Top 51 most commonly used medicines

TOP 51 MOST COMMONLY USED
MEDICINES
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KNOW ABOUT YOUR DRUGS
(ADDITIONAL PART)
PRESENTED BY
SANI SINGH
M. PHARM (PHARMACEUTICS)

Drug Category
Allopurinol Antigout, Uricosuric agents
Alprazolam Sedative and Hypnotic, Anti-Anxiety,
CNS depressants
Amitriptyline Anti-cholinergic, Anti-depressive agents
Amlodipine ACE inhibitor, Anti-anginal, Antihypertensive
Amoxicillin Beta-Lactam Antibacterial, Anti-Infective
Aspirin Analgesic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anticoagulants, Anti-
platelet, Antipyretics
Atorvastatin Anti-cholesteremic agent, Hypolipidemic or Lipid
Modifying agents
Azithromycin Microlide Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Anti-Infective
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Drug Category
Baclofen CNS Depressant, GABAAgonist, Muscle Relaxants
Beclomethasone Anti-Asthmatic, Glucocorticoids, Intestinal Anti-
inflammatory/Anti-infective agents
Cetirizine Anti-Allergic, Histamine H1 Antagonists
Cialis (Tadalafil) Erectile Dysfunction, Vasodilating and Urological
agents
Ciprofloxacin Anti-Bacterial / Anti-Infective agents
Clopidogrel Anti-platelet agents, Hematologic agents
Clindamycin Anti-Acne, Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Infective,
Gynecological Anti-infective & Antiseptics
Cyanocobalamine
(Vitamin B 12)
Micro-Nutrient, Vitamin,
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Drug Category
Diazepam Anesthetic, Anti-Anxiety, Anticonvulsants, Hypnotic
& Sedative, CNS Depressant, GABA Modulator,
Muscle Relaxant
Diclofenac Analgesic, Anti-Allergic, Anti-Inflammatory/Anti-
Rheumatic, Nephrotoxic agents
Enalapril Antihypertensive (ACE Inhibitor& CCBs), Diuretic
Ferrous Sulfate Hematinics, Mineral, Mucoprotein
Fluconazole Antifungal, Anti-infective, Hormone Anagonist
Fluoxetine Anti-cholinergic & Anti-depressive agent, Nicotinic
& Serotonin Antagonist, Vasoditator
Folic Acid
(Vitamin B 9)
Autacoid, Micro-Nutrient, Hematologic agents,
Osmotic Laxative, Vitamin
Furosemide Diuretic, Gynecological Anti-infective & Antiseptic,
Hypotensive Agent, Ototoxic agent
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Drug Category
Hydrochlorothiazide Antihypertensive, Diuretic, Gynecological
Anti-infective & Antiseptic
Ibuprofen Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-
rheumatic agent, Nephrotoxic agent
Insulin Glargine Hormone, Hypoglycemic agent
Lamotrigine Anti-epileptic, Anti-arrhythmic, Anti-
cholinergic, Anticonvulsant, Mood stabilizer
Levofloxacin Anti-Bacterial / Anti-Infective , Topoisomerase
inhibitor
Levothyroxine Hormone, Thyroid product
Losartan Angiotensin II Antagonist, Antihypertensive,
Diuretic
Mefenamic Acid Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-
rheumatic agent, Nephrotoxic agent
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Drug Category
Metformin Oral Hypoglycemic
Metoprolol Antihypertensive (Adrenergic beta 1-Antagonist)
Montelukast Anti-Asthmatic, Leukotriene Antagonist
Naproxen Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-rheumatic
agent, Antigout, Nephrotoxic agent
Nitroglycerin Anti-anginal, Antihypertensive, Vasodilating agent
Ondansetron Anti-Anxiety, Antiemetic & Anti-nauseant,
Serotonin Receptor Antagonist
Oxycodone Analgesic, Narcotic, Opioid Agonist
Pantoprazole Acid Reducer (Proton-Pump Inhibitor), Anti-Ulcer
Paracetamol Analgesic, Antipyretic
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Drug Category
Prednisone Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-neoplastic,
Corticosteroid, Hormone, Immunosuppressant
Progesterone Hormone (Gonadal Steroid , Sex Hormone),
Contraceptive
Quetiapine Adrenergic Antagonist, Anti-cholinergic, Antipsychotic,
Dopamine/Histamine/Serotonin Antagonist,
Hypotensive agent , Tranquilizer
Ranitidine Acid Reducer, Anti-Ulcer, Histamine H2 Antagonist
Sertraline CNS Depressant, Psychotropic agent, Selective
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRIs)
Tramadol Analgesic, Anti-cholinergic, CNS Depressant,
Muscarinic Antagonist, Opioid Agonist, Serotonin
Receptor Antagonist
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Drug Category
Venlafaxine Antideprassant, Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitor,
Psychotropic agent, Serotonin and Noradrenaline
Reuptake Inhibitor
Vitamin D Bone Density Conservation agent, Growth
Substance, Micro-Nutrient, Secosteroid
Warfarin Agrochemical, Anticoagulant, Hematologic agent,
Pesticide, Rodenticide, Vitamin K Antagonist
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Allopurinol
Medicinal Use Dosage Forms Marketed Products
 Kidney stones and gout and
to decrease level of uric acid
in people who are receiving
cancer treatment.
