Pharma company: dominion pharmacal

List of dominion pharmacal products:

• Acetaminophen - Pharmacological action Acetaminophen is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acetaminophen prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in...
• Acetaminophen Extra Strength - Pharmacological action Acetaminophen Extra Strength is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acetaminophen Extra Strength prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia,...
• Dom-Acetaminophen - Pharmacological action Acetaminophen is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acetaminophen prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in...
• Dom-Alendronate - Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates . It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used to treat osteoporosis for men. Alendronate may also be used to treat and prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis for men and women (osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids such as prednisone for long periods of time). It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of the bone for both men and women. It works by increasing the...
• Dom-Amantadine - Amantadine belongs to the family of medications called antivirals . It is used to prevent and treat influenza A infections . It is believed to work by preventing the virus from reproducing. If used to prevent an infection, amantadine must be taken before exposure to the flu virus. Amantadine also belongs to the family of medications called antiparkinsonians . It is also used to treat of Parkinson's disease and for the short-term management of Parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain...
• Dom-Amiodarone - Amiodarone belongs to the family of medications known as antiarrhythmics . It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) . It works by changing how electrical impulses affect the heart muscle and by making the heart beat more regularly. The effects of this medication may be noted as early as 3 days after starting treatment, but it is usually 1 to 3 weeks before beneficial effects are seen. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
• Dom-Amlodipine - Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduces the number of angina attacks by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
• Dom-Anagrelide - Anagrelide belongs to the family of medications called platelet-reducing agents . This medication is used to manage a condition called thrombocythemia, where your body produces too many platelets. Platelets are cells in your blood that help clots to form when you bleed. If your body makes too many platelets, it is hard for your blood to flow normally and it will be more likely to clot or bleed. This can cause medical problems such as heart attacks, stroke, blood clots in the lung or legs...
• Dom-Atenolol - Pharmacological action Atenolol is a cardioselective beta1-blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. This medication has antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic action. Atenolol reduces the stimulatory effect on the heart sympathetic innervation and circulating catecholamines. The hypotensive effect of this drug is associated with a decrease in minute volume of blood, decreased activity of the renin-angiotensin system (has a greater significance for patients with...
• Dom-Atorvastatin
• Dom-Azithromycin - Azithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat ear infections (e.g., otitis media), throat infections, lung infections (e.g., pneumonia), and skin infections. It can also be used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections in people with HIV infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones...
• Dom-Baclofen - Pharmacological action Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant; GABA B -receptor agonist. It depresses mono-and polysynaptic reflexes presumably by reducing the release of excitatory amino acids (glutamate and aspartate) from the terminals which occurs as a result of stimulation of presynaptic GABA-receptors. This medication does not affect the transmission of impulses in the nerve-muscle synapses; reduces skeletal muscle tone; has a moderate analgesic effect. Pharmacokinetics ...
• Dom-Bicalutamide - Bicalutamide information Bicalutamide prevents the actions of androgens or male hormones in the body. It is an anti-androgen. Bicalutamide indications This medication is primarily used in the treatment of cancer in the prostate. It may also be used for purposes other than those indicated here. Bicalutamide warnings This drug may not be advisable if you have liver disease or any other serious illness. You may not be able to take this drug, may need dosage adjustments, or may need...
• Dom-Bromocriptine - Bromocriptine belongs to a group of medications called ergot alkaloids . It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and conditions caused by too much of the hormone, prolactin. These conditions include some types of menstrual problems, increased milk production, female infertility, male development problems, and small tumours called adenomas . For Parkinson's disease, bromocriptine works by behaving like dopamine, a chemical in the brain, which is involved in producing the symptoms of this...
• Dom-Buspirone - Buspirone belongs to the class of medications called anxiolytics , or anti-anxieties . Buspirone is used for the short-term relief of excessive anxiety for people with generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Buspirone is not used for everyday anxiety and stress. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in...
• Dom-Captopril - Captopril belongs to the group of medications known as ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy (kidney problems caused by diabetes). It works by relaxing blood vessels and making the heart pump more efficiently. Captopril may be used in addition to other blood pressure medications, such as a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, when one medication has not been found to satisfactorily control blood pressure or...
