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Heparin belongs to a group of medications known as anticoagulants. Anticoagulants work by reducing coagulability and helping Stop clots to form in blood vessels. Anticoagulants are sometimes referred to as “blood thinners,” although they do not actually agitate the blood. Heparin does not dissolve the already formed blood clots, but could prevent the formation of … Read moreHeparin: Mechanism, Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Neurobion is the combination of three B Vitamins that are essential for proper functioning of the nerves. B vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins that naturally occur in a variety of foods. Soluble in water means that once the body has absorbed what you can use in one vitamin, the body excretes the rest with … Read moreNeurobion: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

The active ingredient present in Evion 400 Capsule is Vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful lipid-soluble antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free radical damage and prevents the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Vitamin E is an important nutrient for the vision, reproduction and health of blood, brain and skin. Vitamin E helps keep skin … Read moreEvion 400 (Vitamin E): Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Leflunomide is an oral medication that can be used to treat psoriatic arthritis and moderate to severe psoriasis. It belongs to a class of drugs called disease-modifying anti-inflammatory drugs (DMARDs). This class of drugs can reduce joint damage and disability caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide is often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis alone or in … Read moreLeflunomide: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Zafirlukast belongs to a group of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists. Zafirlukast is a prescription medication for the prevention of asthma attacks. It works by blocking the action of leukotrienes, a natural substance that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Leukotrienes are chemicals that your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such … Read moreZafirlukast: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  has approved the new vaccine (Vaxelis) that will immunize children against six diseases, the French pharmaceutical lab said on Wednesday. Sanofi has developed, together with Merck, the new vaccine called Vaxelis. Vaxelis uses It has been developed for children from 6 weeks to 4 years of age and … Read moreFDA Approves New Hexavalent Vaccine (Vaxelis) for Children

Celecoxib is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions including arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and menstrual cramps. Celecoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing the hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Celecoxib Uses It is used in the treatment and prevention of the following conditions Osteoarthritis, … Read moreCelecoxib: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Sertraline is an antidepressant called SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that can be out of balance in people with depression, panic, anxiety or compulsive symptoms. Do not use sertraline if you have been taking MAOIs such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline or tranylcypromine for the last … Read moreSertraline: Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Lorazepam belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. They affect the brain and nerves (central nervous system) and have a calming effect that relieves symptoms of anxiety. It is a medication prescribed for the treatment of anxiety. This medicine works by improving the action of a particular natural chemical (GABA). This medicine can be … Read moreLorazepam: Uses, Side effects, Dosage