Posts tagged with: sr-tablets
Mebeverine
Mebeverine is an musculotropic antispasmodic drug used to treat spasms of the intestine (referred to as colic) such as those known as irritable bowel syndrome as well as other intestinal disorders such as diverticular disease. The drug has a direct effect relaxing the muscle... [Read more]
Diclofenac
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... [Read more]
Salbutamol
Salbutamol is a sympathomimetic bronchodilator its job is to relax the airways (bronchioles) in the lungs. It is used to treat asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung related problems. However, unlike salmeterol this drug is short lived. Salbutamol can be taken by mouth... [Read more]
Clomipramine
Clomipramine is a psychoactive/psychiatric drug used as an antidepressant and anxiolytic agent. It is a member of the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) chemical class. It is used mainly in the treatment for long term depression. and is usually prescribed with another tricyclic... [Read more]
Lithium
Lithium a white tablet has been in use since the 1940s and belongs to a group of drugs known as anti-manic and helps those suffering from severe mental disorders, manic depression. Lithium decreases the intensity and the frequency of the episodic swings from extreme excitement... [Read more]
Indapamide
Indapamide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertention) it prevents the hormone noradrenaline (norepinephrine) from constricting blood vessels, this in turn allows them to dilate. Indapamide is sometimes combined with other anti-hypertensives but is not used with... [Read more]
Metoprolol
Metoprolol belongs to a group of drugs known as beta blockers. It is given to sufferers of hypertension, (high blood pressure) angina, abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) Beta‐blockers slow the heart beat, lessen the force... [Read more]
Tramadol
Tramadol mimicks the action of our natural endorphins by combining with the opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This blocks the transmission of pain signals sent by the nerves to the brain. It is a synthetic opioid and is is a centrally acting analgesic, used... [Read more]
Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) and helps to reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation in the same vein as others in this group. It can be used to treat the symptoms of rhematoid arthritis, ostearthritis (arthritis caused by a breakdown of the lining... [Read more]
Verapamil
Verapamil is used in the treatment of hypertension, abnormal heart rhythms,angina and It is also an effective preventive medication for migraine. It belongs to a group of drugs know as calcium channel blockers, and works by interfering with the conduction of signals in the... [Read more]
