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B. Pharm

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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Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine(Anx) generic is an antihistamine with anticholinergic effect, prescribed for anxiety and tension. It is also used for pruritus and urticaria.

Mechlorethamine

Mechlorethamine(Mustargen) generic is an alkylating agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer.

Dextroamphetamine

Dextroamphetamine(Dexedrine) generic is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity in children and sleep disorder (narcolepsy). It changes the amount of certain natural substances in the brain.

Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin(Amnesteem) generic is a retinoid, prescribed for acne and other skin disorders. It reduces skin oil production, changing the characteristics of the skin oil, and preventing abnormal hardening of the skin.

Stavudine

Stavudine(Zerit) generic is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It blocks the growth of HIV.