Author: Jennifer Bowles

Jennifer is a clinical pharmacologist. She helps doctors of all medical specialties choose medications. Jennifer consults about drug dosage, interactions, and side effects.

Proscar

Finasteride is a medicine marketed under the name Proscar. It is a member of the 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor drug class. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disorder in which the prostate gland enlarges, is the main indication for the use of Proscar. This medication lessens the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that promotes prostate growth, by blocking the action of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. 

Trileptal

Trileptal is a valuable treatment option for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as it helps with seizures and mood swings. This medication is a top pick for people looking for efficient symptom relief with fewer side effects because of its unique action method and favorable side effect profile.

Mobic

Mobic belongs to the COX-2 inhibitor class. For patients who fight osteoartrithis, the starting dose is 7.5 mg daily; in some cases, the dosage can be increased to 15 mg daily. 

Augmentin

Augmentin is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

Duphaston

Duphaston is a brand name for the medication dydrogesterone, a synthetic hormone in the progestin class. Duphaston is primarily used in the treatment of various gynecological conditions. It is prescribed to support pregnancy and prevent miscarriage in women with recurrent miscarriages or specific hormonal imbalances.

Feldene

Feldene helps to relieve pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis, a condition in which the spine becomes rheumatized. It will benefit you as long as you take it, but it won’t cure your arthritis.

Sprycel

Sprycel, also known as Dasatinib, is a drug used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), two cancers associated with the Philadelphia chromosome. It is a member of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor medication class, which inhibits specific proteins that encourage the growth of cancer cells.

Celebrex

Celebrex, also known as celecoxib and produced by Searle and Pfizer, is now the first medication ever licensed for the treatment of FAP. Celebrex is now recommended for the treatment of people with FAP in addition to being accessible for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Gleevec

Gleevec is a game-changing advancement in cancer therapy that has improved the prognosis for those with gastrointestinal stromal tumors and chronic myeloid leukemia. Its tailored strategy, which involves blocking particular proteins that promote cancer growth, demonstrates precision medicine’s effectiveness in treating complicated illnesses.

Pepcid

Famotidine is frequently recommended for the treatment of peptic ulcers, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Its effects usually last many hours when taken orally as a pill or intravenous drug.

Colcrys

Colcrys, also known as Colchicine, is a medication commonly prescribed to treat gout, a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. It works by reducing inflammation and inhibiting the movement of white blood cells to the affected areas, thus alleviating pain and discomfort associated with gout attacks.

Reglan

Reglan is a medication that is commonly recommended to treat gastrointestinal disorders, including but not limited to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), diabetic gastroparesis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.

Sustiva

Sustiva (efavirenz), produced by DuPont Pharmaceuticals, was the first anti-HIV medication fully approved by the FDA in February 2000. This was due to long-term data demonstrating the drug’s efficacy in combating HIV infection.