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Antibiotic (39)

Augmentin

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid

Beta-lactam + Beta-lactamase inhibitorPeds calcRenal adj

Azithral

Azithromycin

Macrolide antibioticPeds calcRenal adj

Mox

Amoxicillin

AminopenicillinPeds calcRenal adj

Taxim-O

Cefixime

3rd generation cephalosporin (oral)Peds calcRenal adj

Doxy

Doxycycline

TetracyclineRenal adj

Ciplox

Ciprofloxacin

FluoroquinoloneRenal adj

Levoflox

Levofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone (3rd gen)Renal adj

Flagyl

Metronidazole

NitroimidazolePeds calcRenal adj

Ceftum

Cefuroxime Axetil

2nd gen cephalosporinPeds calcRenal adj

Claribid

Clarithromycin

MacrolidePeds calcRenal adj

Zanocin

Ofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone (2nd gen)Renal adj

Niftas

Nitrofurantoin

Synthetic urinary antibacterialPeds calcRenal adj

Cepodem

Cefpodoxime Proxetil

3rd gen cephalosporin (oral)Peds calcRenal adj

Linospan

Linezolid

OxazolidinonePeds calcRenal adj

Norflox

Norfloxacin

Fluoroquinolone (1st gen)Renal adj

Sporidex

Cephalexin

1st generation cephalosporin (oral)Peds calcRenal adj

Septran

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (Co-trimoxazole)

Sulfonamide + Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor (combination)Peds calcRenal adj

Monocef

Ceftriaxone Sodium

3rd generation cephalosporin (injectable)Renal adj

Dalacin C

Clindamycin Hydrochloride / Phosphate

Lincosamide antibioticPeds calcRenal adj

Amikin

Amikacin Sulfate

Aminoglycoside antibioticRenal adj

Xifaxan

Rifaximin

Rifamycin-based gut-selective antibioticRenal adj

Doxrid

Doxycycline Hydrochloride / Hyclate / Monohydrate

Broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic — 30S ribosomal subunit inhibitorRenal adj

Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone (broad-spectrum)Renal adj

Moxifloxacin

Moxifloxacin

Fluoroquinolone (8-methoxyfluoroquinolone)Renal adj

Azithromycin

Azithromycin

Macrolide (15-membered lactone)Peds calcRenal adj

Cefixime

Cefixime

3rd generation cephalosporin (oral)Peds calcRenal adj

Piperacillin-Tazobactam

Piperacillin + Tazobactam

Beta-lactam + Beta-lactamase inhibitorPeds calcRenal adj

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Aminopenicillin (Beta-lactam antibiotic)Peds calcRenal adj

Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic (2nd generation)Renal adj

Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic (2nd generation)Renal adj

Cefixime

Cefixime trihydrate

3rd generation oral cephalosporinPeds calcRenal adj

Azithromycin

Azithromycin dihydrate

Macrolide antibiotic (azalide subclass)Peds calc

Mupirocin

mupirocin

Topical antibiotic (pseudomonic acid)

Tobramycin Eye Drops / Ointment

tobramycin (ophthalmic)

Aminoglycoside Antibiotic (topical ophthalmic)

Rifampicin

Rifampicin

Rifamycin antibioticPeds calcRenal adj

Isoniazid

Isoniazid

Isonicotinic acid hydrazide — antitubercularPeds calcRenal adj

Pyrazinamide

Pyrazinamide

Nicotinamide analogue — antitubercular (sterilizing agent)Peds calcRenal adj

Ethambutol

Ethambutol Hydrochloride

Synthetic antitubercular — arabinosyltransferase inhibitorPeds calcRenal adj

Streptomycin

Streptomycin Sulfate

Aminoglycoside antibioticPeds calcRenal adj

Antipyretic (1)

NSAID (12)

Analgesic (9)

Antidiabetic (24)

Glycomet

Metformin Hydrochloride

Biguanide antihyperglycemicRenal adj

Human Insulin (Actrapid / Mixtard)

