List of drugs: M–Md

List of drugs: M–Md is a comprehensive catalog within the larger compendium of pharmaceutical drugs. This list encompasses a wide range of medicinal compounds, categorized alphabetically, specifically starting with the letters M through Md. These drugs vary in their applications, ranging from treating minor ailments to managing chronic conditions. The list is part of a broader effort to document and provide information on the vast array of pharmaceuticals available in the healthcare industry.

Overview

Pharmaceutical drugs are substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. The development and distribution of these drugs are strictly regulated by health authorities around the world, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in Europe. The drugs listed in the M–Md category include a variety of compounds, each with its unique chemical structure, mechanism of action, and therapeutic use.

List of Drugs: M–Md

The following is an incomplete list of drugs that fall within the M–Md alphabetical categorization. This list is not exhaustive and serves as a starting point for further exploration of pharmaceutical compounds.

• MabThera – Used in the treatment of certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases.
• Macitentan – Employed in the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• Madopar – A combination drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
• Magnesium Sulfate – Utilized for various purposes including seizure prevention in pre-eclampsia and as a laxative.
• Malarone – A combination drug used in the prevention and treatment of malaria.
• Manidipine – A calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension.
• Maraviroc – An antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.
• Mebendazole – An anthelmintic used to treat parasitic worm infections.
• Medroxyprogesterone Acetate – A synthetic progestin used in contraception and hormone therapy.
• Megestrol Acetate – Employed in the treatment of breast cancer and loss of appetite.
• Meloxicam – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation.
• Memantine – Used in the management of Alzheimer's disease.
• Mepolizumab – A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of severe asthma.
• Meropenem – An antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
• Metformin – A first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
• Methadone – Used for pain relief and as part of drug addiction detoxification.
• Methylphenidate – A stimulant used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
• Metoprolol – A beta-blocker used in the treatment of high blood pressure and angina.
• Mirtazapine – An antidepressant used in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
• Modafinil – Used to treat sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and shift work sleep disorder.

See Also

• Pharmacology
• List of pharmaceutical companies
• Drug development
• Clinical trial

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