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What are 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors? 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors are a group of medicines that block the action of 5-alpha-reductase, the...

What are 5-aminosalicylates? Aminosalicylates are anti-inflammatory agents used to treat inflammatory bowel disease and some forms of arthri...

Other names: 5hydroxytryptamine receptor antagonists, serotonin blockers, serotonin receptor antagonists What are 5HT3 receptor antagonists?...

What are ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents? ACE inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents is a combination medicine ...

What are ACE inhibitors with thiazides? ACE inhibitors with thiazides is a combination medicine containing both an angiotensin-converting-en...

What are Adamantane antivirals? Adamantane antivirals are only active against influenza A virus, an RNA virus, but has no action against inf...

Other names: corticosteroids, glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids What are Adrenal cortical steroids? Corticosteroids (adrenal cortical ster...

What are Adrenal corticosteroid inhibitors? Adrenal corticosteroid inhibitors are drugs that inhibit key steps in the biosynthesis of hormon...

What are Adrenergic bronchodilators? Adrenergic bronchodilators (specifically beta2-adrenoreceptor agonists) dilate the bronchi by a direct ...

What are Adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD? Adrenergic reuptake inhibitors work by preventing the reuptake of the adrenergic neurotransm...

What are Agents for hypertensive emergencies? Agents for hypertensive emergencies are given parenterally as it is critical to reduce the blo...

What are Agents for pulmonary hypertension? Agents for pulmonary hypertension are drugs that reduce blood pressure in the lungs. Pulmonary h...

What are Aldosterone receptor antagonists? Aldosterone receptor antagonists (also called an antimineralocorticoid, MCRA, and sometimes MRA) ...

What are Alkylating agents? Alkylating agents are compounds that work by adding an alkyl group to the guanine base of the DNA molecule, prev...

What are Allergenics? Allergenics are used for allergen immunotherapy to decrease the immune response to allergens. The allergenic is admini...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on May 6, 2024. Other names: alpha adrenergic antagonists, alpha blockers, alpha-1 ...

What are Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors? Alpha-glucosidase is one of the enzymes responsible for breaking down carbohydrates to smaller sugar ...

What are Alternative medicines? Alternative medicines includes various healing systems, such as homeopathy, herbal remedies, naturopathy, ch...

What are Amebicides? Amebicides are agents that destroy or kill amebae. The different amebecides have different modes of action. They are us...

What are Aminoglycosides? Aminoglycosides are a class of antibiotics used mainly in the treatment of aerobic gram-negative bacilli infection...

What are Aminopenicillins? Aminopenicillins are bactericidal beta-lactam antibiotics, which work by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis...

What are Aminosalicylates? Aminosalicylates or aminosalicylic acid is used with other drugs to treat tuberculosis . Aminosalicylic acid is t...

What are AMPA receptor antagonists? AMPA receptor antagonists are anticonvulsants used in patients with epilepsy in the treatment of partial...

What are Amylin analogs? Amylin analogs are used in the treatment of diabetes . They are stable synthetic compounds, which are administered ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are Analgesic combinations? Analgesic combinations contain ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 6, 2023. What are Analgesics? Analgesics are medicines that are used to re...

What are Androgens and anabolic steroids? Androgens and anabolic steroids include the male sex hormone testosterone and dihydrotestosterone,...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. Other names: ACE inhibitors What are ACE Inhibitors? Angiotensin...

What are Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blockers? Angiotensin II inhibitors with calcium channel blocking agents is a combin...

What are Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides? Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides is a combination medicine containing both an ang...

Other names: angiotensin II inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists, ARBs What are Angiotensin receptor blockers? Angiotensin recept...

Other names: ARNIs What are Angiotensin receptor blockers and neprilysin inhibitors? Angiotensin receptor blockers with neprilysin inhibitor...

What are Anorectal preparations? Anorectal products generally contain a local anesthetic and a pain reliever or an anti-inflammatory agent i...

What are Anorexiants? Anorexiants are drugs that act on the brain to suppress appetite. They have a stimulant effect on the hypothalamic and...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 11, 2023. What are Antacids? Antacids are medicines that neutralize acid i...

Other names: antihelminthics, antiparasitics What are Anthelmintics? Anthelmintics are a type of medicine that kills helminths. Helminths ar...

What are Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents? Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents act as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonists. ...

What are Anti-CTLA-4 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefor...

What are Anti-infectives? Anti-infectives is a general term used to describe any medicine that is capable of inhibiting the spread of an inf...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on June 22, 2023. Other names: anti-programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) monoclonal antib...

What are Antiadrenergic agents (central) with thiazides? Centrally acting antiadrenergic with thiazides is a combination medicine that conta...

What are Antiadrenergic agents (peripheral) with thiazides? Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonists prevent the stimulation of alpha-adrenergic rec...

What are Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting? Centrally acting antiadrenergic agents inhibit the stimulation of the central nervous syst...

What are Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting? Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonists prevent the stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors ...

Other names: androgen antagonists, androgen receptor blockers, testosterone blockers What are Antiandrogens? Antiandrogens are the name give...

Other names: antianginal drugs What are Antianginal agents? Antianginal agents is a term used to describe a wide variety of medicines that a...

Other names: antiarrhythmics What are Antiarrhythmic agents? Antiarrhythmic agents are a diverse group of medicines that are used in the tre...

What are Antiasthmatic combinations? Antiasthmatic combinations are products with more than one agent that is used in the treatment of asthm...

What are Antibiotics/antineoplastics? Antibiotic antineoplastics are agents that have microbial origin, that is they are derived from microo...

What are Anticholinergic antiemetics? Anticholinergic antiemetics are agents that block muscarinic receptors and inhibit cholinergic transmi...

What are Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents? Anticholinergic antiparkinson agents or acetylcholine antagonists block the muscarinic acetyl...

What are Anticholinergic bronchodilators? Anticholinergic bronchodilators (or muscarinic receptor antagonists) block the parasympathetic ner...

What are Anticholinergic chronotropic agents? Anticholinergic chronotropic agents are also known as muscarinic antagonists or parasympatholy...

What are Anticholinergics/antispasmodics? Anticholinergics are a broad group of medicines that act on the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. T...

What are Anticoagulant reversal agents? Anticoagulant reversal agents are required when anticoagulant therapy needs to be reversed or neutra...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Nov 22, 2024. Other names: blood thinners What are Anticoagulants? Anticoagulant...

Other names: AEDs, antiepileptics, antiseizure What are Anticonvulsants? Anticonvulsants (antiepileptics or AEDs) helps to normalise the way...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are Antidepressants? An antidepressant is the name given to...

What are Antidiabetic agents? Antidiabetic agents refer to all the different types of medicine involved in the treatment of diabetes . All t...

Other names: Diabetic drug combinations What are Antidiabetic combinations? Antidiabetic combinations are medicines with two or more classes...

What are Antidiarrheals? Antidiarrheals are the name given to certain types of medicines that stop or slow diarrhea . Antidiarrheals only re...

What are Antidiuretic hormones? Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary. It is impo...

What are Antidotes? An antidote is a drug, chelating substance, or a chemical that counteracts (neutralizes) the effects of another drug or ...

What are Antiemetic/antivertigo agents? Vomiting is controlled by the vomiting center in the medulla. Vomiting center is activated by either...

What are Antifungals? Antifungal agents are also called antimycotic agents. They kill or inactivate fungi and are used to treat fungal infec...

What are Antigonadotropic agents? Antigonadotropic agents work by different mechanisms to inhibit the activity of gonadotropic hormones. Dif...

What are Antigout agents? Antigout agents are also called antihyperuricemic agents. These agents work to either correct overproduction or un...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are Antihistamines? Antihistamine drugs block histamine rel...

What are Antihyperlipidemic agents? Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood. Some antihyperlipidemic agents...

What are Antihyperlipidemic combinations? Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood. Some antihyperlipidemic ...

What are Antihypertensive combinations? Antihypertensive combinations have agents that control blood pressure. One pill or dose form contain...

What are Antihyperuricemic agents? Antihyperuricemic agents are also called antigout agents. These agents work to either correct overproduct...

What are Antimalarial agents? Antimalarials agents are drugs effective in the treatment of malaria . Malaria is an infectious disease caused...

What are Antimalarial combinations? Antimalarial combinations are products that contain more than one antimalarial agent in the one pill or ...

What are Antimalarial quinolines? Antimalarial quinolines are used to prevent and treat malaria . During the blood stages of the life cycle ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. Other names: mood stabilizers What are Antimanic agents? Antiman...

What are Antimetabolites? Antimetabolites are drugs that interfere with one or more enzymes or their reactions that are necessary for DNA sy...

Other names: Triptans What are Antimigraine agents? Antimigraine agents are used to treat migraine headaches. Migraines are different from o...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 13, 2023. Other names: anticancer combinations, antitumor combinations, ch...

Other names: Cytoprotective Agent What are Antineoplastic detoxifying agents? Antineoplastic detoxifying agents are used during chemotherapy...

What are Antineoplastic interferons? Antineoplastic interferons are interferons (alpha) that are manufactured using recombinant DNA technolo...

What are Antineoplastics? Antineoplastics or anticancer drugs affect the process of cell division i.e. are antiproliferative. They damage th...

What are Antiparkinson agents? Antiparkinson agents aim to replace dopamine either by drugs that release dopamine or those that mimic the ac...

What are Antiplatelet agents? Antiplatelet agents are medicines that reduce the ability of platelets to stick together (called platelet aggr...

What are Antipseudomonal penicillins? Antipseudomonal penicillins are antimicrobial agents, which are used to treat pseudomonal infections. ...

What are Antipsoriatics? Antipsoriatics are agents that are either taken orally or applied locally on the skin to treat psoriasis . Psoriasi...

What are Antipsychotics? Antipsychotics are drugs that are used to treat symptoms of psychosis such as delusions (for example, hearing voice...

What are Antirheumatics? Antirheumatics include drugs, which are used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and those that can modif...

What are Antiseptic and germicides? Antiseptics and germicides are chemical agents that destroy microorganisms that cause disease. Topical a...

What are Antithyroid agents? Antithyroid agents prevent or suppress the biosynthesis of thyroid hormones. Antithyroid agents are used to tre...

What are Antitoxins and antivenins? Antitoxins and antivenoms are agents that can neutralize the effects of toxins or venoms. Antitoxins can...

What are Antituberculosis agents? Antituberculosis agents are drugs used to treat tuberculosis , an infectious disease caused by Mycobacteri...

What are Antituberculosis combinations? Antituberculosis combinations are products with more than one drug, given simultaneously to treat tu...

What are Antitussives? Antitussives are medicines that suppress coughing, also known as cough suppressants. Antitussives are thought to work...

What are Antiviral agents? Antiviral agents are used to inhibit production of viruses that cause disease. Most antiviral agents are only eff...

What are Antiviral boosters? Antiviral boosters are drugs that are used in conjunction with other specific antiviral drugs to enhance or inc...

What are Antiviral combinations? Antiviral combinations have more than one antiviral agent in the one pill or dose. Using a combination of a...

What are Antiviral interferons? Natural interferons are produced by lymphocytes as part of an immunological response to viral antigens. Synt...

Antiviral monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins that help your immune system fight specific viruses. They are designed to target and n...

What are Anxiolytics, sedatives, and hypnotics? Anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics are medicines that work on the central nervous system t...

What are Aromatase inhibitors? Aromatase inhibitors are a class of medicines that work by blocking the enzyme aromatase, the enzyme that con...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are atypical antipsychotics? Atypical antipsychotics are an...

What are Azole antifungals? Azole antifungals are a group of medicines that contain an azole ring and inhibit the growth of a wide range of ...

What are Bacterial vaccines? Bacterial vaccines contain killed or attenuated bacteria that activate the immune system. Antibodies are built ...

What are Barbiturate anticonvulsants? Barbiturate anticonvulsants are a group of drugs derived from barbituric acid and they act by suppress...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are a class of drugs that we...

What are BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors? BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors inhibit the enzyme BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, which is importa...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants? Benzodiazepine anticonv...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines (also called “benzos”)...

What are Beta blockers with thiazides? Beta blockers act by blocking the beta adrenergic receptors in the sympathetic nervous system which r...

Other names: beta blockers What are Beta-adrenergic blocking agents? Beta-adrenergic blocking agents are a class of medicines that bind to b...

What are Beta-lactamase inhibitors? Beta-lactamase inhibitors are a class of medicine that block the activity of beta-lactamase enzymes (als...

What are Bile acid sequestrants? Bile acid sequestrants are used to reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. After oral admi...

What are Biologicals? Biologicals are diagnosic, pregentive, or therapeutic preparations derived or obtained from living organisms and their...

Bispecific antibodies are a type of engineered antibody that can bind to two different targets at the same time. They are designed to bring ...

List of Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE)

What are Bisphosphonates? Bisphosphonates are a group of medicines that slow down or prevent bone loss, strengthening bones. Bisphosphonates...

What are Bone resorption inhibitors? Bone resorption inhibitors are drugs that inhibit mineralization or resorption of the bone by blocking ...

What are Bronchodilator combinations? Bronchodilator combinations are generally inhalers or inhalation devices, which contain more than one ...

What are Bronchodilators? Bronchodilators are drugs that open up (dilate) the breathing passages by relaxing the bronchial smooth muscle. Th...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, Bruton's Tyrosine...

What are Calcimimetics? Calcimimetics reduce levels of parathyroid hormone and serum calcium. The main regulator of the parathyroid formatio...

What are Calcineurin inhibitors? Calcineurin inhibitors are medicines which inhibit the action of calcineurin. Calcineurin is an enzyme that...

What is Calcitonin? Calcitonin (thyrocalcitonin) is a hormone produced by C cells in the thyroid gland. The main action of calcitonin is on ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on May 5, 2024. Other names: calcium antagonists, calcium channel antagonists, CCB ...

What are Carbamate anticonvulsants? Carbamate anticonvulsant agents are newer antiepileptic drugs whose exact mechanism of action is uncerta...

What are Carbapenems? Carbapenems are a class of beta-lactam antibiotic that are active against many aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Carbapenems/beta-lactamase inhibitors? Carbapenems/beta...

What are Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants? Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants inhibit the enzyme carbonic anhydrase. G...

What are Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors? Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors reduce the activity of carbonic anhydrase, an enzyme responsible for c...

What are Cardiac stressing agents? A cardiac stressing agent is used to stimulate the heart and increase workload. They are used in a cardia...

What are Cardioselective beta blockers? Beta-adrenergic blocking agents prevent stimulation of the beta-1 adrenergic receptors at the nerve ...

What are Cardiovascular agents? Cardiovascular agents are medicines that are used to treat medical conditions associated with the heart or t...

What are Catecholamines? Catecholamines include adrenaline, noradrenaline and dopamine. They are physiologically important neurotransmitters...

What are Cation exchange resins? Cation exchange resins are used in medicine to remove an excess of a particular positively charged ion that...

What are CD19 monoclonal antibodies? CD19 monoclonal antibodies work by targeting the CD19 protein that is present on the surface of pre-B a...

What are CD20 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefore consi...

What are CD30 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefore consi...

