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S. Hemamalini

Hemamalini has completed Bachelor of Pharmacy from Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R Medical university. Her area of interests are Pharmacovigilance, medical writing, clinical research. She is currently working on the drug section.

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Melphalan

Melphalan(Alkeran) generic is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma, melanoma, and ovarian carcinoma. It stops or slows the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Betaine Anhydrous

Betaine Anhydrous(Cystadane) generic is a metabolic agent, prescribed for homocystinuria. It helps in the metabolism of homocysteine.

Cidofovir

Cidofovir(Vistide) generic is an antiviral agent, prescribed for cytomegalovirus(CMV) infection in HIV/AIDS patients. It suppresses CMV replication.

Carteolol

Carteolol (Cartrol) generic is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.

Alglucosidase

Alglucosidase(Lumizyme and Myozyme) generic Alglucosidase is an enzyme replacement therapy used for treating Pompe disease, a rare metabolic disorder that damages the muscles and nerves caused due to the accumulation of glycogen in the lysosome. is a glycoprotein, works by replacing the enzyme alfa-glucosidase in the body.