Prescribing Information

Fluticasone propionate is a steroid medication. When inhaled it is used for the long-term management of asthma and COPD. In the nose, it is used for hay fever and nasal polyps. It can also be used for mouth ulcers. It works by decreasing inflammation. Fluticasone propionate was patented in 1980 …

Ipratropium bromide is a type of anticholinergic (SAMA: short-acting muscarinic antagonist) medication that opens up the medium and large airways in the lungs. It is used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. It is used as an inhaler or nebulizer. The onset of action is …

Levosalbutamol, also known as levalbuterol, is a short-acting β2 adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Evidence is inconclusive regarding the efficacy of levosalbutamol versus salbutamol or salbutamol-levosalbutamol combinations, though levosalbutamol is believed to have a better safety profile due to its …

Palonosetron is used for the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). It is a 5-HT3 antagonist. Palonosetron is administered intravenously or as a single oral capsule. It has a longer duration of action than other 5-HT3 antagonists. The oral formulation was approved on August 22, 2008, for …

Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is taken by mouth. Onset is typically within half an hour and the duration is up to 36 hours. Tadalafil was approved for medical use in the United States in 2003. It is …

Valsartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. It belongs to a class of medications referred to as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure. It is taken by mouth. Versions are available as …

Zolmitriptan is a triptan used to treat migraine attacks with or without aura and cluster headaches. It is a selective serotonin receptor agonist of the 1B and 1D subtypes. It was patented in 1990 and approved for medical use in 1997. Indications Zolmitriptan is indicated for the acute treatment of …

Naproxen + Esomeprazole is a pain reliever medication in the form of a tablet for oral consumption, containing naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), and a delayed release formulation of esomeprazole, a stomach acid–reducing proton-pump inhibitor (PPI). It is produced by AstraZeneca. It is US Food and Drug Administration-approved for …

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, menstrual cramps, and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fever. It is taken orally. It is available in immediate and delayed-release formulations. The onset of effects is within an hour and lasts for up to twelve hours. …

Caffeine is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class. It is mainly used recreationally, as a eugeroic (wakefulness promoter) or as a mild cognitive enhancer to increase alertness and attentional performance. Caffeine acts by blocking the binding of adenosine to the adenosine A1 receptor, which enhances the …

Paracetamol + Caffeine is a combination drug for the treatment of pain, especially tension headaches and migraines. It contains paracetamol (acetaminophen), an analgesic; and caffeine, a stimulant. Paracetamol is a pain reliever (analgesic) and helps to reduce your temperature when you have a fever. Caffeine helps to increase the pain …

Paracetamol (acetaminophen or para-hydroxyacetanilide) is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic agent used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain. It is a widely used over-the-counter medication. Paracetamol was first made in 1878 by Harmon Northrop Morse or possibly in 1852 by Charles Frédéric Gerhardt. It is the most commonly …

Vonoprazan is a first-in-class potassium-competitive acid blocker medication. It was approved in the Japanese market in February 2015 and in Russia in April 2021. Vonoprazan is used in the form of fumarate for the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcers (including some drug-induced peptic ulcers) and reflux esophagitis and can be combined …

Fluconazole is an antifungal medication used for several fungal infections. This includes candidiasis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, dermatophytosis, and pityriasis versicolor. It is also used to prevent candidiasis in those who are at high risk such as following organ transplantation, low birth weight babies, and those with low blood neutrophil …

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used for the treatment of stomach ulcers, short-term treatment of erosive esophagitis due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It may also be used along with other medications to eliminate Helicobacter pylori. …

Rabeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to help gastrointestinal ulcers heal, treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eradicate Helicobacter pylori, and to treat hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It may also be used in combination with other medications to treat Helicobacter pylori. Effectiveness is similar to other …

Cephradine is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the respiratory and urinary tracts and of the skin and soft tissues. Indications: Cephradine is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. These include- The following microorganisms are susceptible, in vitro …

Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. It is taken by mouth. Atorvastatin was patented in 1986 and approved for medical use in the United …

Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat and prevent several bacterial infections. These include pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media, sepsis, urinary tract infections, and Lyme disease. It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein or muscle. Cefuroxime was patented in 1971 and approved for medical use …

Losartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is in the angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) family of medication and is considered protective of the kidneys. Besides hypertension, it is also used in diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement. It comes as a tablet …