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

METRONIDAZOLE (Flagyl): What is used for?

What is Metronidazole? Metronidazole is a drug used for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections, urogenital trichomoniasis, intestinal and hepatic amebiasis and lambliasis (giardiasis). The product ingredient is Metronidazole hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Metronidazole in the United States are: Flagyl, Flagyl IV, Protostat, Metro. Metronidazole Mechanism of Action (MOA) Anti-infective, antibacterial and antiparasitic, … Read more

CEFUROXIME (Ceftin, Zinacef): What is used for?

What is Cefuroxime? Cefuroxime is a drug used for the treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, bronchitis, cystitis, pyelonephritis and Lyme disease. The product ingredients are: Cefuroxime axetil, Cefuroxime sodium. The brand names of Cefuroxime in the United States are: Ceftin, Zinacef and Kefurox. Cefuroxime Mechanism of Action (MOA) Bactericide. Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis … Read more

OXYBUTYNIN (Ditropan): What is used for?

What is Oxybutynin? Oxybutynin is a drug used for the treatment of nocturnal voiding disorders. The product ingredient is Oxybutynin chloride . The brand names of Oxybutynin in the United States are: Ditropan, Oxytrol, Gelnique and Ditropan XL. Oxybutynin Mechanism of Action (MOA) Competitive acetylcholine antagonist at the level of the post-ganglionic muscarinic receptor, resulting … Read more

INDOMETHACIN (Indocin): What is used for?

What is Indomethacin? Indomethacin is a drug used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout, bursitis, tendinitis, synovitis, etc. The product ingredient is Indomethacin sodium . The brand name of Indomethacin in the United States is Indocin. Indomethacin Mechanism of Action (MOA) Inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis in peripheral tissues. Therapeutic indications, uses … Read more

AMOXICILLIN (Amoxil): What is used for?

What is Amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a drug used for the treatment of various bacterial infections: tonsillitis, otitis, bronchitis, cystitis, endocarditis, meningitis, Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis. The product ingredients are: Amoxicillin sodium, Amoxycillin trihydrate. The brand names of Amoxicillin in the United States are: Amoxil, Moxatag. Amoxicillin Mechanism of Action (MOA) Bactericide. Inhibits the action of … Read more

PAROXETINE (Paxil): What is used for?

What is Paroxetine? Paroxetine (Paroxetina) is a drug used for the treatment of depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. The product ingredients are: Paroxetine hydrochloride (hcl), Paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate, Paroxetine mesylate. The brand names of Paroxetine in the United States are: Paxil, Paxil CR, Brisdelle and Pexeva. Mechanism of action of Paroxetine It specifically inhibits the … Read more

TAMSULOSIN (Flomax): What is used for?

What is tamsulosin? Tamsulosin (Tamsulosina) is a drug used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, kidney stones and overactive bladder. The product ingredient is Tamsulosin hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Tamsulosin in the United States is Flomax. Mechanism of Action (MOA) It selectively and competitively binds to post-synaptic alpha1 receptors, in particular to alpha1A and … Read more

ADALIMUMAB (Humira): What is used for?

What is Adalimumab? Adalimumab is an active ingredient used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, suppurative hydrodenitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, uveitis, axial spondylitis.  The brand names of Adalimumab in the United States are: Humira, Hyrimoz, Amjevita and Cyltezo. Adalimumab Mechanism of Action (MOA) It binds specifically … Read more

ACAMPROSATE (Campral): What is used for?

What is Acamprosate? Acamprosate is a drug used for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. The product ingredient is Acamprosate calcium. The brand name of Acamprosate in the United States is Campral. Mechanism of Action (MOA) Neurotransmitter stimulant inhibitor of GABA transmission, antagonist of excitatory amino acids, particularly glutamate. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Acamprosate Maintenance … Read more

CETIRIZINE (Zyrtec): What is used for?

What is Cetirizine? Cetirizine is a drug used to treat rhinitis and urticaria. The product ingredient is Cetirizine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Cetirizine in the United States are: Zyrtec, Aller-Tec, Equate Allergy Relief, All Day Allergy. Mechanism of action (MOA) Selective H1 antagonist. Inhibits the initial phase of the allergic reaction, and reduces the … Read more

TIZANIDINE (Zanaflex): What is used for?

What is Tizanidine? Tizanidine is a drug used to treat muscle spasms. The product ingredient is Tizanidine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Tizanidine in the United States is Zanaflex. Mechanism of Action (MOA)  Alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonist that appears to reduce spasticity by increasing presynaptic inhibition of motor neurons. Therapeutic indications, uses, benefits and dosage of … Read more

CYCLOBENZAPRINE (Flexeril): What is used for?

What is Cyclobenzaprine? Cyclobenzaprine is a drug used to treat muscle spams. The product ingredient is Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Cyclobenzaprine in the United States are: Flexeril, Fexmid, Amrix. Mechanism of Action (MOA) Muscle relaxant, structurally and pharmacologically related to tricyclic antidepressants. Relieves muscle spasms through a central effect, mainly in the brainstem … Read more

ARIPIPRAZOLE (Abilify): What is used for?

What is Aripiprazole? Aripiprazole is an active ingredient used in the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and depression. The brand names of Aripiprazole in the United States are: Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Aristada and Abilify MyCite. Mechanism of action (MOA) Aripiprazole Antipsychotic. Partial dopamine D2 receptor agonist and serotonin 5-HT1a and serotonin 5-HT2a receptor antagonist. … Read more

CIPROFLOXACIN (Cipro): What is used for?