• Dom-Carbamazepine CR
• Dom-Carvedilol - Carvedilol information Carvedilol is a blood pressure medication and belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. These beta-blockers affect the circulatory system, which includes the human heart, arteries and veins. Carvedilol indications This medication is used primarily in treating hypertension or high blood pressure. Carvedilol warnings Taking Carvedilol may not be advisable if you have any of the following conditions: asthma heart problems such as low blood pressure...
• Dom-Cefaclor
• Dom-Cefaclor 375 B.I.D.
• Dom-Cephalexin - Cephalexin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat certain types of bacteria infections. Cephalexin is most often used to treat infections of the throat, skin, ear, bladder, respiratory tract, and bone. It works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not...
• Dom-Cimetidine - Cimetidine is used to reduce the pain of ulcer and heartburn or to assist in the healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Cimetidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat certain conditions that are associated with oversecretion of acid by the stomach (i.e., Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, systemic mastocytosis, and multiple endocrine adenomas). The medication works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. ...
• Dom-Ciprofloxacin - Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as quinolones. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, bone, lung, ear, abdomen, kidney, prostate, and bladder. It can also be used to treat some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), some forms of infectious diarrhea, and typhoid fever. The extended release form of ciprofloxacin is used to treat bladder and kidney...
• Dom-Citalopram
• Dom-Clarithromycin - Clarithromycin belongs to the group of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that can cause certain infections. Clarithromycin may be prescribed for people with bacterial throat infections, sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections such as impetigo and cellulitis. Clarithromycin may also be used to prevent and treat certain...
• Dom-Clobazam - Clobazam belongs to the class of medications known as benzodiazepines . It is used to treat certain seizure disorders. It is used as an add-on to other antiseizure medications when extra treatment for control of seizures is needed. Seizures are caused by uncontrolled firing of neurons in the brain (also referred to as increased electrical activity in the brain). This medication works by reducing the rate of firing of these neurons. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for...
• Dom-Clomipramine - Clomipramine belongs to the class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants . It is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). These disorders are related to imbalances of certain brain chemicals. This medication helps to reestablish balance to these chemicals. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the...
• Dom-Clonazepam - Pharmacological action Clonazepam is an antiepileptic drugs from the group of benzodiazepine derivatives. This medication has a pronounced anticonvulsant and central muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effects. Clonazepam strengthens the inhibitory effect of GABA on the transmission of nerve impulses. Anxiolytic effects of this drug is due to the influence on the amygdaloid complex of the limbic system and appears in reducing the emotional stress, reduce anxiety, fear,...
• Dom-Clonazepam-R - Pharmacological action Clonazepam is an antiepileptic drugs from the group of benzodiazepine derivatives. This medication has a pronounced anticonvulsant and central muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effects. Clonazepam strengthens the inhibitory effect of GABA on the transmission of nerve impulses. Anxiolytic effects of this drug is due to the influence on the amygdaloid complex of the limbic system and appears in reducing the emotional stress, reduce anxiety, fear,...
• Dom-Clonidine - Clonidine belongs to the group of medications called antihypertensives or vascular stabilizers . It is used alone or in combination with thiazide diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) to treat high blood pressure . It is usually tried when other types of blood pressure medications are ineffective or cannot be used. This medication works by widening the blood vessels, which increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure. Clonidine can also be used to relieve menopausal hot flashes when...
• Dom-Cyclobenzaprine - Cyclobenzaprine belongs to the family of medications known as muscle relaxants . It is used along with rest and physical therapy for the relief of muscle spasm associated with acute (sudden and short-term) painful conditions. Muscle relaxants work in the central nervous system (CNS) to modify signals from the brain that cause the muscles to tighten. When used in combination with rest and physical therapy, muscle relaxants help to relieve the pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasm. ...
• Dom-Cyclopentolate
• Dom-Desipramine - Desipramine belongs to the class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants . Desipramine helps to elevate mood and eliminate or reduce other symptoms associated with depression. Tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine work by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin neurotransmitters (chemical substances in the brain) available in certain parts of the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Dom-Dexamethasone - Dexamethasone belongs to the group of medications known as corticosteroids . It may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It can be used to replace cortisone in people who are deficient in cortisone. It can also be used to treat a number of other conditions, including respiratory diseases (such as asthma), skin diseases, severe allergies, certain eye diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, and certain types of cancer. In all of these...