What are CD33 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefore consi...

What are CD38 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefore consi...

What are CD52 monoclonal antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies used in immunotherapy are produced artificially from a cell clone therefore consi...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are CDK 4/6 inhibitors? CDK4/6 inhibitors are a class of dr...

Other names: CNS agents What are Central nervous system agents? Central nervous system agents are medicines that affect the central nervous ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Cephalosporins? Cephalosporins are a large group of ant...

What are Cephalosporins/beta-lactamase inhibitors? Cephalosporins are a group of broad spectrum, semi-synthetic beta-lactam antibiotics deri...

What are Cerumenolytics? Cerumenolytics are agents that soften hardened cerumen (earwax) and make it easier for it to be removed from the ea...

What are CFTR combinations? The Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene codes the function of the chloride ion chann...

What are CFTR potentiators? CFTR potentiators repair defects in chloride transport, and are used to treat cystic fibrosis patients with a sp...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 13, 2023. Other names: calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitors, CGRP an...

Other names: chelants, chelators, sequestering agents What are Chelating agents? Chelating agents are chemical compounds that react with met...

What are Chemokine receptor antagonist? Chemokine receptor antagonists inhibit the entry of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into the host...

What are Chloride channel activators? Chloride channel activator agent is a locally acting agent that activates chloride channels in the int...

What are Cholesterol absorption inhibitors? Cholesterol absorption inhibitors reduce the absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol throu...

What are Cholinergic agonists? Cholinergic agonists are the name given to a group of medicines that mimic the actions of acetylcholine. Acet...

What are Cholinergic muscle stimulants? Cholinergic muscle stimulants are agents that increase the presence of acetylcholine, the neurotrans...

Other names: acetylcholinesterase inhibitors What are Cholinesterase inhibitors? Cholinesterase inhibitors (also called acetylcholinesterase...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 11, 2023. What are CNS stimulants? CNS (central nervous system) stimulants...

What are Coagulation modifiers? Coagulation modifiers are drugs that act on the blood coagulation pathway in different places to prevent or ...

What are Colony stimulating factors? Colony stimulating factors are glycoproteins that promote production of white blood cells (mainly granu...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: Birth control What are Contraceptives? Contraceptiv...

What are Corticotropin? Corticotropin is a polypeptide hormone, also known as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), synthesized and stored in ...

What are Coumarins and indandiones? Warfarin, the only drug listed here in this category, is a coumarin. It is an oral anticoagulant that in...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: Cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors What are Cox-2 inhibit...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 11, 2023. What are Decongestants? Decongestants are medicines that relieve...

What are Dermatological agents? Topical dermatological agents are applied directly on the skin to treat skin conditions . They may deliver m...

What are Diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals? When radiopharmaceuticals are used to help diagnose medical problems, only small amounts are given...

What are Diarylquinolines? Diarylquinolines are antimycobacterial drugs that interfere with mycobacterial energy production by binding and i...

What are Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants? Anticonvulsants are drugs that prevent or reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in various t...

What are Digestive enzymes? Digestive enzymes are proteins that speed up the breakdown (hydrolysis) of food molecules into their separate co...

Other names: DPP4 inhibitors, gliptans What are Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors? Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are a class of ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. Other names: Fluid Pills, Water Pills What are Diuretics? Diuret...

What are Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents? Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents aim to replace dopamine or prevent the degradation of do...

What are Drugs used in alcohol dependence? Alcohol dependence is an illness marked by consumption of alcoholic beverages at a level that int...

What are Echinocandins? Echinocandins are a class of antifungal drugs that target the fungal cell wall. They are lipopeptide molecules that ...

Other names: anti-EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors, erbB-1, HER-1 What are EGFR inhibitors? Epidermal growth factor recepto...

What are Estrogen receptor antagonists? Estrogen receptor antagonists bind to estrogen receptors and inhibit the action of estrogen. Estroge...

What are Estrogens? Estrogens are hormones that occur naturally in women and men and are also made synthetically. Estrone (E1), estradiol (E...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Expectorants? Expectorants are ingredients that increas...

What are Factor Xa inhibitors? Factor Xa inhibitors are a type of anticoagulant that work by selectively and reversibly blocking the activit...

What are Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants? Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants appear to increase the availability of gamma-aminobuty...

Other names: Fibrates What are Fibric acid derivatives? Fibric acid derivatives or fibrates are regarded as broad-spectrum lipid lowering dr...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 13, 2023. What are First generation cephalosporins? After the first cephal...

What are Fourth generation cephalosporins? Cephalosporins are a large group of antibiotics derived from the mold Acremonium (previously call...

What are Functional bowel disorder agents? Functional bowel disorder agents are different classes of drugs that work by different mechanisms...

What are Gallstone solubilizing agents? Gallstone solubilizing agents are used to dissolve small non-calcified gallstones . They suppress th...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. Other names: GABA What are gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) analog...

What are Gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors? Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) reuptake inhibitors are analogs of gamma-Aminobutyric a...

What are Gastrointestinal agents? Gastrointestinal agents include many different classes of drugs that are used to treat gastrointestinal di...

What are General anesthetics? General anesthetics are medicines that render a patient reversibly unconscious and unresponsive in order to al...

What are Genitourinary tract agents? Genitourinary tract agents are medicines, which are used to treat conditions of the reproductive organs...

What are GI stimulants? Gastrointestinal stimulants are drugs that increase motility of the gastrointestinal smooth muscle, without acting a...

Medically reviewed by Melisa Puckey, BPharm . Last updated on Oct 29, 2025. Other names: GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics), GLP-1 Analogues...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Aug 26, 2023. What are Glucocorticoids? Glucocorticoids are a type of corticoste...

What are Glucose elevating agents? Glucose elevating agents are used to treat hypoglycemia ( low blood sugar ). In diabetics, hypoglycemia c...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Glycopeptide antibiotics? Glycopeptide antibiotics are ...

What are Glycoprotein platelet inhibitors? Glycoprotein platelet inhibitors prevent platelet adhesion by binding to the glycoprotein IIb/III...

What are Glycylcyclines? Glycylcyclines are a new generation of antibiotics derived from tetracyclines. They were developed to overcome issu...

What are Gonadotropin releasing hormones? Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is a hormone produced in the hypothalamus and transported to...

What are Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists? *Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists are synthetic analogs of gonadotropi...

What are Gonadotropins? Gonadotropins are hormones synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary, which act on the gonads (testes and o...

What are Group I antiarrhythmics? Group 1 antiarrhythmics: Sodium-channel blockers, which block the fast sodium channels, thereby slowing el...

What are Group II antiarrhythmics? Group II antiarrhythmics: Beta-blockers. These work by blocking sympathetic nervous system stimulation to...

What are Group III antiarrhythmics? Group III antiarrhythmics: Potassium-channel blockers, bind to and block the potassium channels which p...

What are Group IV antiarrhythmics? Group IV antiarrhythmics: Calcium-channel blockers, which inhibit the calcium channels reducing the movem...

What are Group V antiarrhythmics? Group V antiarrhythmics: Agents which work by other mechanisms according to the Vaughan-Williams classifi...

What are Growth hormone receptor blockers? Growth hormone receptor blockers are drugs that bind to the growth hormone receptor and make it n...

Other names: human growth hormone, somatotropin What are Growth hormones? Growth hormones are hormones that stimulate growth and cell reprod...

What are Guanylate cyclase-C agonists? Guanylate cyclase-C agonists are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic...

What are H. pylori eradication agents? Agents used in treatment of Helicobacter Pylori are medicines used for stomach acid inhibition, combi...

Other names: H2 blockers, histamine-2 receptor antagonists What are H2 antagonists? H2 antagonists block histamine-induced gastric acid secr...

What are Hedgehog pathway inhibitors? The Hedgehog pathway plays an essential role in cell growth and differentiation in the developing embr...

What are Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer? Hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer binds to the CXCR4 chemokine receptor and inhibits the binding...

What are Heparin antagonists? Heparin antagonists are substances which inhibit the anticoagulant action of heparin. They may be used for th...

What are Heparins? Heparin is an injectable anticoagulant that activates antithrombin III, which inhibits thrombin and factor Xa, factors ne...

What are HER2 inhibitors? Human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER2) inhibitors are either tyrosine kinase inhibitors or monoclonal antib...

What are Herbal products? Herbal products are medicines derived from plants. They are used as supplements to improve health and well being, ...

What are Hereditary angioedema agents? Hereditary angioedema (HAE) agents treat and/or prevent HAE attacks. HAE is a rare genetic condition ...

What are Histone deacetylase inhibitors? Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors are a group of agents that inhibit the histone deactylase enz...

What are Hormones? Hormone is a chemical substance that is produced in one part of the body (by an endocrine gland) and is carried in the bl...

Other names: hormonal oncology What are Hormones/antineoplastics? Hormonal anticancer drugs are used to reduce or prevent proliferation of c...

What are Hydantoin anticonvulsants? Hydantoin anticonvulsants are structurally related to barbiturates. They have an allantoin heterocyclic ...

What are Hydrazide derivatives? Hydrazide derivatives are highly specific antibacterial agents active only against Mycobacterium. They are b...

What are Illicit (street) drugs? Illicit drugs means illegal drugs, which are sold on the street. Illicit drugs generally have high addictiv...

What are Immune globulins? In healthy individuals immune globulins are made by plasma cells when exposed by an immunogen such as a virus. Im...

What are Immunologic agents? Immunologic agents are drugs that can modify the immune response, either by enhancing or suppressing the immune...

What are Immunostimulants? Immunostimulants are substances that stimulate the immune system. Specific immunostimulants such as vaccines stim...

What are Immunosuppressive agents? Immunosuppressive agents are drugs that suppress the immune system and reduce the risk of rejection of fo...

What are Impotence agents? Impotence agents treat erectile dysfunction and enable men to have sexual intercourse. Generally, they cause vaso...

What are In vivo diagnostic biologicals? In vivo diagnostic testing is a procedure that is performed in the body to identify a disease or me...

What are Inhaled anti-infectives? Inhaled anti-infectives are agents that act locally, in the lungs to treat infection . Inhaled antibiotics...

What are Inhaled corticosteroids? Inhaled corticosteroids are medicines containing corticosteroids such as beclomethasone, budesonide, cicle...

What are Inotropic agents? Inotropic agents are a group of medicines that affect the contraction of the heart muscle. Technically, inotropes...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that is produced naturally...

What is Insulin-like growth factor?? Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) is a polypeptide hormone similar to insulin. There are two types of in...

What are Integrase strand transfer inhibitor? Integrase strand transfer inhibitors block the action of integrase, a viral enzyme of the huma...

What are Interferons? Interferons are proteins produced by tumor cells or host cells that are infected with viruses, bacteria and other unkn...

Other names: IL blockers, Interleukin antagonists, Interleukin blockers What are Interleukin inhibitors? Interleukin inhibitors, sometimes c...

What are Interleukins? Interleukins are a group of cytokines which are synthesized by lymphocytes, monocytes, macrophages, and certain other...

What are Intravenous nutritional products? Intravenous nutritional products are also called parenteral nutrition . They supplement oral food...

What are Iodinated contrast media? Iodinated contrast media is a contrast media containing iodine that is used in radiography to increase th...

What are Ionic iodinated contrast media? Iodinated contrast media is a contrast media containing iodine that is used in radiography to incre...

What are Iron products? Iron products are preparations of iron taken either by mouth or given by injection, to correct iron deficiency in hu...

What are Ketolides? Ketolides are a new generation of macrolide antibiotics designed to overcome issues with bacterial resistance to macroli...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Laxatives? Laxatives are medicines that help resolve co...

What are Leprostatics? Leprostatic agents inhibit the growth of Mycobacterium leprae, the bacterium that causes leprosy . Different leprosta...

Other names: antileukotrienes, leukotriene receptor antagonists, leukotriene synthesis inhibitors What are Leukotriene modifiers? Leukotrien...

What are Lincomycin derivatives? Lincomycin derivatives are a small group of antibiotics that inhibit synthesis of bacterial proteins, essen...

What are Local injectable anesthetics? Local injectable anesthetics numb the surrounding area (where it is injected) by blocking pain signal...

What are Local injectable anesthetics with corticosteroids? Corticosteroid injections are given to reduce inflammation to the treated area. ...

What are Loop diuretics? Diuretics are medicines that increase urine output, a process called diuresis. Loop diuretics are a powerful subgro...

What are Lung surfactants? Lung surfactants are made from animal lung extract and contain phospholipids. Natural surfactant is produced by t...

What are Lymphatic staining agents? Lymphatic staining agents are injected subcutaneously to determine the location of lymphatic vessels dra...

What are Lysosomal enzymes? Lysosomal enzymes are synthetic forms of these enzymes, which occur naturally in the body cells, and that are ne...

What are Macrolide derivatives? Macrolide derivatives are either macrolide antibiotics or other antibiotics related to macrolides. Macrolide...

What are Macrolides? Macrolides are a class of antibiotics derived from Saccharopolyspora erythraea (originally called Streptomyces erythreu...

What are Magnetic resonance imaging contrast media? Substances used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the visibility of interna...

What are Malignancy Photosensitizers?? Malignancy photosensitizers are diagnostic or treatment agents that are used in conjunction with a sp...

What are Mast cell stabilizers? Mast cell stabilizers are the name given to a group of medicines that prevent the release of histamine and o...

What are Medical gas? Medical gases include carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen, nitrogen oxide or air. Medical gases can be use on their own o...

What are Meglitinides? Meglinitides work by stimulating the pancreas to release insulin in response to a meal. It closes ATP-dependent pota...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Melanocortin Receptor Agonists? Melanocortins have impo...

What are Metabolic agents? Metabolic agents are substances capable of producing an effect on the sum of the chemical and physical changes oc...

What are Methylxanthines? Methylxanthines are a unique class of drug that are derived from the purine base xanthine. Xanthine is produced na...

What are Mineralocorticoids? Mineralocorticoid is a corticosteroid hormone, which is synthesized by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone, the mai...

What are Minerals and electrolytes? Minerals and electrolytes are present in all the fluids of the body and it is essential that the right a...

What are Miscellaneous agents? Miscellaneous agents includes all products not classified elsewhere.

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are Miscellaneous analgesics? Miscellaneous analgesics are ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Miscellaneous antibiotics? Miscellaneous antibiotics ar...

What are Miscellaneous anticonvulsants? Anticonvulsants are drugs that prevent or reduce the severity and frequency of seizures in various t...

What are Miscellaneous antidepressants? Antidepressants are drugs that treat depression and improve the symptoms. All types of antidepressan...

What are Miscellaneous antidiabetic agents? Antidiabetic agents aim to achieve normoglycemia and relieve diabetes symptoms, such as thirst, ...

What are Miscellaneous antiemetics? Antiemetics are used to treat nausea and vomiting . Vomiting is controlled by the vomiting center in the...

What are Miscellaneous antifungals? Antifungal agents are also called antimycotic agents. They kill or inactivate fungi and are used to trea...

What are Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents? Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents are used to treat hyperlipidemia . They help to de...

