What is Sevoflurane Sevoflurane is a halogenated general anesthetic, which was first synthesized and tested in the early 1970s. Clinical studies of the drug were halted because of questionable phase I study results. Experience in Japan has lead to wide spread clinical use of sevoflurane. In comparison, adjustment of depth of anesthesia is easier with …
What is Sevelamer Sevelamer is an oral phosphate binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. Brand Name RenaGel Renvela Indications & Dosage hyperphosphatemia For the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis Side Effects abdominal pain bowel necrosis colitis constipation diarrhea …
What is Sertraline Sertraline is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) indicated for major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder in adults. Sertraline has been used to treat depression and agitation in dementia patients. Other off-label uses in adults include generalized anxiety disorder, …
What is Sertaconazole Sertaconazole is an imidazole-type antifungal used for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent patients. Diagnosis of the disease should be confirmed either by direct microscopic evaluation of infected superficial epidermal tissue in a solution of potassium hydroxide (KOH preparation) or by culture on an appropriate medium. Relief of symptoms is …
What is Senna Senna is an anthraquinone laxative similar to cascara. It is a plant derivative. Senna is used for relief of constipation in adult and pediatric patients 2 years and older. Senna is also used off-label, under a prescriber’s direction only, for occasional relief of constipation in infants and children younger than 2 years …
What is Semaglutide Brand Names OZEMPIC Rybelsus Indications & Dosage reduction of cardiovascular mortality type 2 diabetes mellitus For the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with diet and exercise Side Effects abdominal pain antibody formation cholelithiasis constipation dehydration diarrhea dizziness dysgeusia dyspepsia eructation fatigue flatulence gastritis gastroesophageal reflux hyperamylasemia hypoglycemia injection site …
What is Selumetinib Selumetinib is a mitogen-activated protein kinase 1 and 2 (MEK1/2) inhibitor indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. Brand Name Koselugo Indications & Dosage plexiform neurofibromas For the treatment of neurofibromatosis type 1 in patients with …