Misoprostol Brand Name– Cytotec What is Misoprostol Misoprostol is a synthetic, oral prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog. Misoprostol is effective for prevention of gastric ulcers secondary to use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and should be taken for the duration of NSAID therapy. The drug may produce uterine contractions, uterine bleeding, and abortifacient effects and the …
Mirtazapine Brand Name– Remeron | Remeron SolTab What is Mirtazapine Mirtazapine a tetracyclic antidepressant, enhances noradrenergic and serotonergic neurotransmission and is distinct from other classes of antidepressants. Mirtazapine is used for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. The sedative effects of the drug may improve insomnia secondary to MDD. Limited data suggest that …
Mirabegron Brand Name– Myrbetriq What is Mirabegron Mirabegron is a beta-3 adrenergic receptor (beta-3 AR) agonist indicated for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Mirabegron was the first in this class of agents with a novel mechanism for improving the symptoms of OAB. …
Mipomersen Brand Name– Kynamro What is Mipomersen Mipomersen an injection administered once weekly, is the first apolipoprotein B (apo B) synthesis inhibitor approved to reduce cholesterol concentrations in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). As an adjunct to diet and other medications used to treat hypercholesterolemia, mipomersen further reduces low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), apo B, total …
Minoxidil Brand Names- Loniten | Rogaine What is Minoxidil Oral minoxidil (Loniten) is an antihypertensive agent; topical minoxidil (Rogaine) is used for alopecia. Topical minoxidil is likely effective in producing moderate hair growth in approximately 30% of men and 60% of women with common hereditary hair loss. Lesser growth or a halt in the worsening of …
Minocycline Brand Names Amzeeq | Arestin | Dynacin | Minocin | MINOLIRA | Myrac | Solodyn | Ximino | Zilxi What is Minocycline Minocycline is an oral, intravenous, periodontal, and topical tetracycline antibiotic indicated for acne vulgaris, rosacea, rickettsial infections, cholera, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. A periodontal product is used as an adjunct in the treatment …
Mineral Oil Brand Names Fleet | Kondremul | Liqui-Doss | Muri-Lube What is Mineral Oil Mineral oil is an oral and rectal lubricant laxative. The drug is also formulated as a topical oil, to be administered externally to dry and itchy skin. Mineral Oil, USP is formed from purified distillates from petroleum products according to standards of the …