What are Miscellaneous antihypertensive combinations? Antihypertensive combinations have agents that control blood pressure. One pill or dos...

What are Miscellaneous antimalarials? Antimalarials agents are drugs effective in the treatment of malaria . Malaria is an infectious diseas...

What are Miscellaneous antineoplastics? Antineoplastics or anticancer drugs affect growth and cell division i.e. are antiproliferative. They...

What are Miscellaneous antiparkinson agents? Antiparkinson agents aim to replace dopamine either by drugs that release dopamine or those tha...

What are Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents? Miscellaneous antipsychotics are agents that have different modes of action to treat schizophre...

What are Miscellaneous antituberculosis agents? Ethambutol is classed as a miscellaneous antituberculosis agent. It is taken up by the Mycob...

What are Miscellaneous antivirals? Antiviral agents are used to inhibit production of viruses that cause disease. Most antiviral agents are ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 11, 2023. What are Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics? Mis...

Miscellaneous bispecific antibodies are a type of targeted therapy that can attach to two different targets at once, helping the immune syst...

What are Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors? Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors are drugs that inhibit mineralization or resorpt...

What are Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents? Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents are drugs, which are used to treat conditions of the heart...

What are Miscellaneous central nervous system agents? Central nervous system agents are drugs that affect the central nervous system i.e. th...

What are Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers? Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers are different classes of drugs, which affect the blood coa...

What are Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes? Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes are administered to a patient to get a visualization of the organ or v...

What are Miscellaneous diuretics? Diuretics are drugs that increase the volume of urine produced by promoting the excretion of salt and wate...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Miscellaneous Erythropoiesis Agents? Miscellaneous eryt...

What are Miscellaneous genitourinary tract agents? Genitourinary tract agents are medicines, which are used to treat conditions of the repro...

What are Miscellaneous GI agents? Gastrointestinal (GI) agents include many different classes of drugs that are used to treat gastrointestin...

What are Miscellaneous hormones? A hormone is a chemical substance that is produced in one part of the body (by an endocrine gland) and is c...

What are Miscellaneous metabolic agents? Metabolic agents are substances capable of producing an effect on the sum of the chemical and physi...

What are Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents? The ophthalmic preparation categorized under miscellaneous ophthalmic agents is an antimydriatic a...

What are Miscellaneous otic agents? Otic preparations are products applied to or in the ear to treat conditions of the external and middle e...

What are Miscellaneous respiratory agents? Respiratory agents are drugs or a combination of drugs used to prevent, relieve or treat respirat...

What are Miscellaneous sex hormones? Sex hormones are steroid hormones that are mainly produced by the testes or the ovaries. Sex hormones a...

What are Miscellaneous topical agents? Topical agents are used locally, where the medicine is applied on the area being treated. For example...

What are Miscellaneous uncategorized agents? Miscellaneous uncategorized agents includes all products not classified elsewhere.

What are Miscellaneous vaginal agents? Miscellaneous vaginal agents generally include products with female sex hormones (either a combinatio...

What are Mitotic inhibitors? Mitotic inhibitors are drugs derived from natural plant sources. They inhibit cell division or mitosis, where a...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Nov 22, 2024. Other names: MAOIs What are Monoamine oxidase inhibitors? Monoamin...

Monobactams are a type of antibiotic that kills certain bacteria. They are used to treat infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria.

Monobactams/beta-lactamase inhibitors are a combination of two types of antibiotics. The monobactam (like aztreonam) kills bacteria by disru...

What are Mouth and throat products? Topical mouth and throat products include agents such as antifungals, antiseptics, cough suppressants an...

What are MTOR inhibitors? Mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitors block the activity of the mammalian target of rapamycin. Mammalian...

What are Mucolytics? Mucolytics are medicines that thin mucus, making it less thick and sticky and easier to cough up. They are used to trea...

What are Multikinase inhibitors? Multikinase inhibitors work by inhibiting multiple intracellular and cell surface kinases, some of which ar...

What are Muscle relaxants? Muscle relaxants (also called skeletal muscle relaxants) are a diverse group of medicines that have the ability t...

What are Mydriatics? Mydriatics are a type of medicine that make the pupil of the eye dilate (open up). Mydriatics also tend to relax the fo...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Narcotic analgesic combinations? Narcotic analgesic com...

What are Nasal antihistamines and decongestants? Nasal antihistamines and decongestants are products that contain either an antihistamine or...

What are Nasal lubricants and irrigations? Nasal lubricants and irrigations are saline solutions or gel form. These products are used to tre...

What are Nasal preparations? Nasal preparations are products applied in the nose to treat conditions of the nose or nasal symptoms. They inc...

What are Nasal steroids? Nasal steroids (also called nasal corticosteroids) are medicines containing corticosteroids such as beclomethasone,...

What are Natural penicillins? Natural Penicillins were the first antibiotics used in clinical practice. They are based on the original penic...

What are Neuraminidase inhibitors? Neuraminidase inhibitors are drugs that block the function of the viral neuraminidase protein. By blockin...

What are Neuromuscular blocking agents? Neuromuscular blocking agents are potent muscle relaxants typically only used during surgery to prev...

What are Neuronal potassium channel openers? Neuronal potassium channel openers are anticonvulants used to treat seizures in adults. They a...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: fifth generation cephalosporins, next-generation ce...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are NHE3 Inhibitors? NHE3 Inhibitors are a class of medicin...

What are Nicotinic acid derivatives? Nicotinic acid derivatives are highly specific antibacterial agents, active only against Mycobacterium....

What are NK1 receptor antagonists? Neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antagonists are used for prevention of acute and delayed nausea and vomiting ...

What are NNRTIs? Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) are antiviral agents that bind non-competitively to HIV-1’s revers...

What are Non-cardioselective beta blockers? Beta adrenergic blocking agents prevent stimulation of the beta adrenergic receptors at the nerv...

What are Non-iodinated contrast media? Contrast media is used in radiography to increase the clarity of the image. A non-iodinated contrast ...

What are Non-ionic iodinated contrast media? Iodinated contrast media is a contrast media containing iodine that is used in radiography to i...

What are Non-sulfonylureas? Biguanides are classed as non-sulfonylureas. Metformin is the only available biguanide for diabetes treatment. I...

This class is used as a placeholder for medications that do not currently have an assigned drug class.

What are NS5A inhibitors? Non-structural protein 5A (NS5A) inhibitors are a direct-acting antiviral agent used to treat hepatitis C virus (H...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Aug 13, 2025. Other names: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAID, NSAIDs W...

What are Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)? Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are active inhibitors of r...

What are Nutraceutical products? Nutraceutical product is a food or fortified food product that not only supplements the diet but also assis...

What are Nutritional products? Nutritional products include products, which either supplement the nutrition or provide part or all of the da...

What are Ophthalmic anesthetics? Ophthalmic anesthetics are eye drops, gels, or ointments that contain a local anesthetic and can be adminis...

What are Ophthalmic anti-infectives? Ophthalmic anti-infectives are anti-infectives contained in a product formulated especially to be insti...

What are Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents? Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents are products formulated to be applied in the eyes, to redu...

What are Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants? Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants are eye drops or gels that have been speci...

What are Ophthalmic diagnostic agents? Ophthalmic diagnostic agents are given intravenously to perform diagnostic fluorescein angiography or...

What are Ophthalmic glaucoma agents? Ophthalmic glaucoma agents are used to reduce eye pressure in glaucoma. Glaucoma refers to a group of e...

What are Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations? Ophthalmic lubricants are used to treat dry and irritated eyes.

What are Ophthalmic preparations? Ophthalmic preparations are agents especially designed to be applied to the eyes. The eye is extremely sen...

What are Ophthalmic steroids? Ophthalmic steroids are eye drops, gels, or ointments that have been specifically made to be administered into...

What are Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives? Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives are preparations designed to be applied into the...

What are Ophthalmic surgical agents? Ophthalmic surgical agents are used during surgical procedures involving the eyes. An ophthalmic viscoe...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. Other names: narcotic analgesics, narcotics, opiates, opioid ana...

What are Oral nutritional supplements? Oral nutritional supplements are products, which contain foods rich in energy and protein. These are ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on May 3, 2023. What are Other cephalosporins? Other cephalosporins include new cep...

What are Other immunostimulants? Immunostimulants are substances that stimulate the immune system. Specific immunostimulants such as vaccine...

What are Other immunosuppressants? Immunosuppressive agents are drugs that suppress the immune system and reduce the risk of rejection of fo...

What are Otic anesthetics? Otic anesthetics are agents that act locally to relieve pain in the ears. Some of these agents are available with...

What are Otic anti-infectives? Otic anti-infectives are generally available as ear drops and contain anti-infective agents that either have ...

What are Otic preparations? Otic preparations are products applied to or in the ear to treat conditions of the external and middle ear. Thes...

What are Otic steroids? Otic steroids are products that contain corticosteroids and can be placed in the ears. Generally ophthalmic (eye) pr...

What are Otic steroids with anti-infectives? Otic steroids with anti-infectives are ear drops that have both steroids and anti-infectives. S...

What are Oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants? Oxazolidinedione anticonvulsants are used to treat absence (petit mal) seizures . The exact mecha...

What are Oxazolidinone antibiotics? Oxazolidinone antibiotics are a class of synthetic antibacterial agents that act as a protein synthesis ...

What are Parathyroid hormone and analogs? Parathyroid hormone and analogs (a synthetic form of parathyroid hormone) control the distribution...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. Other names: Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase inhibitors What are PA...

What are PCSK9 inhibitors? Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) is an enzyme that binds to low-density lipoprotein receptor...

What are Penicillinase resistant penicillins? Penicillinase resistant penicillins are antibiotics, which are not inactivated by the penicill...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 11, 2023. What are Penicillins? Penicillins are a type of antibiotic deriv...

Penicillins/beta-lactamase inhibitors are a combination of two types of medicines: a penicillin antibiotic that kills bacteria, and a beta-l...

What are Peripheral opioid receptor agonists? Peripheral opioid receptor agonists act on opioid receptors outside of the central nervous sys...

What are Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists? Peripheral opioid receptor antagonists bind to the peripheral opioid receptors, such as tho...

What are Peripheral opioid receptor mixed agonists/antagonists? Opioid receptors are distributed in the central nervous system and the diges...

What are Peripheral vasodilators? Peripheral vasodilators are agents which act on the most distal parts of the vascular system i.e. the arte...

Other names: lipase inhibitors What are Peripherally acting antiobesity agents? Peripherally acting antiobesity agents are drugs that assist...

What are Phenothiazine antiemetics? Phenothiazine antiemetics are a type of medicine that may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting . They ...

What are Phenothiazine antipsychotics? Phenothiazine antipsychotics are a type of antipsychotic. Antipsychotics are medicines that are used ...

What are Phenylpiperazine antidepressants? Phenylpiperazine antidepressants are drugs that act as serotonin (5-HT2) reuptake inhibitors and ...

What are Phosphate binders? Phosphate binders are used to decrease the absorption of phosphate from food in the digestive tract. They are us...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: phosphoinositide 3-kinase inhibitors What are PI3K ...

What are Plasma expanders? Plasma expanders are agents that have relatively high molecular weight and boost the plasma volume by increasing ...

What are Platelet aggregation inhibitors? Platelet aggregation inhibitors work in different places of the clotting cascade and prevent plate...

What are Platelet-stimulating agents? Platelet-stimulating agents encourage the body to produce more platelets. These agents may work by dif...

What are Polyenes? Antifungal agents are also called antimycotic agents. Polyene antifungals bind to ergosterol, the main sterol in the fung...

What are Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides? Diuretics are drugs that increase the volume of urine produced by promoting the excreti...

Other names: Potassium sparing diuretics What are Potassium-sparing diuretics? Potassium-sparing diuretics are medicines that increase diure...

What are Probiotics? Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial for health. They are often referred to as 'good', 'helpful...

What are Progesterone receptor modulators? Progesterone receptor modulators are agents that act on the progesterone receptors. They act as a...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Aug 20, 2025. What are Progestogens? Progestogens is an umbrella term that encom...

What are Prolactin inhibitors? Prolactin inhibitors are agents that inhibit the production of prolactin, a hormone that stimulates milk prod...

What are Protease inhibitors? Protease inhibitors are synthetic drugs that inhibit the action of HIV-1 protease, an enzyme that cleaves two ...

What are Protease-activated receptor-1 antagonists? Protease-activated receptor-1 (PAR 1) antagonists have an antiplatelet effect by inhibit...

What are Proteasome inhibitors? Proteasomes are protease complexes which are responsible for degrading endogenous proteins. Proteins to be d...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. Other names: PPIs What are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)? Proton...

What are Psoralens? Psoralen is a light-sensitive drug that absorbs ultraviolet (long wave - UVA) light and acts like ultraviolet radiation....

What are Psychotherapeutic agents? Psychotherapeutic agents are used to treat psychosis , which refers to a group of mental disorders for ex...

What are Psychotherapeutic combinations? Psychotherapeutic combinations are products that contain more than one agent to treat psychosis and...

What are Purine nucleosides? Purine nucleosides are antiviral agents that have selective activity against herpes simplex virus types 1 ( col...

What are Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants? Pyrrolidine anticonvulsant, levetiracetam, is used in the treatment of epilepsy . The exact mechanism ...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Feb 15, 2024. Other names: fluoroquinolones, quinolones What are Quinolones and ...

What are Radiocontrast agents? Radiocontrast agents are substances such as iodine or barium compounds, administered to a patient using imagi...

What are Radiologic adjuncts? Radiological adjuncts are additional agents used in conjunction with radiography to enhance imaging during dia...

What are Radiologic agents? Agents used in radiology, the branch of medicine that uses imaging technology to diagnose and treat disease.

What are Radiologic conjugating agents? Radiological conjugating agents (RCA) are drugs or diagnostic agents that contain a radioactive subs...

What are Radiopharmaceuticals? Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive chemicals or pharmaceutic preparations, labeled with a radionuclide in t...

What are Recombinant human erythropoietins? Recombinant human erythropoietins, act like endogenous erythropoietin to stimulate erythropoiesi...

What are Renin inhibitors? Renin inhibitors block the activity of renin and cause vasodilatation. Renin is an enzyme that converts angiotens...

What are Respiratory agents? Respiratory agents is a term used to describe a wide variety of medicines used to relieve, treat, or prevent re...

What are Respiratory inhalant products? Respiratory inhalant products are a group of products consisting of finely powdered or liquid drugs ...

What are Rifamycin derivatives? Rifamycin derivatives are antibiotics that work by binding to and inhibiting the mycobacterial DNA dependent...

What are Salicylates? A salicylate is a salt or ester of salicylic acid. Salicylates are found naturally in some plants (such as white willo...

What are Sclerosing agents? Sclerosing agents are used in sclerotherapy of varicose veins , where the irritant solution is injected into the...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: second-generation cephalosporins What are Second ge...

What are Selective estrogen receptor modulators? Selective estrogen receptor modulators are agents that bind to estrogen receptors but act e...

What are Selective immunosuppressants? Selective immunosuppressive agents are drugs that suppress the immune system due to a selective point...

Other names: PDE4 What are Selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors? Selective phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors increase cyclic adenosine-3′,...

