Fenoprofen Brand Names- Nalfon | ProFeno What is Fenoprofen Fenoprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the propionic acid chemical class. Fenoprofen possesses antipyretic and analgesic properties and is structurally and pharmacologically related to ibuprofen and naproxen. All NSAIDs including fenoprofen cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects including bleeding, ulceration, and perforation …
Fenoldopam Brand Name– Corlopam What is Fenoldopam Fenoldopam is an intravenous dopamine1 agonist indicated for in-hospital, short-term (up to 48 hours) treatment of severe hypertension when rapid, but quickly reversible, emergency reduction of blood pressure is clinically indicated, including malignant hypertension with deteriorating end-organ function. Transition to oral therapy with another agent can begin at any …
Fenofibric Acid Brand Names- Fibricor | Trilipix What is Fenofibric Acid Fenofibric acid is an oral antilipemic agent and is the active metabolite of fenofibrate. It is a fibric acid derivative; other members of this drug class include clofibrate and gemfibrozil. Like the other ‘fibrates’, fenofibric acid is most effective in treating lipid disorders associated with …
Fenofibrate Brand Names Antara | Fenoglide | Lipofen | Lofibra | Tricor | Triglide What is Fenofibrate Fenofibrate is an oral antilipemic agent. It is a fibric acid derivative; other members of this drug class include clofibrate, and gemfibrozil. Fenofibrate is a prodrug that is hydrolyzed to fenofibric acid. Like the other ‘fibrates’, fenofibrate is most effective in treating lipid …
Fenfluramine Brand Name– Fintepla What is Fenfluramine Fenfluramine is an oral 5HT-2 receptor agonist indicated for the treatment of seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Fenfluramine significantly reduced the monthly convulsive seizure frequency compared to placebo in 2 randomized, controlled trials in pediatric patients (2 to 18 years) with Dravet syndrome. In a randomized, double-blind trial …
Felodipine Brand Name– Plendil What is Felodipine Felodipine is an oral calcium-channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension. It is a member of the dihydropyridine class and is a potent peripheral vasodilator similar to nifedipine, isradipine, and amlodipine. Felodipine has greater selectivity for vascular smooth muscle relative to myocardial muscle than does nifedipine. Felodipine …
Felbamate Brand Name– Felbatol What is Felbamate Felbamate is an oral anticonvulsant agent. It is approved for the treatment of partial seizures in adults and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in children and adults. It is chemically similar to meprobamate, an anxiolytic agent, but felbamate does not possess muscle-relaxant activity. Felbamate is effective as both add-on and monotherapy, …