Drugs

Comprehensive medication guide

Pharmacology

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Acetaminophen including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this analgesic/antipyretic medication works.

10 min
Pulmonology

Albuterol (Salbutamol): Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Albuterol including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this short-acting beta-2 agonist medication works.

10 min
Medications

Allopurinol: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Psychiatry

Alprazolam: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Alprazolam (Xanax): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Cardiology

Amlodipine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Amlodipine including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this calcium channel blocker medication works.

10 min
Infectious Diseases

Amoxicillin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Amoxicillin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this aminopenicillin medication works.

10 min
CARDIOLOGY

Apixaban: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Apixaban is a Factor Xa inhibitor used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism management.

11 min
Psychiatry

Aripiprazole: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Aripiprazole (Abilify): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Cardiology

Aspirin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Aspirin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this nsaid/antiplatelet medication works.

10 min
Cardiology

Atorvastatin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Atorvastatin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this statin medication works.

10 min
Infectious Disease

Azithromycin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Azithromycin is a Macrolide Antibiotic antibiotic used for Respiratory infections, skin/soft tissue infections, STIs. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Psychiatry

Bupropion: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Bupropion (Wellbutrin/Zyban): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Carvedilol: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Carvedilol is a combined alpha and beta-blocker used in heart failure and hypertension management with proven mortality benefits.

11 min
Pain Management

Celecoxib: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Celecoxib is a NSAID (COX-2 Selective Inhibitor) used for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, dysmenorrhea. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Cephalexin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Cephalexin is a First-Generation Cephalosporin antibiotic used for Skin/soft tissue infections, UTIs, respiratory infections, bone infections. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Allergy/Immunology

Cetirizine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Cetirizine (Zyrtec): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Ciprofloxacin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Ciprofloxacin is a Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic antibiotic used for Urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, GI infections, anthrax. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Clindamycin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Clindamycin is a Lincosamide Antibiotic antibiotic used for Skin/soft tissue infections, bone infections, pelvic infections, anaerobic infections. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Clopidogrel: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet agent that reduces thrombotic cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome and stroke prevention.

11 min
Medications

Colchicine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Pain Management

Cyclobenzaprine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride is a Muscle Relaxant (Tricyclic) used for Acute muscle spasms and pain. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
Medications

Dexamethasone: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Pain Management

Diclofenac: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Diclofenac Sodium/Potassium is a NSAID (Acetic Acid) used for Pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine, dysmenorrhea. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Digoxin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used in heart failure and atrial fibrillation with a narrow therapeutic index requiring monitoring.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Diltiazem: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Diltiazem is a non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker used in hypertension, angina, and atrial fibrillation rate control.

11 min
Neurology

Donepezil: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Donepezil (Aricept): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Doxycycline: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Doxycycline is a Tetracycline Antibiotic antibiotic used for Infections (respiratory, STI), acne, malaria prophylaxis, Lyme disease. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Psychiatry

Duloxetine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Duloxetine (Cymbalta): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
ENDOCRINOLOGY

Empagliflozin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Empagliflozin is an SGLT2 inhibitor with benefits in type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

11 min
Psychiatry

Escitalopram: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Escitalopram (Lexapro): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Medications

Estradiol: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
GASTROENTEROLOGY

Famotidine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Famotidine is an H2-receptor antagonist that reduces gastric acid secretion for management of GERD and peptic ulcer disease.

11 min
Allergy/Immunology

Fexofenadine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Fexofenadine (Allegra): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Medications

Finasteride: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Psychiatry

Fluoxetine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Fluoxetine (Prozac): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Respiratory

Fluticasone: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Fluticasone (Flovent/Flonase): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Medications

Folic Acid: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
CARDIOLOGY

Furosemide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Furosemide is a potent loop diuretic used in management of fluid overload in heart failure, renal disease, and edematous conditions.

11 min
Neurology

Gabapentin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Gabapentin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this gabapentinoid medication works.

