aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
Class Antiplatelet agent, NSAID, anti-inflammatory Aspirin Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) To reduce risk of myocardial infarction (MI), transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke (IS) due to…
amitriptyline
Class Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) Amitriptyline Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Depression Migraine prophylaxis Tension-type headache prophylaxis Diabetic neuropathy Post-herpetic neuralgia Peripheral neuropathy with pain Back or neck pain…
acetazolamide
Class Antiepileptic drug (AED), carbonic anhydrase inhibitor Acetazolamide Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Adjunctive treatment for centrencephalic epilepsies (petit mal, unlocalized) Acute mountain sickness Edema due to congestive…
apomorphine
Class Dopamine agonist, non-ergot Apomorphine Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Parkinson’s disease (PD): acute intermittent treatment of “off” episodes Apomorphine How the Drug Works Dopamine agonist, with high…
amantadine
Class Antiparkinson agent Amantadine Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Parkinson’s disease (PD) Drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions Influenza-A prophylaxis/treatment Post-encephalitic Parkinsonism Vascular Parkinsonism Fatigue in multiple sclerosis (MS) Enhancing arousal…
almotriptan
Class Triptan Almotriptan Commonly Prescribed for (FDA approved in bold) Migraine Almotriptan How the Drug Works Selective 5-HT1 receptor agonist, working predominantly at the B, D and F receptor subtypes….
Dermatology
Chapter 7 Dermatology In this chapter Background General overview of skin anatomy History taking Physical examination Hyperproliferative disorders Psoriasis Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) Seborrhoeic dermatitis Fungal skin infections Fungal nail infection…
Gastroenterology
Chapter 6 Gastroenterology In this chapter Background General overview of the anatomy of the GI tract History taking and physical exam Conditions affecting the oral cavity Mouth ulcers Oral thrush…
Respiratory system
Chapter 1 Respiratory system In this chapter Background General overview of the anatomy of the respiratory tract History taking and physical exam Cough The common cold Sore throats Rhinitis Self-assessment…
