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.
Estradiol Valerate/Dienogest: A Novel Oral Contraceptive
Estradiol valerate/dienogest is a 4-phasic oral contraceptive approved for the prevention of pregnancy. The 4-phasic design allows for acceptable cycle control with this hormonal combination.
Dec 1，2023 Drugs
Efficacy and tolerability of polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid for colonoscopic bowel preparation
Low-volume polyethylene glycol plus ascorbic acid (PEG-Asc) reduces the dosage of colonoscopic bowel preparation (BP) solution, but is still poorly tolerated. Adding laxatives to the BP solution reduc
Nov 30，2023 Drugs
Clobetasol propionate：a high-potency corticosteroid
Clobetasol propionate, a potent corticosteroid, treats skin conditions by reducing inflammation. Caution in use is vital due to its potency.
Nov 30，2023 Drugs
Uses of Urolithin A in Different Diseases
Uricetin A has various pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-Aβ, anticancer, pro-thyroid phagocytosis, neuroprotective properties and its activatio
Nov 23，2023 Drugs
What does Terbinafine Hydrochloride treat?
Terbinafine is an oral antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections of the hair, nails, and skin. It is also used to treat fungal infections of the scalp follicles in children at least 4 years old
Nov 21，2023 Drugs
Sertraline hydrochloride：Introduction and Side effects
Sertraline hydrochloride is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
Nov 21，2023 Drugs
What is brivaracetam used to treat?
Brivaracetam is an anticonvulsant prescription drug used to treat partial seizures that works by binding to synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) in the brain.
Nov 21，2023 Drugs
Side effects of Finerenone in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy
Finerenone is a novel non-steroidal, highly selective salicorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA) with high binding affinity, high MR selectivity and short plasma half-life.
Nov 21，2023 Drugs
Midodrine :Uses and Adverse effects
Midodrine is a selective a1-adrenergic receptor agonist pro-drug, It works by tightening blood vessels, which increases blood pressure. It is used to treat upright hypotension.
Nov 21，2023 Drugs
What symptoms is loratadine used to treat?
Loratadine is used to treat allergy symptoms, including a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, tearing, and itchy eyes, nose, or throat.
Nov 20，2023 Drugs