Written by Carmen Pope, BPharm on Aug 31, 2018. Other names: selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, serotonin norepinephrin...

What are Serotoninergic neuroenteric modulators? Serotoninergic neuroenteric modulators bind to the serotonin receptors in the gastrointesti...

What are Sex hormone combinations? Sex hormone combinations are products that contain more than one sex hormone, either estrogen and progest...

What are Sex hormones? Sex hormones are steroid hormones that are mainly produced by the testes or the ovaries. Sex hormones are responsible...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on May 30, 2023. Other names: SGLT2 inhibitors, sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhi...

What are Skeletal muscle relaxant combinations? Skeletal muscle relaxant combinations are products, which have a muscle relaxant and drugs s...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. What are Skeletal muscle relaxants? Skeletal muscle relaxants ar...

What are Smoking cessation agents? Smoking cessation agents are medicines used to assist in quitting smoking . There are a few types of agen...

What are Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs? Somatostatin is a hormone produced by the hypothalamus and some other tissues such as the pa...

What are Spermicides? Spermicide is an agent that kills spermatozoa (sperm). Spermicide causes the sperm cell membrane to rupture, so the sp...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. Other names: SSRI, SSRIs What are SSRI drugs? SSRI stands for Se...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on Dec 18, 2024. Other names: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors What are Statins? Statin...

What are Sterile irrigating solutions? Sterile irrigating solutions are sterile or nonpyrogenic isotonic solutions, made under sterile condi...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Streptogramins? Streptogramins are a type of antibiotic...

What are Streptomyces derivatives? Streptomyces derivatives are antibiotics with a spectrum of activity that includes many mycobacterium and...

What are Succinimide anticonvulsants? Succinimide anticonvulsants are thought to increase the seizure threshold, inhibit T-type calcium chan...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 13, 2023. Other names: sulfa drugs, sulphonamides What are Sulfonamides? S...

What are Sulfonylureas? Sulfonylureas are a group of medicines used in the management of Type 2 diabetes . Sulfonylureas lower blood glucose...

What are Synthetic ovulation stimulants? Synthetic ovulation stimulants are drugs that stimulate ovulation or release of ovum from the ovari...

What are Tetracyclic antidepressants? Tetracyclic antidepressants contain four cyclic rings as part of their structure. Tetracyclic antidep...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 14, 2023. What are Tetracyclines? Tetracyclines are a class of antibiotics...

What are Therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals? Some radiopharmaceuticals are used in larger amounts to treat certain kinds of cancer and other d...

What are Therapeutic vaccines? Therapeutic vaccines are vaccines which are intended to treat or cure a disorder or disease by stimulating th...

What are Thiazide diuretics? Thiazide diuretics are a type of diuretic (a drug that increases urine flow). They act directly on the kidneys ...

Other names: glitazones What are Thiazolidinediones? Thiazolidinediones (also called glitazones) are a class of medicines that may be used f...

What are Thioxanthenes? Thioxanthenes are typical (conventional) antipsychotic drugs structurally related to phenothiazines. They work as do...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Third generation cephalosporins? After the first cephal...

What are Thrombin inhibitors? Thrombin inhibitors are anticoagulants that bind to and inhibit the activity of thrombin therefore prevent blo...

What are Thrombolytics? Thrombolytics are medicines that may be used for the emergency treatment of an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. What are Thyroid drugs? Thyroid drugs (thyroid hormones) are use...

Other names: tnf inhibitors, tnf-alpha inhibitors, tumor necrosis factor inhibitors What are TNF alfa inhibitors? TNF-alfa (alpha) inhibitor...

Other names: Anticontraction medications, labor suppressants, tocolytics What are Tocolytic agents? Tocolytic agents are medicines that are ...

Other names: acne creams What are Topical acne agents? Topical acne agents are creams, gels, lotions, and washes that are used on the skin a...

What are Topical agents? Topical agents are used locally, where the medicine is applied on the area being treated. For example creams, ointm...

What are Topical anesthetics? Topical anesthetics are medicines that numb and reduce the sensation of pain in the area to which they are app...

What are Topical anti-infectives? Topical anti-infective agents act by either killing or inhibiting the spread of the infectious agent. They...

What are Topical anti-rosacea agents? Topical anti- rosacea agents are used for the treatment of inflammatory papules, pustules and erythema...

What are Topical antibiotics? Topical antibiotics are antibiotics that have been manufactured into a cream or an ointment and can be applied...

What are Topical antifungals? Topical antifungals are products that treat fungal infections and which are applied directly to the skin, nail...

What are Topical antihistamines? Topical antihistamines are products that have been manufactured for use on the skin, in the nose, or in the...

What are Topical antineoplastics? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of skin cells. If left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread fro...

What are Topical antipsoriatics? Topical antipsoriatics are agents, which are applied on the surface, locally to treat psoriasis . These top...

What are Topical antivirals? Topical antiviral agents are applied locally to treat viral infections. Different antiviral agents have differe...

What are Topical astringents? Topical astringents are agents that cause skin cells or mucus membranes to contract or shrink, by precipitatin...

What are Topical debriding agents? Topical debriding agents are chemicals that are used locally to clean an open wound by removing foreign m...

What are Topical depigmenting agents? Topical depigmenting agents work in different ways to inhibit melanogenesis (the pigmentation pathway ...

Other names: emollients, moisturizers, topical moisturizers What are Topical emollients? Topical emollients are creams, lotions, or ointment...

What are Topical keratolytics? Topical keratolytics are agents that are applied on the skin to soften the keratin. They loosen and assist ex...

What are Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories? Topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (often abbreviated to NSAIDs) are creams, gels...

What are Topical photochemotherapeutics? Topical photochemotherapeutics make your skin more sensitive to light. They work by causing a react...

What are Topical rubefacient? Topical rubefacients cause irritation and reddening of the skin, due to increased blood flow. They are used in...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 13, 2023. Other names: topical corticosteroids What are Topical steroids? ...

Other names: topical anti-infectives with corticosteroids, topical anti-infectives with steroids, topical corticosteroids with anti-infectiv...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 12, 2023. Other names: TTR stabilizers What are Transthyretin stabilizers?...

What are Triazine anticonvulsants? Triazine anticonvulsants act on presynaptic sodium channels and inhibit the release of excitatory neurotr...

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm . Last updated on April 17, 2023. Other names: TCAs What are Tricyclic antidepressants? Tricyclic ...

What are Ultrasound contrast media? Ultrasound contrast media is used to increase the contrast of the sonogram image by enhancing the reflec...

What are Upper respiratory combinations? Upper respiratory combinations are products that may contain one or more medicines, which relieve c...

What are Urea anticonvulsants? Urea anticonvulsants were developed with the intention of having a broad anticonvulsant activity with reduced...

What are Urea cycle disorder agents? The urea cycle is a process in which ammonia is removed from the body. When proteins are eaten, the bod...

What are Urinary anti-infectives? Urinary anti-infectives are drugs that are used to prevent or treat urinary tract infections. There are se...

What are Urinary antispasmodics? Urinary antispasmodics are the name given to a group of medicines that block the effects of acetylcholine a...

What are Urinary pH modifiers? Urinary pH modifiers are agents that increase the pH of urine. They make the urine more alkaline and prevent ...

What are Uterotonic agents? Uterotonic agents increase the uterine tone and contractions. These agents intensify uterine muscle contractions...

What are Vaccine combinations? Vaccine combinations merge antigens that prevent different diseases or that protect against multiple strains ...

What are Vaginal anti-infectives? Vaginal anti-infectives are available as creams, pessaries (tablets), gels or solutions to treat either ba...

What are Vaginal preparations? Vaginal preparations are products, which are applied or inserted in the vagina to treat vaginal conditions. T...

What are Vasodilators? Vasodilators are medicines that dilate (widen) blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily through. Some act di...

What are Vasopressin antagonists? Vasopressin antagonists are drugs that bind to vasopressin receptors (V1A, V1B and V2) and block the actio...

What are Vasopressors? Vasopressors are medicines that constrict (narrow) blood vessels, increasing blood pressure. They are used in the tre...

What are VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors? Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)/ vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) inhibitors a...

What are Viral vaccines? Viral vaccines contain either inactivated viruses or attenuated (alive but not capable of causing disease) viruses....

What are Viscosupplementation agents? Viscosupplementation agents are preparations that have hyaluronic acid, which is injected into the kne...

What are Vitamin and mineral combinations? Vitamins and minerals are required in very small amounts but are essential for healthy growth and...

What are Vitamins? Vitamins are substances that are required in very small amounts, for healthy growth and development. They occur naturally...

What are VMAT2 inhibitors? VMAT2 inhibitors (vesicular monoamine transporter-2 inhibitors) are used to treat movement disorders such as Hunt...

Abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI). It blocks the action of reverse transcriptase, an enzyme HIV needs to repli...

Abaloparatide is a synthetic analog of parathyroid hormone-related protein (PTHrP). It binds to the PTH1 receptor, stimulating bone formatio...

Abatacept is a selective costimulation modulator. It works by blocking the interaction between T-cells and antigen-presenting cells, which r...

Abemaciclib is a kinase inhibitor that blocks cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6). These proteins help control cell division. By inhib...

Abiraterone works by blocking an enzyme called CYP17, which is involved in the production of androgens (male hormones) in the testes, adrena...

AbobotulinumtoxinA is a neurotoxin that blocks the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings, preventing nerve signals that cause muscle c...

Abrocitinib works by inhibiting Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes, which are involved in the signaling pathways that drive inflammation. By blockin...

Acalabrutinib is a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor. It works by binding to and blocking BTK, an enzyme that is essential for the su...

Acamprosate helps restore the balance of certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that are disrupted by long-term alcohol use. It is thou...

Acarbose works by blocking enzymes in the intestines that break down complex carbohydrates into simple sugars. This slows the digestion of c...

Acebutolol works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart and blood vessels. This relaxes blood vessels and slows the heart rate, ...

Aceclidine is a cholinergic agonist that stimulates the ciliary muscle in the eye, causing the lens to thicken and improve near vision.

Ацеклофенак - це нестероїдний протизапальний засіб (НПЗЗ), який зменшує запалення та біль. Він діє, блокуючи утворення речовин, що викликают...

Acetazolamide works by inhibiting the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, which reduces the production of fluid in the eye and decreases pressure. It...

Ацетилцистеїн розріджує мокротиння, розриваючи хімічні зв'язки, що роблять слиз густим. Він також має антиоксидантні властивості, захищаючи ...

Ацетилсаліцилова кислота (аспірин) зменшує склеювання тромбоцитів, знижує температуру, знеболює та зменшує запалення. Вона незворотно блокує...

Ліки мають знеболювальну, жарознижувальну та протизапальну дію. Компоненти посилюють ефекти один одного. Ацетилсаліцилова кислота діє на цен...

Ацикловір — це противірусний препарат, який діє, зупиняючи розмноження вірусів герпесу (простого герпесу 1 та 2 типів, вітряної віспи, опері...

Ацикловір діє проти вірусів герпесу, проникаючи в інфіковані клітини та блокуючи розмноження вірусу. Гідрокортизон зменшує запалення. Разом ...

Acitretin works by normalizing the growth and development of skin cells. It reduces the rapid turnover of skin cells that leads to psoriasis...

Аклідинію бромід є бронхорозширювальним засобом, який діє шляхом блокування мускаринових рецепторів у дихальних шляхах, що призводить до роз...

Acoltremon works by activating TRPM8 receptors on the surface of the eye. This activation triggers a nerve reflex that increases tear produc...

Acoramidis stabilizes the transthyretin protein, preventing it from misfolding and forming amyloid deposits that damage the heart muscle.

Adagrasib is a KRAS G12C inhibitor. It binds to the mutant KRAS G12C protein, locking it in an inactive state. This blocks the abnormal sign...

Адалімумаб зменшує запалення, знижуючи рівні С-реактивного білка, цитокінів та інших маркерів запалення. Також покращує показники анемії та ...

Adapalene works by normalizing the shedding of skin cells inside hair follicles, preventing the formation of comedones (blackheads and white...

Адапален нормалізує роботу клітин шкіри, зменшує запалення та запобігає утворенню прищів. Кліндаміцин - антибіотик, який вбиває бактерії, що...

Adefovir is a nucleotide analog that inhibits hepatitis B virus DNA polymerase. It is incorporated into viral DNA, causing chain termination...

Аденозин – природна речовина, яка бере участь у багатьох важливих процесах в організмі. Він розслаблює гладкі м'язи, покращує передачу нерво...

Aducanumab is a monoclonal antibody that targets and removes amyloid beta plaques in the brain. By clearing these plaques, it may slow the p...

Afamitresgene autoleucel is a type of cell therapy called autologous cellular immunotherapy. It is made from your own white blood cells, whi...

Afatinib works by blocking the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and other related proteins. This helps s...

Афліберсепт - це білок, який діє як пастка для факторів росту судин (VEGF-A та PlGF), блокуючи їхню дію. Це запобігає утворенню нових патоло...

Агалсидаза альфа замінює відсутній фермент α-галактозидазу А, який розщеплює жирову речовину Gb3, що накопичується при хворобі Фабрі. Препар...

Агалсидаза бета - це штучно створена копія природного ферменту альфа-галактозидази А. При хворобі Фабрі цього ферменту не вистачає, що призв...

Агомелатин діє як стимулятор мелатонінових рецепторів (MT1 та MT2) та блокатор серотонінових рецепторів (5-HT2c). Він допомагає відновити по...

This drug works by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a substance in the body that narrows blood vessels. By blocking it, blood vessels ...

Albendazole works by interfering with the worm's ability to absorb sugar (glucose), which depletes its energy stores and eventually kills it...

Albiglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist. It mimics the action of natural GLP-1, which increases insulin secretion ...

Альбумін людини становить більше половини білка в плазмі крові. Він підтримує онкотичний тиск (тиск, який утримує рідину в судинах) і викону...

Alcaftadine is a histamine H1 receptor antagonist that prevents histamine from binding to its receptors in the eye, thereby reducing itching...

Aldesleukin is a cytokine that stimulates the immune system to produce other chemicals that help the body fight cancer cells.

Alectinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets and inhibits ALK and RET kinases. By blocking these abnormal proteins, it prevents can...

Алемтузумаб є моноклональним антитілом, яке зв'язується з білком CD52 на поверхні лімфоцитів (типу білих кров'яних клітин) і викликає їх руй...

Алендронова кислота належить до групи бісфосфонатів. Вона пригнічує активність клітин, які руйнують кісткову тканину (остеокластів), тим сам...

Alfuzosin works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. It does this by blocking alpha-1 adre...

Міозим замінює відсутній фермент кислу альфа-глюкозидазу, який розщеплює глікоген у клітинах. Це допомагає зменшити накопичення глікогену в ...

Alirocumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9). By binding to PCSK9, it prevents th...

Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor that blocks the action of renin, an enzyme produced by the kidneys. By inhibiting renin, it prevents t...

Alitretinoin is a retinoid that binds to and activates retinoic acid receptors (RARs) and retinoid X receptors (RXRs). This activation regul...

