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Category: Drugs Generic

  • Artemether/​Lumefantrine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Coartem Antimalarials Description Fixed artemisinin-based combination tabletFor the treatment of acute, uncomplicated malaria infections in patients 2 months and older with a bodyweight of at least 5 kgArtemisinin-based therapies are potent with rapid onset of anti-parasitic activity Indications Indicated for the treatment of malaria. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Coadministration with…

  • Tinidazole

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tindamax Antiparasitic Agents;  Nitroimidazoles Description Oral nitroimidazole antimicrobialUsed for trichomoniasis, giardiasis, amebiasis, and bacterial vaginosisLimit use to approved indications and short-term only Indications Indicated for Amebiasis, Intestinal Amebic Liver Abscess Giardiasis or Trichomoniasis Bacterial Vaginosis (Nonpregnant) Contraindications Hypersensitivity 1st trimester of pregnancy Patients with Cockayne syndrome Adverse Effects…

  • Paromomycin

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Yodoxin Antiparasitic Agents Description Paromomycin (also known as aminosidine (injection), Gabbromicina) is an aminoglycoside antibiotic; spectrum of activity includes many of the protozoal species, gram negative aerobic bacteria (not Pseudomonas aeruginosa), Staphylococcus aureus and S. epidermidis. are resistant to paromomycin. Anaerobic bacteria, streptococci, and gram positive bacilli are…

  • Iodoquinol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Yodoxin Antiparasitic Agents Description Acts primarily in intestinal lumen; mechanism unknown Indications Indicated for Intestinal Amebiasis Contraindications Hypersensitivity to 8-hydroxyquinolones or iodoquinol Iodine sensitivity Pre-existing optic neuropathy Hepatic damage Adverse Effects Headache Chills Agitation Diarrhea Rash Fever Urticaria Pruritus Thyroid gland enlargement Retrograde amnesia Nausea Vomiting Peripheral neuropathy…

  • Chloroquine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Chloroquine phosphate Antimalarials;  Antimalarials, Aminoquinoline Description 4-aminoquinoline anti-protozoal agentUsed for treatment and prophylaxis of susceptible malaria strains and for treatment of extraintestinal amebiasisAssociated with irreversible retinal damage and life-threatening and fatal cardiomyopathy Indications Malaria Prophylaxis Indicated for prophylaxis of malaria in geographic areas where resistance to chloroquine is…

  • Ethanol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; alcohol (ethyl) Antidotes, Other Description Competes with methanol & ethylene glycol for alcohol dehydrogenase to inhibit production of toxic metabolites Indications Indicated for Methanol Toxicity, Ethylene Glycol Poisoning (Off-label) Treatment of congenital venous and lymphatic malformations Contraindications hypersensitivity Seizure disorder Diabetic coma Subarachnoid injection of dehydrated alcohol in…

  • Marijuana

    Brands Classes DEA Class; (Herb/Suppl) Common Brand Names; Cannabis, Ganja, Hash, Hashish, Hemp, Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Weed Analgesics, Herbals Description Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a component of marijuana, acts both centrally and peripherally on endogenous cannabinoid receptors; activation of cannabinoid receptors affects serotonin release, increases catecholamines, inhibits parasympathetic activity, and inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis Indications Decrease intraocular pressure,…

  • Secukinumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cosentyx Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Subcutaneous IgG1 monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin-17A (IL-17A)Used for plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, enthesitis-related arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and active non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritisMay increase risk for serious infection and may cause hypersensitivity reactions Indications Indicated for treatment of moderate to severe plaque…

  • Coal Tar

    Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Common Brand Names; Fototar, Medotar, Oxipor VHC, Polytar Soap, Psorent, Psoriasin, Taraphilic Keratolytic Agents coal tar shampoo (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Neutrogena T/Gel Original, DHS Tar, Doak Tar, Ionil T Plus, PC-Tar, Pentrax, Polytar Shampoo, TeraGel, Zetar Classes: Keratolytic Agents coal tar bath products (OTC) Brand and Other Names: Balnetar, Cutar Emulsion, Doak Tar Oil…

  • Ixekizumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Taltz Interleukin Inhibitors Description Subcutaneous humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody that selectively targets interleukin-17A (IL-17A)Used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in patients 6 years and older, used in adults for psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritisAs with other interleukin inhibitors, may increase risk of…

  • Guselkumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Tremfya Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Subcutaneous interleukin-23 (IL-23) blockerUsed to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis in adultsMay increase the risk for infections; evaluate patients for tuberculosis before use Indications Indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in those patients…

  • Etanercept

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Enbrel, Erelzi, Eticovo, etanercept-szzs, etanercept-ykro Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  DMARDs, TNF Inhibitors;  Immunosuppressants Description TNF-blocker fusion protein; used subcutaneouslyUsed for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and plaque psoriasisBoxed warnings for increased risk of serious infection and potential for malignancy Indications Indicated for reducing signs and…

  • Calcitriol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Calcijex, Rocaltrol, Vectical Vitamin D Analogs Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Active form of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)Used for secondary hyperparathyroidism, metabolic bone disease in chronic renal failure patients not receiving dialysis, hypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia, and vitamin D-dependent ricketsMore than twice the vitamin D activity of calcifediol Indications Indicated for…

  • Calcipotriene

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Dovonex, Calcitrene Ointment, Sorilux Antipsoriatics, Topical Description Topical vitamin D3 analogUsed for topical symptomatic treatment of chronic plaque psoriasisSimilar receptor binding affinity as natural vitamin D3 Indications Indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Hypercalcemia Evidence of vitamin D toxicity Topical use on the face Adverse…

  • Brodalumab

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Siliq Antipsoriatics, Systemic;  Interleukin Inhibitors;  Monoclonal Antibodies Description Injectable human IgG2 monoclonal antibody that binds to the interleukin-17 receptor A (IL-17RA), preventing IL-17 cytokines from activating the receptorFor adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy and who have not…