Epoetin Alfa Brand Names Epogen | Procrit | Retacrit What is Epoetin Alfa Epoetin alfa (r-HuEPO) is a recombinant form of the renal hormone erythropoietin (EPO) and belongs to a class of drugs known as erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs). Native EPO is a glycosylated protein with a molecular weight of about 36,000 daltons. Epoetin alfa is produced via …
Eplerenone Brand Name– Inspra What is Eplerenone Eplerenone is a selective aldosterone receptor antagonist (SARA). While similar in action to spironolactone at the aldosterone receptor, eplerenone has a lower incidence of endocrine related side effects due to its reduced affinity for glucocorticoid, androgen, and progesterone receptors. Eplerenone is metabolized by CYP3A4 and is subject to …
Epirubicin Brand Name– Ellence What is Epirubicin Epirubicin is an anthracycline chemotherapy agent and is the 4′-epimer of doxorubicin. It is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of node-positive early breast cancer. Epirubicin has a similar spectrum of activity and toxicity as doxorubicin. In two European phase 3 trials comparing epirubicin (FEC) and doxorubicin (CAF) in …
Epinephrine Brand Names Adrenaclick | Adrenalin | Auvi-Q | Epifrin | EpiPen | Primatene Mist | SYMJEPI | Twinject What is Epinephrine Epinephrine is a parenteral, topical, and oral inhalant non-selective alpha and beta-adrenergic receptor agonist indicated for emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, to increase mean arterial blood pressure in patients with hypotension associated with septic shock, for induction and …
Epinastine Brand Name– Elestat What is Epinastine Epinastine is a topical ophthalmic H1-antagonist and an inhibitor of mast cell histamine release. Epinastine is indicated for the prevention of ocular pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitis. The ophthalmic product formulation is long-acting, allowing for twice daily administration; the eye solution has a pH of approximately 7 and …
Ephedrine Brand Name– AKOVAZ | CORPHEDRA What is Ephedrine Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic agent obtained from the Ephedra plant that has been used medicinally in China for thousands of years. Although already commercially available, ephedrine sulfate injections were formally FDA-approved for the treatment of clinically important hypotension occurring in the setting of anesthesia in 2016. Ephedrine was used …
What is Ephedra (Ma Huang) Ephedra is the genus name for no less than 40 species of herbs also known as Ma huang, which has been used in Chinese medicine for more than 5000 years. Ephedra species are erect evergreen shrubs. The stems and twigs contain the highest amounts of alkaloids and the fruits are alkaloid-free. Ephedra is grown in …