List of drugs: Ox-Oz
List of drugs: Ox-Oz
This is a list of drugs that start with the letters "Ox" to "Oz". These drugs are used for various medical conditions and are categorized based on their chemical composition, therapeutic use, and other factors.
Oxaliplatin[edit | edit source]
Oxaliplatin is a platinum-based chemotherapy drug used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. It is often combined with other chemotherapy agents such as fluorouracil and leucovorin in a regimen known as FOLFOX.
Oxandrolone[edit | edit source]
Oxandrolone is an anabolic steroid used to promote weight gain in various situations, such as after surgery, chronic infection, or severe trauma. It is also used to offset the protein catabolism associated with prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
Oxazepam[edit | edit source]
Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, insomnia, and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. It is known for its relatively short half-life and is metabolized in the liver.
Oxcarbazepine[edit | edit source]
Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It is a structural derivative of carbamazepine but has a different pharmacological profile.
Oxymetazoline[edit | edit source]
Oxymetazoline is a decongestant used in nasal sprays to relieve nasal congestion. It works by constricting the blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Oxymorphone[edit | edit source]
Oxymorphone is an opioid analgesic used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It is available in both immediate-release and extended-release formulations.
Oxycodone[edit | edit source]
Oxycodone is an opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is available in various formulations, including immediate-release and controlled-release tablets.
Oxytetracycline[edit | edit source]
Oxytetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to the tetracycline class of antibiotics.
Oxytocin[edit | edit source]
Oxytocin is a hormone and medication used to induce labor, control bleeding after childbirth, and stimulate milk ejection during breastfeeding. It is also known for its role in social bonding and sexual reproduction.
Ozenoxacin[edit | edit source]
Ozenoxacin is a topical antibiotic used to treat impetigo, a bacterial skin infection. It is effective against both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
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