Tablet, Capsule, Injection Algor, Alnol, Aloric,
Ciploric, Gudloric, Lodiric,
Zyloric etc.
Alprazolam
 Used for prevention and
treatment of convulsion and
moderate to severe anxiety and
panic disorders.
Tablet Alap, Alltop, Alpraquil,
Alprax, Alzolam, Alzot,
Anzilum, Restyl etc.
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Amitriptyline
 It is used to help relive symptoms of
depression, nerve pain (Neuralgia), preventing
migraine, nocturnal enuresis in children aged
six years and over (Bedwetting).
 Lower doses are widely used to block the
long term (chronic) pain of some rheumatic
conditions.
Tablet Amiline, Eliwel,
Goldep SR,
Tryptomer etc.
Amlodipine
 For treatment of high blood pressure (BP).
 It helps to stop future heart disease, heart
attack, strokes and also used to prevent pain
caused by angina.
Tablet Amanat, Amdepin,
Amlibon, Amlogard,
Amlopres, Amlosyl,
Amlovas, etc.
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Amoxicillin
 Treat many kinds of infection caused by
bacterium (bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia,
gonorrhea) and infection of ear, nose, chest, skin, or
tract.
 Generally used with another referred to as
Clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by H.
pyloric infection.
Tablets,
Capsules, Syrup,
Suspension,
Drops, Injection
Acmox, Amoxil,
Amoxybid,
Cidomex, Genmox,
Glamoxin, Hipen,
Novamax etc.
Aspirin
 It is prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of
mild to moderate pain. It has antipyretic and anti-
inflammatory properties and acts as an inhibitor of
cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the
biosynthesis of prostaglandins. It also used in the
prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis.
 Aspirin is the most commonly used medicine that
has a number of uses, reducing the risk of serious
problems such as from heart attacks, and strokes to
relieving pain.
Tablet ASA, Aspin, Cv
Sprin, Delisprin ,
Ecospirin, Vasoprin
etc.
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Atenolol
 It is used to treat high blood
pressure (BP), heart attack,
angina atrial fibrillation.
Tablet Amlibon-AT, Amlobet,
Amlosafe AT, Amlovas-AT,
Aten- D, Beta-Biduret etc.
Atorvastatin
 Used for the treatment of elevated
total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL,
and to elevate HDL cholesterol.
 It helps to lower the risk of stroke,
heart attack, or other heart
complications in people with type 2
diabetes.
Tablet Atchol, Atocor, Atorlip,
Atormac, Atorva etc.
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Azithromycin
 Used to treat certain bacterial infections.
 Used in combination with other antibiotics
when it’s used to treat Mycobacterium avium
complex infection.
 It should not be used to treat infections
caused by viruses, such as common cold.
Tablets, Suspension,
Syrup, Gel, Injection
ATM XL, Azee,
Azibest, Azifast,
Azifine+, Azimax,
Aziswift, Aziwok,
Azotik, Azro etc.
Baclofen
 Used to treat muscle spasms caused by several
conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord
injury/disease. It works by helping to relax the
muscles.
 The exact mechanism is unknown but it’s
thought it blocks the signals from your nervous
system that tell your muscles to spasm.
