Azithromycin (Zithromax, also known as Z-pack) is an antibiotic—a medication for fighting bacteria. It belongs to the macrolide family of antibiotics, which work by binding to bacterial ribosomes. Ribosomes are cellular components for making proteins. Stopping the...
(Xarelto) rivaroxaban is a blood thinner, used for preventing internal blood clots. This can prevent strokes, clots in the lungs (pulmonary emboli), and clots in veins (deep vein thrombosis). This drug is frequently prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation, in...
Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and smoking addiction. It has a unique mechanism of action, inhibiting reuptake of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine, to increase these three molecules in the brain. These molecules help brain cells...
Topiramate is used to treat seizure disorder and nerve pain, and to prevent migraine attacks. It does this by inhibiting an enzyme known as carbonic anhydrase. Inhibiting this enzyme cuts down on carbon dioxide (CO2) in nerve cells, slowing them down when they are...
Atenolol is a member of the beta blocker family of medications. The beta blockers relax blood vessels, allowing them to widen enough to accommodate enough blood, lowering strain upon the heart and reducing blood pressure. This can prevent the heart from failing (CHF)....
Quetiapine belongs to the family of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression) and major depressive disorder. This drug affects transmission of impulses in several parts of the brain, but how exactly it...
