Cimetidine Brand Names Acid Reducer | Major Acid Reducer | Tagamet | Tagamet HB What is Cimetidine Cimetidine is an oral and parenteral histamine type 2-receptor antagonist used in the treatment of various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The actions and indications for cimetidine differ little from other H2-receptor antagonists; however, …
Cilostazol Brand Name– Pletal What is Cilostazol Cilostazol is a platelet aggregation inhibitor with vasodilating activity. It is the first new compound in over 15 years to be FDA approved for the reduction of the symptoms of intermittent claudication. In all manufacturer-supported trials conducted in the US, patients treated with cilostazol had improvements in the …
Cidofovir Brand Name– Vistide What is Cidofovir Cidofovir is an acyclic phosphonate nucleotide analog antiviral agent used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) or herpes virus infections. Nucleotides differ chemically and pharmacologically from nucleosides (e.g., zidovudine). Nucleotides are combinations of purine or pyrimidine bases along with an attached sugar and phosphate moiety that is highly …
Ciclopirox Brand Names Ciclodan | Loprox | Loprox TS | Penlac What is Ciclopirox Ciclopirox olamine is a topical antifungal agent which has antifungal activity similar to the imidazoles. The 1% cream and lotion formulations are well-tolerated and have similar efficacy compared to clotrimazole. They are used primarily for the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis …
Ciclesonide Brand Names Alvesco | Omnaris | Zetonna What is Ciclesonide Ciclesonide is a non-halogenated glucocorticoid which is beneficial in treating inflammatory conditions such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Data from controlled trials suggest it may also be beneficial in the treatment of COPD. Ciclesonide is used off-label for prevention of of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB); it may …
What is Chromium Chromium, in its trivalent state (i.e., Cr3+), is an essential trace element that is required for proper carbohydrate, lipid, and nucleic acid metabolism in the human body. Dietary sources of chromium (Cr3+) include whole grains, egg yolks, brewer’s yeast, liver, meats, nuts, potatoes with skin, and beer. Overt signs and symptoms of …
Chondroitin Glucosamine Brand Name– Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex What is Chondroitin Glucosamine Chondroitin and glucosamine are dietary supplements used together to help ease the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA). Products containing both supplements are promoted as cartilage matrix enhancers which are purported to help prevent the breakdown and promote the rebuilding of cartilage. Glucosamine is one of …