Tablets, Capsule,
Injection
Baclof, Liofen,
Lioresal, Tefsole etc.
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Beclomethasone
 It works by decreasing swelling and irritation in
the airways to permit for easier breathing.
 It employed to stop difficulty breathing, chest
tightness, wheezy and coughing caused by asthma
attack in adults and youngsters 5 years of age and
older.
Ointment,
Cream, Inhaler,
Tablet, Capsule
Beclasone, Beclate,
Becoride Inhaler,
Zovate etc.
Cetirizine
 It is an OTC drug used to treat allergies such as pet
allergies, dust mite allergies (seasonal and perennial
allergic rhinitis) and hay fever. It also use to treat
itchy, allergic skin rashes (urticaria or hives), chronic
idiopathic urticaria.
 It works by blocking a certain natural substance
(histamine) that your body makes during an allergic
reaction.
Tablet, Syrup Alerbloc, Alerid,
Avil-NU, Cetcip,
Cetrine, Cetzine etc
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Cialis (Tadalafil)
 It is used to treat male sexual impotence or
erectile dysfunction. In combination with
sexual stimulant, Tadalafil works by
increasing blood flow to the penis to help a
man achieve and maintain an erection.
Tablet 36 Hours, Erectalis FC,
Filda, Manforce More,
Megalis, Popup, Tazzle
etc.
Ciprofloxacin
 It is the most active 2nd generation
fluoroquinolone against a wide range of bacterial
that are susceptible to gram-negative aerobic
rods, especially the E. Neisseria.
 It is used in treatment of UTIs, cervical and
urethral gonorrhea, typhoid, skin infections, bone
infections, joint infections, meningitis,
pulmonary or respiratory tract infections,
infectious diarrhea etc.
Tablet, Capsule,
Eye/ Ear drops, Eye
ointment, Cream,
Infusion, Injection
Adiflox, Alcipro,
Bactoquin, Baycip,
Bekaycin, Cifran,
Ciplox, Ciprova,
Coflox etc.
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Clopidogrel
 It reduces risk of getting blood clots by
affecting cells in blood known as platelets.
 It is used to stop heart attacks, prevent strokes.
Also used after a heart treatment to protect the
arteries.
Tablet Antiban, Antiplar,
Caplor, Ceruvin,
Cloflow, Clopigrel,
Clopione, Clopitab,
Noklot etc.
Clindamycin
 It is a Lincosamide antibiotic used for treatment
of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
 It is most often used for treating penicillin-
allergic patients or in other situations where
penicillin or other such antibiotics cannot be used.
Examples of infections that are treated with
clindamycin include – pneumonitis, serious skin and
soft tissue infections, serious respiratory tract
infection, female pelvic and genital tract infections.
Ointment,
Topical gel &
solution, Capsule,
Injection, Oral
liquid, Kit
Acneris, Biolinx,
Camyda, D’Acne,
Dalacin-C, Dalcinex,
Gynasafe Kit,
Klindac etc.
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Cyanocobalamine (Vitamin B 12)
 It is a complex cobalt- contaning compound
present in the diet and referred to as vitamin B12.
It is nutrient that helps the body nerves and blood
cells to be healthy and helps DNA to make the
genetic material in all cells.
 It also helps prevent a type of anemia called
megaloblastic anemia that makes people tired and
weak. It is also considered a “Painkiller Vitamin”.
Tablet, Capsule,
Syrup, Injection,
Spray
Angel, Aristo
Neurol, Calcid,
CaloMist, Cromofer
OD, Mecva etc.
Diazepam
 Mainly used to treat anxiety, insomnia,
and seizures.
 It is also used to relieve muscle spasms
and to provide sedation before medical
procedures.
Tablet, Injection,
Suspension, Syrup,
Capsule, Gel
Alzepam, Anxol,
Calmpose, Diastat, Dizep,
Elcion-CR, Placidox,
Starlium, Valium etc.
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Diclofenac
 Diclofenac is used to treat painful
conditions such as migraine, Osteoarthritis,
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, dental
pain, sprains and strains, gout, and pain
after surgical operations. It eases pain and
reduces inflammation.
 Used as Painkiller.