10 min
ENDOCRINOLOGY

Glipizide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Glipizide is a second-generation sulfonylurea that stimulates pancreatic insulin secretion for glycemic control.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic used for management of hypertension and fluid retention in various conditions.

11 min
Endocrinology

Insulin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Insulin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this hormone/hypoglycemic agent medication works.

10 min
Medications

Iron Supplements: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Neurology

Lamotrigine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Lamotrigine (Lamictal): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Medications

Latanoprost: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Endocrinology

Levothyroxine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Levothyroxine including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this thyroid hormone medication works.

10 min
Cardiology

Lisinopril: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Lisinopril including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this ace inhibitor medication works.

10 min
Psychiatry

Lithium: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Lithium (Lithobid): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Allergy/Immunology

Loratadine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Loratadine (Claritin): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Nephrology

Losartan: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Losartan including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this angiotensin ii receptor blocker medication works.

10 min
Pain Management

Meloxicam: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Meloxicam is a NSAID (COX-2 Preferential) used for Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
Medications

Methotrexate: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Pediatrics

Methylphenidate: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Methylphenidate (Ritalin/Concerta): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Metoprolol: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocker used for hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction management.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Metronidazole: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Metronidazole is a Nitroimidazole Antibiotic antibiotic used for Anaerobic infections, C. difficile infection, protozoal infections, bacterial vaginosis. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Respiratory

Montelukast: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Montelukast (Singulair): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Pain Management

Naproxen: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Naproxen is a NSAID (Propionic Acid) used for Pain, inflammation, arthritis, dysmenorrhea. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Nitrofurantoin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Nitrofurantoin is a Nitrofuran Antibiotic antibiotic used for Uncomplicated urinary tract infections, UTI prophylaxis. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Gastroenterology

Omeprazole: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Omeprazole including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this proton pump inhibitor medication works.

10 min
GASTROENTEROLOGY

Ondansetron: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Ondansetron is a 5-HT3 antagonist used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting in various clinical settings.

11 min
GASTROENTEROLOGY

Pantoprazole: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that suppresses gastric acid production for GERD and related conditions.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Penicillin V: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Penicillin V (Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is a Natural Penicillin antibiotic used for Strep throat, dental infections, skin infections, rheumatic fever prophylaxis. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Medications

Potassium Chloride: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Immunology

Prednisone: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Prednisone including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this glucocorticoid medication works.

10 min
Neurology

Pregabalin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Pregabalin (Lyrica): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Psychiatry

Quetiapine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Quetiapine (Seroquel): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Rosuvastatin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Rosuvastatin is a potent statin used to reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing cardiovascular risk.

11 min
ENDOCRINOLOGY

Semaglutide: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used in type 2 diabetes and obesity with cardiovascular and weight loss benefits.

11 min
Psychiatry

Sertraline: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Sertraline including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication works.

10 min
ENDOCRINOLOGY

Sitagliptin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor that enhances incretin function for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

11 min
CARDIOLOGY

Spironolactone: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist used in heart failure with proven mortality benefits.

11 min
Medications

Tamoxifen: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Medications

Tamsulosin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Respiratory

Tiotropium: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Tiotropium (Spiriva): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Pain Management

Tramadol: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Tramadol Hydrochloride is a Opioid Analgesic (Synthetic) used for Moderate pain. Learn about dosage, side effects, and important safety considerations.

11 min
Psychiatry

Trazodone: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Trazodone (Desyrel): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Infectious Disease

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is a Sulfonamide Combination antibiotic used for Urinary tract infections, Pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis, GI infections. Learn about dosage, side effects, and clinical applications.

11 min
Psychiatry

Venlafaxine: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Venlafaxine (Effexor): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min
Medications

Vitamin D Supplement: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

10 min
Hematology

Warfarin: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Complete guide to Warfarin including uses, dosage, side effects, and interactions. Learn how this vitamin k antagonist medication works.

10 min
Sleep Medicine

Zolpidem: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

Comprehensive guide to Zolpidem (Ambien): mechanism, indications, dosing, side effects, interactions, and clinical evidence.

11 min