PHARMA VAULT

Master Clinical Pharmacology & Monograph Database

102 Monographs
17 Speciality Vaults
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11 Drugs

Antimicrobials

Antibiotics, antivirals & antifungals

17 Drugs

Cardiovascular Drugs

Antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics & statins

5 Drugs

Endocrine & Metabolism Drugs

Insulins, antidiabetics & thyroid hormones

10 Drugs

Respiratory Drugs

Bronchodilators, inhalers & antihistamines

2 Drugs

Gastrointestinal Drugs

Antacids, antiemetics & laxatives

6 Drugs

Neurology & CNS Drugs

Anticonvulsants, analgesics & CNS agents

8 Drugs

Psychiatric Drugs

Antidepressants, antipsychotics & stabilizers

6 Drugs

Haematology Drugs

Anticoagulants, antiplatelets & factors

2 Drugs

Renal & Urology Drugs

Diuretics, spasmolytics & urologicals

1 Drug

Reproductive Health Drugs

Contraceptives & hormone replacement

4 Drugs

Immunology & Rheumatology Drugs

Immunosuppressants & arthritis drugs

4 Drugs

Dermatological Drugs

Topical steroids, retinoids & skin agents

8 Drugs

Ophthalmic Drugs

Glaucoma drops & ocular therapeutics

8 Drugs

Oncology Drugs

Chemotherapy & targeted agents

6 Drugs

Pain Management

Opioids, NSAIDs & analgesics

3 Drugs

Emergency & Toxicology

Antidotes, vasopressors & emergency care

1 Drug

Other Drugs

Miscellaneous therapeutic agents

ALL DRUGS

Showing 102 of 102 monographs

Abacavir

RxNRTI⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Abacavir slows down the HIV virus from copying itself, helping to reduce the amount of virus in your blood and keeping your immune system strong.

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Abaloparatide

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Helps your body build new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, making your skeleton stronger and less likely to fracture.

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Abatacept

RxAPPROVED

Reduces autoimmune joint inflammation and structural damage by blocking the secondary activation signal required for T-cells.

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Abciximab

Rx⬛ Black BoxWITHDRAWN

Prevents blood clots from forming by blocking the final step of platelet aggregation during heart procedures.

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Abiraterone acetate

RxAPPROVED

Lowers testosterone and other androgens in the body to slow the growth and spread of prostate cancer.

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Abrocitinib

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Blocks specific immune signalling pathways to rapidly reduce skin inflammation and severe itching in atopic dermatitis.

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Acamprosate

RxAPPROVED

Helps restore the chemical balance in the brain disrupted by chronic alcohol use, reducing cravings and the physical distress of early abstinence.

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Acarbose

RxAPPROVED

Slows down the digestion of carbohydrates in your gut to prevent blood sugar from spiking after meals.

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Acebutolol

RxAPPROVED

Lowers blood pressure and stabilizes heart rhythm by partially blocking and partially stimulating beta-1 receptors in the heart.

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Aceclidine

RxAPPROVED

Constricts the pupil to create a pinhole effect, increasing depth of focus and temporarily improving near vision.

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Aceclofenac

RxAPPROVED

Reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness by blocking the production of inflammatory chemicals called prostaglandins in the body.

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Acemetacin

RxAPPROVED

Reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness by blocking the enzymes responsible for producing prostaglandins, which are key chemical messengers in the body's inflammatory response.

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Acenocoumarol

RxAPPROVED

Prevents blood clots by blocking the liver's ability to use vitamin K to make essential clotting factors.

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Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)

Non-Opioid Analgesic⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Relieves pain and lowers fever by changing how your brain senses pain and regulates body temperature.

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Acetazolamide

RxAPPROVED

Reduces fluid production in the eyes to lower pressure, and deliberately mildly acidifies the blood to stimulate deeper, faster breathing at high altitudes.

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Acetylcholine

RxCholinergic AgonistAPPROVED

It rapidly constricts the pupil of the eye when injected directly into the eye during surgery.