Tablet, Injection,
Capsule, Topical gel,
Oral powder, Eye
drops, Transdermal
patch
Agile, Bidanac oil,
Densaid-AQ, Diclonac
gel, Dinopain, Inac,
Nupatch, Tromax,
Volini, Voveran etc.
Enalapril
 It is used to treat high blood pressure
(BP), lowering high blood pressure helps
to prevent strokes, heart attacks, and
kidney problems.
 It is also used to treat heart failure and
helps prevent left ventricular dysfunction.
Tablet, Injection BQL, Dilvas, En. Ace,
Enace, Enam, Enamate,
Enapril, Envas, Minipril,
Nupril, Viviril etc.
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Ferrous Sulfate
It is an iron supplement and belongs to the
class of compounds known as inorganic
transition metal sulfates.
 It is used to treat or prevent low iron levels
in the blood (for example for anemia or during
pregnancy).
 Iron is the most important mineral that the
body needs to make and keep red blood cells
(RBCs) healthy.
Tablet, Capsule Feton-A-TR, Hb-Rich
300 kit etc.
Fluconazole
 It is used as a single dose of 150 mg
for the management of vaginal
candidiasis and candidal balanitis.
Tablet, Capsule,
Drops, Gel, Pawder,
Infusion, Oral
suspension
Alflucoz, Aflucon, Clavizole,
Clozole gel, Fabizol, Flucess,
Fluka, Forcan, Mycorest etc
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Fluoxetine
 It’s used in the treatment of
unique kinds of depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder,
some eating disorder, and panic
attacks.
Tablet, Capsule, Oral
suspension
Floatin, Fludac, Fluoxee,
Loftil, Maxitin etc
Folic Acid (Vitamin B 9)
 Water soluble vitamin and important for
several functions in the body.
 It is required for blood strong blood. The
lack of Folic acid can cause anemia weak
blood).
 It is also used in age related hearing loss.
Tablet, Injection,
Capsule
Folic acid, Folvite etc.
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Furosemide
 Used as a diuretic and hypertensive.
 Drug of choice in pulmonary oedema,
generalized oedema. (Oedema related to
myocardial infraction and liver cirrhosis)
Tablet, Injection,
Syrup
Amimide, Fru (Amp),
Fruselac, Frusemene,
Frusix, Fursimide,
Lasix etc.
Hydrochlorothiazide
 It works by causing the kidney to get rid
of excess water and salt from the body into
urine.
 Used alone or combination with other
drugs to treat hypertension.
 Used to treat edema or swelling caused
by various medical problems, including
kidney/liver/heart diseases.
Tablet, Capsule Aquazide, Bpzide,
Hydride, Klorzide,
Xenia etc.
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Ibuprofen
 It works by reducing hormones that cause
inflammation and pain in body.
 It is used to reduce fever and treat pain or
inflammation caused by many conditions such as
headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual
cramps, or minor injury. Also used in pain caused by
common cold and flu. For symptomatic treatment of
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Tablet, Gel,
Oral
suspension,
Hard & Soft
capsule
Answell, Artigesic,
Bruffen-MR,
Brupro, Calpol Plus,
Combiflam, Imol,
Panafen etc.
Insulin Glargine
 It is a long acting insulin that start to works
several hours after injection and keep working
evenly for 24 hours. It works by lowering level of
glucose (sugar) in the blood.
 It used to treat type 2 diabetes in adult.
 Also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and
children who are at least 6 years old.
Injection Basaglar, Humalog,
Lantus, Basalog etc.
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Lamotrigine
 It is employed in the treatment of partial seizures,
particularly when used along with other antiseizures
medicines. It is also effective in the treatment of
absence and myoclonic seizures in the children.
 It may also helpful for the prevention of
depression that may occur after the manic phase of
bipolar disorder.
Tablet, Kit Epitic, Lamepil,
Lametec, Lamitor-DT,
Lamictal, Lameptil
etc.
Levofloxacin
 It is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin,
kidneys, sinuses, bladder, or prostate (urine
infections). It is also useful to treat bronchitis or
pneumonia, and to treat people who have been
exposed to anthrax or plague.
 It is effective in treating infectious diarrhea
caused by E. coli, C. jejuni and Shigella bacteria.
