Atomoxetine

July 2, 2021 Rima 0

Atomoxetine is selective nor- epinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) used in management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (ADHD) is a condition characterized by high level […]

Selegiline

June 29, 2021 Rima 0

Selegiline is selective and irreversible MAO-B (Mono Amine Oxidase) inhibitor. It is used to treat Parkinson’s disease and depression. Selegiline is 1st selective MAO-B inhibitor […]

Amantadine

June 28, 2021 Rima 0

Amantadine is an antiviral agent with mild anti parkinsonism activity. It is tricyclic amine. It was approved by US FDA in 1976 as antiviral agent. […]

Omeprazole

June 24, 2021 Rima 0

Omeprazole is commonly used proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Over the past several decades, PPIs have become one of the most commonly prescribed medications for peptic […]

Famotidine

June 23, 2021 Rima 0

Famotidine is histamine H2 receptor antagonist. H2 receptor antagonists are first class of drug used for treating peptic ulcer, but their use nowadays is surpassed […]

Metoclopramide

June 22, 2021 Rima 0

Metoclopramide is a prokinetic drug and is commonly used antiemetic. It was introduced in early 1970s as ‘gastric hurrying agent’. It is a substituted benzamide […]

Xipamide

June 21, 2021 Rima 0

Xipamide is sulfonamide– based diuretic. Diuretics are drugs which are commonly used to promote diuresis or water loss by increasing urine production Chemically, it is […]

Nitrofurantoin Pharmacology

June 19, 2021 Rima 0

Nitrofurantoin is synthetic nitrofuran used to prevent and treat UTI (Urinary Tract Infections). It was approved by FDA in 1953. It is included in World […]

Enalapril

June 18, 2021 Rima 0

Enalapril belongs to the class of ACEIs (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors). It is second ACE inhibitor to be introduced in medical field after captopril. It […]