Lipitor refers to inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A-reductase. It is used to lower the level of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the blood, total cholesterol, triglycerides (another kind of fat) and apolipoprotein B (protein required for cholesterol production). Lipitor is also used to increase the blood cholesterol level of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). It is necessary to reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, strokes and peripheral vascular diseases.
Lisinopril is an antihypertensive, vasodilating, cardioprotective drug, an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat hypertension, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, diabetic nephropathy.
A symptomatic medication against vomiting and nausea of various origins. Used at vomiting caused by radiation therapy or cytotoxic drugs intake, hypotony and atony of the stomach and intestines, biliary dyskinesia, reflux esophagitis, flatulence, aggravation of gastric ulcer and duodenal gut, when performing contrast studies of the gastrointestinal tract. It reduces the moving activity of the esophagus, increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, accelerates gastric emptying, and accelerates the movement of food through the small intestine without causing diarrhea. Stimulates the secretion of prolactin.
A thiazide diuretic of the average intensity, applied in arterial hypertension, edema syndrome of different origin, gestosis and diabetes insipidus. Reduces reabsorption of Na+ at the level of the Henle loop cortical segment, without affecting its segment lying in the medulla of the kidney that detects a weaker diuretic effect compared with furosemide.
An anthelmintic broad-spectrum drug; most effective with enterobioze and trihozefaleze. Causes irreversible violation of glucose utilization, depletes the glycogen stores in the tissues of worms, inhibits the synthesis of cellular tubulin and also inhibits the ATP synthesis.
Calcium channel blocker, a derivative of 1,4-dihydropyridine, has a predominantly cerebrovasculative and antiischemic action. Prescribed for the prevention and treatment of brain ischemia on the background of subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by aneurysm rupture, expressed by brain disfunction in the elderly patients. It can prevent or eliminate spasm of vessels caused by various vasoconstrictor drugs. Improves stability and functional capacity of neurons.
The antifungal agent which has activity against dermatophytes, yeasts, dimorphic fungi and eumycetes. It is also active against staphylococci and streptococci. The therapeutical indications of the drug include: mycoses of the gastrointestinal tract, eyes, genital organs, chronic recurrent vaginal candidiasis, dermatomycosis, onychomycosis, Candida, folliculitis, dermatophytosis, systemic fungal infections (blastomycosis, candidiasis, paracoccidioides, coccidioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, hromomikoz, sporotrichosis, paronychia, fungal sepsis, fungal pneumonia); leishmaniasis; tinea versicolor, prevention of fungal infections in patients with a high risk of their development. The mechanism of action is inhibition of fungal membrane ergosterol synthesis and the violation of the cell wall permeability.
An antineoplastic, antiestrogen remedy. Used to treat breast cancer, mammary gland cancer, carcinoma in situ of the ductal breast cancer; endometrial cancer; estrogenconsisting tumors; adjuvant treatment of breast cancer. It inhibits estrogen receptors competitively in the target organs and tumors originating from these organs.
An antimicrobial agent from the fluoroquinolone group. It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial action. The therapeutical indications include bacterial infection of the urinary tract (pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis), genitals (prostatitis, cervicitis, endometritis), gastrointestinal tract (salmonellosis, shigellosis), uncomplicated gonorrhea. Also used to prevent infections in patients with granulocytopenia, diarrhea of travelers.
An antiarrhythmic Ia class drug, a blocker of the "fast" Na+ channels. It has a membrane stabilizing, anti-arrhythmic, hypotensive and m-anticholinergic action. In normally functioning sinus node it causes acceleration of the sinus rhythm due to the antimuscarinic effect.
A tricyclic antidepressant with a relatively short latency period. It has almost no sedative effect. therapeutical indications include: depressive phases of a manic-depressive psychosis, all other forms of endogenous depression (reactive and neurotic). In combination with amitriptyline it is used for depressions that occurred during treatment with reserpine. In combination with neuroleptics, it is used in the treatment of depression that developed during treatment of schizophrenic psychoses.
A tricyclic antidepressant with a relatively short latency period. It has almost no sedative effect. therapeutical indications include: depressive phases of a manic-depressive psychosis, all other forms of endogenous depression (reactive and neurotic). In combination with amitriptyline it is used for depressions that occurred during treatment with reserpine. In combination with neuroleptics, it is used in the treatment of depression that developed during treatment of schizophrenic psychoses.