Tablet, Infusion,
Syrup, Eye drops,
Oral suspension
Diolof, Glevo, L-
CIN, Leon, Levobact
DPS, Levoday,
Levoflox, Levomac,
Tavanic etc.
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Levothyroxine
 It is an artificial thyroid hormone to
treat hypothyroidism, a condition in
which thyroid gland doesn’t
manufacture enough thyroid hormone.
Tablet Eltroxin, Eutrirox,
Thyronorm, Thyrowin,
Thyrox etc.
Losartan
 It use alone or together with other agents
to treat hypertension.
 Other applicants include for diabetic
kidney disorder, heart failure, and left
ventricular enlargement.
Tablet, Capsule Alsartan, Covance,
Czartan, Lara, Losacar,
Lot, Lozitan, Repace
etc.
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Mefenamic Acid
 It is used to treat mild to moderate pain,
including menstrual pain, and is sometimes used
to prevent migraine related to menstruation.
Tablet, Oral
suspension, Capsule
Coslan, Flexiwin-MF,
Lenagesic, Mefacid,
Mefanorm, Ponstan
etc.
Metformin
 Metformin is an oral ant diabetic drug,
especially used in Noninsulin dependent
Diabetes Mellitus patients who are obese
because it doesn’t cause an increase in body
weight. On another hand, body weight may be
increased with insulin and sulphonylureas. It is
excreted unchanged in the urine and its plasma
half life is 1.30-to 3 hours.
 It is the drug of choice in
Noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus patients.
Tablet Bigomet, Cetapin,
Dibimet, Forminal,
Gluformin, Glycomet,
Metlong-DS, Selokeen
etc.
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Metoprolol
 Cardio selective Beta1 Adrenergic
blocking agent that affects the heart and
flow of blood through arteries and veins.
 It is used for heart failure, acute
myocardial infraction (MI), mild to
moderate hypertension and angina
pectoris. Some times used for
supraventricular and tachyarrhythmia and
prophylaxis for migraine headaches.
Tablet, Capsule,
Injection
Betaloc, Lopresor,
Metapro, Metolar,
Metomac, Metzok etc.
Montelukast
 It is used for the maintenance treatment
of bronchial asthma, to alleviate
symptoms of seasonal allergies and stop
exercise-induced breathing issues. It’s
typically administered orally.
Tablet, Oral granules Almont, Montair,
Montelast, Monti,
Romilast, Surfair etc.
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Naproxen
 It is used to treat painful conditions such as
arthritis, gout pains, sprains and strains, period
(menstrual) pain, and backache.
Tablet, Capsule,
Gel, Ointment
Artagen, Naprometin,
Naprosyn, Xenobid
etc.
Nitroglycerin
 It works by relaxing the blood vessels
so the heart does not need to work as
hard and therefore does not need as
much oxygen.
 It used to treat and prevent episodes of
angina in individuals who have coronary
artery disease (narrowing of blood
vessels that supply blood to the heart). It
is also used just before activities that
may cause episodes of angina in order to
prevent the angina from occurring.
Tablet, Ointment,
Injection, Patch,
Capsule
Glynit, Minitran,
Myovin, Nitro-dur,
Nitroplus, Nitro-time,
Vernies etc.
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Ondansetron
 Used as a serotonin 5-HT3
receptor antagonist.
 It employed to stop nausea and
vomiting caused by cancer
chemotherapy, radition therapy, and
surgery.
Tablet, Syrup,
Injection, Drops, Oral
suspension
Domi-UP, Odep Drop,
Odnet, Onsett, Vomikind,
Vomiz, Zonde, Zophren
etc.
Oxycodone
 Opioid narcotic analgesic used to treat
moderate to severe pain and for treatment of
diarrhea, pulmonary edema.
 Extended release tablets are used in the
patient who need round-the-clock pain relief.
Tablet, Solution,
Capsule
Oxanest, OxyIR,
Oxycodone,
Oxycodone
Hydrochloride,
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Pantoprazole
 It block the production of acid by the stomach.
It blocks the enzyme within the wall of the
stomach that produces acid. By obstruction the
enzyme, the production of acid is reduced, and
this enables the stomach and esophagus to heal.
