Generic name: enalapril (oral/injection) [ e-NAL-a-pril ]Brand names: Epaned, VasotecDosage forms: intravenous solution (1.25 mg/mL), oral liquid (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 5 …
Pronunciation: em-tri-cite-a-been ten-o-fo-vir di-so-prox-illGeneric name: emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxilBrand name: TruvadaDosage form: oral tablet What is emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil? Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil (Truvada) is a combination antiviral tablet …
Pronunciation: em-PAH-vee-liGeneric name: pegcetacoplanDosage form: injection, for subcutaneous use, via an infusion pump or Empaveli injectorDrug class: Selective immunosuppressants What is Empaveli? Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is an …
Generic name: empagliflozin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin ]Brand name: JardianceDosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 25 mg)Drug class: SGLT-2 inhibitors What is empagliflozin? Empagliflozin is used together with diet and …
Pronunciation: em-GAL-it-ēGeneric name: galcanezumab [ GAL-ka-NEZ-ue-mab ]Dosage forms: prefilled pen (120 mg/mL), prefilled syringe (100 mg/mL, 120 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Emgality? Emgality is a prescription medicine …
Generic name: apixaban [ a-PIX-a-ban ]Drug class: Factor Xa inhibitors What is Eliquis? Eliquis blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. Eliquis is used …
Generic name: leuprolide [ LOO-proe-lide ]Drug classes: Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics What is Eligard? Eligard injection is used to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. …
Generic name: delandistrogene moxeparvovec-roklDosage form: suspension for intravenous infusionDrug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents What is Elevidys? Elevidys is a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) that …
Generic name: amitriptyline [ a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen ]Drug class: Tricyclic antidepressants What is Elavil? Elavil is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects. Amitriptyline affects certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that …
Generic name: venlafaxine [ VEN-la-fax-een ]Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors What is Effexor? Effexor (venlafaxine) is used in adults to treat major depressive disorder. Effexor XR extended-release (long-acting) …
Generic name: ElagolixBrand name: OrilissaDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists What is elagolix? Elagolix belongs to a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) …
Package insert / product labelGeneric name: venlafaxine hydrochlorideDosage form: tabletsDrug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Effexor Description Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is a structurally novel antidepressant for …
Generic name: echinacea [ eck-i-NAY-sha ]Dosage form: oral tablet (-)Drug class: Herbal products What is echinacea? Echinacea is an herb also known as Purple Cone Flower, Black …
Generic name: lebrikizumab-lbkzDosage form: Subcutaneous injection (250 mg/2 mL)Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors What is Ebglyss? Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) is a biologic treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis to help …
Generic name: dutasteride [ doo-TAS-ter-ide ]Brand name: AvodartDosage form: oral capsule (0.5 mg)Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors What is dutasteride? Dutasteride (brand name Avodart) is used to treat benign …
Pronunciation: DU-pix-entGeneric name: dupilumabDosage form: injection for subcutaneous useDrug class: Interleukin inhibitors What is Dupixent? Dupixent is used to treat eczema, eosinophilic or oral-corticosteroid-dependent asthma, chronic …
Generic name: carbidopa and levodopa enteral [ KAR-bi-doe-pa-and-LEE-voe-doe-pa ]Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents What is Duopa? Duopa enteral suspension contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa. Levodopa is …
Generic name: albuterol and ipratropium (inhalation) [ al-BUE-ter-ol-and-IP-ra-TRO-pee-um ]Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations What is DuoNeb? DuoNeb is a sterile inhalation solution containing a combination of albuterol and ipratropium. Albuterol and …
Generic name: duloxetine [ du-LOX-e-teen ]Brand names: Cymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle, IrenkaDosage form: oral delayed release capsule (20 mg; 30 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg)Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors What is …
Generic name: formoterol and mometasone [ for-MOE-ter-ol-and-moe-MET-a-sone ]Brand name: DuleraDrug class: Bronchodilator combinations What is Dulera? Dulera inhalers contain a combination of formoterol and mometasone. Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that …
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What is a percutaneous coronary intervention? A percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is used to treat the symptoms of coronary artery disease, which is narrowing of the coronary arteries (blood vessels that supply your heart muscle with oxygen). A PCI is a procedure to widen or unblock an artery using a small inflatable balloon. A stent (metal mesh tube) is usually used to hold the artery open. What are the benefits of a PCI? Having a PCI…