An antispasmodic drug, which removes pain and reduces the tone of smooth muscles: gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, uterus, it also relaxes the detrusor (direct antispasmodic and m-anticholinergic effect). Increases bladder capacity, reduces the frequency of detrusor contractions, hinders urination. Well tolerated when appointed for a long term. Used in neurogenic bladder (including detrusor hyperreflexia, multiple sclerosis or spina bifida), urinary incontinence (of idiopathic origin), nocturnal enuresis (in children older than 5 years).
Pamelor is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA, tricyclic antidepressants) of the second generation. It is used in the treatment of some major depressive disorder and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in children. In addition, the drug is sometimes used for the treatment of chronic diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain and migraine, and the lability in certain neurological diseases.
An antidepressant means, which selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin (5-HT) in the central nervous system, enhances serotonergic transmission in the CNS. Used to treat depressions of various etiologies (including anxious, reactive, recurrent, atypical and post-psychotic, depressive episodes of bipolar disorder, dysthymia, depression on the background of schizophrenia, organic CNS diseases and alcoholism).
Plavix is an antiplatelet drug; specific and active inhibitor of platelet aggregation; has a coronary-dilating effect. The use of Plavix is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic complications in adult patients with myocardial infarction in adult patients with an acute coronary syndrome. The drug is also indicated to prevent atherothrombotic and thromboembolic complications, including a stroke, atrial fibrillation in patients with atrial fibrillation, who have at least one risk factor for vascular complications and who cannot take indirect anticoagulants and have a low risk of bleeding.
The oral hypoglycemic agent, which stimulates insulin release from functioning beta cells of the pancreas. Used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2 under the ineffectiveness of diet, weight loss and physical activity.
Prednisone - is a drug from the group of hormones of the adrenal cortex (glucocorticosteroids). It contains prednisolone as the main substance. It is prescribed to patients who suffer from: Bechterew's disease, inflammatory changes in the spinal cord and membranes, non-infectious arthritis, edematous processes of the vertebrae and its structures, osteoarthrosis, severe soreness in the spine, spinal and nerve injuries of the spine, osteochondrosis.
The drug is a prodrug and is activated in the acidic environment of the secretory tubules in the parietal cells. It reduces basal and stimulated secretion regardless of the nature of the stimulus. Prescribed in case of erosive ulcerative diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and eradication of Helicobacter pylori in infected patients with gastric and duodenal ulcer.
Propecia - an anti-hormonal drug. Used to reduce the size of the prostate gland, to increase the maximum speed of urine outflow, reducing the risk of developing acute urinary retention. The drug also turned out to be effective in the treatment of men’s alopecia.
An inhibitor of proton pump. The drug indications include: gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer (in an acute phase), erosive gastritis, reflux-esophagit, Zolling-Erellison syndrome.
An anti-climax combined drug which has estrogenic and gestagenic effect, restores the balance of endogenous hormones.
Estrogens regulate the development of the female reproductive system functions’ preservation, the formation of female secondary sex characteristics. The list of indications includes: vasomotor symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency in the body, osteoporosis associated with estrogen deficiency, atrophic urethritis and atrophic vaginitis.
An antidepressant from the group of selective inhibitors of serotonin reverse capture. It has thymoanaleptic and stimulating effect. Improves the mood, reduces tension, anxiety and fear, eliminates dysphoria. Doesn’t cause sedation. When taken in high therapeutic doses, it virtually doesn’t effect the function of cardiovascular and other systems.
Antiemetic, which is a specific blocker of dopamine (D2) and serotonin receptors. It has antiemetic effect, eliminates nausea and hiccups. Reduces moving activity of the esophagus, increases the tone of the lower esophageal sphincter, accelerates gastric emptying and the movement of food through the small intestine without causing diarrhea. Stimulates the secretion of prolactin.
Antidepressant. Strengthens the central adrenergic and serotonergic transfer. Used for the treatment of depressions including anhedonia, psychomotor retardation, insomnia, early awakening, weight loss, loss of interest in life, suicidal thoughts and mood swings.
An antipsychotic (neuroleptic) drug, derivative from benzisoxazole; also has sedative, antiemetic and hypothermic effect. Used in acute and chronic schizophrenia and others psychotic states with a predominance of productive and negative symptoms, affective disorders in various mental diseases, behavioral disorders in patients with dementia with the symptoms of aggression, disorders of activity or psychotic symptoms. Also prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of manias in bipolar disorders.
Seroquel - treats acute and chronic psychoses, including schizophrenia. The drug is also prescribed to patients with manic episodes associated with bipolar disorders.
