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