Alclometasone Brand Name– Aclovate What is Alclometasone Alclometasone is a topical low-to-medium potency synthetic corticosteroid. It is used to relieve the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Low-potency topical corticosteroids have modest antiinflammatory properties and are usually effective in treating acute inflammatory conditions involving areas of thin skin. Since the stratum corneum is thin …
Alcaftadine Brand Name– LASTACAFT What is Alcaftadine Alcaftadine is a topical ophthalmic H1-antagonist and an inhibitor of mast cell histamine release. Alcaftadine is indicated for the prevention of ocular pruritus associated with allergic conjunctivitis. The ophthalmic product formulation is long-acting, allowing for once daily administration; the eye solution has a pH of approximately 7 and …
Albuterol and Ipratropium Brand Names Combivent | Combivent Respimat | DuoNeb What is Albuterol and Ipratropium Albuterol and ipratropium are used in combination as inhaled bronchodilators, primarily for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Albuterol is a moderately selective short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (SABA). Ipratropium bromide is a synthetic quaternary ammonium compound and a short-acting …
Albuterol Brand Names Accuneb | ProAir digihaler | Proair HFA | ProAir RespiClick | Proventil | Proventil HFA | Proventil Repetabs | Respirol | Ventolin | Ventolin HFA | Volmax | VoSpire ER What is Albuterol Albuterol is an inhaled, moderately selective short-acting beta-2-receptor agonist (SABA). Albuterol is a racemic mixture of R- and S-isomers, and is widely used as a bronchodilator. The R-enantiomer is the …
Albumin Brand Names Albuked | Albumarc | Albuminar | Albuminex | AlbuRx | Albutein | Buminate | Flexbumin | Kedbumin | Macrotec | Plasbumin What is Albumin Albumin is a parenteral colloid indicated for hypovolemia, hypoalbuminemia, prevention of central volume depletion after paracentesis due to cirrhotic ascites, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, adult respiratory distress syndrome, acute nephrosis, hemolytic disease of the newborn, burns, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, …
Albiglutide Brand Name– Tanzeum What is Albiglutide Albiglutide is a synthetic glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and belongs to a class of antidiabetic agents called incretin mimetics. Incretins are endogenous compounds, including glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), that improve glycemic control once released into the circulation via the gut. Albiglutide subcutaneous injection is given just once …
Albendazole Brand Name– Albenza What is Albendazole Albendazole (methyl 5-(propylthio)-2-benzimidazolecarbamate) is an oral broad-spectrum anthelmintic antiparasitic agent of the benzimidazole class. Albendazole is similar to mebendazole and thiabendazole, but is better tolerated. The systemic anthelmintic activity is attributed to albendazole sulfoxide, the primary active hepatic metabolite. Albendazole is effective in eradicating infections caused by a …