Medical Health Encyclopedia

Escitalopram is a highly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalised anxiety disorder. It is the active enantiomer of citalopram.

Sertraline is a widely prescribed antidepressant belonging to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. It is used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and anxiety disorders.

Oseltamivir, widely known by its brand name Tamiflu, is an antiviral medication used to treat and prevent influenza A and influenza B viruses. It is most effective when initiated within 48 hours of symptom onset.

Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication and a prodrug of acyclovir. It is used for the same conditions—such as shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes—but offers greater bioavailability, allowing for less frequent dosing.

Acyclovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including cold sores and genital herpes, as well as the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles.

Probiotics (Lactobacillus) are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. They are frequently used to restore the natural balance of gut flora, especially during or after a course of antibiotics or following an episode of diarrhoea.

Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) is a specific mixture of essential electrolytes and carbohydrates designed to treat and prevent dehydration, particularly resulting from acute diarrhea or gastroenteritis.

Mefenamic Acid is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) primarily used for the short-term relief of mild to moderate pain, particularly menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).

Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication used to treat a wide variety of infections, including bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and certain gastrointestinal infections.

Fluconazole is an oral antifungal medication used to treat and prevent a variety of fungal and yeast infections, particularly vaginal candidiasis and oral thrush.

Iron supplements are used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia. They are essential for replenishing iron stores in the body to support red blood cell production.

Macrogol, also known as polyethylene glycol (PEG), is an osmotic laxative used for the treatment of constipation and fecal impaction.