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