In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
What are the side effects of Rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets?
The most common side effects of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets in adults include pain, sore throat, gas, infection, and constipation.
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Tofacitinib Citrate: Mechanism of Action and Clinical Applications in Psoriasis
Tofacitinib citrate is the citrate form of tofacitinib, a highly potent, orally active Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with an i
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Cibinetide: a synthetic 11 amino acid peptide
ARA290 (cibinetide) mediates tissue protection by reducing inflammatory and fibrotic responses via signalling via a heterodimeric receptor composed of EPOR and CD131.
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What are the side effects of Busulfan?
Busulfan is a chemotherapy drug that is primarily used as part of a conditioning/preparative regimen prior to bone marrow transplants to treat CML and AML and other hematological malignancies.
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Posaconazole: Indications, Dosage and Side Effects
Posaconazole is indicated for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis in adults and pediatric patients (aged 2 years and above weighing over 40 kg).
Oct 9，2024 Drugs
The transdermal cream of Formestane anti-breast cancer
4-hydroxyandrostenedione (4-OHA), named Formestane (Lentaron), is the first specific steroidal aromatase inhibitor (AI) in clinical use.
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What are the differences between acarbose and metformin?
Due to the differences in mechanism and site of action between metformin and acarbose, there may be differences in the effects of glucose lowering.
Oct 8，2024 Drugs
Emtricitabine: Indications, Mechanism of Action and Side Effects
Emtricitabine（FTC） is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) used in combination with other antiretroviral therapies for treating HIV-1, HIV-2, and HBV.
Sep 25，2024 Drugs
What is the dose of Amisulpride used to treat schizophrenia?
Amisulpride is a dopamine D2 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic schizophrenia characterized by positive symptoms (e.g., delusions, hallucinations, thought disorders)
Sep 20，2024 Drugs
The Biological activity of Rifaximin
Rifaximin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the rifamycin family that hinders bacterial gene expression in both gram-positive and gram-negative organisms.
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