Sinequan - antidepressant, which is taken as prescribed by the doctor in case of the following indications: depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance in neuroses, alcoholism, organic diseases of the central nervous system, psychoneurotic disorders with anxiety, depression, psychotic depression (including the involutionary, reactive depressive phase of manic-depressive Psychosis). In general therapeutic practice - duodenal ulcer, dumping syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, chronic pain in cancer patients, skin itching, chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Sinequan - antidepressant, which is taken as prescribed by the doctor in case of the following indications: depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance in neuroses, alcoholism, organic diseases of the central nervous system, psychoneurotic disorders with anxiety, depression, psychotic depression (including the involutionary, reactive depressive phase of manic-depressive Psychosis). In general therapeutic practice - duodenal ulcer, dumping syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, chronic pain in cancer patients, skin itching, chronic idiopathic urticaria.
Tegretol - anticonvulsant drug, dibenzodiazepine derivative. It also has neurotropic and psychotropic action. Indications for use: epilepsy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal neuralgia with multiple sclerosis (typical and atypical), idiopathic neuralgia of the glossopharyngeal nerve, diabetic neuropathy with pain syndrome, diabetes insipidus of central genesis,
is given to patients for treating severe acne that do not respond to other medicines
Tenorminis a cardioselective beta-adrenoblocker. It is based on a substance called Atenolol, which blocks nerve impulses, which leads to a decrease in the frequency and strength of the heartbeat. Atenolol has antihypertensive (lowers pressure), antianginal (eliminates the symptoms of myocardial ischemia) and antiarrhythmic (eliminates heart rhythm disturbances) by action.
Tinidazole - an antibacterial agent for systemic intake, used for the treatment of diseases such as trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amoeba dysentery, anaerobic infection, mixed aerobic-anaerobic infections (in combination with appropriate antibiotics), prevention of postoperative anaerobic infections.
Tofranil is a drug that is very sensitive to the form of depressive disorder (glycoem depressive disorder, depressive phase of bipolar infections, depressive disorder, migraine, depression, dysthymia;
Trandate - pills, mainly used in hypertension, it is an ideal means for lowering blood pressure.The rapid action of the active substance, Labetalol, distinguishes the drug from other similar drugs according to indications. The drug has the fastest antihypertensive effect.
Tricor - is a hypolipidemic agent, has an uricosuric and antiplatelet effect. In combination with diet therapy, the drug is prescribed for a long-term treatment, the effectiveness of which must be periodically checked by determining serum lipid levels.
Vasotec- an antihypertensive drug based on the action of the active ingredient Enalapril, whose mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of the activity of the angiotensin-converting enzyme, leading to a decrease in the formation of the vasoconstrictor factor - angiotensin II and simultaneously to the activation of the formation of kinin and prostacyclin possessing a vasodilating action.
Vermox - anthelminthic drug of a wide spectrum of action. The most effective for Enterobius vermicularis, Trichuris trichiura, Ascaris lumbricoides, Ancylostoma duodenale, Necator americanus, Strongyloides stercoralis, Taenia solium, Echinococcus granulosus, Echinococcus multilocularis, Trichinella spiralis, Trichinella nativa, Trichinella nelsoni.
Causing an irreversible violation of glucose utilization, depletes glycogen stores in helminth tissues, interferes with the synthesis of cellular tubulin, and also inhibits the synthesis of ATP.
Zithromax - antibiotic of a wide spectrum of action. Antibiotic-azalide, a representative of a new subgroup of macrolide antibiotics. In the focus of inflammation it has a bactericidal effect. For the active ingredient of Zithromax, Azithromycin, all the gram-positive cocci (except those bacteria which are resistant to erythromycin) are susceptible.
Zocor is indicated to reduce mortality due to coronary artery disease. It is prescribed for the reduction of risk of serious vascular and coronary complications: non-fatal myocardial infarction, coronary death, stroke; revascularization operations. Designed to reduce the risk of the need for coronary blood flow restoration; rot reduce the risk of the need for surgical intervention to restore peripheral blood flow and other types of non-coronary revascularization; to reduce the risk of hospitalization in connection with attacks of angina pectoris; to decrease in the elevated level of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides. apolipoprotein B; for increasing HDL cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
Zyloprim is a tablet the effect of which appears due to the mechanism of action of its basic component called Allopurinol. This medicine is prescribed as a treatment of hyperuricemia, primary and secondary gout, urolithiasis with the formation of urinary calculi, hemoblastoma, cytostatic and radiation therapy of tumors, psoriasis, traumatic toxicosis. It is used as a corticosteroid therapy for the prevention of urinary acid nephropathy, malignant neoplasms and congenital disorders of purine metabolism in children.
