Alogliptin Brand Name– Nesina What is Alogliptin Alogliptin belongs to the class of oral dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors. DPP-4 inhibitors are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) in adults. The DPP-4 inhibitors potentiate the effects of the incretin hormones, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP), by inhibiting their breakdown …
Aloe Polysaccharide and Iodoquinol Brand Names- Aloquin | QUINJA What is Aloe Polysaccharide and Iodoquinol Aloe polysaccharide and iodoquinol are used together in a topical preparation to treat skin infections and eczema. Iodoquinol is used for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-eczematous effects. Aloe polysaccharide; iodoquinol was approved by the FDA in 2009 for the treatment of …
Almotriptan Brand Name– Axert What is Almotriptan Almotriptan is a selective serotonin (5-HT 1B/1D) receptor agonist used in the treatment of acute migraine. Almotriptan is one of a group of anti-migraine medications commonly referred to as “triptans” or serotonin-receptor agonists. Like other “triptans”, almotriptan is indicated for the treatment of acute migraine attacks with or …
Allopurinol Brand Names- Aloprim | Zyloprim What is Allopurinol Allopurinol is a structural analog of the natural purine base, hypoxanthine and is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor (XOI), a type of uric acid-lowering therapy (ULT). Allopurinol is used in the prevention of gout, renal calculi due to either uric acid or calcium oxalate, and in the prophylaxis …
Alitretinoin Brand Name– Panretin What is Alitretinoin Alitretinoin is a retinoid and a synthetic version of 9-cis-retinoic acid. As vitamin A (retinol) derivatives, retinoids are important regulators of reproduction, and cell proliferation and differentiation; however, retinoids are not converted into rhodopsin, which is needed for night vision. Retinoids are intracellular metabolites of retinol and include …
Aliskiren and Valsartan Brand Name– Valturna What is Aliskiren and Valsartan Aliskiren and valsartan are used together in an oral preparation for the treatment of hypertension. Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor; valsartan is a specific angiotensin II receptor antagonist that selectively and competitively blocks the AT-1 receptor, which mediates the vasopressor and aldosterone effects …
Aliskiren and Hydrochlorothiazide Brand Name– Tekturna HCT What is Aliskiren and Hydrochlorothiazide Aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide are used together in an oral preparation for the treatment of hypertension. Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor. Hydrochlorothiazide is a commonly used thiazide diuretic. The extent of blood pressure reduction with the combination of aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide is additive. …