Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy's Profile

Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Dhanalakshmi, is efficient in handling staff, good communication, adopting policies from management, free movement, team building and self-motivated. She handled the entire drugs section on Medindia.

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Azelastine

Azelastine(Astelin ) generic is a selective histamine antagonist, prescribed in treating allergic rhinitis. It blocks the histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.

Darunavir(Prezista) generic is an antiviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection with other antiviral agents. It is a protease inhibitor and blocks the enzyme activity. This medication slows down the spread of virus in the body.

Abatacept

Abatacept(Orencia) generic Abatacept modifies the immune system in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were not benefited from other treatments. Abatacept blocks the activity of a type of immune cell responsible for causing damage and swelling to the joints.

Frovatriptan

Frovatriptan(Frova) generic is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist ("triptan"), indicated for treatment of acute migraine in adults. It works by narrowing the blood vessels in the brain.

Ambrisentan

Ambrisentan(Letairis) generic is an endothelin receptor antagonist, prescribed for pulmonary atrial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). The medication blocks the effects of endothelin-1 thereby decreases blood pressure in lungs. The medication also inhibits the thickening of the blood vessel.