[toc] What is Nabumetone? Nabumetone is an active ingredient used for the treatment of watery rheumatoid arthritis, acute osteoarthritis and acute periarticular pain. The brand names of Nabumetone in United States are: Relafen, Relafen DS. Nabumetone Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins (via cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition) in synovial tissue and fluid and in other … Read more

[toc] What is Irbesartan? Irbesartan is an active ingredient used for the treatment of high blood pressure and diabetic kidney disease. The product ingredient is Irbesartan hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Irbesartan in the United States is Avapro. Irbesartan Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibits the effect of angiotensin II on blood pressure, renal blood … Read more

[toc] What is Risperidone? Risperidone is an active ingredient used for Schizophrenia and moderate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder.  The brand names of Risperidone in United States are Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Perseris and Risperdal M-Tab. Risperidone Mechanism of Action (MOA) Selective monoaminergic antagonist, with high affinity for serotonergic 5-HT2 and dopaminergic D2 receptors. Therapeutic … Read more

[toc] What is Clopidogrel? Clopidogrel is an active ingredient used for the prevention of atherothrombotic and thromboembolic events (acute myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, etc.). The product ingredients are: Clopidogrel besilate, Clopidogrel bisulfate and Clopidogrel hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Clopidogrel in United States is Plavix. Clopidogrel Mechanism of Action (MOA) A drug that inhibits … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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, … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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, … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more

[toc] 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 … Read more