• Dom-Diclofenac - Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It is used to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. The diclofenac sodium tablet and suppository are used to relieve pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint diseases of the hip. The diclofenac potassium tablets are used for short-term relief of pain and inflammation, such as pain caused by sprains, surgery, or dental work. The eye drop is used to...
• Dom-Diclofenac-SR
• Dom-Divalproex - Divalproex belongs to the family of medications called anticonvulsants. It is used to manage and control of certain types of seizures. It can be used alone or in combination with other seizure control medications. It is also used for people 18 years of age and older with manic depression (bipolar disorder) to treat manic episodes . Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Dom-Docusate
• Dom-Domperidone - Domperidone belongs to the group of medications called dopamine antagonists . It is used to treat slowed movement in the gastrointestinal tract associated with diabetes and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). In these people, domperidone improves symptoms of nausea, vomiting, bloating, and feeling of fullness. Domperidone is also used to prevent stomach problems such as nausea and vomiting associated with certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease. It works to...
• Dom-Doxazosin - Doxazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives , specifically the alpha-1 receptor antagonists (alpha blockers) . It is used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . It may be used alone or in combination with other medications that treat high blood pressure. It works to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is also used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate). It works to relax the muscles around...
• Dom-Doxycycline - Doxycycline belongs to the class of medications known as tetracyclines . It is an antibiotic that is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, urinary tract infections such as cystitis, throat infections such as tonsillitis, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Dom-Fenofibrate Micro - Fenofibrate belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat people with abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate (micronized) reduces bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins [LDL] and very low density lipoproteins [VLDL]) and triglycerides in your blood. It also increases good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein [HDL]) levels. Bringing cholesterol levels in the blood into the desired range has been shown to reduce the risks...
• Dom-Fluconazole - Pharmacological action Fluconazole is an antifungal drug from the group of triazole derivatives. Inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol disrupting the permeability of the cell wall. This medication is active against Candida, Microsporum, Cryptococcus neoformans, Trichophyton. Pharmacokinetics Fluconazole is well absorbed after oral administration. Simultaneous ingestion does not affect absorption. The bioavailability is 90%. Fluconazole is widely distributed in tissues and organs of the...
• Dom-Fluoxetine - Fluoxetine belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression and helps to elevate mood. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter, called serotonin, that is available in certain parts of the brain. Although you may start feeling better within a few weeks of treatment, the full effects of the medication may not be evident until several weeks of treatment have...
• Dom-Fluvoxamine - Fluvoxamine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps to reduce anxiety and unpleasant thoughts associated with OCD and improves mood by treating depression. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are thought to work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter (a chemical found in the brain) called serotonin . Although you may start feeling better within a few...
• Dom-Furosemide - Pharmacological action Furosemide is a loop diuretic. This medication violates the reabsorption of sodium and chlorine in the large segment of the ascending loop of Henle. Due to increasing separation of sodium ions occurs secondary (indirect osmotically bound water) increased excretion of water and increased secretion of potassium ions in the distal renal tubule. Simultaneously increased excretion of calcium and magnesium ions. Furosemide has secondary effects caused by the release of...
• Dom-Gabapentin - Pharmacological action Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug. Chemical structure is similar to GABA fulfilling the function of the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS. It is believed that the mechanism of action of Gabapentin is different from other anticonvulsants acting through GABA synapses (including valproate, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, inhibitors of GABA-transaminase, inhibitors of GABA capture, GABA agonists and prodrugs of GABA). In in vitro studies showed that Gabapentin is...
• Dom-Gemfibrozil - Gemfibrozil information Gemfibrozil is a drug which is usually prescribed along with a diet to people who have very high levels of serum triglycerides (triglycerides are fatty substances from the blood) and who are at a risk of developing pancreatitis (this is the inflammation of the pancreas). This medication may also be used in order to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in people who have not responded to the other therapy options: weight loss, exercises, and diet and...
• Dom-Glyburide
• Dom-Hydrochlorothiazide - Hydrochlorothiazide information Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive, diuretic drug that acts on the electrolyte reabsorption in the renal tubular mechanism increasing the excretion of chloride and sodium in equivalent amounts. The exact mechanism of its antihypertensive action is not known at this time. Hydrochlorothiazide indications Hydrochlorothiazide is typically employed for the treatment of patients suffering from hypertension, either as monotherapy or in combination with...