 It is used for the treatment of conditions like
ulcers, & Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
(GERD) and Zollinger –Ellison syndrome that are
caused by
Tablet, Injection Aciban, Lupipan,
PAN, Pantozol,
Pansec, Zovanta etc.
Paracetamol
 For temporary relief of fever, minor aches, and
pains.
 It is a major ingredient in numerous cold and flu
medications and many prescription analgesics.
Tablet,
Suspension,
Injection
Activate, Calpol,
Crocin, Dolo,
Injectapap, PCM inj,
Paracip, Salzone,
Tapanol etc. 29

Prednisone
 It is a synthetic steroid with similar properties
to those of prednisolone. It used to treat many
various conditions like skin conditions, allergic
disorders, colitis, lupus, psoriasis, breathing
disorder and arthritis.
 They aren't sometime prescribed for pregnant
woman, since there’s some proof that they will
cause birth issues like low birth weight, growth
problems and problem for the mother.
Tablet, Eye and
Ear Drops
Atrisolon, Deltasone,
Ocepred, Orasone,
P-Col, Sanpred Dps
etc
Progesterone
 An endogenous steroid and a progestogen
sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle,
pregnancy and embryogenesis of humans.
It is same hormone as the natural female
sex hormone secreted by the human ovary. It
is also used in hormone replacement therapy.
Tablet, Hard & Soft
capsule, Injection,
Gel, Pessary, Veginal
Tablet
Algest, Belgest,
Crinone, Dubagest,
Firm Up, Macgest,
Miprogen,
Naturogest-VT,
Utrovin etc.
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Quetiapine
 It is a cheap drug indicated for the
treatment of the schizophrenic disorder
and bipolar disorder also called manic-
depression.
Tablet Adequet, Placidin, Quel,
Qutan, Qutipin, Sizoquit etc.
Ranitidine
 They reduce the amount of acid produced by
the cells in the lining of the stomach. This helps
heal and prevent ulcers and improves symptoms
such as heartburn and stomach pain.
 It is also used to treat and prevent certain
stomach and throat problems caused by too much
stomach acid or a backward flow of stomach
acid into the esophagus.
Tablet, Capsule,
Injection
Giran, Aciloc,
Helkoss, Histac,
Ranisan, Sostril,
Zandid, Zoran etc.
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Sertraline
 It is well tolerated and safer in
overdose than other class of
antidepressants and need to be considered
first line for treating depression.
 It affects chemicals in the brain that
may be unbalanced in people with
depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive –
compulsive symptoms.
Tablet, Capsule Asert, Lustral, Restyl
Forte, Zosert etc.
Tramadol
 It is a synthetic painkiller.
 Like other narcotic analgesic used to
treat pain, patients taking Tramadol can
abuse the drug and become addicted to it.
Tablet, Capsule,
Injection
Adamon, Domadol,
Postadol, Rybix, Tramal,
Tramazac, Zamadol etc.
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Venlafaxine
 It is employed to treat generalized anxiety
disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic
disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of
maximum fear and worry about these attacks).
Tablet, Capsule Dalium, Elafax, Envelaf,
Sentosa, Ven-OD,
Venfax-PR, Veniz XR
etc.
Vitamin D
 It is produced on skin in reaction to sunlight.
Finding a sufficient quantity of vitamin D is also
essential for normal growth and development of
teeth and bones, in addition to improved
immunity against certain ailments.
 Body produces vitamin D obviously when it
is directly exposed to sun. You could even get if
through particular foods and nutritional
supplements to ensure sufficient levels of this
vitamin in bloodstream.
Tablet, Hard & Soft
Capsule, Injection,
Oral drops &
powder, Syrup
Alphadol, Biocitral-
D, Calcirol, Calotec-
D3, D3- Extra, D-
Build, D-Rise etc.
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Warfarin
 It used to treat blood clots and to lower
the chance of blood clots forming in your
body.
 Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis
after insertion of prosthetic heart valves.
 Warfarin is indicated for transient
cerebral ischemic attacks.
of systemic embolisation in patients with
rheumatic heart disease and atrial
fibrillation.
and treatment of venous thrombosis and
pulmonary embolism.
Tablet, Injection Coumadin, Marevan,
Sofarin, Uniwarfin,
Warfant, Waran etc.
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