Pharmacologic agents Pharmacologic agents 2,4-Dinitrophenol (DNP), C6 H4 N2 O4, is a cellular metabolic poison. It uncouples oxidative phosphorylation by carrying protons across the mitochondrial membrane, leading to a rapid consumption of energy without generation of ATP. ...more on Wikipedia about "2,4-Dinitrophenol"
N-acetylcysteine is a chemical, commonly called NAC, produced by the body that enhances the production of the molecule glutathione, a powerful antioxidant. NAC is a thiol, in which the hydrogen atom can act to reduce free radicals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Acetylcysteine"
Advair is a medicine prescribed for individuals suffering from asthma and COPD. Rather than being a single drug, Advair is actually a combination of two drugs. The first drug is fluticasone propionate (Flovent) and the second drug is salmeterol (Serevent); with this combination of drugs the medicine Advair is formed. Advair is available in 3 dosage forms. The smallest dosage is 100/50, the intermediate dosage is 250/50 and the highest dosage is 500/50. The first number in the dosage description is how many micrograms of fluticasone propionate and the second number how many micrograms of salmeterol is in that formulation of Advair. The container that holds and dispenses Advair is a purple disk-shaped container (a "Diskus") about 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) across and about 1 inch thick (2.5 cm). The diskus container holds small pellets of the drug combination, which are crushed on a dose-per-dose basis into a fine powder utilizing an internal mechanism activated by pressing a small lever on the side of the container. The powder is then inhaled directly into the lungs through a mouthpiece. ...more on Wikipedia about "Advair"
Aldosterone inhibitors belong to a class of medicines with names often ending in “one” like spironolactone (Aldactone) and andeplerenone (Inspra). Aldosterone inhibitors block the action of aldosterone which is otherwise harmful to those suffering from congestive heart disease. These medicines assist the heart so that it may work more efficiently. ...more on Wikipedia about "Aldosterone inhibitor"
An Allomone is any chemical produced by one organism that affects the behaviour of a member of another species to the benefit of the originator. Production of allomones is a common form of defence, particularly by plant species against insect herbivores. ...more on Wikipedia about "Allomone"
Amantadine, 1- amino adamantane, is an antiviral drug that was approved by the FDA in 1976 for the treatment of influenza type A in adults. The drug has also been demonstrated to help reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease and drug-induced short-term extrapyramidal syndromes. As an antiparkinsonic it is being prescribed together with L-DOPA when L-DOPA responses decline (probably due to tolerance). Amantadine has been shown to cure SSRI-induced anorgasmia in some people, though not in all people. ...more on Wikipedia about "Amantadine"
Amidrine, or Midrin, is a combination of Acetaminophen, Dichloralphenazone, and Isometheptene used mostly to treat headaches. ...more on Wikipedia about "Amidrine" The Ultimate http://www.shortopedia.com Machine.
