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Nifurtimox: Mechanism of Action, Uses, Interactions, and Adverse Effects

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Nifurtimox

Benznidazole and Nifurtimox The trypanosomatid parasite Trypanosoma cruzi causes Chagas disease, which threatens millions of people in South America. As with other neglected diseases, there is essentially no pharmaceutical industry research and development effort, and treatment is based on two medications, Nifurtimox and Benznidazole, which were found empirically more than thirty years ago. Nifurtimox Mechanism … Read more

Lidocaine: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action, Side Effects and Dosage

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lidocaine

What is Lidocaine? Lidocaine falls under the category of medium-acting local anesthetics. Chemically it is an amide. We have a sense of feeling when we touch something. When a local anesthetic is applied on an area of the body for example on your fingertip, you will no more be able to sense the feeling of … Read more

Imuran: Uses, Active Ingredient, and Side Effects

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Imuran

What is Imuran Medication? The active component in IMURAN medication is azathioprine. Azathioprine belongs to the immunosuppressant class of drugsÛ” Generic Active ingredient: Azathioprine (immunosuppressant) What is Imuran Used for? It is a drug that prevents a transplanted organ, such as a kidney, liver, or heart, from rejecting. It works by suppressing the immunological system … Read more

Hydroxocobalamin: Uses, Mechanism of Actions, and Deficiency Symptoms

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Hydroxocobalamin

What is Hydroxocobalamin or Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 also known as hydroxocobalamin or cyanocobalamin, is essential for purine nucleotide synthesis, certain amino acid metabolism, and proper cell development and reproduction. Hydroxocobalamin is a kind of vitamin B12 that is used to prevent and cure vitamin B12 insufficiency. Since this interacts with cyanide to create cyanocobalamin, … Read more

Azathioprine: Side Effects, Mechanism of Action, Contraindications, Uses, and Interactions

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Azathioprine

Azathioprine is classified under immunosuppressive drugs. It has been categorized under immunosuppressive metabolites. It is the very first among immunosuppressive agents which are used in organ transplantation extensively to prevent rejection reactions after transplant (especially used after kidney transplant). As the name suggests, it thwarts organ rejection after transplantation by suppressing the immune system of … Read more