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

QUETIAPINE (Seroquel): What is used for?

What is Quetiapine? Quetiapine (Quetiapina) is a drug used to treat bipolar disorder, depression and schizophrenia. The product ingredient is Quetiapine fumarate. Quetiapine’s brand names are: Seroquel and Seroquel XR. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Quetiapine Atypical antipsychotic that interacts with a wide range of neurotransmitter receptors. It presents affinity for cerebral serotonin (5-HT2 ) … Read more

PANTOPRAZOLE (Protonix): What is used for?

What is Pantoprazole? Pantoprazole (Pantoprazol) is a drug used to treat diseases related to the acid of the stomach and intestine. The product ingredients are: Pantoprazole magnesium, Pantoprazole magnesium hemipentahydrate, Pantoprazole sodium. The brand names of pantoprazole are: Protonix and Protonix IV. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Pantoprazole Inhibits acid secretion in the stomach. It binds … Read more

OLANZAPINE (Zyprexa): What is used for?

What is Olanzapine? Olanzapine (Olanzapina) is a drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The product ingredients are: Olanzapine hydrochloride, Olanzapine pamoate, Olanzapine tartrate. The brand names of olanzapine are: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Intramuscular, Zyprexa Relprevv. Mechanism of action of Olanzapine Antipsychotic, antimaniac and mood stabilizer. Presents affinity for serotonin receptors, dopamine, … Read more

NITROFURANTOIN (Macrobid): What is used for?

What is Nitrofurantoin? Nitrofurantoin (Nitrofurantoina) is a drug used to treat urinary tract infections. The product ingredients are: Nitrofurantoin monohydrate, Nitrofurantoin sodium. The brand names of Nitrofurantoin are: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Nitrofurantoin Bactericide. It interferes with the enzymatic processes of cellular respiration, glucidic metabolism and bacterial wall synthesis. Therapeutic Indications, Uses … Read more

JOSAMYCIN (Josacine): What is used for?

What is Josamycin? Josamycin (Josamicina) is a drug used to treat infections. The brand name of Josamycin is Josacine. Mechanism of action (MOA) Interferes with bacterial protein synthesis. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Josamycin Sensitive germ infection: bronchopulmonary, stomatological, cutaneous and urogenital. Dosage Oral. Adults: 0.5-1 g/12 h. Children and infants: 30-50 mg/kg bw/day … Read more

LORATADINE (Claritin): What is used for?

What is Loratadine? Loratadine is an active ingredient used for allergy treatments and urticaria.  The brand names of Loratadine in United States are: Claritin, Alavert. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Loratadine Tricyclic antihistamine with selective activity on peripheral H1 receptors. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits Symptomatic and temporary relief of allergic processes by pollen, domestic animals, … Read more

KETOCONAZOLE (Nizoral): What is used for?

What is Ketoconazole? Ketoconazole is an active ingredient used for the treatment of blastomycosis and chromomycosis. Ketoconazole’s brand name is Nizoral. Mechanism of action (MOA) Antifungal. Therapeutic indications, uses and benefits of Ketoconazole Treatment for Cushing syndrome. Ketoconazole Dosage Oral. Contraindications Hypersensitivity, acute or chronic liver disease, pregnancy and lactation. Co-administration with: terfenadine, sertindole, astemizole, … Read more