АЛКСОЇД (полімеризований екстракт алергену) застосовується для лікування алергії, такої як нежить та запалення очей. Він впливає на імунну с...

Allopurinol works by blocking xanthine oxidase, an enzyme that produces uric acid. This lowers uric acid levels in the blood and urine, prev...

Almotriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist that binds to 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptors on cranial blood vessels and nerve endings. ...

Alogliptin works by inhibiting the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4). This increases the levels of incretin hormones (GLP-1 and GIP) in ...

Alosetron is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist. It blocks serotonin receptors in the gut, which slows the movement of stool through the intestines...

Alpelisib is a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor. It specifically inhibits the PI3K alpha isoform, which is often mutated in ca...

Alprazolam enhances the effect of a natural brain chemical called GABA, which reduces abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to ...

Алпростадил розширює кровоносні судини, покращує кровотік та мікроциркуляцію. Він також зменшує згортання крові та сприяє розчиненню тромбів...

Альтеплаза перетворює плазміноген у плазмін, що розчиняє тромби. Вона активується лише після зв'язування з фібрином, тому має вибіркову дію ...

Altretamine is an alkylating agent that interferes with DNA replication in cancer cells, leading to cell death. It is activated in the liver...

Препарат нейтралізує надлишок кислоти в шлунку, обволікає слизову оболонку, захищаючи її, та сприяє загоєнню. Він не порушує травлення та не...

Aluminum hydroxide neutralizes stomach acid by reacting with hydrochloric acid to form aluminum chloride and water, raising the pH in the st...

Alvimopan blocks mu-opioid receptors in the gut, preventing opioids from slowing down bowel movements. This helps restore normal bowel funct...

Amantadine increases dopamine levels in the brain to improve movement control. Against influenza A, it blocks the virus from replicating and...

Ambrisentan is an endothelin receptor antagonist. It blocks the action of endothelin, a natural substance that causes blood vessels to narro...

Amifostine is a prodrug that is dephosphorylated by alkaline phosphatase in tissues to an active free thiol metabolite. This metabolite sele...

Амікацин - це антибіотик, який вбиває бактерії, порушуючи синтез білка в них. Він діє на багато видів бактерій, включаючи синьогнійну паличк...

Amiloride works by blocking sodium channels in the kidneys, which reduces the reabsorption of sodium and water. This increases urine output,...

Амінокислоти, що входять до складу препарату, є природними компонентами організму. Після введення у вену вони потрапляють у загальний запас ...

Гамма-аміномасляна кислота (ГАМК) є природною речовиною, яка заспокоює нервову систему. Препарат покращує обмін речовин у мозку, посилює йог...

Aminocaproic acid works by slowing the breakdown of blood clots. It inhibits the enzymes that dissolve clots, helping to stabilize clots and...

Aminophylline works by relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways, which opens up the air passages and makes breathing easier. It also has m...

Amiodarone works by relaxing overactive heart muscle and stabilizing the electrical activity of the heart, helping to maintain a normal rhyt...

Амісульприд — це антипсихотичний препарат, який вибірково діє на дофамінові рецептори D2 та D3 у лімбічній системі мозку. Він не впливає на ...

Amitriptyline works by increasing the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. These natural substances help improve mood and re...

Amivantamab-vmjw is a bispecific antibody that binds to both the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and the mesenchymal-epithelial tran...

Amlexanox works by inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells and other immune cells, thereby reducing inflammation an...

Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that inhibits the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle cells. This ...

Цей препарат містить дві діючі речовини: індапамід та амлодипін. Індапамід належить до групи тіазидоподібних діуретиків (сечогінних). Він зм...

Ammonium lactate works as an alpha-hydroxy acid that increases the water content of the skin, helping to soften and hydrate dry, scaly areas...

Екзодерил® лак - це протигрибковий засіб для місцевого застосування. Аморолфін змінює мембрану грибкової клітини, впливаючи на синтез стерол...

Amoxapine increases the levels of certain natural substances in the brain, such as norepinephrine and serotonin, which help improve mood and...

Amoxicillin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria to burst and die. It is effective only ...

Амоксицилін — антибіотик, який вбиває багато видів бактерій. Клавуланова кислота захищає амоксицилін від руйнування бактеріальними ферментам...

Amphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It increases the levels of certain natural substances in the brain, such as dopamine and ...

Амфотерицин В діє, зв'язуючись з ергостеролом у клітинній мембрані грибка, що призводить до пошкодження мембрани та загибелі грибкової кліти...

Ampicillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall,...

Ампіцилін вбиває бактерії, блокуючи утворення їх клітинної стінки. Сульбактам захищає ампіцилін від руйнування деякими бактеріальними фермен...

Anacaulase-bcdb is a mixture of enzymes that break down and dissolve dead tissue in burn wounds, allowing healthy tissue to grow.

Anagrelide works by inhibiting the maturation of megakaryocytes (bone marrow cells that produce platelets), thereby reducing platelet produc...

Anakinra works by blocking the activity of interleukin-1, a protein that causes inflammation in the body. By inhibiting interleukin-1, anaki...

Anastrozole is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. It works by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for converting androgens ...

Аніфролумаб — це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує рецептор інтерферону типу I, знижуючи запалення та нормалізуючи імунну відповідь при сис...

Препарат містить антитіла до резус-фактора (Rh0(D)). Він запобігає виробленню антитіл у резус-негативних жінок, якщо в їх кров потрапляє рез...

Apalutamide works by blocking androgen receptors on prostate cancer cells. Androgens (male hormones) normally stimulate cancer growth, but a...

Apixaban is a selective, direct inhibitor of factor Xa, a key enzyme in the coagulation cascade. By blocking factor Xa, it reduces thrombin ...

Апоморфін безпосередньо стимулює дофамінові рецептори D1 та D2. Він діє на постсинаптичні рецептори, що покращує рухові симптоми при хворобі...

Apraclonidine works by reducing the production of fluid inside the eye, which helps lower eye pressure. It belongs to a class of medications...

Apremilast works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), which increases levels of cyclic AMP inside cells. This reduces the pr...

Aprepitant is a substance P/neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist. It blocks the action of neurokinin in the brain, which is a natural subs...

Aprepitant and fosaprepitant block the action of neurokinin, a natural substance in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting.

Aprocitentan works by blocking endothelin receptors, which prevents the blood vessels from narrowing. This helps blood vessels relax and wid...

Апротинін блокує ферменти, що розчиняють згустки крові (фібриноліз), і зменшує запалення під час операцій на серці зі штучним кровообігом. Ц...

Arformoterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist that stimulates beta2 receptors in the airway smooth muscle, leading to relaxation of...

Arimoclomol activates heat shock proteins, which help cells manage stress and prevent the buildup of harmful fatty substances. This action m...

Aripiprazole works by modulating the activity of dopamine and serotonin, two natural substances in the brain that affect mood, thinking, and...

Armodafinil is a wakefulness-promoting agent. Its exact mechanism is not fully understood, but it is thought to work by increasing the level...

Arsenic trioxide works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells and triggering their death. It also helps immature white blood cells mature into ...

Artemether and lumefantrine work together to kill the malaria parasites. Artemether rapidly reduces the number of parasites, while lumefantr...

Asciminib is a kinase inhibitor that specifically targets the ABL myristoyl pocket (STAMP). It binds to the myristoyl binding site of the BC...

Аскорбінова кислота (вітамін С) - це водорозчинний вітамін, який допомагає нормальному обміну речовин у тканинах. Він бере участь в окисно-в...

Asenapine works by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters (natural brain chemicals), particularly dopamine and serotonin, whic...

Asenapine works by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, specifically dopamine and serotonin, which helps to re...

Аспарагіназа - це фермент, який руйнує амінокислоту аспарагін. Ракові клітини при гострому лімфобластному лейкозі не можуть самостійно вироб...

Atazanavir is a protease inhibitor. It blocks the HIV protease enzyme, which the virus needs to make mature, infectious copies of itself. By...

Атазанавір блокує вірусний фермент протеазу, що запобігає дозріванню нових вірусів ВІЛ. Ритонавір посилює дію атазанавіру, сповільнюючи його...

Atenolol works by blocking the effects of adrenaline on beta-1 receptors in the heart and blood vessels. This slows the heart rate, reduces ...

Теночек – це комбінований препарат для зниження артеріального тиску, що містить амлодипін та атенолол. Амлодипін розслаблює судини, зменшуюч...

Динорик®-Дарниця - це комбінований препарат для зниження артеріального тиску, що містить атенолол та хлорталідон. Атенолол належить до групи...

Атезолізумаб - це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує білок PD-L1 на пухлинних клітинах. Це допомагає імунній системі організму активніше бор...

This therapy works by inserting a functional copy of the ARSA gene into the patient's own blood stem cells. These modified cells then produc...

Atogepant blocks the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor, preventing the action of CGRP, a protein involved in migraine attacks....

Atomoxetine works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine in the brain. Norepinephrine is a natural chemical that helps regulate attentio...

Atorvastatin belongs to a class of drugs called statins. It blocks an enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) that the body uses to produce cholesterol. ...

Кадует 5/10 має подвійну дію: амлодипін розширює судини, а аторвастатин знижує рівень холестерину. Амлодипін блокує надходження кальцію в кл...

Статезі 10/10 - це комбінований препарат, який знижує рівень холестерину. Він містить дві діючі речовини: аторвастатин та езетиміб. Аторваст...

Препарат містить три активні речовини: ацетилсаліцилову кислоту, аторвастатин та раміприл. Ацетилсаліцилова кислота запобігає згортанню кров...

Цей препарат містить три діючі речовини: аторвастатин, периндоприл та амлодипін. Аторвастатин знижує рівень холестерину, блокуючи фермент, я...

Atovaquone selectively inhibits the mitochondrial electron transport chain in protozoa, specifically by binding to the cytochrome bc1 comple...

Atovaquone inhibits the mitochondrial electron transport chain in malaria parasites, disrupting their energy production. Proguanil, through ...

Atrasentan works by blocking endothelin receptors, which reduces inflammation and scarring in the kidneys, thereby decreasing protein leakag...

Атропін блокує дію ацетилхоліну на мускаринові рецептори, що призводить до зменшення секреції залоз, розслаблення гладких м'язів внутрішніх ...

Auranofin is a gold compound that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system. It works by inhibiting the activity of certain enzy...

Avacopan works by blocking the complement C5a receptor, which is part of the immune system. By inhibiting this receptor, it reduces inflamma...

Авальглюкозидаза альфа — це штучно створений фермент, який замінює відсутній або дефектний фермент кислу альфа-глюкозидазу (GAA) у пацієнтів...

Avanafil works by inhibiting the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), which is found in the smooth muscle of blood vessels in the penis. ...

Avapritinib is a kinase inhibitor that blocks the activity of mutated KIT and PDGFRA proteins, which are abnormal signals that cause cancer ...

Avatrombopag works by mimicking a natural protein called thrombopoietin, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce more platelets. This he...

Avelumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to PD-L1, a protein on cancer cells that helps them hide from the immune system. By blocking PD...

Піаскледин®300 належить до класу ліків, які називаються SYSADOA (симптоматичні повільно діючі засоби для лікування остеоартриту). Вони діють...

Avutometinib is a MEK inhibitor and defactinib is a FAK inhibitor. They work by blocking specific enzymes (kinases) that are overactive in c...

Axatilimab-csfr is a monoclonal antibody that targets and blocks a specific protein involved in immune cell activation. By doing so, it redu...

Axicabtagene ciloleucel is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. Your own T cells are collected and genetically modified to expr...

Axitinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that selectively inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, and VEGFR-...

Azacitidine works by inhibiting DNA methyltransferase, which reduces DNA methylation. This reactivates silenced genes that suppress tumor gr...

Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant that reduces the activity of the immune system, preventing it from attacking a transplanted kidney or t...

Азелаїнова кислота - це природна речовина, яка бореться з акне завдяки антимікробній дії та зменшенню закупорки пор. Вона знижує кількість б...

Азеластину гідрохлорид блокує Н1-рецептори, що робить його протиалергічним засобом тривалої дії. Також він може зменшувати бронхоспазм та за...

Азилсартан медоксоміл - це ліки, які блокують дію ангіотензину II, речовини, що звужує судини. Це допомагає розслабити судини та знизити арт...

Препарат ЕдарбіКлор® містить дві діючі речовини: азилсартану медоксоміл та хлорталідон. Азилсартану медоксоміл блокує дію ангіотензину II, щ...

Azithromycin works by binding to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome, which inhibits protein synthesis and stops bacterial growth. It ...

Азтреонам — це антибіотик, який вбиває широкий спектр грамнегативних бактерій. Він не стимулює вироблення ферментів, які руйнують інші антиб...

Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by interfering with the dephosphorylation of the lipid ca...

Bacitracin is an antibiotic that interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis, stopping the growth of bacteria.

Baclofen is a skeletal muscle relaxant that acts on the spinal cord. It inhibits nerve signals that cause muscle contractions, thereby reduc...

Baloxavir marboxil is a prodrug that is converted to its active form, baloxavir, in the body. Baloxavir inhibits the cap-dependent endonucle...

Balsalazide is a prodrug that is converted in the body to mesalamine, an anti-inflammatory agent. Mesalamine works locally in the colon to r...

Bamlanivimab and etesevimab are monoclonal antibodies that bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, preventing it from entering hu...

Bamlanivimab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, preventing the virus from entering human cells and redu...

Барбовал® - це комбінований препарат, який діє завдяки своїм компонентам. Етиловий ефір α-бромізовалеріанової кислоти має заспокійливу та сп...

Baricitinib works by blocking Janus kinase (JAK) enzymes, which reduces inflammation and immune system activity.

Барію сульфат покриває слизову оболонку травного тракту, що дозволяє отримати чітке зображення при рентгенівських дослідженнях. Він підвищує...

СІМУЛЕКТ® — це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує рецептор інтерлейкіну-2 на Т-лімфоцитах, запобігаючи їх активації та проліферації, що зниж...

Препарат БЦЖ активує імунну систему, стимулюючи вироблення клітин, які борються з раком. Він викликає запалення в стінці сечового міхура, що...

Becaplermin is a recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF). It promotes wound healing by stimulating the growth and division o...

Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the nasal passages. It works by blocking the release of certain natural subs...

Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and swelling in the airways, helping to prevent asthma symptoms.

Bedaquiline kills the bacteria that cause MDR-TB by inhibiting mycobacterial ATP synthase, an enzyme essential for energy production in the ...

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) on myeloma cells. The antibody deliver...

Belatacept is a selective T-cell costimulation blocker. It binds to CD80 and CD86 on antigen-presenting cells, thereby blocking the CD28-med...

Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a protein called BLyS (B-lymphocyte stimulator). By blocking BLyS, belimumab reduces the su...

Belinostat works by blocking enzymes called histone deacetylases (HDACs). This leads to changes in gene expression that cause cancer cells t...

Belumosudil works by inhibiting a protein called ROCK2, which is involved in the immune response that causes GVHD. By blocking ROCK2, it red...

Belzutifan works by inhibiting hypoxia-inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2α), a protein that is overactive in people with VHL disease. By blocki...

