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Parameter Description Category of Drug Metoprolol is selective beta-1 blocker-Antianginal Drugs. Read More: Which are the popular Medicines prescribed for Heart Disorders? Structure 2 IUPAC Name 2 1-[4-(2-methoxyethyl)phenoxy]-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propan-2-ol Molecular details 2 Molecular formula- C15H25NO3Molecular weight- 267.36 g/mol Mechanism of Action It is a selective beta-1 blocker 1 that specifically inhibits the beta receptors present in the […]

Parameters Description Category of Drug Atenolol is Antianginal DrugsRead more: Which are the popular Medicines prescribed for Heart Disorders? Structure Chemical Formula C14H22N2O3 IUPAC Name 2-[4-[2-hydroxy-3-(propan-2-ylamino)propoxy]phenyl]acetamide Molecular details Molar mass: 266.336 g/molBoiling point: 508 °C Mechanism of Action It is a beta-blocker and antagonizes the sympathetic innervation. This, in turn, increases the release of norepinephrine from the peripheral nervous

Category of Drug Azithromycin is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action Azithromycin binds to the 23S rRNA of the bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit. It stops bacterial protein synthesis. Indications  Azithromycin is used for 1. Uncomplicated genital chlamydial infections and trachoma. Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands AZITHRAL- ALEMBICAZEE- CIPLAAZITHRAL- ALEMBICATM- INDOCO REMEDIESZADY- MANKIND PHARMAZATHRIN- FDC LTD Available dosage forms

Domperidone is an Antiemetic prescribed for nausea and vomiting. Antiemetics treat motion sickness, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and the side effects of general anesthetics and opioid analgesics. Few medicines act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone-CTZ (in the brain) by preventing the stimulation. The chemoreceptor trigger zone is a vomiting center. Some medications act as prokinetic

Category of Drug Cefotaxime is an Anti-Infective drug Mechanism of Action Cefotaxime is a parenteral cephalosporin antibiotic, that exerts its bactericidal action through inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis. Indications Cefotaxime is used in Infections due to sensitive Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands TAXIM- ALKEMBIOTAX- ZYDUS CADILATAXIM- ALKEMBIOTAX- ZYDUS CADILAC-TAX- EMCUREOMNICEF- ARISTO PHARMAMACTAX- MACLEODS PHARMA Available dosage forms

Parameters Description Category of Drug Ceftriaxone is an Anti-Infective drug  Mechanism of Action Ceftriaxone selectively and irreversibly inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to transpeptidases, also called transamidases Indications  Ceftriaxone is used for1. Serious infections due to sensitive bacteria2. Including septicemia3. Pneumonia and meningitis4. Surgical prophylaxis5. Prophylaxis of meningococcal meningitis6. Gonorrhea Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands MONOCEF-ARISTO

Parameters Description Category of Drug Clopidogrel is an Antithrombotic Drug.Read more: Which are the popular Medicines prescribed for Heart Disorders? Structure IUPAC Name methyl (2S)-2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(6,7-dihydro-4H-thieno[3,2-c]pyridin-5-yl)acetate Molecular details Mol. weight- 321.8 g/molMol formula- C16H16ClNO2S Mechanism of Action  It is a prodrug and gets metabolized by carboxylesterase-1 to form the active form that irreversibly binds to the P2Y12

Category of Drug  Chloramphenicol-Ophthalmological is Ophthalmological Preparations drug Mechanism of Action   Indications Chloramphenicol-Ophthalmological  is used for 1. Susceptible bacterial infections2. Corneal ulcers3. Intraocular infection4. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Well KnownPharmaceutical Brands   Available dosage forms  1. OINTMENT2. DROPS3. SUSPENSION Dose   Contraindications  1. Pregnancy 2. Lactation 3. Porphyria 4. Hypersensitivity Precautions  1. Avoid repeated courses and

Parameters Description Category of Drug Antiviral DrugsRead more about Which are the popular medicines prescribed for viral infections?  Chemical formula C8H11N5O3 Pharmacokinetic properties 1. The oral bioavailability – 10-20%; decreases with increasing doses.2. The bioavailability is not affected by food.3. mean Tmax of 1.1±0.4 hours, 4. mean Cmax of 593.7-656.5ng/mL, 5. mean AUC of 2956.6-3102.5h*ng/mL6. Vd- 0.6L/kg.7.

Promethazine is an Antiemetic prescribed for nausea and vomiting. Antiemetics treat motion sickness, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and the side effects of general anesthetics and opioid analgesics Few medicines act on the chemoreceptor trigger zone-CTZ (in the brain) by preventing the stimulation. The chemoreceptor trigger zone is a vomiting center. Some medications act as prokinetic