Pizotifen is a strong serotonin and tryptamine antagonist, with weak anticholinergic, anti-histaminic and anti-kinin effects. It also possesses sedative and appetite-stimulating properties. Pizotifen hydrochloride is an active ingredient in Sandomigran, which is used for the prophylactic management of a migraine Pizotifen is a benzocycloheptene-based drug used as a medicine, primarily Read More …
Month: February 2018
Tolfenamic Acid; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Tolfenamic acid (TA) is one of the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat the symptoms of a migraine. Tolfenamic acid, with the formula N-(2-methyl-3-chlorophenyl)-anthranilic acid, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It was discovered by scientists at Read More …
Mebeverine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Mebeverine has been investigated for the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Post-cholecystectomy Gastrointestinal Spasms. Mebeverine is a drug used to alleviate some of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It works by relaxing the muscles in and around the gut. It is a direct relaxant Read More …
Levothyroxine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Levothyroxine is a synthetic levoisomer of thyroxine (T4), similar to the endogenous hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is de-iodinated to form triiodothyronine (T3) in the peripheral tissues. T3 enters the cell and binds to nuclear thyroid hormone receptors, and the hormone-receptor complex, in turn, triggers Read More …
Misoprostol; Uses, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, Pregnancy
Misoprostol is a synthetic analog of natural prostaglandin E1. It produces a dose-related inhibition of gastric acid and pepsin secretion and enhances mucosal resistance to injury. It is an effective anti-ulcer agent and also has oxytocic properties. Misoprostol is only found Read More …
Betamethasone; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Betamethasone is a steroid medication. A glucocorticoid has given orally, parenterally, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. Its lack of mineralocorticoid properties makes betamethasone particularly suitable for treating cerebral edema Read More …
Hydrocortisone; Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the ADRENAL CORTEX. Its synthetic counterpart is used, either as an injection or topically, in the treatment of inflammation, allergy, collagen diseases, asthma, adrenocortical deficiency, shock, and some neoplastic conditions. Hydrocortisone is a Corticosteroid. Read More …
Trimipramine; Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pregnancy
Trimipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used in the therapy of major (endogenous) as well as reactive (exogenous) depression. In clinical trials, trimipramine therapy was not associated with an increased rate of elevations in serum aminotransferase levels, and it has yet to be linked Read More …
Clomipramine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant that acts by reducing the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin in the central nervous system, thereby enhancing the effects of these neurotransmitters. This drug also binds to alpha-adrenergic, histaminergic, and cholinergic receptors which are responsible for the many side Read More …
Mirtazapine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Mirtazapine is a synthetic tetracyclic derivative of the piperazine-azepines with antidepressant activity. Although its mechanism of action is unknown, mirtazapine enhances central adrenergic and serotonergic transmission, possibly by acting as an antagonist at central presynaptic alpha 2 adrenergic inhibitory autoreceptors and heteroreceptors. This Read More …
Tizanidine; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interaction, Pregnancy
Tizanidine is a commonly used muscle relaxant that has been linked to rare instances of acute liver injury, a few of which have been fatal. Tizanidine is a short-acting drug for the management of spasticity. Tizanidine is an agonist at a2-adrenergic receptor sites and Read More …
Voriconazole; Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions
Voriconazole is a synthetic triazole with antifungal activity. Voriconazole selectively inhibits 14-alpha-lanosterol demethylation in fungi, preventing the production of ergosterol, an essential constituent of the fungal cell membrane, and resulting in fungal cell lysis This includes aspergillosis, candidiasis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, penicilliosis, and infections by Scedosporium or Fusarium. It can be taken by mouth or used Read More …