• Dom-Indapamide - Indapamide belongs to the family of medications called diuretics ("water pills"). It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . This medication works by making the body lose excess water and salt. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions...
• Dom-Ipratropium
• Dom-Isoniazid
• Dom-Levetiracetam - Levetiracetam information Levetiracetam is type of drug that belongs to the group of medicines called antiepileptic drug. Levetiracetam indications This medication is indicated to control seizure. The precise way of how Levetiracetam works is not yet known. This medicine may also be used for purposes not mentioned here. Levetiracetam warnings This drug belongs in the FDA pregnancy category C. Levetiracetam may cause severe side effects to an unborn baby. Do not take Levetiracetam...
• Dom-Levo-Carbidopa
• Dom-Lindane
• Dom-Lisinopril - Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and helping the heart to pump blood that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body more efficiently. It is also used immediately after a heart attack in order to reduce the risk of having another heart attack. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Dom-Loperamide - Loperamide belongs to the family of medications called antidiarrheals . Loperamide, along with rehydration therapy (fluids and electrolytes), is used to treat short bouts of diarrhea that are not caused by a bacterial infection. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease) and to reduce the amount of stool produced for people who have ileostomies, colostomies, or have had part of their intestines removed. It works by affecting...
• Dom-Lorazepam - Lorazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works by slowing down the communication between the nerves in the brain (i.e., the central nervous system). Some people experience some improvement in anxiety about half an hour after taking lorazepam. Injectable lorazepam can be used as an initial treatment for the control of prolonged seizures ( status epilepticus ). Your doctor may...
• Dom-Lovastatin - Lovastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering medications . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol. It is also used to slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries in the heart). It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the body. Less cholesterol is made, and cholesterol levels in the blood decrease. The medication usually takes about 2 to 6 weeks to have a...
• Dom-Loxapine - Loxapine belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics . It is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. This medication is believed to work by changing the way that certain nerve signals work in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or...
• Dom-Medroxyprogesterone - Medroxyprogesterone belongs to the family of medications known as progesterones . Progesterones are female hormones. They are produced by the body and are necessary along with other hormones for normal female sexual development and for the regulation of the menstrual cycle during childbearing years. It reduces the effects of estrogen on tissues such as the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the breast. Medroxyprogesterone has a variety of uses. It is used in addition to ...
• Dom-Mefenamic Acid - Mefenamic acid belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve moderately severe pain, such as muscular aches and pains, menstrual cramps, headaches, and dental pain. Mefenamic acid relieves pain and inflammation as long as it is being taken, however it does not correct the cause of the pain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some...
• Dom-Meloxicam - Meloxicam belongs to the family of medications known as COX-2 inhibiting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and painful osteoarthritis in adults. It helps with these conditions by relieving pain and reducing swelling and inflammation. NSAIDs work by blocking a response to injury in the body that leads to inflammation and pain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Dom-Metformin - Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics, which are medications that lower blood sugar. It is used to control blood glucose (blood sugar) for people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood glucose well enough on their own. Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by making it easier for glucose to enter into the tissues of the body. Metformin has been found...
• Dom-Metoprolol-B
• Dom-Metoprolol-L
• Dom-Minocycline - Minocycline belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat certain types of skin infections, urinary tract infections, gallbladder infections, and respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
• Dom-Mirtazapine - Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such as feeling low, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, and loss of interest in activities that you would normally enjoy doing. When you have depression, certain chemicals in the brain are out of their normal balance. Antidepressants such as mirtazapine work by helping to bring the chemicals back into balance. Antidepressants usually...
• Dom-Moclobemide - Moclobemide belongs to the class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors . It is used to treat depression. Depression is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed...
