Drugs A – Z categorizes all the available medicines by alphabetical order.
Plavix (Generic Name Clopidogrel) is a member of a group of drugs known as platelet inhibitors. Other drugs that has a similar mechanism include Prasugrel (Effient) and Ticagrelor (Brilinta). Platelets are blood cells which help blood clot normally. Clopidogrel prevents platelets sticking together. They are prevented from forming blood clots. Clopidogrel oral tablets are available … Read more
Entyvio vs Humira (Vedolizumab Vs Adalimumab) is a head to head comparison of the two tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNF inhibitors) in the treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Entyvio is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody that acts against α4β7 integrin which plays a main role in gastrointestinal inflammation. While Humira is a TNF … Read more
Vraylar is an antipsychotic drug that contains Cariprazine. It can improve your mood, thinking and behavior. It is a prescription medication that has been FDA-approved for certain mental health conditions in adults, such as schizophrenia, mania, and mixed manic episodes. Bipolar I disorder can cause manic episodes or mixed episodes. Bipolar I disorder can cause episodes … Read more
Tradjenta (linagliptin), an oral diabetes medicine, helps to control blood sugar. It regulates the amount of insulin that your body produces after you eat. Adults with type 2 diabetes must use Tradjenta in conjunction with exercise and diet to control blood sugar. Tradjenta cannot be used to treat type 1 diabetes. Linagliptin is usually administered once … Read more
Levomilnacipran is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) available by the brand name of Fetzima. It is indicated in the treatment of patients with major depression and fibromyalgia. Levomilnacipran (Fetzima) is one of the few drugs that treats the psychiatric component of long-standing painful conditions. Most patients with chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis … Read more
Entyvio vs Remicade compares the two drugs that target the tumor necrosis factor pathway. Entyvio is the brand name of Vedolizumab and is indicated primarily for the treatment of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Remicade is infliximab indicated for autoimmune rheumatic conditions. Remicade is a chimeric monoclonal IgG1 antibody that inhibits TNF-α, which is the … Read more
Meloxicam is a strong pain-relieving medicine that is available by the brand name of Xobix and Mobic. It is classified as selective Cox-2 inhibitor NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that is used for pain relief, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness in various conditions. Meloxicam, a powerful pain-relieving medicine. It must be prescribed only by a doctor. You can … Read more
Orencia vs Enbrel is a comparison of the two TNF inhibitors, Abatacept and Etanercept. Both drugs are being used to treat autoimmune rheumatic conditions, primarily Rheumatoid arthritis. Orencia and Enbrel both are indicated in chronic inflammatory conditions. Orencia (Abatacept) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) use for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and active juvenile … Read more
Skyrizi vs Tremfya (Risankizumab Vs Guselkumab) is a comparison of the two monoclonal antibodies which selectively target and block Interleukin-23. IL-23 is an inflammatory cytokine that activates CD4 + T-helper (Th17) cell pathway to activate the inflammation cascade that is responsible for psoriatic plaque formation. Both of these drugs are indicated in the treatment of … Read more
Plerixafor is a class of drugs called hematopoietic stem cell mobilizer. When combined with filgrastim, a colony stimulating factor, it mobilizes CD-34 positive cells that have repopulating capabilities. Indications of Plerixafor: It is a used to mobilize hematopoietic cells (HSCs) which are then used for collection and subsequent autologous transfer (in combination with filgrastim), in … Read more