Bempedoic acid works by inhibiting adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL), an enzyme involved in the early steps of cholesterol synthesi...

Цей лікарський засіб містить дві діючі речовини: бемпедоєву кислоту та езетиміб. Вони знижують рівень «поганого» холестерину (ЛПНЩ) двома сп...

Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. It blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoco...

Бендамустин - це протипухлинний препарат, який діє шляхом пошкодження ДНК ракових клітин, що призводить до їх загибелі. Він утворює зшивки м...

Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-5 receptor alpha (IL-5Rα) on eosinophils. This binding blocks IL-5 signa...

Bentoquatam forms a physical barrier on the skin that absorbs and blocks the plant oils (urushiol) that cause allergic contact dermatitis, p...

Benzgalantamine works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which breaks down acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important for memor...

Benznidazole is an antiprotozoal agent that works by interfering with the DNA replication and protein synthesis of the parasite Trypanosoma ...

Бензокаїн стабілізує мембрану нервових клітин, зменшуючи її проникність для натрію. Це блокує виникнення та проведення нервових імпульсів, з...

Benzonatate works by numbing the stretch receptors in the lungs and air passages, which reduces the cough reflex.

Бензоїлу пероксид має антисептичні властивості (вбиває бактерії, що викликають акне) та кератолітичні (відлущує шкіру, очищаючи пори).

Benztropine works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. This helps restore the balance of chemicals that...

Крем Бензилбензоат вбиває кліщів (включаючи коростяних та демодекс) та вошей. Він проникає через їхній зовнішній покрив та накопичується в т...

Bepotastine works by blocking histamine receptors and preventing the release of histamine from mast cells, thereby reducing allergic symptom...

Berdazimer releases nitric oxide, which has antiviral and antimicrobial properties. The exact way it works against molluscum contagiosum is ...

Beremagene geperpavec-svdt is a gene therapy that delivers a functional copy of the COL7A1 gene into skin cells. This gene produces type VII...

Besifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacterial DNA re...

Бетагістин частково діє як агоніст H1-рецепторів та антагоніст H3-рецепторів гістаміну. Він збільшує кровотік у внутрішньому вусі та головно...

Бетаметазону валерат має протизапальну, протиалергічну та антипроліферативну дію при місцевому застосуванні. Він діє, зв'язуючись з рецептор...

Бетаметазону дипропіонат - це сильний кортикостероїд, який зменшує запалення, алергію та свербіж. Гентаміцин - антибіотик, який вбиває бакте...

Бетаметазон - це кортикостероїд, який зменшує запалення та свербіж. Антисептики допомагають запобігти інфекції.

Betaxolol is a cardioselective beta-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. It reduces blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output, slowing heart rat...

Bethanechol mimics the action of acetylcholine, a natural chemical in the body, by stimulating muscarinic receptors in the bladder and gastr...

Betibeglogene autotemcel works by adding a functional copy of the beta-globin gene into your own blood stem cells. These modified cells then...

Betrixaban is a direct inhibitor of factor Xa, an enzyme essential for blood clot formation. By blocking factor Xa, it reduces the productio...

Бевацизумаб — це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує фактор росту ендотелію судин (VEGF), що необхідний для утворення нових кровоносних судин...

Bexagliflozin works by blocking the sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) in the kidneys. This prevents glucose from being reabsorbed into...

Bexarotene is a retinoid that selectively binds to and activates retinoid X receptors (RXRs). This activation modulates gene expression, lea...

Bexarotene is a retinoid that selectively binds to and activates retinoid X receptors (RXRs). This activation modulates gene expression, lea...

Bezlotoxumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to toxin B produced by Clostridium difficile bacteria. By neutralizing this toxin, it preve...

Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal antiandrogen that works by blocking the action of androgens (male hormones like testosterone) at their target...

Біфоназол — це протигрибковий засіб широкого спектру дії. Він порушує утворення ергостеролу, важливого компонента клітинної мембрани грибів,...

Біластин - це неседативний антигістамінний препарат тривалої дії. Він блокує гістамінові H1-рецептори, що допомагає зменшити симптоми алергі...

Біматопрост знижує внутрішньоочний тиск, збільшуючи відтік рідини з ока. Дія починається через 4 години, максимальний ефект через 8-12 годин...

Bimekizumab-bkzx is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and neutralizes interleukin-17A (IL-17A) and interleukin-17F (IL-17F), two cytokines...

Binimetinib is a reversible inhibitor of mitogen-activated extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1 (MEK1) and MEK2. By inhibiting these enzy...

Біпериден блокує мускаринові рецептори (переважно M1) у мозку, зменшуючи надмірну активність холінергічної системи. Це допомагає полегшити с...

The exact mechanism of action is not well understood. It is believed to promote wound healing by modulating inflammatory responses and suppo...

Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative that acts directly on the colon to increase peristalsis and stimulate bowel movements. It works by irritat...

У кислому середовищі шлунка препарат утворює захисну плівку на виразках та ерозіях, сприяючи їх загоєнню. Він також збільшує вироблення прос...

Bisoprolol is a beta-1 selective adrenergic receptor blocker. It works by blocking the effects of epinephrine on beta-1 receptors in the hea...

Амлодипін розслаблює судини, знижуючи артеріальний тиск та зменшуючи навантаження на серце. Бісопролол уповільнює серцевий ритм та зменшує с...

Bleomycin is an antibiotic that works by causing breaks in DNA strands, which prevents cancer cells from growing and multiplying. It is most...

Blinatumomab is a bispecific T-cell engager antibody that binds to both CD19 on cancer cells and CD3 on T-cells, bringing them together. Thi...

Boceprevir is a protease inhibitor that blocks the activity of the hepatitis C virus NS3/4A protease, an enzyme the virus needs to replicate...

Борна кислота вбиває мікроби, згортаючи їхні білки та порушуючи оболонку клітини, що зупиняє ріст бактерій. Також має в'яжучу та протигрибко...

Бортезоміб блокує роботу протеасоми — клітинного комплексу, який розщеплює непотрібні білки. Це порушує життєві процеси в ракових клітинах, ...

Bosentan blocks endothelin receptors, preventing the action of endothelin, a substance that constricts blood vessels. This helps relax and w...

Bosutinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the activity of the BCR-ABL protein, an abnormal enzyme that causes white bl...

Bremelanotide is a melanocortin receptor agonist. It works by activating melanocortin receptors in the brain, which are involved in regulati...

Brensocatib works by inhibiting the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1), which is involved in activating inflammatory cells in the lungs. B...

Брентуксимабу ведотин не викликає клінічно значущого подовження інтервалу QT на ЕКГ при застосуванні в дозі 1,8 мг/кг кожні 3 тижні.

Brexanolone works by modulating the activity of GABA-A receptors in the brain, which helps restore the balance of certain brain chemicals th...

Brexpiprazole works by partially activating certain dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which helps balance neurotransmitter acti...

Brexucabtagene autoleucel is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. Your own T cells are collected, genetically modified to recog...

Brigatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets and inhibits ALK and other kinases. By blocking the activity of the abnormal ALK prot...

Бримонідин знижує внутрішньоочний тиск, зменшуючи вироблення внутрішньоочної рідини та посилюючи її відтік. Він діє переважно на альфа-2-адр...

Бринзоламід знижує внутрішньоочний тиск, пригнічуючи фермент карбоангідразу в оці, що зменшує утворення внутрішньоочної рідини.

Препарат Сімбринза® містить дві діючі речовини: бринзоламід та бримонідину тартрат. Вони знижують внутрішньоочний тиск, зменшуючи вироблення...

Brivaracetam works by binding to a protein called synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) in the brain. This reduces the release of certain ...

Brodalumab is a human monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-17 receptor A (IL-17RA), blocking the activity of several interleuki...

Бролуцизумаб - це фрагмент антитіла, який блокує фактор росту ендотелію судин A (VEGF-A). Це запобігає утворенню нових патологічних судин та...

Бромфенак - це нестероїдний протизапальний засіб (НПЗЗ), який зменшує запалення та біль, блокуючи вироблення простагландинів - речовин, що в...

Бромгексин — це синтетична речовина, яка розріджує мокротиння та полегшує його виведення з дихальних шляхів. Він збільшує кількість бронхіал...

Bromocriptine is a dopamine receptor agonist. It lowers prolactin levels by blocking prolactin release from the pituitary. In acromegaly, it...

Budesonide works by decreasing inflammation in the affected tissues. It binds to glucocorticoid receptors, which then alter gene expression ...

Bumetanide works by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, specifically in the loop of Henle. This increases urine...

Bumetanide works by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidneys, specifically in the loop of Henle. This increases the a...

Бупівакаїн - це місцевий анестетик тривалої дії. Він блокує проведення нервових імпульсів, пригнічуючи рух іонів натрію через мембрани нерво...

Бупінекаїн - це комбінований препарат, що містить бупівакаїн та епінефрин. Бупівакаїн є місцевим анестетиком, який блокує нервові імпульси, ...

Бупренорфін - це знеболювальний засіб центральної дії. Він активує капа-підтип опіатних рецепторів, що забезпечує сильне знеболення, і одноч...

Бупренорфін - це знеболювальний засіб центральної дії. Він активує опіатні κ-рецептори, що забезпечує знеболення, і блокує μ-рецептори, які ...

Bupropion works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, which help improve mood and...

Burosumab-twza is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and inhibits fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). By blocking FGF23, it increases rena...

Buspirone works by binding to serotonin and dopamine receptors in the brain, modulating neurotransmitter activity to reduce anxiety without ...

Busulfan is an alkylating agent. It works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which slows or stops their growth and division.

Butabarbital enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits brain activity, leading to sedation, ...

Препарат містить евкаліптову та хвойну олії, які розріджують мокротиння, полегшують його виведення, зменшують запалення та симптоми застуди....

Butoconazole is an azole antifungal that works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of the fungal cell membrane. This ...

Буторфанол - це опіоїдний знеболювальний засіб. Він діє на опіоїдні рецептори в головному та спинному мозку, змінюючи сприйняття болю. Він є...

C1-інгібітор, отриманий з плазми, підвищує рівень C1-інгібітора в крові, що допомагає контролювати набряки при спадковому ангіоневротичному ...

C1-інгібітор, отриманий з плазми, підвищує рівень C1-інгібітора в крові, що допомагає контролювати набряки при спадковому ангіоневротичному ...

Кабазитаксел - це протипухлинний препарат, який порушує роботу мікротрубочок у клітинах, що призводить до зупинки поділу клітин та їх загибе...

Cabergoline mimics dopamine, a natural chemical in the brain, to stop the pituitary gland from releasing too much prolactin.

Cabotegravir works by blocking the integrase enzyme, which HIV needs to insert its genetic material into human DNA. By inhibiting this step,...

Cabozantinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets multiple receptors involved in tumor growth and angiogenesis, including MET, VEGFR2...

Кофеїн стимулює центральну нервову систему, блокуючи аденозинові рецептори. Це допомагає стимулювати дихання, збільшувати вентиляцію легень,...

Кофеїн-бензоат натрію стимулює центральну нервову систему. Він блокує фермент фосфодіестеразу, що призводить до накопичення циклічного АМФ, ...

Calaspargase pegol-mknl is an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid asparagine in the bloodstream. Leukemia cells cannot produce their own ...

Calcifediol is a vitamin D analog that works by increasing the absorption of calcium from the intestines and regulating the production of pa...

Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D3 analog that binds to vitamin D receptors in skin cells. This binding slows down the rapid growth and...

Calcitonin salmon is a synthetic hormone that mimics the action of natural calcitonin. It inhibits osteoclast activity, which reduces bone r...

Calcitonin salmon is a synthetic version of the hormone calcitonin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the body. It works by inhibiting ...

Calcitriol is an active form of vitamin D. It increases calcium absorption from the intestines, helps regulate parathyroid hormone productio...

Препарат заповнює нестачу іонів кальцію в організмі. Кальцій необхідний для передачі нервових сигналів, скорочення м'язів, роботи серця, зго...

Кальцію фолінат - це активна форма фолієвої кислоти, яка допомагає організму виробляти нуклеїнові кислоти. Він використовується для захисту ...

Кальцію глюконат - це сіль кальцію, яка містить 9% кальцію. Кальцій необхідний для передачі нервових імпульсів, скорочення м'язів, роботи се...

Це комбінований препарат, який регулює обмін кальцію в організмі. Він зменшує руйнування кісткової тканини та підвищує її щільність, заповню...

Canagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It blocks SGLT2 proteins in the kidneys, which are responsible for rea...

Канакінумаб — це моноклональне антитіло, яке зв'язується з інтерлейкіном-1 бета (IL-1 бета) і блокує його дію, зменшуючи запалення.

Candesartan blocks angiotensin II receptors, preventing the hormone angiotensin II from constricting blood vessels. This relaxes blood vesse...

Касарк® А містить дві діючі речовини, які знижують артеріальний тиск різними способами: кандесартан (блокатор рецепторів ангіотензину II) та...

Кандесартан блокує рецептори ангіотензину II, що призводить до розширення судин і зниження артеріального тиску. Гідрохлортіазид є сечогінним...

Цей лікарський засіб містить три діючі речовини, які разом знижують артеріальний тиск краще, ніж кожна окремо. Кандесартан блокує дію гормон...

Кангрелор є прямим інгібітором P2Y12 рецептора тромбоцитів, що запобігає агрегації тромбоцитів, викликаній аденозиндифосфатом (АДФ).

The exact mechanism by which cannabidiol reduces seizure activity is not fully known. It is thought to interact with various receptors and i...

Cantharidin is a vesicant that causes blistering of the skin. It is believed to work by creating a blister under the molluscum bump, which l...

Capecitabine is a prodrug that is converted into 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) in the body. 5-FU interferes with the synthesis of DNA and RNA in can...

Capivasertib is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein called AKT, which is involved in signaling pat...

Caplacizumab-yhdp is a nanobody that binds to the A1 domain of von Willebrand factor (vWF), preventing its interaction with platelets. This ...

Capmatinib is a kinase inhibitor that targets the MET receptor tyrosine kinase. It blocks the activity of abnormal MET proteins, which are i...

Капреоміцин пригнічує синтез білка в бактеріях, зупиняючи їх ріст. Він діє на бактерії туберкульозу, які знаходяться як всередині, так і поз...

Capsaicin works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that transmit pain signals. It reduces the activity of these cells, leading to decrease...

Capsaicin works by affecting nerve cells in the skin that transmit pain signals. It reduces the activity of these cells, leading to decrease...

Captopril works by blocking an enzyme that produces a substance that tightens blood vessels. This helps blood vessels relax, lowering blood ...

Нормопрес - це комбінований препарат для зниження артеріального тиску, що містить каптоприл та гідрохлортіазид. Каптоприл блокує фермент, як...

Carbamazepine works by stabilizing the inactivated state of voltage-gated sodium channels, thereby reducing the ability of neurons to fire a...

Карбімазол блокує включення йоду в тирозин, що зменшує вироблення гормонів щитовидної залози. Це допомагає контролювати симптоми гіпертиреоз...

