MISOPROSTOL (Cytotec): What is used for?

What is Misoprostol? Misoprostol is an active ingredient used for the treatment of  Cervical Ripening, Dilation of the cervix and induction of labour in women with an unfavourable cervix. The brand name of Misoprostol in the United States is Cytotec. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Misoprostol, gynecology It induces contraction of the uterine musculature, acts as … Read more

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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

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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

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METRONIDAZOLE (Flagyl): What is used for?

What is Metronidazole? Metronidazole is a drug used for the treatment of anaerobic bacterial infections, urogenital trichomoniasis, intestinal and hepatic amebiasis and lambliasis (giardiasis). The product ingredient is Metronidazole hydrochloride (hcl). The brand names of Metronidazole in the United States are: Flagyl, Flagyl IV, Protostat, Metro. Metronidazole Mechanism of Action (MOA) Anti-infective, antibacterial and antiparasitic, … Read more

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METHOCARBAMOL (Robaxin): What is used for?

What is Methocarbamol? Methocarbamol (Metocarbamol) is a drug used to treat muscle spasms. The brand names of Methocarbamol in the United States are: Robaxin, Robaxin-750. Mechanism of action (MOA) of Methocarbamol Muscle relaxant of central action, whose action could be due to a general depressant effect on the CNS. It blocks contracturant and painful reflexes … Read more