A wide variety of drugs are used in modern anaesthetic practice. Many are rarely used outside of anaesthesia, although others are used commonly by all disciplines. Some of the prominent ones include: ...more on Wikipedia about "Anaesthetic drugs"
Anagrelide (Agrylin®, Shire) is a drug used for the treatment of essential thrombocytosis (ET; essential thrombocythemia). It works by inhibiting the maturation of megakaryocytes into platelets. The exact mechanism of action is unclear, although it is known to be a potent (IC50 = 36nM) inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-III. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anagrelide"
The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System is used for the classification of drugs. It is controlled by the WHO Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology, and was first published in 1976. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System"
Anthralin is a medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis. It controls the extra-rapid growth of skin cells. It is not a cortisone, but a strong medicine that can cause the skin to become sore and irritated. Anthralin does not start to work until it has been used for several weeks. One of the advantages of anthralin over cortisone ointments is that once the psoriasis goes away, it stays away for a longer period of time. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anthralin"
An antibiotic is a drug that kills or slows the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics are one class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-parasitic drugs. They are relatively harmless to the host, and therefore can be used to treat infections. The term, coined by Selman Waksman, originally described only those formulations derived from living organisms, in contradistinction to "chemotherapeutic agents", which were purely synthetic. Nowadays the term "antibiotic" is also applied to synthetic antimicrobials, such as the sulfonamides. Antibiotics are small molecules with a molecular weight less than 2000. They are not enzymes. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antibiotic"
An antiflatulent agent is a drug used for the alleviation or prevention of excessive intestinal gas, i.e. flatulence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antiflatulent"
An antimicrobial is a substance that kills or slows the growth of microbes like bacteria ( antibacterial activity), fungi ( antifungal activity), viruses ( antiviral activity), or parasites ( antiparasitic activity). ...more on Wikipedia about "Antimicrobial"
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An antiplatelet drug is a member of a class of pharmaceuticals that decreases platelet aggregation and inhibits thrombus formation. They are effective in the arterial circulation, where anticoagulants have little effect. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antiplatelet drug"
Antipokhmelin is a Russian tablet that helps to prevent or overcome the negative effects of alcohol consumption and hangover. The main ingredient is succinic acid, also found in amber. It is marketed as RU-21 in the US and UK. Claims of effectiveness are based primarily on anecdotal evidence, and there have been no known placebo controlled double blind studies published in peer reviewed scientific journals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antipokhmelin"
Antipruritic is a drug which reduces pruritis, or itching. Most anti-pruritic drugs are antihistamines or mint-like substances such as menthol or camphor. Calamine lotion is a zinc-based anti-pruritic that has been used in this capacity for hundreds of years. ...more on Wikipedia about "Antipruritic"
Arsphenamine is a drug that was used to treat syphilis and trypanosomiasis. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arsphenamine"
Azapirones are a class of drugs with anxiolytic effects used in the treatment of anxiety. The common azapirones used include buspirone (buspar), gepirone and ipsapirone. ...more on Wikipedia about "Azapirone"
BiDil® (marketed by Nitromed) is a drug specifically for African Americans with congestive heart failure, consisting of hydralazine (an antihypertensive) and isosorbide dinitrate (a vasodilator). It is the first race-based prescription drug in the United States. Originally rejected by the Food and Drug Administration in 1997, the drug was accepted by the FDA in June 2005 for African American use only based on the study by Taylor et al that it could reduce mortality in up to 43% of cases. ...more on Wikipedia about "BiDil"
A blockbuster drug is a drug generating more than $1 billion of revenue for its owner each year. The search for blockbusters has been the foundation of the R&D strategy adopted by big pharmaceutical companies, but this looks set to change. New advances in genomics, and the promise of personalized medicine, are likely to fragment the pharmaceutical market. ...more on Wikipedia about "Blockbuster drug"
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Boldenone (full name: Boldenone Undecylenate , or 1,4-androstadieene-3-one,17β-ol), also known under the trade names Equipoise, Ganabol, Equigan and Ultragan, is an anabolic steroid developed for veterinary use, mostly for treatment of horses. As it is not designed to be used by humans, it is only available at veterinary clinics. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boldenone"
Bortezomib (marketed as Velcade™ by Millennium Pharmaceuticals) is a "first-in-class" proteasome inhibitor. It is the best studied of a next generation of anti- myeloma drugs, and is also a potential treatment for plasma cell leukemia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bortezomib"
Bromelain is not a single substance, but rather a collection of enzymes and other compounds. It is a mixture of sulfur-containing protein-digesting enzymes, called proteolytic enzymes or proteases. It also contains several other substances in smaller quantities, including peroxidase, acid phosphatase, protease inhibitors, and calcium. It is primarily produced in Japan, Hawaii, and Taiwan, and most research has been conducted in the first two regions. However, Germany has recently taken a great interest in bromelain research, where bromelain is currently the 13th most widely used herbal medicine. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bromelain"
Cafergot is a medication consisting of ergotamine tartrate and caffeine. It is used for the treatment of vascular headaches, such as migraines. ...more on Wikipedia about "Cafergot"
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