Cetirizine
Cetirizine is one of the first second- generation, selective histamine (H1) receptor antagonist. It is derived from first generation antihistaminic drug, hydroxyzine. Cetirizine is a […]
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Febuxostat
Febuxostat belongs to class of drug called xanthine oxidase inhibitors which are used in treatment of hyperuricemia and gout. It is non- purine xanthine oxidase […]
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is xanthine oxidase inhibitor used in treating gout. Chemically, it is 4-hydroxy-pyrazolo 3, 4 d-pyrimidine. It is an analogue of hypoxanthine. It was approved […]
Lamivudine
Lamivudine is nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs) and is active against HIV1 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1), HIV2 (Human Immunodeficiency Virus 2) and HBV (Hepatitis B […]
Zidovudine
Zidovudine which is also known as azidothymidine belongs to class of drug called Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTIs). Chemically, it is a dideoxynucleoside compound in […]
Rilpivirine
Rilpivirine is drug belonging to class of NNRTIs (Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors). Chemically, it is diarylpyrimidine derivative. It is second drug from the new generation […]
Dantrolene
Dantrolene is phenytoin analogue (hydantoin derivative) used in field of neurology and anesthesiology. It is a direct acting postsynaptic skeletal muscle relaxant. Though it is […]
Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin belongs to class of drug called HMG CoA reductase inhibitor or statins. Statins are lipid lowering agents and are among the most widely used […]
Olmesartan Pharmacology
Olmesartan is drug belonging to class of ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker). Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARBs) are one of the most used drugs for hypertension. […]
Fosinopril
Fosinopril is a phosphinic acid containing ester prodrug belonging to class of drug called ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor. ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors or […]