Amlodipine Brand Name– Katerzia | Norvasc What is Amlodipine Amlodipine is an oral calcium-channel blocker. It is used for the treatment of hypertension, chronic stable angina pectoris, and Prinzmetal’s variant angina. Amlodipine is considered less effective than ACE inhibitors or AII-receptor antagonists in slowing the progression of renal disease in patients with diabetic nephropathy or hypertensive …
Amlexanox Brand Name– Aphthasol What is Amlexanox Amlexanox is a topical anti-inflammatory agent indicated for the topical treatment of aphthous ulcers (i.e., canker sores) in immune competent individuals. Amlexanox has been shown to accelerate the healing of aphthous ulcers as compared to placebo or no treatment. In addition, significant pain relief is also noted. The …
Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide Brand Name– Limbitrol | Limbitrol DS What is Amitriptyline and Chlordiazepoxide Amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide are used together in an oral preparation to treat depression associated with moderate to severe anxiety. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant agent used to treat depression. Chlordiazepoxide is a benzodiazepine agent used for anxiety. Doses of each ingredient should …
Amitriptyline Brand Names Elavil | EnovaRX | Equipto Amitriptyline | Tryptanol | Vanatrip What is Amitriptyline Amitriptyline is a tertiary amine tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that is metabolized to an active metabolite, nortriptyline. Tertiary amines are generally more sedating and have greater anticholinergic effects than secondary amines. Amitriptyline is also related to the skeletal muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine, although amitriptyline is …
Amisulpride Brand Name– BARHEMSYS What is Amisulpride Amisulpride is a parenteral antiemetic medication that is a dopamine-2 (D2) and dopamine-3 (D3) antagonist. It is used intravenously for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). For the prevention of PONV, it may be used either alone or in combination with an antiemetic of …
Amiodarone Brand Names Cordarone | Nexterone | Pacerone What is Amiodarone Amiodarone is a class III antiarrhythmic agent used for the treatment of tachyarrhythmias. Although amiodarone is FDA-approved only for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, it is widely used for supraventricular arrhythmias, especially for the pharmacological cardioversion of atrial fibrillation and maintenance of normal sinus rhythm. Amiodarone …
Aminosalicylate sodium and Aminosalicylic acid Brand Name– PASER What is Aminosalicylate sodium and Aminosalicylic acid Aminosalicylate sodium and aminosalicylic acid are analogs of aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and are used orally as antituberculosis agents. They are administered as adjunct agents in combination with at least one other antituberculosis agent. Aminosalicylate sodium and aminosalicylic acid are usually …