Карбоплатин - це протипухлинний препарат, що містить платину. Він діє, зв'язуючись з ДНК ракових клітин, що призводить до пошкодження ДНК та...

Карфілзоміб блокує роботу протеасоми — клітинної структури, яка розщеплює непотрібні білки. Це призводить до загибелі ракових клітин. Препар...

Cariprazine works by balancing the levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which helps improve moo...

Carisoprodol works by blocking pain signals between the nerves and the brain. It acts on the central nervous system to produce muscle relaxa...

Carmustine is an alkylating agent that works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which slows or stops their growth.

Carvedilol is a beta-blocker that blocks the effects of adrenaline on beta-1 and beta-2 receptors. This slows the heart rate, reduces the fo...

Каспофунгін — це протигрибковий препарат, який руйнує клітинну стінку грибів, що призводить до їх загибелі. Він діє на гриби Candida та Aspe...

При прийомі всередину розщеплюється в тонкому кишечнику, утворюючи рицинолеву кислоту, яка подразнює рецептори кишечника та посилює його пер...

Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs...

Cefadroxil works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, causing the bacteria to die. It is effective against many types ...

Цефалексин - це антибіотик широкого спектра дії, який вбиває бактерії, що спричиняють інфекції. Він діє на багато видів бактерій, включаючи ...

Цефазолін - це антибіотик, який вбиває бактерії, порушуючи утворення їхньої клітинної стінки. Він діє на багато видів бактерій, як грампозит...

Cefdinir works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacte...

Cefditoren works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bac...

Цефепім - це антибіотик з групи цефалоспоринів IV покоління. Він вбиває бактерії, порушуючи утворення їх клітинної стінки. Діє на багато вид...

Цефепім — це антибіотик з групи цефалоспоринів IV покоління. Він вбиває бактерії, порушуючи утворення їх клітинної стінки. Діє на багато гра...

Cefiderocol is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by interfering with the formation of their cell walls. It is designed to penet...

Cefixime kills bacteria by interfering with the formation of their cell walls. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bac...

Гепацеф Комбі містить два компоненти: сульбактам (інгібітор бета-лактамази) та цефоперазон (антибіотик групи цефалоспоринів III покоління). ...

Цефотаксим - це антибіотик, який вбиває бактерії, порушуючи утворення їх клітинної стінки. Він діє на багато видів бактерій.

Cefotetan works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for bacterial survival. It binds to penicil...

Cefoxitin is a cephamycin antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) ...

Cefpodoxime works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are essential for bacteria to survive. This kills the bac...

Cefprozil works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. It binds to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bact...

Ceftaroline works by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) in the bacterial cell wall, inhibiting cell wall synthesis. This leads to...

Цефтазидим - це антибіотик, який вбиває бактерії, порушуючи утворення їх клітинної стінки. Він активний проти багатьох бактерій, але деякі ш...

Цефтазидим вбиває бактерії, порушуючи будову їхньої клітинної стінки. Авібактам допомагає цефтазидиму діяти, блокуючи ферменти бактерій, які...

Ceftibuten works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall, which is essential for bacterial survival. It binds to penici...

Ceftolozane is a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, causing the bacteria to die....

No clinical pharmacodynamics summary available.

Це комбінований препарат, що містить цефтриаксон (антибіотик з групи цефалоспоринів) та сульбактам (речовина, яка блокує ферменти бактерій, ...

Сульбактомакс - це комбінований антибіотик, що містить цефтріаксон (цефалоспорин третього покоління) та сульбактам. Цефтріаксон вбиває бакте...

Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by interfering with the formation of their cell walls. It binds to penicillin-b...

Celecoxib works by selectively inhibiting cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), an enzyme that produces prostaglandins, which are chemicals that cause p...

Cemiplimab-rwlc is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) on T-cells, blocking its interaction with PD-L...

Cenegermin-bkbj is a recombinant human nerve growth factor that promotes the growth and survival of corneal nerve cells, helping to repair a...

Cenobamate works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is thought to enhance the activity of GABA, a neurotransmitter ...

Ceritinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets and inhibits the activity of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) protein. By blocking...

Церліпоназа альфа - це штучно створена версія людського ферменту TPP1, якого не вистачає при хворобі CLN2. Препарат вводять у спинномозкову ...

Certolizumab is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. It works by binding to and neutralizing TNF, a protein that causes inflammation in ...

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that blocks histamine from binding to its receptors, reducing allergic symptoms like sneezing, itching, and r...

Цетуксимаб - це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує рецептори епідермального фактора росту (EGFR) на поверхні пухлинних клітин. Це призводить...

Cevimeline works by stimulating the muscarinic receptors in the salivary glands, which increases the production of saliva. This helps reliev...

Chenodiol works by reducing the production of cholesterol in the liver and helping to dissolve the cholesterol that forms gallstones. It rep...

Chloral hydrate works by depressing the central nervous system, producing sedation and sleep. Its active metabolite, trichloroethanol, enhan...

Chlorambucil is an alkylating agent that works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells, which slows or stops their growth and division.

Левоміцетин - це антибіотик широкого спектра дії, який зупиняє ріст бактерій, порушуючи синтез білка в їхніх клітинах. Він ефективний проти ...

Chlordiazepoxide enhances the effect of a natural brain chemical called GABA, which reduces abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leadi...

Chlordiazepoxide works by calming excessive electrical activity in the brain, reducing anxiety. Clidinium blocks certain nerve signals to re...

Хлоргексидин швидко вбиває бактерії (як грампозитивні, так і грамнегативні, але не кислотостійкі форми). Також діє на збудників венеричних х...

Це піноутворюючий розчин для антисептичної обробки шкіри та слизових оболонок. Він містить три активні речовини: хлоргексидин, гексамідин та...

Хлоропірамін належить до антигістамінних препаратів першого покоління. Він блокує Н1-рецептори, зменшує прояви алергії, розслаблює гладкі м'...

Хлортрианізен – це синтетичний аналог естрогенів, який пригнічує ріст пухлинних клітин при раку передміхурової залози. Він знижує вироблення...

Chlorpromazine works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce psychotic symptoms. It also affects other neurotransmit...

Chlorpropamide works by stimulating the beta cells of the pancreas to release more insulin. It also increases the sensitivity of peripheral ...

Хлорпротиксен – нейролептик (антипсихотик) з групи тіоксантену. Він блокує дофамінові та серотонінові рецептори в мозку, що зменшує психотич...

Препарат має протигрибкову дію проти різних грибів (включаючи Candida) та антибактеріальну дію проти багатьох бактерій (стрептококи, стафіло...

Хлорталідон - це сечогінний засіб тривалої дії, подібний до тіазидів. Він діє на нирки, збільшуючи виведення натрію та води, що знижує артер...

Chlorzoxazone acts primarily on the spinal cord and subcortical areas of the brain to inhibit multisynaptic reflex arcs involved in producin...

Холіну альфосцерат є центральним холіноміметиком, який покращує передачу нервових імпульсів у мозку, підвищує пам'ять та когнітивні функції,...

Активною речовиною є фенофіброєва кислота. Вона знижує рівень жирів у крові, активуючи PPARα, що призводить до розщеплення тригліцеридів та ...

Холіну саліцилат — це похідне саліцилової кислоти, яке при закапуванні у вухо зменшує запалення та біль. Він блокує фермент циклооксигеназу,...

Хондроїтину сульфат стимулює відновлення хрящової тканини, зменшує запалення та біль у суглобах, уповільнює руйнування хряща та сприяє норма...

Овітрел® містить хоріогонадотропін альфа, який діє подібно до природного гормону, що викликає овуляцію. Він зв'язується з рецепторами в яєчн...

Циклесонід є протизапальним препаратом. Після вдихання він перетворюється в легенях на активну речовину, яка зменшує запалення та гіперреакт...

Циклопірокс — це протигрибковий засіб для місцевого застосування. Він вбиває грибки та пригнічує їх ріст, діючи на широкий спектр грибків, в...

Циклоспорин - це потужний імуносупресант, який пригнічує імунну систему, особливо Т-лімфоцити. Він блокує вироблення речовин, що активують і...

Cidofovir is an antiviral medication that works by inhibiting viral DNA polymerase, thereby slowing the replication of cytomegalovirus (CMV)...

Cilostazol works by inhibiting platelet aggregation (preventing blood clots) and dilating blood vessels, which improves blood flow to the le...

Ciltacabtagene autoleucel is a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. Your own T cells are genetically modified to express a CAR th...

Cinacalcet acts as a calcimimetic, increasing the sensitivity of the calcium-sensing receptor in the parathyroid gland to extracellular calc...

Цинітаприд покращує рухливість шлунково-кишкового тракту, стимулюючи вивільнення серотоніну та блокуючи дофамінові рецептори. Це прискорює с...

Цинаризин розслаблює судини, блокуючи кальцієві канали в м'язах судин. Він також зменшує дію речовин, що звужують судини, покращує мікроцирк...

Ciprofloxacin works by killing bacteria. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It stops bacteria from multiplying by...

Орципол - це комбінований антибіотик, який містить дві діючі речовини: ципрофлоксацин та орнідазол. Ципрофлоксацин належить до групи фторхін...

Ципрофлоксацин блокує фермент бактерій, необхідний для їх розмноження, що призводить до загибелі бактерій. Він діє на багато видів бактерій,...

Цисплатин — це неорганічна сполука, що містить платину. Він зв'язується з ДНК, утворюючи зшивки, що призводить до пригнічення синтезу ДНК, а...

Citalopram works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain, which increases serotonin levels. This helps improve mood and relieve d...

Цитиколін допомагає відновлювати клітини мозку, захищає їх від пошкоджень, зменшує набряк мозку та покращує передачу нервових сигналів. Він ...

Cladribine is a purine antimetabolite that selectively targets and reduces certain immune cells (lymphocytes) that are involved in the infla...

Clarithromycin works by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis and stopping bacterial growth. It is ...

Clemastine works by blocking histamine, a natural substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose...

Clesrovimab-cfor is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the RSV fusion protein, preventing the virus from fusing with and entering host cell...

Clindamycin works by binding to the 50S subunit of bacterial ribosomes, inhibiting protein synthesis, which slows or stops bacterial growth.

Кліндаміцин - це антибіотик, який зупиняє ріст бактерій, що викликають акне. Бензоїлу пероксид допомагає відлущувати шкіру, зменшує жирність...

Clioquinol works by stopping the growth of fungi and bacteria. It disrupts the cell membrane and interferes with essential metabolic process...

Clobazam works by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which helps prevent seizures. It belongs to the benzodiazepine class...

Клобетазолу пропіонат діє на шкіру, зменшуючи запалення завдяки звуженню судин та зниженню утворення колагену.

Clofarabine is a purine nucleoside antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis and repair. It is converted to its active triphosphate form in...

No clinical pharmacodynamics summary available.

Кломіфен - це нестероїдний антиестроген, який стимулює овуляцію. Він зв'язується з рецепторами естрогену в гіпоталамусі та яєчниках. У малих...

Clomipramine increases the levels of serotonin, a natural chemical in the brain that helps regulate mood and anxiety. By blocking the reupta...

Clonazepam enhances the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits brain activity, thereby reducing abnorm...

Clonidine works by stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain, which reduces the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. This...

Clopidogrel is a prodrug that is converted in the liver to an active metabolite. This active form irreversibly binds to the P2Y12 receptor o...

Clorazepate is a benzodiazepine that enhances the effect of the neurotransmitter GABA at GABA-A receptors in the brain. This increases inhib...

Клотримазол — це протигрибковий засіб широкого спектру дії. Він порушує утворення ергостерину, важливого компонента клітинної мембрани грибі...

Clozapine works by blocking certain receptors in the brain, including dopamine and serotonin receptors, which helps balance the chemicals in...

Co-trimoxazole contains two active ingredients: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. They work together to block two consecutive steps in the ...

Цей препарат містить фактори згортання крові (II, VII, IX, X), які допомагають зупиняти кровотечі. Він підвищує рівень цих факторів у крові,...

Cobicistat works by inhibiting CYP3A enzymes in the liver and intestines, which slows down the breakdown of atazanavir or darunavir. This le...

Cobimetinib is a kinase inhibitor that specifically blocks the activity of MEK (mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase), an enzyme that is ...

Codeine works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, which alters the perception of pain and reduces the cough reflex....

Colchicine works by reducing inflammation. It binds to tubulin, a protein that forms microtubules, and disrupts their function. This inhibit...

Вітамін D3 допомагає регулювати рівень кальцію та фосфатів в організмі, що необхідно для здорових кісток і зубів. Він також підтримує роботу...

Colesevelam is a bile acid sequestrant. It binds to bile acids in the intestine, forming an insoluble complex that is excreted in the stool....

Colestipol binds to bile acids in the intestine, forming an insoluble complex that is excreted in the feces. This reduces the enterohepatic ...

Холестирамін - це смола, яка зв'язує жовчні кислоти в кишечнику, перешкоджаючи їх повторному всмоктуванню. Це змушує печінку використовувати...

Colistimethate is a prodrug that is converted to colistin in the body. Colistin is a polymyxin antibiotic that works by binding to the bacte...

It is an enzyme that breaks down collagen, the main protein in connective tissue. In Dupuytren's contracture, it dissolves the thickened cor...

Ліки містять жиророзчинні вітаміни А та Е. Вони впливають на клітини, стимулюють утворення білків, покращують регенерацію тканин та підвищую...

Concizumab-mtci is a monoclonal antibody that binds to tissue factor pathway inhibitor (TFPI), blocking its anticoagulant effect. This enhan...

Copanlisib is a phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor. It blocks the PI3K-alpha and PI3K-delta isoforms, which are involved in cell...

Корифолітропін альфа — це препарат тривалої дії, який стимулює ріст фолікулів у яєчниках. Він діє так само, як природний фолікулостимулюючий...

Corticotropin (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands to release cortisol and other corticosteroids. These hormones reduce inflammation and sup...

Cosibelimab-ipdl is a monoclonal antibody that binds to programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) on tumor cells and immune cells, blocking its inte...

Cosyntropin is a synthetic version of the natural hormone ACTH. It works by stimulating the adrenal glands to release cortisol, a stress hor...

Crinecerfont blocks the corticotropin-releasing factor type 1 receptor, which reduces the production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) a...

Crisaborole works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), an enzyme that breaks down cyclic AMP. By blocking PDE4, it increases cyclic AMP...

Crizanlizumab-tmca is a monoclonal antibody that binds to P-selectin, a protein on the surface of blood platelets and endothelial cells. By ...

Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks the activity of the ALK, ROS1, and MET proteins. These proteins are abnormal versions ...

Crofelemer works by blocking two types of chloride channels (CFTR and calcium-activated chloride channels) in the intestines. This reduces t...

Натрію кромоглікат стабілізує мембрани клітин, що беруть участь в алергічних реакціях, запобігаючи вивільненню речовин, які викликають запал...

Cromolyn works by stabilizing mast cells in the eye, preventing them from releasing histamine and other inflammatory chemicals that cause al...

Cromolyn stabilizes mast cells in the lungs, preventing the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals that cause airway swelling...

