Alecensa

Alecensa Alecensa (generic afatinib) is an irreversible epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine‑kinase inhibitor (TKI) indicated for patients with metastatic or unresectable non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR‑exon 19 deletions or…

Aldactone

Aldactone (Spironolactone) Mechanism of Action Spironolactone is a non‑steroidal potassium‑sparing diuretic that acts primarily by antagonizing aldosterone at the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) in the distal nephron. Aldosterone blockade →…

Ajovy

Ajovy Ajovy® (galcanezumab‑mtsch) is a humanized monoclonal antibody that selectively targets the calcitonin gene‑related peptide (CGRP) ligand. It is approved for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, both episodic…

Aimovig

Aimovig Aimovig (erenumab‑bmyq) is a fully human monoclonal antibody that selectively targets the calcitonin gene‑related peptide (CGRP) receptor, offering a novel preventive therapy for migraine. Approved by the FDA (2018)…

Afinitor

Afinitor Afinitor (temsirolimus) is a macrolide derivative of rapamycin and functions as a potent inhibitor of the mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR). It is indicated for several advanced solid‑tumor malignancies…

Advil

Advil Advil (ibuprofen) is a widely used non‑steroidal anti‑inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides analgesia, antipyresis, and anti‑inflammation. Mechanism of Action Ibuprofen competitively inhibits the cyclo‑oxygenase (COX) enzymes, primarily COX‑1 and…

Advair Diskus

Advair Diskus Advair Diskus is a fixed‑ratio inhaled combination of the corticosteroid fluticasone propionate (2 µg per actuation) and the long‑acting β2‑agonist salmeterol (50 µg per actuation). It is available in three…

Adderall

Adderall Adderall is a prescription medication combining amphetamine salts (dextroamphetamine and levoamphetamine). It is primarily used as a central nervous system stimulant for the treatment of attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and…

Actos

Actos Actos is the brand name for pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione (TZD) antidiabetic drug that improves insulin sensitivity by acting as a peroxisome proliferator‑activated receptor‑γ (PPAR‑γ) agonist. Mechanism of Action PPAR‑γ…

Actemra

Actemra Actemra (generic name tocilizumab) is a monoclonal antibody that selectively inhibits the interleukin‑6 (IL‑6) receptor, modulating inflammation in autoimmune disease. It is a cornerstone therapy for rheumatoid arthritis and…