Haloperidol Indications In low doses- In higher doses- Pharmacology Haloperidol is a butyropherone derivative with antipsychotic properties that has been considered particularly effective in the management of hyperactivity, agitation and mania. Haloperidol is an effective neuroleptic and also possesses antiemetic properties. It may also exhibit hypothermic and anorexiant effects and potentiate the action of barbiturates, […]
Omeprazole Indications OM is indicated for the treatment of- Pharmacology Omeprazole, a substituted benzimidazole, is an inhibitor of gastric acid secretion. It inhibits gastric acid secretion by blocking hydrogen-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (H+/K+ ATPase) enzyme system in the gastric parietal cell. After oral administration, the onset of the antisecretory effect occurs within one hour, with the maximum effect […]
Glucosamine Sulfate + Chondroitin Indications Indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand, and other locations as a dietary supplement. It is also beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis, sport injuries, migraine, different skin problems (e.g., psoriasis), vascular complications (e. g., atherosclerosis), kidney stones, and inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, leaky gut syndrome). […]
Lisinopril Indications Hypertension: Nop is indicated for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients and pediatric patients 6 years of age and older to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. These benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic […]
Sumatriptan Indications Nomigran is a serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. Limitations of Use: Pharmacology Sumatriptan is an agonist for a vascular 5‑hydroxytryptamine receptor subtype (probably a member of the 5‑HT family) having only a weak affinity for 5‑HT , 5‑HT , and 5‑HT […]
Nitrazepam Indications Short-term management of insomnia, Infantile spasms Pharmacology Nitrazepam is a benzodiazepine with a pronounced sleep-inducing activity. It depresses the reticular-activating system in the brainstem by enhancing the inhibitory effect of GABA on brain cells, thus preventing excessive brain activity. Dosage Short-term management of insomnia: Infantile spasms: Administration May be taken with or without food […]
Drotaverine Hydrochloride Indications Gastric, Intestinal or pyloric spasm, cholelithiasis and spastic constipation, to relieve tenesmus in dysentry, dysmenorrhoea, peripheral vascular disorders. Owing to its freedom from cardiotoxic and hypotensive effects, No-Spa HCl has outstanding value in the treatment of coronary insufficiency and angina pectoris. Pharmacology Drotaverine HCl is a new potent synthetic antispasmodic drug which […]
Dextromethorphan + Pseudoephedrine + Triprolidine Indications Nilkof temporarily relieves these symptoms due to common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies: Composition Each 5 ml syrup contains- Pharmacology This preparation is a mixture of antitussive, decongestant and antihistamine agent. Dextromethorphan is a safe, effective, non-narcotic antitussive agent which has a central action […]
Naproxen Sodium Indications Naproxin is indicated for the relief of sign and symptoms of- It is also indicated for the management of primary dysmenorrhea & pain. Pharmacology As with other non-selective NSAIDs, naproxen exerts it’s clinical effects by blocking COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes leading to decreased prostaglandin synthesis. Although both enzymes contribute to prostaglandin production, […]
Nalidixic Acid Indications Nalidex is indicated in the treatment of urinary tract infection caused by susceptible Gram-negative organisms, including Proteus species, Klebsiella species, Enterobacter species and Escherichia coli. Pharmacology Nalidixic acid is a synthetic narrow spectrum antibacterial. It is bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the concentration. Nalidixic acid appears to act by inhibiting bacterial DNA […]