List of drugs: Ad–Ak

List of drugs: Ad–Ak is a comprehensive catalog within the broader scope of pharmacology, detailing a selection of pharmaceutical drugs and compounds starting with the letters "Ad" through "Ak". This list encompasses a variety of drug classes, including but not limited to, antibiotics, analgesics, antidepressants, and antipsychotics, each with distinct therapeutic uses, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics. The drugs listed here are used in the treatment of numerous health conditions, ranging from common ailments such as infections and pain, to more complex diseases like depression and schizophrenia.

List of Drugs: Ad–Ak

Adalimumab

Adalimumab, sold under the brand name Humira among others, is an immunosuppressive drug used in the treatment of several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is classified as a TNF inhibitor.

Adapalene

Adapalene is a third-generation topical retinoid primarily used in the treatment of mild-moderate acne and is also used off-label for keratosis pilaris as well as other skin conditions. It works by modulating skin cell growth and inflammation.

Adefovir

Adefovir dipivoxil is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B. It is a nucleotide analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor that interferes with the virus's ability to replicate.

Adenosine

Adenosine is a nucleoside that plays a key role in biochemical processes, such as energy transfer (ATP and ADP) and signal transduction (cAMP). It is used in medicine as an antiarrhythmic agent, particularly in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.

Adrenochrome

Adrenochrome is a chemical compound with various purported effects, but its clinical use is largely debunked and it is of interest primarily in scientific research.

Afatinib

Afatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It works by blocking the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway, which is involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Agomelatine

Agomelatine is an antidepressant used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It acts as an agonist at melatonin receptors and an antagonist at serotonin receptors.

Albendazole

Albendazole is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic (anti-worm) medication used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infestations such as neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease.

Alclometasone

Alclometasone is a corticosteroid used in the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It reduces inflammation and suppresses immune response in the affected area.

Alendronate

Alendronate, sold under the brand name Fosamax among others, is a bisphosphonate drug used for osteoporosis and several other bone diseases. It works by inhibiting osteoclast-mediated bone resorption.

Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 blocker used primarily to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

Aliskiren

Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

Allopurinol

Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor widely used in the treatment of gout and certain types of kidney stones. It works by reducing the production of uric acid in the body.

Almotriptan

Almotriptan is a triptan used in the acute treatment of migraine attacks. It works by constricting blood vessels in the brain to relieve migraine headaches.

Alogliptin

Alogliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It works by increasing the amounts of insulin released by the body.

Alprazolam

Alprazolam, sold under the brand name Xanax among others, is a benzodiazepine used primarily for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic disorder. It works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).

Amantadine

Amantadine is an antiviral and antiparkinsonian drug. It is used to prevent or treat certain influenza infections and to treat Parkinson's disease and drug-induced extrapyramidal reactions.

Aminocaproic acid

Aminocaproic acid is an antifibrinolytic that is used in the treatment of excessive bleeding.

Amiodarone

Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent a number of types of irregular heartbeats. It works by prolonging the phase 3 of the cardiac action potential, thereby slowing the heart rate.

Amlodipine

Amlodipine, sold under the brand name Norvasc among others, is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily.

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children.

Ampicillin

Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is similar to amoxicillin in its bactericidal action against susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication.

Anastrozole

Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer. Specifically, it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.

Apixaban

Apixaban, sold under the brand name Eliquis among others, is an anticoagulant that is used for the treatment and prevention of blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation.

Aprepitant

Aprepitant is a medication that works as a neurokinin 1 (NK1) receptor antagonist and is used to prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV).

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