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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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Revaprazan
Revaprazan generic Revaprazan is prescribed for the treatment of duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastritis. Revaprazan is classified a reversible acid pump antagonist (APA or a potassium-competitive acid blocker) since it acts in a mechanism different from irreversible proton pump inhibitors, such as omeprazole Revaprazan is not dependent upon secretion status of a proton pump or acid activation of a drug in a stomach. Revaprazan has long-lasting acid-suppressive effects. Revaprazan is approved for use only in Korea and India. .
Cannabidiol
Cannabidiol generic Cannabidiol solution for oral use is prescribed for treating seizures in children two years and older who are associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (stiffening of muscles or loss of muscle tension) or Dravet syndrome (a rare genetic dysfunction of the brain). Cannabidiol is a marijuana plant-derived highly purified drug that should be dispensed only against a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Rebamipide
Rebamipide generic Rebamipide is prescribed for the treatment of peptic ulcer , gastroduodenal ulcers, and gastric disorders. It is indicated during bleeding, erosion, redness, and edema (all signs of gastric mucosal lesions) that occur in acute gastritis and acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis. Rebamipide is an amino acid derivative that works by enhancing the mucosal defense system and scavenging free radicals in the body. Rebamipide is also an effective and safe drug in the treatment of recurrent oral ulcers in Behcet’s disease .
Prothionamide
Prothionamide generic Prothionamide is prescribed to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) and given as part of a treatment regime, usually involving 5 medicines. It is also used to treat tuberculous meningitis in adults and children. Prothionamide is a thioamide, structurally similar to ethionamide and clinically interchangeable with it.
Rutin
Rutin generic Rutin plays a significant role in treating edema, small blood vessel disease, varicose veins (enlarged veins), venous insufficiency, venous hypertension, superficial vein thrombosis, mouth ulcers associated with cancer treatments, and hemorrhoids Rutin has demonstrated a number of pharmacological activities, like antioxidant, cytoprotective, vasoprotective, anticarcinogenic, neuroprotective and cardioprotective activities. Rutin is a citrus flavanol glycoside and is also called rutoside. It is found in buckwheat.