What is Ciprofloxacin? Ciprofloxacin (Ciprofloxacino) is a drug used to treat various infections: prostatitis, gastrointestinal, urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis. The product ingredient is Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Ciprofloxacin in the United States is Cipro. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Ciprofloxacin As an antibacterial agent belonging to the group of fluoroquinolones, the bactericidal action of ciprofloxacin … Read more

PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): What is used for?

What is Promethazine? Promethazine is a drug used in the treatment of urticaria, conjunctivitis, allergic manifestations and nausea. The product ingredient is Promethazine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of promethazine are: Phenergan, Promethegan, Phenadoz, Adgan. Mechanism of action of Promethazine H1 receptor antagonist, anti-allergic. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Promethazine Symptomatic treatment of allergic manifestations: … Read more

ZOLPIDEM (Ambien): What is used for?

What is Zolpidem? Zolpidem is a drug used to treat insomnia. The product ingredient is Zolpidem tartrate. The brand names of Zolpidem in United States are: Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo, and Zolpimist. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Zolpidem Specific agonist of central receptors belonging to the complex of the macromolecular receptor GABA-omega that modulates the opening … Read more

YOHIMBINE (Yohimbe): What is used for?

What is Yohimbine? Yohimbine (Yohimbina) is a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. The product ingredient is Yohimbine hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Yohimbine are: Yohimbe, Yocon, Yoman, Erex. Mechanism of action (MOA)  Increase blood flow and nerve impulses to the penis or vagina. Indications, uses, benefits The general use is as a treatment for … Read more

XYLOMETAZOLINE (Triaminic): What is used for?

What is Xylometazoline? Xylometazoline (Xilometazolina) is a drug used to treat nasal congestion. The product ingredient is Xylometazoline hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Xylometazoline in the United States are: Otrivin, Triaminic Decongestant Nasal Spray & Sinus Congestion, Balminil Nasal Decongestant and 4-Way Moisturizing Relief. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Xylometazoline Stimulates alpha-adrenergic receptors, reduces congestion … Read more

WARFARIN (Jantoven): What is used for?

What is Warfarin? Warfarin (Warfarina) is a drug used to treat venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and prosthetic heart valves. The product ingredients are: Warfarin potassium, Warfarin sodium. The brand names of Warfarin in United States are: Coumadin, Jantoven Mechanism of action (MOA) of Warfarin It prevents the formation in liver of active factors of coagulation II, … Read more

VALACYCLOVIR (Valtrex): What is used for?

What is Valacyclovir? Valacyclovir (Valaciclovir) is a drug used to treat Herpes zoster, Herpes simplex, Cold sores and HSV. The product ingredient is Valacyclovir hydrochloride (hcl). The brand name of Valaciclovir in the United States is Valtrex. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Valacyclovir Antiviral, inhibits DNA synthesis and blocks viral replication. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of … Read more

USTEKINUMAB (Stelara): What is used for?

What is Ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a active ingredient used to treat Crohn’s Disease, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Plaque Psoriasis. Ustekinumab’s brand name in United States is Stelara. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Ustekinumab Inhibits the activity of human cytokines IL-12 and IL-23 by preventing the binding of these cytokines to their receptor protein IL-12Rß1, expressed … Read more

TRAMADOL (Ultram): What is used for?

What is Tramadol? Tramadol is a drug used to treat mild to moderate pain. The product ingredient is Tramadol hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Tramadol in United States are: Ultram, Tramadol Hydrochloride ER, Tramal and Ultram ER. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Tramadol Central-acting analgesic, non-selective pure agonist of the opioid receptors µ, delta and kappa, with greater … Read more

SUCRALFATE (Carafate): What is used for?

What is Sucralfate? Sucralfate (Sucralfato) is an active ingredient used to treat gastric or duodenal ulcers. The brand name of Sucralfate in United States is Carafate. Mechanism of action (MOA) In acidic medium it produces a viscous gel that adheres to the proteins of the ulcerous crater, upholstering it and protecting it from the corrosive action … Read more

RANITIDINE (Zantac): What is used for?

What is Ranitidine? Ranitidine (Ranitidina) is a drug used to treat duodenal ulcer, peptic ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, etc. The product ingredients are: Ranitidine hydrochloride (hcl), Ranitidine bismuth citrate. The brand names of Ranitidine in United States are: Zantac, Zantac 150, Zantac 300, Zantac 75. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Ranitidine It antagonizes histamine H2 receptors in … Read more

QUETIAPINE (Seroquel): What is used for?

What is Quetiapine? Quetiapine (Quetiapina) is a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. The product ingredient is Quetiapine fumarate. Quetiapine’s brand names are: Seroquel and Seroquel XR. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Quetiapine Atypical antipsychotic that interacts with a wide range of neurotransmitter receptors. It presents affinity for cerebral serotonin (5-HT2 ) … Read more

PANTOPRAZOLE (Protonix): What is used for?

What is Pantoprazole? Pantoprazole (Pantoprazol) is a drug used to treat diseases related to the acid of the stomach and intestine. The product ingredients are: Pantoprazole magnesium, Pantoprazole magnesium hemipentahydrate, Pantoprazole sodium. The brand names of pantoprazole are: Protonix and Protonix IV. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Pantoprazole Inhibits acid secretion in the stomach. It binds … Read more

OLANZAPINE (Zyprexa): What is used for?

What is Olanzapine? Olanzapine (Olanzapina) is a drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The product ingredients are: Olanzapine hydrochloride, Olanzapine pamoate, Olanzapine tartrate. The brand names of olanzapine are: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Intramuscular, Zyprexa Relprevv. Mechanism of action of Olanzapine Antipsychotic, antimaniac and mood stabilizer. Presents affinity for serotonin receptors, dopamine, … Read more