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Infliximab
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...e colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. It’s a monoclonal antibody that works by inhibiting tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), a substance in the body that ...
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Azathioprine
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...lammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It's also used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.Azathioprine works by interfering with the synthesis of DNA...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 0 0
Ondansetron
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...y surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy. It works by blocking the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger these symptoms. Ondansetron is usually well-tolerated, but like any medication...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 0 0
Omalizumab
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Omalizumab, marketed under the brand name Xolair, is a monoclonal antibody used primarily to treat moderate to severe persistent asthma that's not adequately controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. I...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 0 0
Montelukast
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...c rhinitis (also known as hay fever). It works by blocking leukotrienes, which are chemicals in the body that can cause inflammation, tightening of the airways, and other allergy symptoms. Here are a ...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 1 0
Budesonide
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...ongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It's commonly used to reduce inflammation in the body and can be prescribed for a variety of conditions. Here are some of the primary uses and forms ...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 0 0
Fluticasone
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...Fluticasone is a type of corticosteroid medication commonly used to help reduce inflammation in the body. It's often prescribed for conditions such as asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory ...
drimnotes Oct 3, 2025 0 0
Alprazolam
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...of drugs known as benzodiazepines, which work by enhancing the effects of a natural chemical in the body called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This helps to calm the brain and nerves.It's important t...
drimnotes Oct 2, 2025 0 0
Sertraline
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...s. Common side effects can include nausea, insomnia, and dry mouth, but these often improve as your body adjusts to the medication.
drimnotes Oct 1, 2025 1 0
Prednisone
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...ng the dosage rather than stopping abruptly. This helps prevent withdrawal symptoms and allows your body to adjust. Interactions: Prednisone can interact with other medications, so it's important to i...
drimnotes Oct 1, 2025 1 0
...bits. One example of this is the prevalence of sleep disorders like insomnia, which can disrupt the body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Understanding the factors that contribute to irregular sleep patter...
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Zoledronic acid
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...s known as bisphosphonates, which work by slowing down the rate at which bone is broken down in the body, helping to maintain or increase bone density.Administered via intravenous infusion, zoledronic...
drimnotes Sep 30, 2025 1 0
eplerenone
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...terone antagonists, which work by blocking the action of aldosterone, a hormone that can cause your body to retain sodium and water. By inhibiting this hormone, eplerenone helps to lower blood pressur...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
Levothyroxine
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...produced by the thyroid gland. The medication helps restore normal levels of thyroid hormone in the body, which is essential for regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall health.When taking le...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
Metformin
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...ommonly used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps control blood sugar levels by improving the way the body handles insulin. Metformin is often prescribed as an initial treatment for diabetes, and it can...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 1 0
Insulin
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...oduced by the pancreas that plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels. When you eat, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which enters your bloodstream. Insulin helps cells abso...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
pravastatin
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...e risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Pravastatin works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol, which in turn helps decrease the buildup of cholesterol and plaques ...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
Atorvastatin
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...t disease. It belongs to a class of drugs known as statins, which work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. This, in turn, helps to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may ...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
...ders. It belongs to a class of drugs known as thiazide diuretics, or "water pills," which help your body get rid of excess salt and water by increasing the amount of urine you produce.By reducing the ...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 1 0
Spironolactone
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... It's also commonly prescribed for hormonal acne and certain cases of hyperaldosteronism (where the body produces too much of the hormone aldosterone).As a potassium-sparing diuretic, spironolactone h...
drimnotes Sep 29, 2025 0 0
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