and medication

Erleada is a medicine that has as its composition apalutamide, indicated for the treatment of cancer of the prostate without metastases, if the therapy with androgens is not successful. This medication has been shown to decrease the risk of metastasis and death in men diagnosed with prostate cancer and approved for use in Brazil in October 2018

Cosentyx is an injectable drug which has in its composition sequiquumab, which is used in some cases of moderate or severe plaque psoriasis to prevent the appearance of skin changes and symptoms such as itching or peeling. This medicine has in its composition a human antibody, IgG1, which is capable of inhibiting the function of the IL-17A protein, responsible for plaque formation in cases of psoriasis

Activated charcoal is a medicine in the form of capsules or tablets that acts through the adsorption of toxins and chemicals in the body, thus having several health benefits, contributing to the reduction of intestinal gas and abdominal pain, teeth whitening, treatment of intoxications and hangover prevention

Clonazepam is a medication used to treat psychological and neurological disorders, such as seizures or anxiety, due to its anticonvulsant action, muscle relaxation and tranquilizer. This drug is well known under the trade name Rivotril from the Roche laboratory and is found in prescription pharmacies in the form of tablets, sublingual tablets and drops

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are distinct concepts. Pharmacokinetics is the study of the pathway the drug makes in the body from ingestion until it is excreted and pharmacodynamics is the study of the interaction of this drug with the binding site that will occur during this pathway. Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics consists of studying the path the drug will take from the time it is administered until it is eliminated, through absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion processes

Aspirin is a medicine that contains acetylsalicylic acid, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, used to treat inflammation, relieve pain and reduce fever in adults and children. In addition, low-dose acetylsalicylic acid is used in adults as an inhibitor of platelet aggregation to reduce the risk of acute myocardial infarction, prevent stroke, angina pectoris, and thrombosis in people who have some risk factors

Anticoagulants are medicines that prevent the formation of blood clots because they block the action of substances that make the clotting. Clots are essential for healing wounds and stop bleeding, but there are situations where they can impede blood circulation, causing serious illnesses such as stroke, thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, for example

Albendazole is an antiparasitic remedy widely used in the treatment of infections caused by various intestinal parasites and of the tissues and giardiasis in children. This drug can be purchased from conventional pharmacies as a trade name of Zentel, Parazin, Monozol or Albentel, in the form of tablets or syrup, for a price of about 6 to 10 reais depending on the brand and the pharmaceutical form

Paracetamol is a medicine widely used to lower fever and to temporarily relieve mild to moderate pains such as colds, headaches, body aches, toothache, back pain, muscle aches or pains associated with menstrual cramps . If it is recommended by your doctor, this medication can be used in children, adults and pregnant women

Paracetamol and Ibuprofen are probably the most common medicines on the shelf of home remedies from almost the entire world. But while both can be used to relieve various types of pain, they have different properties and so it is not always the same to choose one or the other. In addition, there are situations where medications can not be used, such as in pregnancy, liver problems or heart disease, for example

Mesigyna is an injectable contraceptive, which contains two hormones, norethisterone enanthate and estradiol valerate, which are indicated to prevent pregnancy. This medicine should be administered monthly by a healthcare professional and is also available in generic form. Both can be bought in pharmacies for a price of about 11 to 26 reais, upon presentation of a prescription

Cephalexin is an antibiotic that can be used in case of infection by bacteria sensitive to this active substance. It is generally used in sinusitis, respiratory tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft tissue infections, bone infections, genitourinary tract infections and dental infections. Cefalexin may also be known by its trade names Keflex, Cefacimed, Ceflexin or Cefaxon and can be purchased in pharmacies, for a price of about 7 to 30 reais, upon presentation of a prescription

Prednisolone is a corticoid indicated for the treatment of problems such as rheumatism, hormonal changes, collagenosis, allergies and skin problems, generalized bloating, diseases and problems in blood, eyes, respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological, tuberculous meningitis and infections caused by Trichinella

Idelvion has albutrepenonacog alfa, which is an active substance that is indicated for the prevention and treatment of bleeding in people with hemophilia B, which is a hereditary hemorrhagic disease caused by a deficiency of a coagulation protein, called factor IX . This medicine, in addition to being used in the prevention and treatment of hemophilia B, can also be used to control and prevent bleeding in surgical settings

Dipyrone is an analgesic, antipyretic and spasmolytic medicine, widely used in the treatment of pain and fever, usually caused by colds and flu, for example. Dipyrone may be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Novalgina, Anador, Baralgin, Magnopyrol or Nofebrin, in the form of drops, tablets, suppository or as an injectable solution, at a price that may vary from 2 to 20 reais depending the dosage and the form of presentation

Sertraline is an antidepressant medication widely used in cases of depression and panic syndrome, taking longer action in situations of obsession. Sertraline can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade names Asserr, Sercerin, Serenata, Tolrest or Zoloft, with a prescription. This medicine works on the brain, increasing the availability of serotonin and begins to take effect in 7 days of use, but in some people this time may be longer

Sucupira Ointment is indicated for the treatment of pain, swelling and urticaria in the skin, also helping to relieve the symptoms of rheumatism. This ointment is a more natural alternative for the relief of localized pain, as it has in its composition Sucupira, a medicinal plant with potent anti-inflammatory properties

Nimodipine is a medicine that acts directly on the bloodstream of the brain, helping to prevent and treat brain changes such as spasms or narrowing in blood vessels, especially those that occur after a brain bleed. This medicine works by dilating the blood vessels in the brain so that the bloodstream can flow more easily, which helps protect the neurons from damage caused by cerebral ischemia

Tafinlar is a medicine to treat melanoma, the most aggressive and dangerous type of skin cancer. Tafinlar is composed of Dabrafenib, a compound that treats only melanomas with a mutation in a specific gene called BRAF and that has already spread to other parts of the body or that can not be removed by surgery

Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody drug from Roche that acts directly on the cancer cell and is very effective against some types of cancer. This medicine has a price of approximately 10, 000 reais and is available in the SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde. What is it for Herceptin is indicated for the treatment of people with metastatic breast cancer, early breast cancer and advanced gastric cancer.