Betamethasone

Betamethasone A potent synthetic glucocorticoid used primarily for its anti‑inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties. Available in oral, topical, parenteral, and ophthalmic formulations. Mechanism of Action Binding: Betamethasone binds to cytosolic glucocorticoid…

Betadine

Betadine Betadine® is the trade name for a povidone‑iodine (PVP‑I) antiseptic. It is the most widely used topical antiseptic worldwide, valued for its broad‑spectrum antimicrobial activity, low cost, and ease…

Berotralstat

Berotralstat Mechanism of Action Berotralstat is a reversible, oral, selective inhibitor of plasmin. Blocks the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin cleavage by plasmin, reducing bradykinin production. By limiting bradykinin-mediated vascular…

Berinert

Berinert Berinert is a human plasma kallikrein inhibitor used primarily for the treatment and prophylaxis of hereditary angioedema (HAE). The drug blocks kallikrein‑mediated cleavage of high‑mobility group box 1 (HMGB1)…

Benztropine

Benztropine Benztropine is a tertiary amine anticholinergic agent. It is primarily used for the treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms associated with antipsychotic therapy and for the motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease.…

Benzonatate

Benzonatate Benzonatate is a non‑opioid antitussive agent that works by numbing the cough reflex centers in the respiratory tract. It is typically prescribed for acute or chronic coughs associated with…

Bentyl

Bentyl Bentyl (generic name dicyclomine), an antimuscarinic antispasmodic, is frequently prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Mechanism of Action Bentyl competitively inhibits muscarinic acetylcholine receptors…

Benlysta

Benlysta Benlysta (omalizumab) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that targets free IgE, reducing IgE-mediated allergic inflammation. It is indicated for moderate‑to‑severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in adults who have failed…

Benicar

Benicar Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) is a selective angiotensin‑II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated mainly for the treatment of hypertension. Mechanism of Action Selective blockade of AT₁ receptors: At physiologic and therapeutic…

Bendeka

Bendeka Bendeka (artesunate) is a first‑line intravenous (IV) and intramuscular (IM) antimalarial used to treat severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria and to rescue patients from therapy failure with oral artemisinin derivatives.…