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Levetiracetam, commonly known as Keppra, is an antiepileptic medication used to treat various types of seizures. It’s considered a second-generation anticonvulsant and has become increasingly popular due to its favorable safety profile and broad spectrum of activity. Generic name: Levetiracetam Brand names: Keppra, Keppra XR, Spritam, Elepsia XR Pharmacologic class: Pyrrolidine derivative Therapeutic class: Anticonvulsant, … Read more
Metoprolol is a selective beta-1 adrenergic blocking agent commonly prescribed for hypertension, angina, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction management. It belongs to the beta-blocker class of medications and is available in immediate and extended-release formulations. Generic names: Metoprolol tartrate, Metoprolol succinate Brand names: Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Metoprolol-TEVA, Betaloc, Selokeen Pharmacologic class: Beta-1 selective adrenergic blocking agent … Read more
Ondansetron (Zofran) is a selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist commonly used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting, particularly in patients receiving chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or following surgery. It works by blocking serotonin, which can trigger nausea and vomiting in the brain and gut. Generic names: Ondansetron Brand names: Zofran, Zuplenz, Ondisolv, Zofran ODT Pharmacologic class: … Read more
Tramadol is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic used to manage moderate to moderately severe pain. It has a unique dual mechanism of action that makes it different from traditional opioids, working as both an opioid receptor agonist and a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Generic names: Tramadol Brand names: Ultram, ConZip, Rybix ODT, Ryzolt, Ultram … Read more
Zosyn is a combination antibiotic containing piperacillin (an extended-spectrum penicillin) and tazobactam (a beta-lactamase inhibitor). This powerful combination is used to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections in various body systems. Generic names: Piperacillin and Tazobactam Brand names: Zosyn, Tazocin (UK, Canada), Piptaz Pharmacologic class: Beta-lactam antibiotic/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination Therapeutic class: Anti-infective Mechanism of action: … Read more