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Acetylcysteine

⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Breaks down thick mucus in the airways to make it easier to cough up, and protects the liver by replenishing glutathione after an acetaminophen overdose.

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Aciclovir

APPROVED

Stops the herpes virus from multiplying by blocking the enzyme it needs to copy its DNA.

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Aciclovir

Antiherpes AntiviralAPPROVED

Stops herpes viruses from multiplying in your body, speeding up the healing of cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.

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Acitretin

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Slows down the overproduction of skin cells and reduces severe skin inflammation, scaling, and thickening.

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Acrivastine

APPROVED

Blocks histamine from binding to histamine-1 (H1) receptors, reducing allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes.

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Activated charcoal

APPROVED

Binds to toxins and chemicals in the stomach and intestines to prevent them from being absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Adagrasib

RxTargeted Anticancer AgentAPPROVED

Blocks a specific mutated protein called KRAS G12C that causes certain lung cancers to grow and spread.

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Adalimumab

RxBiologic DMARD⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Blocks a protein in your body called tumour necrosis factor (TNF) that drives inflammation, helping to reduce joint damage, clear skin plaques, and heal the lining of your gut.

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Adapalene

APPROVED

Clears and prevents acne by normalising skin cell turnover and reducing inflammation in the pores.

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Adenosine

RxSupraventricular AntiarrhythmicAPPROVED

Briefly pauses the heart's electrical signals to reset a dangerously fast heartbeat back to a normal rhythm.

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Alendronate

RxBisphosphonateAPPROVED

Slows down the cells that break down bone, allowing your body to rebuild stronger bones and reduce the risk of fractures.

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Alfuzosin

RxAPPROVED

Relaxes the muscles in the prostate and the base of the bladder, making it easier to urinate and relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

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Aliskiren

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Lowers blood pressure by blocking renin, the enzyme that triggers the chain reaction causing blood vessels to narrow and retain salt.

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Allopurinol

RxUrate-Lowering AgentAPPROVED

Stops your body from making uric acid, preventing the painful joint crystals that cause gout attacks.

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Almotriptan

RxAPPROVED

Relieves migraine headaches by narrowing dilated blood vessels in the brain and blocking the release of pain-causing inflammatory peptides.

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Alosetron

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Slows down digestion in the bowel and reduces gut pain by blocking specific serotonin signals in the digestive tract.

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Alpelisib

RxAPPROVED

Blocks a specific mutated enzyme (PI3K) in cancer cells to stop them from growing and multiplying.

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Alprazolam

RxBenzodiazepine⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Calms the overactive nervous system by boosting the effect of a natural inhibitory chemical, quickly reducing severe anxiety and stopping panic attacks.

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Altretamine

RxAPPROVED

Damages the genetic material inside cancer cells to stop them from growing and dividing.

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Amantadine

RxAntiparkinsonAPPROVED

Helps control shaking, stiffness, and involuntary movements in Parkinson's disease by balancing brain chemicals.

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Amikacin

RxAminoglycoside Antibiotic⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Kills severe bacterial infections by permanently stopping the bacteria from making the proteins they need to survive and multiply.

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Amiloride

RxAPPROVED

Helps the kidneys remove excess salt and water while retaining potassium in the body.

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Aminocaproic Acid

RxAPPROVED

Prevents the breakdown of blood clots to stop or control excessive bleeding caused by overactive clot-dissolving systems.

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Amiodarone

RxClass III Antiarrhythmic⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

It slows down overactive electrical signals in your heart to help restore and maintain a normal, steady heartbeat.

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Amitriptyline

RxTricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Increases serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain to improve mood and alter pain signalling pathways.

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Amlodipine

RxCalcium Channel BlockerAPPROVED

Relaxes your blood vessels so blood can flow more easily, which lowers your blood pressure and reduces chest pain.

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Amoxicillin

RxPenicillin AntibioticAPPROVED

Kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building their cell walls, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die.

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Amphotericin B

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Kills fungi by binding to their cell membranes and punching holes in them, causing the cell's vital contents to leak out and die.

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Ampicillin

RxPenicillin AntibioticAPPROVED

Kills susceptible bacteria by stopping them from building the protective cell walls they need to survive.

