Yellow fever vaccine
Yellow Fever Vaccine Yellow Fever Vaccine (YFV‑17D) is a live‑attenuated virus vaccine that confers long‑lasting immunity against yellow fever virus infection. It is the reference standard used worldwide for travelers,…
Ycanth
Ycanth Mechanism of Action Ycanth is a novel irreversible P2Y12 receptor antagonist that blocks ADP‑mediated platelet activation. Inhibits the binding of ADP to surface P2Y12 receptors on platelets, preventing the…
Yaz
Yaz Yaz is a combined oral contraceptive (COC) containing drospirenone (3 mg) and ethinyl estradiol (0.02 mg). It is marketed for contraception and for the management of hormonally driven disorders such as…
Yasmin
Yasmin Yasmin is a combined oral contraceptive (COC) comprising ethinyl estradiol (EE) 0.0125 mg and drospirenone 3.5 mg per tablet. It provides reliable contraception while also offering therapeutic benefits for menstrual and…
Xyzal
Xyzal Cetirizine hydrochloride – a non‑sedating, second‑generation H1 receptor antagonist. --- Mechanism of Action Selective antagonist of peripheral histamine H1 receptors → blocks H1‑mediated vasodilation, vascular permeability, and smooth‑muscle contraction.…
Xyrem
Xyrem Xyrem (sodium oxybate), the salt form of gamma‑hydroxybutyrate (GHB), is a schedule‑IV CNS depressant used primarily for the treatment of cataplexy, excessive daytime sleepiness, and disrupted nighttime sleep in…
Xyosted
Xyosted Xyosted is a novel, orally bioavailable selective inhibitor of the oncogenic BRAF V600E mutation used primarily in metastatic melanoma. Mechanism of Action Selective ATP‑competitive inhibition of BRAF V600E reduces…
Xylocaine Jelly
Xylocaine Jelly Xylocaine Jelly (lidocaine hydrochloride 2 % topical preparation) is a non‑systemic local anesthetic used for pain relief in mucocutaneous sites. Mechanism of Action Selectively blocks voltage‑gated Na⁺ channels on…
Xylocaine
Xylocaine Xylocaine (generic lidocaine) is a widely used short‑acting local anesthetic and class Ib antiarrhythmic. It blocks voltage‑gated Na⁺ channels, inhibiting nerve impulse conduction and cardiac depolarization. Mechanism of Action Na⁺…
Xylitol
Xylitol Xylitol is a five‑carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) used mainly as a low‑calorie sweetener and for dental caries prevention. It is also employed in pharmaceutical formulations (sprays, lozenges, syrups) and…