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