List of drugs: V–Ve

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List of drugs: V–Ve is a comprehensive catalog within the larger compendium of pharmaceutical drugs. This list encompasses a range of medicinal compounds, categorized alphabetically under the letters V to Ve. These drugs serve various therapeutic purposes, including but not limited to treating viral infections, managing vascular diseases, and addressing various forms of cancer. Each entry in the list is linked to a more detailed article that provides in-depth information on the drug's uses, mechanism of action, side effects, and pharmacokinetics.

List of Drugs: V–Ve[edit | edit source]

  • Valacyclovir – An antiviral drug used in the management of herpes simplex, herpes zoster, and herpes B.
  • Valdecoxib – A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation.
  • Valsartan – An angiotensin II receptor antagonist for treating hypertension, heart failure, and post-myocardial infarction.
  • Vancomycin – An antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections.
  • Vardenafil – A phosphodiesterase inhibitor used in the therapy of erectile dysfunction.
  • Varenicline – A medication used to treat nicotine addiction.
  • Vasopressin – A hormone used in the management of diabetes insipidus and certain cases of cardiac arrest.
  • Vecuronium bromide – A muscle relaxant used in anesthesia.
  • Venlafaxine – An antidepressant of the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) class.
  • Verapamil – A calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, and certain types of arrhythmias.
  • Verteporfin – A medication used in photodynamic therapy for the treatment of macular degeneration.
  • Vesnarinone – A drug that acts as a mixed inotrope/vasodilator, used in the management of heart failure.

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