), an enzyme of the corpora cavernosa responsible … Read more

CEFDINIR (Omnicef): What is used for?

What is Cefdinir? Cefdinir is a drug used for the treatment of otitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, skin infections, pneumonia. The product ingredient is Cefdinir monohydrate. The brand name of Cefdinir in the United States is Omnicef. Cefdinir Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Cefdinir … Read more

CEPHALEXIN (Keflex): What used for?

What is Cephalexin? Cephalexin (Cefalexina) is a drug used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, urethra, ear, teeth, etc. The product ingredients are Cephalexin hydrochloride (hcl), Cefalexin monohydrate, Cefalexin sodium. The brand names of Cephalexin are: Keflex, Zartan, Keftab and Daxbia. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Cephalexin Semi-synthetic antibiotic of the cephalosporin family … Read more

ONDANSETRON (Zofran): What is used for?

What is Ondansetron? Ondansetron is a drug used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy or post-operative. The product ingredients are: Ondansetron hydrochloride (hcl), Ondansetron hydrochloride dihydrate . The brand names of Ondanstron in the United States are: Zofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz. Ondansetron Mechanism of Action (MOA) Powerful and highly selective antagonist … Read more

NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): What is used for?

What is Nifedipine? Nifedipine is an active ingredient used for the treatment of angina, Raynaud’s syndrome and high blood pressure (HBP). The brand names of Nifedipine in the United States are: Procardia, Adalat, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL. Nifedipine Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibits the flow of Ca ions to the myocardial and smooth muscle tissue … Read more

CARVEDILOL (Coreg): What is used for?

What is Carvedilol? Carvedilol is a drug used for the treatment of high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease and chronic heart failure. The product ingredient is Carvedilol phosphate. The brand names of Carvedilol in the United States are: Coreg, Coreg CR. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Carvedilol ß-vasodilator blocker (selective blocking of alpha-1 adrenoreceptors) non-selective … Read more