List of drugs: Suc–Sul

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List of drugs: Suc–Sul is a comprehensive article detailing various pharmaceutical drugs, medications, and compounds that start with the letters "Suc" through "Sul". This list includes a wide range of substances used in the treatment and management of various health conditions. Each entry provides a brief overview of the drug's uses, mechanism of action, and any relevant pharmacological information.

Suc[edit | edit source]

  • Sucralfate: A medication primarily used to treat and prevent peptic ulcer disease. It works by creating a protective coating around ulcers, promoting healing.
  • Sucrose: Commonly known as table sugar, it is used in the pharmaceutical industry as a sweetener in medications and as a base in certain types of medication compounding.

Sud[edit | edit source]

  • Sudafed: A brand name for pseudoephedrine, a decongestant used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and sinus infections.

Suf[edit | edit source]

  • Sufentanil: A potent synthetic opioid used in anesthesia and pain management. It is known for its rapid onset and short duration of action.

Sug[edit | edit source]

  • Sugammadex: A medication used to reverse the effects of certain muscle relaxants (neuromuscular blocking agents) used in anesthesia.

Sul[edit | edit source]

  • Sulfadiazine: An antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections and rheumatic fever.
  • Sulfamethoxazole: Often combined with trimethoprim (as in co-trimoxazole), it is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.
  • Sulfasalazine: Used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis.
  • Sulindac: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation associated with various conditions, including arthritis.
  • Sulpiride: An antipsychotic medication primarily used to treat schizophrenia and depression.
  • Sultamicillin: A combination antibiotic consisting of ampicillin and sulbactam. It is used to treat various bacterial infections.

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