Insulin Human / Insulin Analogues

Hormonal antihyperglycemicRenal adj

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Sulfonylurea (3rd gen)Renal adj

Januvia

Sitagliptin Phosphate

DPP-4 inhibitorRenal adj

Jardiance

Empagliflozin

SGLT2 inhibitorRenal adj

Galvus

Vildagliptin

DPP-4 inhibitorRenal adj

Forxiga

Dapagliflozin

SGLT2 inhibitorRenal adj

Pioglar

Pioglitazone

Thiazolidinedione (TZD)Renal adj

Glynase

Glipizide

Sulfonylurea (2nd gen)Renal adj

Trajenta

Linagliptin

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor (gliptin)Renal adj

Invokana

Canagliflozin

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitorRenal adj

Daonil

Glibenclamide (Glyburide)

2nd generation sulfonylureaRenal adj

Glucobay

Acarbose

Alpha-glucosidase inhibitorRenal adj

Victoza

Liraglutide

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA)Renal adj

Metformin

Metformin Hydrochloride

Biguanide (oral antidiabetic)Peds calcRenal adj

Insulin Glargine

Insulin Glargine (recombinant human insulin analog)

Long-acting insulin (basal)Peds calcRenal adj

Glipizide

Glipizide

Sulfonylurea (second-generation)Renal adj

Gliclazide

Gliclazide

Sulfonylurea (second-generation)Renal adj

Sitagliptin

Sitagliptin Phosphate

DPP-4 Inhibitor (oral antidiabetic)Renal adj

Dapagliflozin

dapagliflozin

SGLT2 InhibitorRenal adj

Empagliflozin

empagliflozin

SGLT2 InhibitorRenal adj

Liraglutide

liraglutide

GLP-1 Receptor AgonistPeds calcRenal adj

Semaglutide

semaglutide

GLP-1 Receptor AgonistRenal adj

Sitagliptin

sitagliptin

DPP-4 Inhibitor (Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor)Renal adj

Antihypertensive (22)

Telma

Telmisartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)Renal adj

Amlong

Amlodipine Besylate

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel BlockerRenal adj

Met XL

Metoprolol Succinate / Tartrate

Selective Beta-1 blockerRenal adj

Losar

Losartan Potassium

ARBRenal adj

Aten

Atenolol

Selective Beta-1 blocker (water-soluble)Renal adj

Envas

Enalapril Maleate

ACE inhibitorRenal adj

Cardace

Ramipril

ACE inhibitorRenal adj

Olmin

Olmesartan Medoxomil

ARBRenal adj

Concor

Bisoprolol Fumarate

Cardioselective beta-1 blockerRenal adj

Carloc

Carvedilol

Non-selective beta blocker + Alpha-1 blockerRenal adj

Listril

Lisinopril

ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)Renal adj

Coversyl

Perindopril Erbumine

ACE inhibitor (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor) — prodrug (activated to perindoprilat)Renal adj

Depin

Nifedipine

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB) — peripheral vasodilatorRenal adj

Nodon

Nebivolol Hydrochloride

Third-generation beta-1 selective adrenergic blocker with vasodilatory properties (endothelial NO release)Renal adj

Amlodipine

Amlodipine Besylate

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)Renal adj

Enalapril

Enalapril Maleate

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) InhibitorPeds calcRenal adj

Losartan

Losartan Potassium

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)Peds calcRenal adj

Metoprolol

Metoprolol Succinate / Metoprolol Tartrate

Cardioselective Beta-1 Adrenergic BlockerRenal adj

Atenolol

Atenolol

Cardioselective Beta-1 Adrenergic Blocker (Hydrophilic)Renal adj

Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol Fumarate

Cardioselective beta-1 adrenoceptor blocker (beta-blocker)Renal adj

Sacubitril-Valsartan

Sacubitril / Valsartan (Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor — ARNi)

Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNi) — combined neprilysin inhibitor (sacubitril) + ARB (valsartan)Renal adj

Propranolol

Propranolol hydrochloride

Non-selective beta-adrenergic blockerPeds calcRenal adj

Statin (8)

Antiplatelet (10)

Diuretic (9)

PPI (8)

Antiemetic (6)

Antihistamine (13)

Bronchodilator (14)

Steroid (11)

Antidepressant (14)

Anxiolytic (8)

Anticonvulsant (13)

Thyroid (8)

Vitamin (16)

Calcirol

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Vitamin / fat-soluble nutrientRenal adj

Livogen

Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid

HematinicPeds calcRenal adj

Mecobal

Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Vitamin B12 (active form)Renal adj

Zincovit

Zinc Sulphate / Zinc Acetate / Zinc Gluconate

Micronutrient / Trace element supplementRenal adj

Shelcal

Calcium Carbonate + Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Mineral supplement + fat-soluble vitamin (calcium and vitamin D combination)Renal adj

Neurobion

Cyanocobalamin / Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12)

Water-soluble vitamin — cobalamin (essential for DNA synthesis, myelination, RBC production)Renal adj

Folvite

Folic Acid (Folate, Vitamin B9)

Water-soluble B-vitamin — essential for DNA synthesis, neural tube development, haematopoiesisRenal adj

Rocaltrol

Calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol)

Active form of vitamin D — 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3; binds vitamin D receptor (VDR); stimulates calcium and phosphate absorptionRenal adj

Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride

Electrolyte supplementationPeds calcRenal adj

Sodium Phosphate

Dibasic Sodium Phosphate + Monobasic Sodium Phosphate

Phosphate supplement / Osmotic laxativeRenal adj

Zinc Acetate

Zinc Acetate Dihydrate

Mineral supplement / Copper chelatorPeds calcRenal adj

Multivitamin

Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplement

Vitamin / Nutritional SupplementRenal adj

Vitamin D3

Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Fat-Soluble Vitamin / Steroid Hormone PrecursorPeds calcRenal adj

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Supplement / AntacidRenal adj

Iron Supplement

Ferrous Sulfate / Ferrous Ascorbate / Ferrous Fumarate

Iron Supplement / HaematinicPeds calcRenal adj

Vitamin B12

Cyanocobalamin / Methylcobalamin

Water-Soluble Vitamin (Cobalamin)Renal adj

Anthelmintic (8)

Antimalarial (3)

Antispasmodic (3)

Other (84)

Pause

Tranexamic Acid

Antifibrinolytic (lysine analog)Renal adj

Oleanz

Olanzapine

Atypical antipsychoticRenal adj

Lanoxin

Digoxin

Cardiac glycosideRenal adj

Monotrate

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Organic nitrate (antianginal)Renal adj

Mucinac

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC)

Mucolytic / Antioxidant / AntidoteRenal adj

Duphalac

Lactulose

Osmotic laxative / DisaccharideRenal adj

Colchicine

Colchicine

Anti-gout agent / Mitosis inhibitorRenal adj

Folitrax

Methotrexate

Folate antagonist / DMARD / AntimetaboliteRenal adj

Salazopyrin

Sulfasalazine

Aminosalicylate + Sulfonamide (DMARD / Anti-inflammatory)Renal adj

Urimax

Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

Alpha-1A adrenoceptor antagonist (uroselective alpha-blocker)Renal adj

Viagra

Sildenafil Citrate

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitorRenal adj

Cialis

Tadalafil

Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor (long-acting)Renal adj

Finpecia

Finasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5-ARI) — Type IIRenal adj

Alfoo

Alfuzosin Hydrochloride

Alpha-1 adrenoceptor antagonist (uroselective alpha-blocker)Renal adj

Loette

Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel

Combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) — oestrogen + progestogenRenal adj

Susten

Progesterone (micronised)

Natural progestogen — endogenous female sex hormone (luteal phase hormone)Renal adj

