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