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Diacerein ( INN ), also known as diacetylrhein, is a slow-acting medicine of the class anthraquinone used to treat joint diseases such as osteoarthritis (swelling and pain in the joints). [1] It works by inhibiting interleukin-1 beta. An updated 2014 Cochrane review found diacerein had a small beneficial effect on pain. [2]
Amisulpride. Amisulpride is an antiemetic and antipsychotic medication used at lower doses intravenously to prevent and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting; and at higher doses by mouth to treat schizophrenia and acute psychotic episodes. It is sold under the brand names Barhemsys [9] (as an antiemetic) and Solian, Socian, Deniban and ...
Pyridostigmine is a medication used to treat myasthenia gravis [1] and underactive bladder. [2] It is also used together with atropine to end the effects of neuromuscular blocking medication of the non-depolarizing type. [3] It is typically given by mouth but can also be used by injection. [3] The effects generally begin within 45 minutes and ...
Dydrogesterone, sold under the brand name Dydroboon & Duphaston among others, is a progestin medication which is used for a variety of indications, including threatened or recurrent miscarriage during pregnancy, dysfunctional bleeding, infertility due to luteal insufficiency, dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, secondary amenorrhea, irregular cycles, premenstrual syndrome, and as a component of ...
Serious side effects include hypothyroidism, diabetes insipidus, and lithium toxicity. Blood level monitoring is recommended to decrease the risk of potential toxicity. [4] If levels become too high, diarrhea, vomiting, poor coordination, sleepiness, and ringing in the ears may occur. [4]
Other side-effects include headache, agitated emergence, prolonged somnolence, and nausea. Intravenous administration of sodium thiopental is followed instantly by an odor and/or taste sensation, sometimes described as being similar to rotting onions, or to garlic. Residual side-effects may last up to 36 hours.
Liver, [3] [4] mostly CYP3A4 mediated. Cyproheptadine, sold under the brand name Periactin among others, is a first-generation antihistamine with additional anticholinergic, antiserotonergic, and local anesthetic properties. It was patented in 1959 and came into medical use in 1961. [5] In 2021, it was the 280th most commonly prescribed ...
Serious side effects include excessive breakdown of red blood cells, increased risk of suicide, severe skin reaction (Stevens–Johnson syndrome), and allergic reactions, which can be fatal. Lamotrigine is a phenyltriazine , [5] making it chemically different from other anticonvulsants . [8]