WHAT IS MONTELUKAST? Montelukast is an oral medication used to treat and prevent asthma. Montelukast tablet also helps reduce the symptoms and number of acute asthmatic attacks. It is also used to prevent exercise — induced bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the air passages in the lungs) and helps treat symptoms of hay fever (allergic rhinitis), including […]
Read MoreSSRI stands for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, most commonly prescribed medication to treat depression (antidepressant medication). They can help reduce symptoms of moderate to severe depression and are relatively safe and cause fewer side effects than other types of depression medicines do. SSRI medications include: Citalopram (Celexa) Fluvoxamine (Luvox) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Paroxetine (Paxil) Escitalopram (Lexapro) […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: TerfenadineBRAND NAME(S): Seldane, Triludan, TeldaneDRUG CLASS: Antihistamines WHAT IS TERFENADINE? Terfenadine is a medication used to treat allergic conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs, called antihistamines. Antihistamine helps prevent runny nose, sneezing, itching and watering of the eyes. TERFENADINE SIDE EFFECTS: The most common Terfenadine side-effects may include: Headache Nervousness Drowsiness or dizziness Nausea […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: Pafolacianine BRAND NAME (S): Cytalux DRUG CLASS: Diagnostic Imaging Agent DOSAGE FORM: Injection WHAT IS PAFOLACIANINE (CYTALUX)? Pafolacianine (CYTALUX) is a prescription medication that is given to the adult patients prior to surgery or an operation who have ovarian cancer. It helps surgeons detect and remove ovarian cancer lesions during the operation. It belongs to a class […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: Avalglucosidase AlfaBRAND NAME (S): NexviazymeDRUG CLASS: Lysosomal Enzymes WHAT IS NEXVIAZYME? Nexviazyme (Avalglucosidase) is a medication used to treat late-onset Pompe disease. It helps replace an enzyme that is missing in the people with a genetic disease called late-onset Pompe disease or GAA deficiency in the children at least 1 year old. Nexviazyme belongs to a […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: VoclosporinBRAND NAME (S): LupkynisDRUG CLASS: Calcineurin Inhibitors WHAT IS LUPKYNIS? Lupkynis (Voclosporin) is a medication used along with other medicines to treat kidney problems such as active lupus nephritis in the people with system lupus erythematous (SLE). It belongs to a class of drugs called calcineurin-inhibitor immunosuppressant. LUPKYNIS DOSING INFORMATION: Usual adult dose of Voclosporin for lupus […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: Empagliflozin Tablets BRAND NAME: Jardiance DRUG CLASS: Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors WHAT IS EMPAGLIFLOZIN? Empagliflozin is an oral medication used to treat diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels. It belongs to a class of drugs called Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors. This medicine helps kidneys to get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Empagliflozin […]
Read MoreWHAT IS JARDIAMET? Jardiamet is an oral medication, used to lower blood sugar levels in the individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Your doctor may recommend this medicine when diet plus exercise do not provide you appropriate relief in blood sugar level control. It may be used either: alone as a single medicine, or in combination […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: MeloxicamBRAND NAME(S): Mobic, Qmiiz OD, Anjeso,VivlodexDRUG CLASS: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) WHAT IS MELOXICAM? Meloxicam is a prescribed medication used to treat arthritis. It helps reduce swelling, pain and stiffness of the joints. Meloxicam belongs to a group of drugs, called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This product is available in the following dosage forms: Tablet Capsule Suspension […]
Read MoreGENERIC NAME: LeflunomideBRAND NAME: Arava®DRUG CLASS: Antirheumatics, Selective immunosuppressants WHAT IS LEFLUNOMIDE? Leflunomide is an oral medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It affects the immune system and works reduce swelling and inflammation in the body. It comes in the form of tablet (10 mg; 20 mg). LEFLUNOMIDE SIDE EFFECTS: Common Leflunomide side-effects may include: Vomiting Dizziness Heartburn Headache […]
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