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Ampicillin/sulbactam

RxAPPROVED

Kills infection-causing bacteria by blocking their ability to build cell walls, while a second ingredient disarms the enzymes the bacteria use to destroy the medicine.

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Anagrelide

RxAPPROVED

Lowers high blood platelet counts by slowing down the production of new platelets in the bone marrow.

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Anakinra

RxAPPROVED

Blocks the action of interleukin-1, a protein in your body that causes inflammation, joint damage, and fever.

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Anastrozole

RxHormonal Anticancer AgentAPPROVED

Lowers estrogen levels in the body by blocking the enzyme that makes it, which helps stop the growth of breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.

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Anidulafungin

RxAPPROVED

Kills susceptible fungal cells, primarily Candida species, by breaking down the structural integrity of their cell walls.

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Anistreplase

Rx

Dissolves blood clots in the heart's arteries to restore blood flow during a heart attack.

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Apixaban

RxDirect Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Prevents blood clots from forming by blocking Factor Xa, a key enzyme in the blood clotting cascade.

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Arformoterol

RxAPPROVED

Relaxes the muscles around the airways in your lungs to keep them open and make breathing easier over time.

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Aripiprazole

RxAtypical Antipsychotic⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Balances dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain to reduce psychosis, stabilise mood, and improve depressive symptoms.

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Aripiprazole Lauroxil

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Stabilizes mood and reduces psychotic symptoms by partially activating dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain over a sustained period.

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Artemether/Lumefantrine

RxAPPROVED

Cures uncomplicated malaria by rapidly killing the majority of malaria parasites and then clearing the remaining ones from the blood.

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Aspirin

NSAIDAPPROVED

Reduces pain, fever, and inflammation, and prevents blood clots from forming by stopping platelets from sticking together.

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Aspirin

OTCAPPROVED

Reduces pain, fever, and inflammation while preventing blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together.

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Atenolol

RxBeta BlockerAPPROVED

Lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload by blocking specific adrenaline receptors in the heart muscle.

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Atogepant

RxAPPROVED

Blocks a specific pain-signalling protein in the brain called CGRP to stop migraine attacks before they start.

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Atorvastatin

RxStatinAPPROVED

Lowers bad cholesterol and fats in the blood while raising good cholesterol by blocking the enzyme your liver needs to make cholesterol.

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Atropine

RxAPPROVED

Blocks parasympathetic nerve signals to relax smooth muscles, speed up a dangerously slow heart rate, dry up excessive bodily secretions, and dilate the pupils.

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Avanafil

RxAPPROVED

Relaxes blood vessels in the penis to increase blood flow and help achieve an erection during sexual stimulation.

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Avatrombopag

RxThrombopoietin Receptor AgonistAPPROVED

Increases blood platelet counts by stimulating the receptors in the bone marrow that signal the production of new platelets.

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Azathioprine

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Weakens the immune system to prevent it from attacking transplanted organs or causing joint damage in severe autoimmune diseases.

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Azelastine

APPROVED

Blocks histamine and other allergy-triggering chemicals in your nasal passages and eyes to quickly stop sneezing, itching, and runny nose.

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Azithromycin

RxAPPROVED

Stops bacteria from multiplying by blocking their ability to make essential proteins.

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Baclofen

RxAPPROVED

Relieves severe muscle stiffness and spasms by calming overactive nerve signals in the spinal cord.

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Beclometasone

APPROVED

Reduces swelling, mucus production, and irritation in the airways and nasal passages to make breathing easier and prevent asthma attacks.

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Benazepril

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the body's production of substances that tighten them.

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Benzocaine

OTC⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Numbs the skin or mucous membranes by temporarily blocking pain signals from reaching the brain.

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Benzoyl Peroxide

OTCAPPROVED

Kills acne-causing bacteria by releasing oxygen deep into the pores and helps shed dead skin cells to keep pores from getting clogged.

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Betamethasone

RxAPPROVED

Reduces inflammation and calms an overactive immune system by altering how genes are expressed in immune cells.

