Felodipine is a calcium channel blocker (calcium antagonist) a drug used to control hypertension (high blood pressure). It is marketed under the brand name Plendil by AstraZeneca and Renedil by […]
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Candesartan
Candesartan (rINN) /ˌkændɨˈsɑrtən/ is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used mainly for the treatment of hypertension. The prodrug candesartan cilexetil is marketed by AstraZeneca and Takeda Pharmaceuticals commonly under the […]
Ramipril
Ramipril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Lisinopril
Lisinopril (/laɪˈsɪnəprɪl/ ly-SIN-ə-pril) is a drug of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor class used primarily in treatment of hypertension congestive heart failure and heart attacks and also in preventing renal […]
Ranitidine
Ranitidine (/rəˈnɪtɨdiːn/; trade name Zantac) is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease […]
Salmeterol
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist drug that is prescribed for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is available as a dry powder inhaler […]
Vecuronium bromide
Vecuronium (Norcuron) is a muscle relaxant in the category of non-depolarizing blocking agents. Vecuronium bromide is indicated as an adjunct to general anesthesia to facilitate endotracheal intubation and to provide […]
Albendazole
Albendazole marketed as Albenza (United States) Eskazole Zentel Andazol and Alworm is a benzimidazole drug used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations. Although its use is […]
Valaciclovir
Valaciclovir (INN) or valacyclovir (USAN) is an antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex herpes zoster (shingles) and herpes B. It is a prodrug being converted in vivo […]
Benzylpiperazine
Benzylpiperazine (BZP) is a recreational drug with euphoriant and stimulant properties. The effects produced by BZP are comparable to those produced by amphetamine. Adverse effects have been reported following its […]