Mifeprin

Mifepristone

Antiprogestogen — progesterone and glucocorticoid receptor antagonistRenal adj

Clomid

Clomiphene Citrate

Selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM) — non-steroidal ovulation inducerRenal adj

Letoval

Letrozole

Third-generation non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor (AI) — reduces oestrogen biosynthesisRenal adj

Ferosom

Ferrous Sulphate (Iron II)

Iron supplement — inorganic ferrous salt (elemental iron)Renal adj

Magneon

Magnesium Sulphate / Magnesium Oxide / Magnesium Hydroxide

Macro-mineral supplement / anticonvulsant (IV) / osmotic laxative (oral)Renal adj

Pentasa

Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic Acid / 5-ASA)

Aminosalicylate — anti-inflammatory agent acting locally on colonic mucosa (unclear mechanism — inhibits NF-κB, COX, LOX)Renal adj

Dulcolax

Bisacodyl

Stimulant laxative — diphenylmethane derivative (contact laxative)Renal adj

Questran

Cholestyramine (Colestyramine)

Bile acid sequestrant (ion exchange resin) — non-absorbed anion exchange resinRenal adj

Peglec

Polyethylene Glycol (Macrogol 3350 / PEG)

Osmotic laxative — non-absorbed polymer that retains water in stoolRenal adj

Serenace

Haloperidol

First-generation (typical) antipsychotic — butyrophenone D2 receptor antagonistRenal adj

Clozaril

Clozapine

Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic — multi-receptor antagonist (D4, 5-HT2, H1, muscarinic, alpha-1)Renal adj

Meloset

Melatonin

Chronobiotic hormone — endogenous pineal hormone (MT1 and MT2 melatonin receptor agonist)Renal adj

Myoril

Thiocolchicoside

Centrally acting muscle relaxant — semisynthetic glycoside of colchicine; GABA-A receptor modulatorRenal adj

Tizan

Tizanidine Hydrochloride

Central alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist — centrally acting muscle relaxant (spasticity)Renal adj

Lioresal

Baclofen

GABA-B receptor agonist — centrally acting antispastic agentRenal adj

Isotroin

Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid)

Systemic retinoid — vitamin A derivative; sebosuppressive agentRenal adj

Protopic

Tacrolimus (Topical)

Topical calcineurin inhibitor (TCI) — macrolide immunosuppressant (FK506); inhibits T-cell activationRenal adj

Deriva

Adapalene

Third-generation topical retinoid — naphthoic acid derivative (RAR-β and RAR-γ selective agonist)Renal adj

Scaboma

Permethrin

Synthetic pyrethroid insecticide/acaricide — Na+ channel blocker (invertebrate-specific neurotoxin)Renal adj

Renvela

Sevelamer Carbonate / Sevelamer Hydrochloride

Non-calcium, non-aluminium phosphate binder — cross-linked polyallylamine carbonate/hydrochloride (ion exchange resin)Renal adj

Bicarb

Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)

Alkalinising agent / systemic antacid / buffering agentRenal adj

Forteo

Teriparatide (rhPTH 1-34)

Recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-34) — anabolic bone agent (bone formation stimulant)Renal adj

Osteofos

Alendronic Acid (Alendronate Sodium)

Nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate — osteoclast inhibitor; pyrophosphate analogue (inhibits farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase)Renal adj

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor (non-statin)Renal adj

Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate

Fibric acid derivative (PPAR-alpha agonist)Renal adj

Montelukast

Montelukast Sodium

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA)Peds calcRenal adj

Omalizumab

Omalizumab (Recombinant humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody)

Monoclonal antibody against IgERenal adj

Roflumilast

Roflumilast

Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitorRenal adj

Ranitidine

Ranitidine Hydrochloride

H2 receptor antagonistPeds calcRenal adj

Dextromethorphan

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide

Non-opioid antitussive; NMDA receptor antagonist and sigma-1 receptor agonistPeds calcRenal adj

