TRUVADA (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) – a combination of 2 nucleoside analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitors commonly used to treat infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). FDA approved uses: Truvada is indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents to treat adult and pediatric (age 12 years or older) infections with the HIV-1 virus. […]
GLEEVEC (imatinib mesylate) – a kinase inhibitor drug commonly used to treat certain types of leukemia, myeloproliferative diseases, and certain other malignancies. FDA approved uses: Gleevec is indicated for: Newly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase; Patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia […]
SINGULAIR (montelukast) – a leukotriene receptor antagonist commonly used to treat asthma, bronchoconstriction and certain allergic conditions. Leukotrienes have been correlated with the pathophysiology of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Montelukast inhibits physiologic actions of leukotrienes on airways, bronchial smooth muscle, and cells associated with the inflammatory process in asthma or the allergic process in allergic […]
DIOVAN (valsartan) – an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)commonly used to treat hypertension or heart failure. Angiotensin II is the principal pressor agent of the renin-angiotensin system, with effects that include vasoconstriction, stimulation of synthesis and release of aldosterone, cardiac stimulation, and renal reabsorption of sodium. Diovan (valsartan) blocks the vasoconstrictor and aldosterone-secreting effects of […]