Surgery to replace faulty heart valves has been possible for…
Abstract Objective Combination biological therapies are being considered increasingly for…
National Pharmacovigilance Centre, DRAP collects reports of suspected Adverse Events…
Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter spp.: Increasingly Problematic Nosocomial Pathogens Kyungwon Lee, Dongeun…
Empirical antibiotic treatment for community-acquired pneumonia and accuracy for Legionella…
Introduction: The EU drug approval system includes several routes…
Most recent guideline publication: Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) Guidelines…
Pulmonary Embolus This is an embolus in the pulmonary circulation,…
Varicose Veins This is a condition where the superficial veins…
The heart is covered in two layers of pericardium: The…
Rheumatic fever This is a complication after being infected with…
Angina This is the term which is used to describe…
Hypertension (HTN) This refers to raised arterial blood pressure,…
Acute myocarditis (Inflammatory cardiomyopathy) This describes acute inflammation of the…
This is a clinical syndrome consisting of symptoms (e.g., breathlessness,…
Rheumatic fever This is a complication after being infected with…
Hypertension (HTN) This refers to raised arterial blood pressure,…
Angina This is the term which is used to describe…
Regulation of Osmolality The body behaves as if its priorities…
In addition to cardiac output, the arterial blood pressure is…
Heart Basics The cardiovascular system is mainly concerned with maintaining…
Varicose Veins This is a condition where the superficial veins…
Hypertension (HTN) This refers to raised arterial blood pressure, usually…
The heart is covered in two layers of pericardium: The…
The heart is covered in two layers of pericardium: The…
Acute myocarditis (Inflammatory cardiomyopathy) This describes acute inflammation of the…
This refers to inflammation of the endocardium that lines the…
Rheumatic fever This is a complication after being infected with…
This is a clinical syndrome consisting of symptoms (e.g., breathlessness,…
Angina This is the term which is used to describe…
Overview A tremor is considered involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movements of a body…
Overview Syncope is a broad term for transient loss of consciousness.…
Overview Headache is a very common clinical presentation. Headache refers to…
Introduction Statins have revolutionised the management of hypercholesterolaemia. Statins have become essential…
Overview Oxygen should be regarded as a drug that is prescribed…
Summary Metformin is considered the first-line hypoglycaemic agent for the treatment…
Introduction Airway resistance occurs as frictional forces oppose the flow…
Overview The anti-hypertensives are an important & broad group of…
Vaughan-William’s classification Anti-arrhythmics are drugs that modify cardiac conduction, they are…
Anatomy: Beyond studying the structure of the human body, anatomists explore variations in anatomical structures, developmental anatomy, and the application of anatomical knowledge to clinical practice.
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Microbiology: Microbiologists study microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, focusing on their identification, classification, and the mechanisms of infection and disease.
Physiology: Physiologists examine the functions of organs and organ systems, such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, to understand how the body works in health and disease.
Pharmacology: Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs on the body, including their mechanisms of action, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. They also investigate drug toxicity and adverse effects.
Internal Medicine: Internists diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions affecting adults, including heart disease, diabetes, lung diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. They also specialize in subfields such as cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and pulmonology.
Surgery: Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. They specialize in various surgical subfields, such as general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.
Pediatrics: Pediatricians provide comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents, including preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood illnesses. They also specialize in subfields like pediatric cardiology, pediatric oncology, and neonatal medicine.
Obstetrics and Gynecology: OB-GYNs provide care for women throughout their lifespan, including reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause. They also perform surgical procedures such as hysterectomies and cesarean sections.
Psychiatry: Psychiatrists diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. They use a combination of therapy, medication, and other treatments to help patients manage their conditions.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Many medical schools foster interdisciplinary collaboration between departments, allowing for innovative research and patient care.
Emerging Fields: With advancements in medical science, new departments and subspecialties continue to emerge, such as regenerative medicine, nanomedicine, and medical informatics.
Clinical Training: Medical students spend a significant portion of their training in clinical settings, working with patients and learning from experienced physicians.
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