Bupropion Hydrochloride (also known as Wellbutrin, Zyban, Voxra, Budeprion, or Aplenzin; formerly known as amfebutamone) is an antidepressant and smoking cessation aid. Although this particular drug is used to treat depression it is generally used as a aid for people who are trying to give up smoking and should only be prescribed for smokers who commit to a target stop date. Nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion are effective aids to smoking cessation for those smoking [...]

When used on a regular prolonged period diclofenac acts as an anti-inflammatory and can be used to relieve pain and stiffness associated with rheumatoid arthritis and advanced osteoarthritis. when used as a single dose the analgesic properties of diclofenac can be used to relieve mild to moderate headaches as well as menstrual pain and pain associated with minor surgery. Diclofenac is in a group of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing [...]

Co-codamol effervescent contain a combination of codeine and paracetamol and are an analgesic/painkiller. It can be used for the relief of headaches, migraine, colds and flu symptoms, including a fever (high temperature) as well as sore throats. Aches and pains such as: muscular, rheumatic and neuralgia (a form of nerve pain) pain, also period pains and dental pain. There are three different strengths of co-codamol available with the amount of codeine in each combined preparation [...]

The paracetamol in Calpol Six Plus Suspension is used to relieve pain and as antipyretics (reduce body temperature, fever) and bring down a fever (high temperature) Calpol Six Plus Sugar Free Suspension is An off-white oral suspension with an odour of strawberries. and is suitable for most individuals over the age of six years. It is also suitable for adults who have difficulty in swallowing tablets. However, there are some people who should not take [...]

Promethazine is a first-generation receptor antagonist of the phenothiazine chemical class used medically as an antihistamine and antiemetic Promethazine was developed in the 1950s. In its early years it was used as an antipsychotic, although it is generally not administered for this purpose these days. The drug is now widely used to relieve allergies such as skin rashes, itching and symptoms of hayfever, including urticaria (hives), chikenpox, and eczema. Promethazine blocks histamine receptors in an [...]

An antihistamine drug with a similar structure and anticholingeric effects as that of the tricyclic antidepressants Pizotifen is given for prevention of vascular headache including classical migraine, common migraine, and cluster headache attacks in individuals who suffer frequent, disabling headaches. It is not effective in relieving attacks once started. Histamine and serotonin act on blood vessels in the brain pizotifen is thought to work by blocking these chemicals. Pizotifen has also been used to to [...]

Phenelzine is a psychoactive drug used widely as an antidepressant and anxiolytic / anti-panic agent. It is a member of the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI’s) class of drugs. Phenelzine and the other MAOIs are typically considered to be significantly more effective against depression and anxiety in comparison to more mainstream antidepressants such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), but they are usually reserved only as a last resort due to their prominent side effects [...]

Efexor/Venlafaxine is a serotonin and noradrenaline re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI) it lacks the sedative and antimuscarinic effects of the tricyclic antidepressants and is a relatively new antidepressant used primarily for the treatment of major depression, generalized anxiety disorder (a form of chronic anxiety), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder in adults. However, because Venlafaxine has a shorter half-life it is associated with a higher risk of with-drawal problems compared with other antidepressants. It combines the therapeutic [...]

Thioridazine is a piperidine antipsychotic drug belonging to the phenothiazine drug group and was previously widely used in the treatment of schizophrenia and psychosis. It is available from various companies under the names Mellaril, Novoridazine, and Thioril. Due to concerns about cardiotoxicity and retinopathy at high doses this drug is not commonly prescribed, An anti psychotic it has been around since the late 1950s. An important tranquillizer widely used to treat a variety of psychotic [...]

Trimipramine belongs to a group of medicines known as tricyclic antidepressants and is much like other medicines of this group. It also has anticholinergic properties. Trimipramine is used to treat depression, especially when the patient is experiencing difficulty sleeping and a loss of appetite. Neurotransmitters act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells. Serotonin, and noradrenaline are neurotransmitters and they have various functions. When serotonin and noradrenaline are released from nerve cells in the brain, [...]

Trazodone is primarily used for the treatment of depression. It is sometimes prescribed as a sedative, and is also used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of panic attacks, aggressive behaviour, agoraphobia, and cocaine withdrawal. This medication belongs to a group of drugs known as antidepressants with anxiolytic, hypnotic activity and antidepressant properties. Molipaxin tablets, capsules and liquid contain the active ingredient trazodone, which is a type of medicine called an antidepressant. It [...]

Risperidone (pronounced Ris-PEAR-rǐ-dōne) is used to treat schizophrenia (where you may see, hear or feel things that are not there, believe things that are not true or feel unusually suspicious, or confused), the mixed and manic states associated with bipolar disorder, and irritability in children with autism. Risperidone is not recommended for autistic children with mild aggression and explosive behavior without an enduring pattern. Risperidone is also used for short-term treatment (up to 6 weeks) [...]