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