• Dom-Nefazodone
• Dom-Nizatidine - Nizatidine belongs to the family of medications called H2-receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. Reducing the acid helps to reduce the pain of stomach and intestinal ulcers and heartburn and to assist in the healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease . Nizatidine is also used to prevent duodenal (intestinal) ulcers in certain circumstances. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
• Dom-Nortriptyline - Nortriptyline belongs to the group of medications known as tricylic antidepressants . It is used to treat depression. It works in the central nervous system to elevate the mood of people with depression. It is believed to work by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (called neurotransmitters ) in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
• Dom-Nystatin
• Dom-Ondansetron - Ondansetron belongs to the class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. This medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of cancer chemotherapy and radiation. It is also used to prevent and treat the nausea and vomiting that occurs after surgery. It works by reducing the effects of a naturally-occurring chemical in the body called serotonin, which causes nausea and vomiting. This medication may be available under multiple brand names...
• Dom-Oxybutynin - Oxybutynin belongs to the family of medications called anticholinergics. It is also an antispasmodic. Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency (a need to urinate right away), urinary frequency, leakage, or urge incontinence (leaking or wetting caused by an unstoppable urge to urinate). This medication works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder. It helps to reduce bladder spasms, the urge to pass urine, and the frequency of...
• Dom-Paroxetine - Paroxetine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression and anxiety disorders. It may take several weeks before the full beneficial effects of this medication are...
• Dom-Pindolol - Pindolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent angina (chest pain). For treatment of high blood pressure, pindolol may be used alone or in combination with other medications that reduce high blood pressure, particularly thiazide diuretics (water pills). Pindolol works by decreasing the demands on the heart. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
• Dom-Pioglitazone - Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones . It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone help insulin to work more effectively. By keeping blood sugar at a desired level, pioglitazone can help to prevent or delay the long-term problems associated with uncontrolled high blood sugar (e.g., kidney disease, eye problems, nerve problems, heart disease). Pioglitazone may be used alone when...
• Dom-Piroxicam - Pharmacological action Piroxicam is a NSAID, refers to a group oxicams. This medication has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. The mechanism of action associated with inhibition of the enzyme COX, which leads to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis from arachidonic acid. Piroxicam inhibits the aggregation of platelets. For systemic use this medicine reduces the pain syndrome. When Piroxicam used externally it weakens or suppresses inflammation and joint pain at rest...
• Dom-Pravastatin - Pravastatin belongs to the family of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol levels. Pravastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood decrease. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease, such as heart attack...
• Dom-Propranolol - Propranolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure . It is also used to prevent angina (chest pain), to reduce the risk of more heart problems after a heart attack (myocardial infarction), to manage certain heart conditions, and to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. Propranolol works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the demands on the heart. Propranolol is also used for the prevention of migraines and the...
• Dom-Quetiapine
• Dom-Ramipril - Ramipril information Ramipril belongs to the class of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor. Ramipril indications This product is a drug prescribed for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure, and for the prevention of heart failures succeeding heart attacks. Ramipril is also used for the prevention of heart attacks, stroke and other heart related problems. Ramipril warnings The medication is major allergen especially to patients...
• Dom-Ranitidine - Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists . Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer and heartburn pain or to assist in healing of ulcers. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat a condition associated with large amounts of stomach acid secretion known as...
• Dom-Risedronate - Risedronate belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for women who are past menopause and to treat and prevent osteoporosis caused by treatment with corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) for men and women. It is also used to improve bone mineral density for men with osteoporosis, and to treat a condition called Paget's disease. Risedronate increases the thickness of bone ( bone mineral density ) by slowing down the cells that...
• Dom-Risperidone - Risperidone information This medication works well for patients suffering from the agonies of bipolar diseases. Mostly, Risperidone helps individuals with schizophrenia and mania. By affecting the functions of different chemicals in the brain, this drug may provide relief to sufferers. However, before using this drug, patients need to be sure about the side effects that may occur. Risperidone can also be used for treating other disorders or as a complementary drug. Risperidone warnings ...
• Dom-Salbutamol
• Dom-Selegiline - Selegiline belongs to the class of medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It acts on the nervous system to increase the levels of a chemical called dopamine . Low dopamine levels in the brain are responsible for many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, so this medication works by rebalancing the levels of dopamine. This medication may be taken alone or in combination with levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease....
• Dom-Sertraline - Sertraline belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sertraline works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain. Specifically, it increases the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the brain. Increased serotonin levels can help improve mood, reduce panic attacks, and treat OCD. Although improvements may occur earlier, the...
