Medicines
Discover all available medicines and treatments
Discover all available medicines and treatments
Discover all 1397 available medicines and treatments
Arava
Leflunomide is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It works by inhibiting the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH), which is involved in the synthesis of pyrimidines, essential building blocks for DNA and RNA. This inhibition slows the proliferation of lymphocytes, key cells in the immune system that drive inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Ziagen
Abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in adults and children. It works by interfering with the enzyme reverse transcriptase, which HIV needs to replicate its genetic material. This action helps reduce the viral load in the body, slowing the progression of HIV disease.
Epzicom
Abacavir-Lamivudine is a fixed-dose combination antiretroviral medication used in the treatment of HIV-1 infection. It combines two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), abacavir and lamivudine, which work by interfering with the virus's ability to replicate within human cells. This combination therapy helps to reduce the viral load, improve immune function, and slow the progression of HIV/AIDS.
Plenaxis
Abarelix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It works by blocking the effects of GnRH, which reduces the production of testosterone, a hormone that fuels the growth of prostate cancer cells. Abarelix belongs to the class of hormone therapy drugs.
Zytiga
Abiraterone acetate is a medication used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It's classified as an antiandrogen, specifically an inhibitor of CYP17A1, an enzyme crucial for androgen biosynthesis. By blocking this enzyme, abiraterone reduces androgen production in the testes, adrenal glands, and even the tumor itself. This is particularly important in managing prostate cancer, a hormone-sensitive cancer that relies on androgens for growth and survival. Abiraterone is typically administered with prednisone to mitigate potential side effects related to mineralocorticoid excess.
Generic
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Campral
Acamprosate is a medication used to help people maintain abstinence from alcohol after they have stopped drinking. It is thought to work by restoring the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain that are disrupted by chronic alcohol use. Acamprosate belongs to the class of drugs known as homotaurine derivatives. It does not prevent alcohol withdrawal symptoms, but rather aids in reducing the craving for alcohol and the psychological discomfort associated with abstaining from it.
Precose
Acarbose is an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor used for managing type 2 diabetes. It works by slowing the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates in the small intestine, thereby reducing the postprandial rise in blood glucose levels. It belongs to the class of antidiabetic agents.
Sectral
Acebutolol is a beta-blocker medication primarily used to treat high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms. It belongs to the class of cardioselective beta-blockers, meaning it preferentially blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart, minimizing effects on beta-2 receptors in the lungs. This selectivity makes it generally safer for patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) compared to non-selective beta-blockers. Acebutolol works by reducing heart rate and the force of heart contractions, lowering blood pressure and stabilizing heart rhythms. It also possesses some intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA), meaning it can mildly stimulate the heart at low doses, potentially leading to a smaller decrease in resting heart rate compared to other beta-blockers.
Sintrom
Acenocoumarol is an anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat thromboembolic events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). It belongs to the class of drugs known as coumarins and works by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors in the liver. This leads to a reduction in the production of these factors, thereby decreasing the blood's ability to clot.
Tylenol
Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter (OTC) analgesic and antipyretic drug used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. It belongs to the class of drugs known as aniline analgesics and works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Unlike nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and aspirin, acetaminophen does not have significant anti-inflammatory effects and is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects.
Generic
Acetate is a ubiquitous anion and the conjugate base of acetic acid. It plays crucial roles in various biological processes, including energy metabolism, biosynthesis, and pH regulation. In medicine, acetate is used in dialysis solutions, as a component of total parenteral nutrition, and as a source of bicarbonate. It also appears in some ophthalmic solutions.