Кровалімаб — це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує білок C5 системи комплементу, запобігаючи утворенню мембраноатакуючого комплексу. Це приг...

Ціанокобаламін (вітамін B12) активує обмін вуглеводів, білків та жирів, бере участь у синтезі важливих речовин, стимулює роботу кісткового м...

Cyclobenzaprine works primarily in the brainstem to reduce tonic somatic motor activity, thereby relieving muscle spasms. It does not direct...

Циклопентолат блокує М-холінорецептори, що призводить до розширення зіниці та паралічу акомодації (циклоплегії). Розширення зіниці настає че...

Cyclophosphamide is an alkylating agent. It works by attaching an alkyl group to DNA, which prevents cancer cells from dividing and growing....

Циклосерин пригнічує ріст бактерій, впливаючи на утворення їхньої клітинної стінки. Діє на чутливі штами туберкульозної палички та деякі інш...

Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune system. It specifically inhibits the activity of T-cells, which are white blood cells that norm...

Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune response in the eye. It inhibits the activation of T-cells, which reduces inflammation and allo...

Cyproheptadine is an antihistamine that works by blocking histamine H1 receptors. This prevents histamine from causing allergic symptoms suc...

Цей препарат містить дві діючі речовини: ципротерону ацетат та етинілестрадіол. Вони діють разом, щоб зменшити вплив чоловічих гормонів (анд...

Цитарабін - це протипухлинний препарат, який пригнічує синтез ДНК, що призводить до загибелі клітин, особливо тих, що швидко діляться. Він т...

Дабігатрану етексилат є проліками, які після прийому всередину перетворюються на активну речовину дабігатран. Дабігатран блокує тромбін - фе...

Dabrafenib is a kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the activity of the BRAF V600E mutant protein. This protein is an abnormal enzyme th...

Dacarbazine is a purine analog that interferes with DNA synthesis in cancer cells, slowing or stopping their growth.

Daclatasvir inhibits the HCV NS5A protein, which is essential for viral replication and assembly. By blocking this protein, the drug prevent...

Daclizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to the alpha subunit of the interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2Rα) on activated T cells. This bindin...

Dacomitinib is an irreversible inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) family, including EGFR (ErbB1), HER2 (ErbB2), and HE...

Dactinomycin works by binding to DNA and blocking the production of RNA, which prevents cancer cells from making proteins they need to grow ...

Dalbavancin works by binding to the bacterial cell wall precursor, specifically the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of peptidoglycan, which inhi...

Dalfampridine is a potassium channel blocker. It works by blocking potassium channels on nerve fibers, which helps improve the conduction of...

Dalteparin is a low molecular weight heparin that works by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III, a natural protein that inactivates cl...

Danazol is a synthetic hormone similar to male hormones. It works by suppressing the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, which red...

Dantrolene works by relaxing skeletal muscles. It acts directly on the muscle cells to reduce the release of calcium, which decreases muscle...

Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. It works by blocking SGLT2 in the kidneys, which reduces the reabsorpt...

Дапоксетин є сильним селективним інгібітором зворотного захоплення серотоніну (СІЗЗС). Він підвищує рівень серотоніну в мозку, що допомагає ...

Daprodustat inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase (HIF-PH), which stabilizes HIF and increases the production of erythropoiet...

Dapsone works by inhibiting bacterial synthesis of folic acid, which is essential for bacterial growth. It also has anti-inflammatory proper...

Dapsone works by inhibiting bacterial growth through interference with folic acid synthesis and also has anti-inflammatory properties that h...

Даптоміцин - це антибіотик, який вбиває певні бактерії, порушуючи їхню клітинну мембрану. Він діє лише на грампозитивні бактерії.

Даратумумаб — це моноклональне антитіло, яке зв'язується з білком CD38 на поверхні пухлинних клітин множинної мієломи. Це призводить до заги...

Дарбепоетин альфа стимулює утворення червоних кров'яних клітин у кістковому мозку так само, як природний гормон еритропоетин. Він діє довше,...

Daridorexant works by blocking the action of orexin, a natural chemical in the brain that helps keep you awake. By inhibiting orexin recepto...

Darifenacin works by blocking muscarinic receptors in the bladder, which reduces involuntary bladder contractions and helps control the urge...

Darolutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor. It works by binding to androgen receptors on prostate cancer cells, blocking the effects of ...

Darunavir is a protease inhibitor. It blocks the activity of HIV protease, an enzyme the virus needs to replicate. By inhibiting this enzyme...

Dasatinib is a kinase inhibitor that blocks the activity of an abnormal protein (BCR-ABL) that signals leukemia cells to multiply. By inhibi...

Dasiglucagon is a glucagon receptor agonist. It binds to glucagon receptors on liver cells, stimulating the liver to convert stored glycogen...

Daunorubicin works by intercalating into DNA and inhibiting topoisomerase II, which prevents DNA replication and transcription, ultimately s...

DaxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm is a neurotoxin that blocks the release of acetylcholine from nerve endings, preventing muscle contraction. This te...

Препарат має антисептичну дію, вбиває бактерії, грибки та деякі віруси. Він підвищує чутливість бактерій до антибіотиків.

Децитабін - це ліки, які впливають на ДНК ракових клітин. Він блокує фермент, що додає метильні групи до ДНК, що може відновити роботу генів...

Deferasirox is an iron chelator. It binds to excess iron in the body, forming a complex that is excreted in the feces, thereby reducing iron...

Deferiprone is an iron chelator. It binds to excess iron in the body, forming a complex that is excreted primarily in the urine, thereby red...

Deferoxamine works by binding to free iron in the blood and tissues, forming a stable complex that is excreted by the kidneys. This reduces ...

Defibrotide works by protecting the cells lining the blood vessels and preventing blood clots from forming. It helps restore blood flow in t...

Deflazacort is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune response. It works by binding to glucocorticoid receptor...

Дегарелікс - це ліки, які блокують дію гормону, що стимулює вироблення тестостерону. Він швидко знижує рівень тестостерону до рівня, який до...

Delafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacte...

Delafloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, enzymes essential for bacte...

This gene therapy delivers a functional copy of the dystrophin gene into muscle cells using a modified virus. Once inside the cells, the gen...

Delavirdine works by blocking an enzyme called reverse transcriptase, which HIV needs to multiply. By inhibiting this enzyme, the drug reduc...

Delgocitinib works by blocking certain enzymes called Janus kinases (JAKs), which are involved in the inflammatory process. By inhibiting th...

Demeclocycline works by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, preventing the attachment of aminoacyl-tRNA to the mRNA-ribosome c...

Denileukin diftitox is a fusion protein that combines diphtheria toxin with interleukin-2 (IL-2). It targets cells that have IL-2 receptors ...

Деносумаб - це моноклональне антитіло, яке блокує білок RANKL, що необхідний для утворення та активності клітин, які руйнують кісткову ткани...

Десфлуран - це інгаляційний анестетик, який викликає оборотну втрату свідомості та чутливості до болю, пригнічує рухову активність та рефлек...

Desipramine increases the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain by blocking their reuptake into nerve cells. This helps improv...

Desloratadine is a long-acting tricyclic antihistamine that selectively blocks peripheral histamine H1 receptors. It inhibits the release of...

Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of the natural hormone vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone). It acts on the kidneys to increase water reabs...

Таблетки Лактинет®-Ріхтер містять лише прогестаген дезогестрел. Вони запобігають вагітності в основному за рахунок пригнічення овуляції (вих...

Комбіновані пероральні контрацептиви (КПК) запобігають вагітності, пригнічуючи овуляцію та змінюючи слиз шийки матки. Крім того, вони роблят...

Desonide is a topical corticosteroid that works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching. It su...

Desoximetasone is a corticosteroid that works by binding to glucocorticoid receptors in skin cells. This reduces the production of inflammat...

Desvenlafaxine works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, which increases the levels of these neurotransmi...

Deucravacitinib works by selectively inhibiting tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), an enzyme that helps transmit signals from inflammatory cytokines....

Deuruxolitinib is a kinase inhibitor that reduces the activity of the immune system. By blocking certain enzymes (Janus kinases), it decreas...

Deutetrabenazine works by inhibiting the vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), which reduces the uptake of certain neurotransmitters (l...

Dexamethasone works by mimicking the effects of natural corticosteroids produced by the adrenal glands. It binds to glucocorticoid receptors...

Дексаметазон - це кортикостероїд, який зменшує запалення в оці, пригнічуючи виділення речовин, що викликають запалення. Ципрофлоксацин - ант...

Ліки діють завдяки трьом компонентам: дексаметазон зменшує запалення в носі, фенілефрин звужує судини та знімає закладеність, а неоміцин і п...

Дексібупрофен – це активна форма ібупрофену, яка належить до групи нестероїдних протизапальних препаратів (НПЗП). Він діє, блокуючи вироблен...

Декскетопрофен належить до групи нестероїдних протизапальних засобів (НПЗЗ). Він зменшує біль, запалення та жар, блокуючи фермент циклооксиг...

Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that blocks the enzyme in the stomach lining responsible for acid production. By inhibiting this ...

Дексмедетомідин діє на спеціальні рецептори в мозку, викликаючи заспокоєння, схоже на природний сон, а також знеболення. Він знижує активніс...

Dexmethylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It increases the levels of certain natural chemicals (dopamine and norepinephrine)...

Dexrazoxane is a cardioprotective agent. It works by entering heart cells and converting to an active form that binds to iron, preventing th...

Декстран - це плазмозамінник, який покращує плинність крові, знижує її в'язкість, відновлює мікроциркуляцію та запобігає злипанню клітин кро...

Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant that increases the levels of certain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepin...

It increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, which helps improve focus, attention, and impulse control.

Dextromethorphan works by suppressing the cough reflex in the brain, specifically by acting on the cough center in the medulla oblongata. It...

Dextromethorphan is a central nervous system agent that acts on the brain to reduce the involuntary emotional outbursts of PBA. Quinidine is...

Тразограф 76% - це рентгеноконтрастний засіб, який містить йод, що поглинає рентгенівські промені, дозволяючи візуалізувати органи та судини...

Diazepam enhances the effect of a natural brain chemical called GABA, which reduces nerve activity and produces a calming effect.

Diclofenac works by inhibiting enzymes called cyclooxygenases (COX-1 and COX-2), which reduces the production of prostaglandins—chemicals th...

Фаніган - це комбінований препарат, який містить диклофенак та парацетамол. Він має протизапальну, знеболювальну та жарознижувальну дію. Дик...

Dicloxacillin works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall. It inhibits the cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains, whi...

Dicyclomine works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a natural chemical in the body, on muscarinic receptors in the gastrointestinal t...

Препарат містить естрадіолу валерат (естроген) та дієногест (прогестаген). Він запобігає вагітності, пригнічуючи овуляцію, змінюючи слиз ший...

Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine that stimulates the release of norepinephrine in the hypothalamus, suppressing appetite by activat...

Difelikefalin is a selective kappa opioid receptor agonist. By activating these receptors in the peripheral and central nervous system, it m...

Diflorasone is a corticosteroid that works by activating natural substances in the skin to reduce inflammation, swelling, redness, and itchi...

Difluprednate is a corticosteroid that works by reducing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation, thereby decreasing s...

Digoxin works by increasing the force of heart muscle contractions and slowing down electrical signals in the heart, which helps regulate he...

Dihydroergotamine is an ergot alkaloid that acts as a partial agonist at serotonin (5-HT1D/1B) receptors and alpha-adrenergic receptors. It ...

Dihydroergotamine is an ergot alkaloid that acts as a partial agonist at serotonin (5-HT1D/1B) receptors, causing vasoconstriction of crania...

Diltiazem is a calcium-channel blocker. It works by blocking the entry of calcium into the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels and the hear...

Dimenhydramine blocks histamine receptors in the brain, which helps reduce signals that cause nausea and vomiting. It also affects the inner...

Dimethyl fumarate activates the Nrf2 pathway, which boosts the body's antioxidant defenses. This reduces inflammation and protects nerve cel...

Диметилсульфоксид проникає через шкіру та інші бар'єри, забезпечуючи протизапальну, жарознижувальну, знеболювальну, антисептичну та помірну ...

Диметиндену малеат блокує гістамінові Н1-рецептори, зменшуючи свербіж та подразнення шкіри при алергічних реакціях. Також має місцевоанестез...

Dinoprostone is a synthetic form of prostaglandin E2, a natural substance that helps soften and dilate the cervix and stimulate uterine cont...

Dinutuximab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to a specific protein (GD2) found on the surface of neuroblastoma cells. This binding trigge...

Діосмін підвищує тонус вен, зменшує їх розтяжність та венозний застій. Також знижує проникність капілярів, підвищує їх стійкість, має протиз...

Diphenhydramine works by blocking the action of histamine, a natural substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms like sneezing, itch...

Diphenoxylate works by slowing the movement of the intestines, reducing the frequency and urgency of bowel movements. It acts on opioid rece...

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Вакцина містить ослаблені або інактивовані компоненти збудників дифтерії, правця, кашлюку, поліомієліту та гемофільної інфекції типу b. Вона...

Вакцина стимулює вироблення захисних антитіл проти дифтерії, правця, кашлюку, гепатиту В, поліомієліту та гемофільної інфекції типу b. Після...

Ця комбінована вакцина стимулює імунну систему виробляти антитіла проти дифтерії, гемофільної інфекції типу b, кашлюку, правця та гепатиту B...

Вакцина викликає імунну відповідь проти дифтерії, правця, кашлюку та поліомієліту. Після первинної вакцинації понад 99% немовлят мають захис...

Dipivefrin is a prodrug that converts to epinephrine in the eye. Epinephrine works by decreasing the production of aqueous humor and increas...

Dipyridamole works by inhibiting platelet aggregation, which means it stops platelets from sticking together and forming clots. It does this...

Disulfiram works by blocking the breakdown of alcohol in the body. Normally, alcohol is broken down into acetaldehyde and then into harmless...

Добутамін стимулює β1-адренорецептори серця, що посилює скорочення міокарда та збільшує серцевий викид. Також впливає на α1-рецептори, викли...

Доцетаксел — це протипухлинний препарат, який діє, сприяючи збиранню тубуліну в стабільні мікротрубочки та запобігаючи їхньому розпаду. Це п...

Докузат натрію пом'якшує калові маси, знижуючи поверхневий натяг рідини в кишечнику, що дозволяє рідині проникати у тверді сухі калові маси.

Dofetilide works by blocking potassium channels in heart muscle cells, which prolongs the heart's electrical recovery phase and helps stabil...

Dolasetron blocks serotonin from binding to 5-HT3 receptors in the gut and brain, which helps prevent the nausea and vomiting signals trigge...

Dolasetron works by blocking serotonin from binding to 5-HT3 receptors in the gut and brain. This prevents the nausea and vomiting signals t...

Dolutegravir works by blocking the HIV integrase enzyme, which the virus needs to insert its genetic material into human DNA. By inhibiting ...

Домперидон блокує дофамінові рецептори, що допомагає зупинити нудоту та блювання. Він діє переважно в шлунково-кишковому тракті, прискорюючи...