• Dom-Simvastatin - Pharmacological action Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic agent from a group of statins, an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. This medication is a prodrug because it has in its structure the closed lactone ring which is hydrolyzed after intake. Lipid-lowering effect of statins is associated with lower levels of total cholesterol by LDL-C. Reducing cholesterol is dose-dependent and is not linear but exponential. Statins do not affect the activity of lipoprotein and hepatic lipase, have no...
• Dom-Sotalol - Sotalol belongs to the classes of medications called antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers . It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works by changing how electrical impulses affect the heart muscle and by helping the heart to beat more regularly. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions...
• Dom-Sucralfate - Sucralfate belongs to the class of medications called gastroduodenal cytoprotective agents . Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal and stomach ulcers and to prevent duodenal ulcers . The liquid form of sucralfate is also used to prevent bleeding due to stress ulcers in people who are critically ill. It works by forming a coating over the ulcer. This coating protects the ulcer from stomach acid, allowing it to heal. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
• Dom-Temazepam - Temazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines . It is used for the treatment of short-term sleeping problems (7 to 10 days) associated with difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or early morning awakenings. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have...
• Dom-Terazosin - Terazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers . Terazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through them more easily. Terazosin is also used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). For BPH, terazosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder. This helps to improve urine flow and decrease symptoms of BPH. Terazosin does...
• Dom-Terbinafine - Terbinafine belongs to the class of medications called antifungals . It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections of the skin and nails. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. ...
• Dom-Tiaprofenic - This medication belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It helps to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation.
• Dom-Ticlopidine - Ticlopidine belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It works by preventing certain types of blood cells, called platelets, from sticking together to form a blood clot. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke for people who have had a stroke or have particular risk factors for stroke. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Dom-Timolol - This medication belongs to the family of medications called beta-blockers. Timolol eye drops are used to treat glaucoma and increased pressure in the eye. This medication works by reducing the production of fluid in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure in the eye. It may take up to 4 weeks for the eye drops to lower the pressure in the eye to a satisfactory level. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. ...
• Dom-Topiramate - Topiramate belongs to a group of medications that are used to treat epilepsy. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that are involved in sending signals to nerves. Topiramate is a medication that is used to treat epilepsy and to prevent migraine headaches. For epilepsy, topiramate can be used alone or in combination with other epilepsy medications. For migraine prevention, topiramate is used to treat adults who have 4 or more migraine headaches a month and who have not responded to,...
• Dom-Trazodone - Trazodone belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants . It is used to treat symptoms of depression. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full beneficial effects of this medication are seen. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of...
• Dom-Ursodiol C - Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are characterized by a decrease in bile secretion and bile flow. Ursodiol is a natural component of bile and helps to increase the amount of bile and to increase bile flow. This helps symptoms associated with cholestatic liver diseases.
• Dom-Valacyclovir - Valacyclovir belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral infection affecting the skin known as shingles ( herpes zoster ). It is also used to treat cold sores , and to treat and prevent recurrences of genital herpes. It works by interfering with the way the virus reproduces. Valacyclovir works by stopping the virus from multiplying and spreading to nearby healthy cells. It does not cure shingles, cold sores, or genital herpes, but it does...
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• Dom-Verapamil SR - Verapamil belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers . It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure , certain abnormal heart rhythms, and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduce the number of angina attacks by relaxing blood vessels. It also helps to normalize heart rhythms. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
• Dom-Zopiclone - Pharmacological action Zopiclone is a sleeping drug from group of cyclopyrrolone derivatives. This drug is "non benzodiazepine" agonist of benzodiazepine receptors. Zopiclone also has sedative, anxiolytic, muscle-relaxing center, anticonvulsant and amnesic properties. Like a derivative of benzodiazepine zopiclone enhances GABA-ergic processes in the brain, interacting with the benzodiazepine receptors, as a result of the increased sensitivity of GABA-receptors to the neurotransmitter....
• Enemol - Sodium phosphates belong to a class of medications called laxatives . They work by drawing and retaining water into the colon to rapidly produce a bowel movement. This medication is used as a laxative to provide relief for occasional constipation , or to cleanse the bowels in preparation for a number of procedures , such as a colonoscopy. You should experience a bowel movement within 2 to 5 minutes after administering the enema rectally. This medication may be available under...

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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology