Statins are a group of drugs used to decrease levels of cholesterol in the blood. Elevated cholesterol levels or hypercholesterolemia is associated with serious health problems, such as ischemic heart diseases, peripheral vascular diseases and erectile dysfunction. Statins works by inhibiting an enzyme called HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a major role in the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver.…
Abilify is a brand name of Aripiprazole which is antipsychotic and antidepressant medication. Abilify is thought to work at several receptors in the brain, so it can change levels of many neurotransmitters (chemicals released in the brain and transmit information between nerve cells).…
Seroquel is a common brand name of Quetiapine fumarate which is an atypical antipsychotic medication. Seroquel XR is another brand name of Quetiapine fumarate.
In 2007, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Seroquel for the medical treatment of schizophrenia (mental disorder characterized by severe impairment of emotions, thinking and behavior).…
Propecia is a common trade name of Finasteride. Proscar is another trade name. Finasteride is an anti-androgenic medication which works by inhibiting an enzyme called Type II-5-alpha-reductase. This enzyme presents in the testes, prostate, hair follicles and adrenal glands (one pair of glands located above the kidneys).…
Botox Cosmetic is a popular brand name of onabotulinumtoxinA which is produced synthetically from botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A, toxic substance secreted by a strain of bacteria referred to as Clostridium botulinum).
In 1989, Botox was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of blepharospasm (unintentional forcible closure of the eyelids), strabismus (visual problem commonly known as squint or crossed eyes) and hemifacial spasm (neurological problem characterized by frequent involuntary twitching in the muscles on one side of the face).…
Ritalin is a popular brand name of methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH) which is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication. Metadate, Concerta and Methylin are other brand names of methylphenidate hydrochloride.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Ritalin is prescribed for the medical treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.…
Depakote is a popular brand name of divalproex sodium which is comprised of sodium valproate and valproic avid. Depakote ER (Extended Releases) and Depakote Sprinkles are other brand names of divalproex sodium.
Depakote has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the medical treatment of different types of seizures (convulsions), such as complex partial seizures and absence seizures.…
Tamoxifen is an anti-estrogenic medication which blocks the effects of estrogen (female sex hormone which is produced mainly by the ovaries). Estrogen plays a major role in the development of some types of breast cancer. Tamoxifen is sold under the brand names Soltamox, Valodex, Nolvadex and Istubal.…
Niacin, also referred to as nicotinic acid is a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It is one of the essential human nutrients, meaning that it is required for normal body functioning but it can not be synthesized by the body at all.…
Propranolol is a synthetic medication which works through blocking B receptors. B receptors present in the heart, blood vessels, bronchi (air passages in the respiratory tract) gastrointestinal tract, uterus, urinary bladder, salivary glands and other areas in the body.
Propranolol is sold under the brand names Inderal, Inderal LA, Innopran XL, Dociton, Deralin, Somial and Propanix.…
Chantix is a brand name of Varenicline tartrate salt which is used as an aid for treatment of smoking cessation. The drug is also sold under the brand name Champix.
On May 2006, Chantix was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of smoking addiction.…
Warfarin is the most widely used oral anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication. It acts on the liver to reduce the formation of certain clotting factors (proteins that normally allow the blood to clot).
Warfarin is available under the trade names Coumadin, Jantoven, Waran, Marevan, Lawarin and Warfant.…
Celebrex side effects: Celebrex, generic name celecoxib, is the only COX-2 anti-inflammatory medication remaining on the US market after the withdrawal of Bextra and Vioxx. Celebrex is available in 50 mg, 100 mg, twitter milligrams, and 400 mg capsules and is indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis of 200 mg daily dosage, rheumatoid arthritis at 100 to 200 mg twice daily dosage familial adenomatous polyposis at 40 mg twice a day dosage and ankylosing spondylitis at twitter milligrams daily.…
Vyvanse side effects: finance is a medication used for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. It is in the stimulant class of medications closely related to the amphetamines including methylphenidate (Ritalin), Adderall, and dextroamphetamine. Vyvanse side effects are similar to the side effects of the other medications in its class but some patients find Vyvanse better tolerated.…
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