Baclofen
Baclofen Baclofen is a centrally‑acting, GABA_B receptor agonist used primarily for the treatment of spasticity in conditions such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, and spinal cord disease. It is also…
Bacitracin
Bacitracin Bacitracin is a low‑molecular‑weight polypeptide antibiotic produced by Bacillus subtilis. It is primarily used topically for superficial skin infections and as a preservative in ophthalmic and otic preparations. Mechanism…
Azulfidine
Azulfidine Azulfidine (sulfasalazine) is a disease‑modifying anti‑inflammatory agent and immunomodulator approved for inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Mechanism of Action Prodrug hydrolysis – In the colon, gut flora enzymatically…
Azilect
Azilect Mechanism of Action Azilect (rasagiline) is a selective, irreversible monoamine‑oxidase B (MAO‑B) inhibitor. It blocks MAO‑B‑mediated catabolism of dopamine in the central nervous system, increasing synaptic dopamine availability. By sparing…
Azelastine
Azelastine Mechanism of Action Azelastine is a highly selective, competitive antagonist of the histamine H₁ receptor located on nasal mucosal cells, vascular endothelium, and sensory nerve endings. Inhibition of histamine…
Avsola
Avsola Avsola (generic name avacopan) is a once‑daily oral, selective C5a receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody‑associated vasculitis (AAV). Mechanism of Action Inhibits the C5a‑receptor on neutrophils,…
Avonex
Avonex Avonex (interferon‑β‑1a, 30 µg/ml) is a recombinant viral‑derived interferon indicated for relapsing‑remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). It is administered subcutaneously once weekly. Mechanism of Action Avonex modulates immune function via: Inhibition…
Auvi-Q
Auvi‑Q Auvi‑Q is a portable, battery‑powered automated external defibrillator (AED) designed for rapid seizure of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT). It delivers synchronized shock energy while providing real‑time…
Auvelity
Auvelity Auvelity (generic brexpiprazole) is a serotonin‑dopamine activity modulator approved by the FDA in 2022 for adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults who have had an inadequate…
Austedo
Austedo Austedo (tolcapone) is a potent, selective catechol‑O‑methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor approved for use in Parkinson’s disease (PD) to enhance the efficacy of levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet®). It prolongs levodopa bioavailability by preventing…