Category: Pharmacology

Zyflo: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Zyflo Generic name: zileuton Drug class: Leukotriene modifiers Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Zyflo used for? Zyflo is a prescription medicine that is used to treat or prevent asthma. Do not use Zyflo to treat an asthma attack. Use a rescue inhaler. Description Zileuton is an orally active inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase, the enzyme that […]

Nyvepria : Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Nyvepria is a man-made form of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). G-CSF is a substance produced by the body. It stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell important in the body’s fight against infection.

Mirena : Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Mirena Generic name: levonorgestrel intrauterine system Drug classes: Contraceptives, Progestins Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Mirena? Mirena is a hormone-releasing system placed in your uterus by your healthcare provider to prevent pregnancy for up to 7 years. Mirena can also be used to decrease menstrual blood loss for up to 5 years in women who […]

Minocin: Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Minocin Generic name: Minocycline Injection Drug class: Tetracyclines Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Minocin? Minocin is a tetracycline-class antibiotic medicine. Minocin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, some sexually transmitted diseases, and others. Minocin may be used along with other treatments […]

Milprosa : Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Milprosa Generic name: progesterone Dosage form: vaginal ring Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Milprosa? Milprosa is a vaginal system that contains the hormone progesterone. Milprosa is for infertile women who need extra progesterone while undergoing treatment in an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program. Progesterone is one of the hormones essential for helping you to […]

Mycapssa : Uses, Dosage, Side effects & More

Mycapssa Generic name: octreotide (delayed-release capsules) Drug class: Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD. What is Mycapssa? Mycapssa is an oral prescription medicine used in the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in people for whom initial treatment with octreotide or lanreotide has been effective and tolerated. It is not known if Mycapssa is safe […]