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One of the BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR-BLOCKING DRUGS, propranolol hydrochloride is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS, myocardial infarction (see under HEART, DISEASES OF), certain abnormal rhythms of the heart, and high blood pressure (HYPERTENSION). It also prevents attacks of MIGRAINE, and is used for certain anxiety states – particularly those associated with unpleasant bodily sensations, such as palpitations. (See also ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS.)
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Propranolol

A beta-blocker drug used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and cardiac arrhythmias.

It may also be used to reduce the risk of further heart damage after myocardial infarction.

It relieves symptoms of hyperthyroidism and anxiety, and can prevent migraine attacks.

Possible adverse effects are typical of other beta-blocker drugs.... propranolol

Cyclizine Hydrochloride

One of the ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS which is mainly used for the prevention of sickness, including sea-sickness.... cyclizine hydrochloride

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride

A recently introduced opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain in cancer. A controlled drug, it is taken in capsule form or the powder may be sprinkled over soft food.... hydromorphone hydrochloride

Mepacrine Hydrochloride

A synthetic acridine product used in the treatment of MALARIA. It came to the fore during World War II, when supplies of quinine were short, and proved of great value both as a prophylactic and in the treatment of malaria. It is now used only to treat infestation with tapeworms (see TAENIASIS).... mepacrine hydrochloride

Methadone Hydrochloride

Also known as Physeptone®, this is a synthetic drug structurally similar to MORPHINE, one of many opioid drugs used to treat severe pain. Methadone is, however, less sedating and has a longer half-life. Furthermore, it is more reliable when taken orally. Although vomiting is common, this is generally less severe than with morphine.

Methadone is valuable as a suppressant for non-productive cough, acting on the medullary ‘cough centre’ in the central nervous system. It is also helpful in weaning addicts o? morphine and heroin, having a slower onset of DEPENDENCE and a less severe withdrawal syndrome. When used for prolonged periods, methadone should not be given more often than twice daily, to avoid the risks of accumulation and opioid overdosage.... methadone hydrochloride

Nefopam Hydrochloride

A non-opioid analgesic drug (see ANALGESICS) of use in the relief of pain that fails to respond to other non-opioid analgesics. It causes little depression of respiration but side-effects may be a problem.... nefopam hydrochloride

Pethidine Hydrochloride

A synthetic analgesic and antispasmodic drug, which is used in the treatment of painful and spasmodic conditions in place of morphine and atropine. A prompt but short-lasting analgesic, it has less of a constipating e?ect than morphine but is less potent. Useful for analgesia during childbirth because it produces less respiratory depression in the baby than other opioids. Pethidine is one of the CONTROLLED DRUGS.... pethidine hydrochloride

Procainamide Hydrochloride

A derivative of PROCAINE, used to treat certain cardiac arrythmias (irregularities in the heartbeat).... procainamide hydrochloride

Proguanil Hydrochloride

A synthetic antimalarial drug usually used with CHLOROQUINE to prevent infection with MALARIA. Occasionally the drug is used to treat uncomplicated falciparum malaria in combination with atovaquone.... proguanil hydrochloride

Promethazine Hydrochloride

A widely used antihistamine drug with a prolonged action and a pronounced sedative e?ect. (See ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS.)... promethazine hydrochloride

Benzydamine Hydrochloride

an anti-inflammatory drug (see NSAID) administered as a mouthwash or spray for the relief of inflammatory ulcerative conditions of the mouth and throat.... benzydamine hydrochloride

Memantine Hydrochloride

an *NMDA-receptor antagonist drug indicated for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s-type dementia. Its most common side-effects are dizziness, headache, and constipation.... memantine hydrochloride

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