Digoxin

Digoxin

Cardiac glycoside — Na+/K+ ATPase inhibitorRenal adj

Amiodarone

Amiodarone Hydrochloride

Class III antiarrhythmic (Vaughan Williams) — potassium channel blocker with class I, II, IV propertiesRenal adj

Ivabradine

Ivabradine Hydrochloride

Selective If (funny current) channel inhibitor — pure heart rate reducing agentRenal adj

Tamsulosin

tamsulosin hydrochloride

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker (uroselective)Renal adj

Sildenafil

sildenafil citrate

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitorRenal adj

Finasteride

finasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor (5-ARI)

Solifenacin

solifenacin succinate

Anticholinergic / antimuscarinic (M3 selective)Renal adj

Tadalafil

tadalafil

Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitorRenal adj

Isotretinoin

isotretinoin

Systemic retinoid (vitamin A derivative)Peds calc

Tretinoin (Topical)

tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid) — topical

Topical retinoid (vitamin A derivative)

Minoxidil

minoxidil

Potassium channel opener / antihypertensive (topical use: hair growth stimulant)

Latanoprost

latanoprost

Prostaglandin Analog (FP-receptor agonist)

Timolol Eye Drops

timolol maleate (ophthalmic)

Non-selective Beta-Blocker (topical ophthalmic)

Dorzolamide Eye Drops

dorzolamide hydrochloride (ophthalmic)

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor (topical ophthalmic)Renal adj

Clomiphene Citrate

clomiphene citrate

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) — Ovulation Inducer

Progesterone (Micronised)

progesterone (micronised)

Progestogen — Natural Progesterone

Mifepristone

mifepristone

Progesterone Receptor Antagonist (Antiprogestogen) / Glucocorticoid Receptor AntagonistRenal adj

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (MPA)

medroxyprogesterone acetate

17-Hydroxyprogesterone Derivative — Synthetic Progestogen

Letrozole

letrozole

Third-Generation Aromatase Inhibitor (Non-steroidal)Renal adj

Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban

Direct Factor Xa inhibitor (NOAC/DOAC)Renal adj

Apixaban

Apixaban

Direct Factor Xa inhibitor (NOAC/DOAC)Renal adj

Warfarin

Warfarin Sodium

Vitamin K antagonist (VKA) — oral anticoagulantPeds calcRenal adj

Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate

Fibric Acid Derivative (Fibrate)Renal adj

Ezetimibe

Ezetimibe

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor (NPC1L1 inhibitor)Renal adj

Lactulose

lactulose

Osmotic Laxative — Synthetic DisaccharidePeds calcRenal adj

Bisacodyl

bisacodyl

Stimulant Laxative — Diphenylmethane DerivativeRenal adj

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)

macrogol / polyethylene glycol 3350

Osmotic Laxative — Polyethylene GlycolPeds calcRenal adj

Allopurinol

allopurinol

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor — Urate-Lowering AgentRenal adj

Colchicine

colchicine

Anti-inflammatory — Microtubule Polymerisation InhibitorRenal adj

Febuxostat

febuxostat

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor (Non-purine selective) — Urate-Lowering AgentRenal adj

Probenecid

probenecid

Uricosuric Agent — Renal Uric Acid Transport Inhibitor (URAT1/OAT inhibitor)Renal adj

Sumatriptan

Sumatriptan succinate

Triptan / 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonistRenal adj

Rizatriptan

Rizatriptan benzoate

Triptan / 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonistRenal adj

Olanzapine

Olanzapine

Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic — thienobenzodiazepineRenal adj

Risperidone

Risperidone

Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic — benzisoxazole derivativePeds calcRenal adj

Quetiapine

Quetiapine fumarate

Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic — dibenzothiazepineRenal adj

Haloperidol

Haloperidol

Typical (first-generation) antipsychotic — butyrophenonePeds calcRenal adj

Clozapine

Clozapine

Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic — dibenzodiazepine (restricted use)Renal adj

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