List of drugs: H–He
List of drugs: H–He is a comprehensive catalog within the broader scope of pharmacology, detailing a range of pharmaceutical drugs and compounds starting with the letters H through He. This list encompasses a variety of drug classes, including antibiotics, analgesics, antidepressants, and more, each with unique applications in treating diseases and conditions. The drugs listed here are identified by their most common names, with some entries including brand names where applicable.
List of Drugs H–He[edit | edit source]
H[edit | edit source]
- Hydrocodone - An opioid analgesic used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain. Often combined with acetaminophen to enhance its efficacy.
- Hydromorphone - Another potent opioid analgesic, utilized for managing pain in patients who require continuous opioid treatment.
- Hydrochlorothiazide - A diuretic medication often prescribed to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build-up.
- Hydrocortisone - A corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and is used in treating a variety of conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and arthritis.
He[edit | edit source]
- Heparin - An anticoagulant (blood thinner) that is commonly used to prevent and treat blood clots in veins, arteries, or the lung.
- Herceptin (Trastuzumab) - A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer and stomach cancer that overexpress the HER2 protein.
- Hexachlorophene - An antiseptic used in some prescription and over-the-counter cleansers.
- Hemlibra (Emicizumab) - A bispecific monoclonal antibody designed for the prevention of bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of drugs: A
- List of drugs: B
- List of drugs: C-D
- List of drugs: E-G
- List of drugs: I-K
- List of drugs: L-M
- List of drugs: N-O
- List of drugs: P-Q
- List of drugs: R-S
- List of drugs: T-V
- List of drugs: W-Z
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