Etonogestrel Brand Names- Implanon | Nexplanon What is Etonogestrel Etonogestrel is a synthetic progestin that is the active metabolite of the prodrug desogestrel. The etonogestrel implant is a contraceptive device consisting of a single sterile rod for subdermal placement in the upper arm; the implant is designed to release etonogestrel over a 3-year period. The etonogestrel …
Etomidate Brand Name– Amidate What is Etomidate Etomidate is a short-acting, intravenous sedative-hypnotic without analgesic activity. It is used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia during short procedures, and as an adjunct to low-potency anesthetics such as nitrous oxide. Etomidate has a rapid onset of action and recovery. Etomidate causes minimal cardiovascular depression …
Etodolac Brand Name– Lodine | Lodine XL What is Etodolac Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the indole and indene acetic acid chemical class. Etodolac has analgesic and antipyretic activity. Etodolac is available as a racemic mixture of the (-)R- and (+)S-etodolac; however, only the (+)S form is biologically active. Etodolac is indicated for …
Etidronate Brand Name– Didronel What is Etidronate Etidronate is an injectable and oral bisphosphonate and a synthetic analog of pyrophosphate. Etidronate is indicated for the treatment of Paget’s disease and prevention and treatment of heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement or due to spinal cord injury. As a first-generation bisphosphonate, etidronate is associated with a …
Etidocaine Brand Name What is Etidocaine NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the US. Etidocaine is a long-acting local anesthetic of the amide type. It is used for epidural, local, and retrobulbar anesthesia in surgical and dental procedures. Like lidocaine, it has a rapid onset of sensory and motor blockade, but duration of analgesia is …
Ethyl Chloride Brand Name– Gebauers Ethyl Chloride What is Ethyl Chloride Ethyl chloride is a topical local anesthetic agent. It is used for local anesthesia to control pain associated with injections, minor surgery, athletic injuries, and myofascial pain, and for restricted motion and muscle spasm. Ethyl chloride works by inhibiting the conduction of nerve impulses …
Ethotoin Brand Name– Peganone What is Ethotoin Ethotoin is an oral hydantoin anticonvulsant. It is typically used as a second line anticonvulsant to control tonic-clonic (grand mal) and complex partial (psychomotor) seizures. Ethotoin works by inhibiting the spread of seizure activity in the motor cortex. Ethotoin, while less toxic than phenytoin, is also considered less …