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Bethanechol

RxAPPROVED

Stimulates the bladder to contract and empty, helping you pass urine when your bladder muscles are temporarily weak.

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Bicalutamide

RxAPPROVED

Blocks male hormones from attaching to prostate cancer cells, which slows or stops the growth of the tumor.

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Bimatoprost

RxAPPROVED

Lowers pressure inside the eye to prevent optic nerve damage and promotes the growth, thickness, and darkening of eyelashes.

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Bismuth Subsalicylate

OTCAPPROVED

Coats the stomach lining to soothe irritation, reduces fluid secretion into the bowel, and kills certain diarrhea-causing bacteria.

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Bisoprolol

RxAPPROVED

Slows the heart rate and reduces the force of heart muscle contraction to lower blood pressure and decrease the heart's workload.

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Bivalirudin

RxAPPROVED

Prevents blood clots from forming by directly blocking the thrombin enzyme during procedures like heart stenting.

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Bortezomib

RxAPPROVED

Stops cancer cells from breaking down proteins they no longer need, causing them to die.

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Bosentan

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Relaxes and widens the blood vessels in the lungs by blocking endothelin, a substance that causes them to narrow, which lowers blood pressure in the lungs and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood.

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Bretylium

RxAPPROVED

Stabilises the heart's electrical system to prevent and treat life-threatening irregular heartbeats, specifically in the lower chambers of the heart.

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Brexpiprazole

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Helps balance dopamine and serotonin activity in the brain to improve mood, thinking, and behaviour.

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Brimonidine

APPROVED

Lowers high pressure inside the eye to prevent optic nerve damage and temporarily constricts surface blood vessels to relieve eye redness.

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Brinzolamide

RxAPPROVED

Lowers pressure inside the eye by decreasing the production of fluid.

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Bromocriptine

RxAPPROVED

Stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain and pituitary gland to regulate movement and suppress the release of specific hormones like prolactin.

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Brompheniramine

APPROVED

Blocks histamine H1 receptors in the body to reduce allergy symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes.

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Budesonide

APPROVED

Reduces inflammation in the airways, nasal passages, or gut by suppressing the immune system's overactive inflammatory response.

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Budesonide/Formoterol

RxAPPROVED

Reduces swelling and irritation in the airways while keeping the airway muscles relaxed to make breathing easier.

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Budesonide/Glycopyrronium/Formoterol

RxAPPROVED

Opens the airways and reduces lung inflammation to make breathing easier and prevent flare-ups in people with COPD.

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Bumetanide

RxAPPROVED

Helps your body get rid of excess fluid and salt by making you urinate more often.

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Bupivacaine

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Numbs a specific region of the body by blocking the transmission of pain signals along nerve fibres.

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Buprenorphine

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Relieves severe pain and reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms by partially activating opioid receptors in the brain.

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Bupropion

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Helps balance mood, increase energy, and reduce nicotine cravings by increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

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Buspirone

RxAPPROVED

Reduces chronic anxiety by partially stimulating serotonin receptors in the brain without causing sedation, muscle relaxation, or physical dependence.

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Busulfan

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Damages the DNA of cancer and bone marrow cells by linking strands together, stopping them from dividing and causing them to die.

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Butalbital

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Calms the nervous system and relaxes muscle tension to help stop headache pain when combined with pain relievers.

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Carbachol

RxAPPROVED

It strongly constricts the pupil of the eye and helps drain fluid to lower pressure inside the eye.

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Metformin

RxBiguanide⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Lowers blood glucose by reducing liver glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Methacholine

Rx⬛ Black BoxAPPROVED

Causes the airways in the lungs to briefly narrow, which helps doctors see if you have hidden asthma.

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Pilocarpine

RxAPPROVED

Stimulates your nervous system to increase saliva and tear production, reduce eye pressure, and improve near vision.

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Salbutamol (Albuterol)

Rxβ2 AgonistAPPROVED

Quickly opens up your airways by relaxing the muscles in your lungs, making it much easier to breathe during an asthma attack or episode of wheezing.

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