A-Z Drug Information

A-Z Drug Index for Prescription and OTC Medications. Alphabetical Listing for easy reference.

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Sacrosidase
Sacrosidase is an enzyme replacement therapy agent, prescribed for congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID).
Safinamide
Safinamide is prescribed as an adjunctive treatment along with the combination of levodopa and carbidopa to treat idiopathic Parkinson's disease during ‘off’ episodes (loss of muscle control and the appearance of muscle stiffness) when levodopa’s efficacy is reduced.Safinamide increases the amount of dopamine in the brain by inhibiting the monoamine oxide (MAO-B) enzyme and preventing its breakdown.It is not used as a monotherapy but only with the combination of levodopa and carbidopa.
Salbutamol
Salbutamol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Salmeterol
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Salmeterol and Fluticasone
Salmeterol and Fluticasone contains corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.
Salsalate
Salsalate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain and inflammation due to arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Samarium SM 153 Lexdronam
Samarium SM 153 Lexdronam is a radioisotope, prescribed for relieving the bone pain that may occur with confirmed osteoblastic metastatic bone lesions.
Sapropterin dihydrochloride
Sapropterin dihydrochloride is a synthetic preparation of the tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), prescribed for phenylketonuria.

Saquinavir
Saquinavir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with or without acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with other medication.
Sargramostim
Sargramostim is a hematopoietic agent, prescribed for severe, life-threatening infections after chemotherapy for acute myelogenous leukemia (AML).
Sarilumab
Sarilumab is prescribed for the treatment of moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis in adult patients who have not shown adequate response either to one or more disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own joints resulting in pain, swelling, and inflammation.Sarilumab is used alone or in combination with methotrexate or other DMARDs.It works by blocking the activity of interleukin-6, a cytokine substance that is responsible for causing inflammation.
Satranidazole
Satranidazole is an antiamoebic agent, prescribed for liver abscess, giardiasis and trichomoniasis.
Saxagliptin
Saxagliptin is a new oral anti-diabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes with diet and exercise.
Saxagliptin and Metformin
Saxagliptin and Metformin contains two oral antihyperglycemic medications (a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor and biguanide), prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
Scopolamine
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for prevention of symptoms of motion sickness such as nausea and vomiting, and recovery from anesthesia and surgery.
Secnidazole
Secnidazole is an antiamoebic agent, prescribed for giardiasis and amoebiasis.

Secobarbital
Secobarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep).
Secretin
Secretin is a hormone, prescribed for secretion stimulating test in stimulation of pancreatic secretions, stimulation of gastrin secretion in order to identify gastrinoma, pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.
Secukinumab
Secukinumab is a recombinant human monoclonal antibody which is used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis (a type of skin disease with red and scaly patches in parts of the body), and active ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
Selegiline
Selegiline is a selective and irreversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), prescribed for Parkinson’s disease either alone or with levodopa as an adjuvant.
Selenium Sulfide
Selenium Sulfide is an anti-infective agent, prescribed for seborrheic dermatitis of scalp and treatment of dandruff.
Semaglutide
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist which is prescribed to treat adult patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise to improve glucose control.
Senna
Senna is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation.
Sermoline Acetate
Sermoline Acetate is a growth hormone-releasing agonist, prescribed for growth hormone deficiency in children.

Sertaconazole
Sertaconazole is an antifungal agent, prescribed for interdigital tinea pedis (athlete's foot) in immunocompetent patients.
Sertaconazole Nitrate
Sertaconazole Nitrate is an antifungal agent, prescribed for tinea pedis in immunocompetent patients.
Sertraline
Sertraline is an antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class, prescribed for major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, and social anxiety disorder.
Sevelamer
Sevelamer is a phosphate-binding agent, prescribed for hyperphophataemia.
Sevoflurane
Sevoflurane is a halogenated hydrocarbon, acts as a general anesthetic during surgery either alone or combined with other medications.
Sibutramine
Sibutramine has been banned in several countries including the United States, European countries and India due to its cardiovascular side effects like heart attack and stroke.Sibutramine is prescribed for the treatment of obesity along with diet restrictions and exercise in patients who suffer from obesity-related conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol.Sibutramine works by interfering with the chemicals in the brain called as neurotransmitters (norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine).
Sildenafil
Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor, prescribed for erectile dysfunction (impotence).
Silodosin
Silodosin is an alpha blocker, prescribed to reduce the symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) like incomplete emptying of bladder in men and frequent urination.

Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine is a sulfonamide, prescribed for treating and preventing bacterial infection in second-and third-degree burns.
Silymarin
Silymarin is a herb, prescribed for liver disease. .
Simeprevir
Simeprevir belongs to a group of medications called Hepatitis C protease inhibitors and is prescribed for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C infections.
Simethicone
Dimethylpolysiloxane/polydimethylsiloxane /simethicone is an oral anti-foaming agent used for the treatment of flatulence.It is often used in combination of antacids to enhance the effects of the antacids.
Simvastatin
Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin", used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients with appropriate diet.
Simvastatin and Sitagliptin
Simvastatin and Sitagliptin contains antidiabetic and cholesterol-lowering agent, prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes and lowering high cholesterol.
Sincalide
Sincalide is a diagnostic agent, used to identify gallbladder or pancreas disorders.
Sinecatechins Ointment
Sinecatechins Ointment is an extract of green tea leaves, prescribed for external genital or perianal warts.

Sipuleucel-T Suspension
Sipuleucel-T Suspension is an autologous blood cell and immune cell activator combination, prescribed for advanced prostate cancer.
Sirolimus
Sirolimus is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for preventing rejection of kidney transplants either alone or with other medications.
Sisomicin
Sisomicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis and other bacterial infections.
Sitagliptin
Sitagliptin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, prescribed for type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone.
Sitagliptin-Metformin
Sitagliptin-Metformin is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor and biguanide combination, prescribed for type 2 diabetes along with diet and exercise.
Sodium Fusidate
Sodium Fusidate is a bacteriostatic antibiotic, prescribed for osteomyelitis, boils, folliculitis, sycosis, and other skin infections.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate is prescribed for skin diseases.
Sodium Nitroprusside
Sodium Nitroprusside is a potent vasodilator, prescribed for controlling low blood pressure in order to reduce bleeding during surgery.
Sodium Oxybate
Sodium Oxybate is a central nervous system depressant, used to treat daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy, and sudden muscular weakness called cataplexy.
Sodium Picosulphate
Sodium Picosulphate is a contact laxative, prescribed for constipation.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a potassium-removing resin, prescribed for hyperkalemia (without ECG changes).
Sodium- Potassium- Magnesium Sulfate
Sodium- Potassium- Magnesium Sulfate is a laxative, prescribed for stomach cleansing before colonoscopy.
Sodium Tetradecyl
Sodium Tetradecyl is sclerosing agent, prescribed for varicose veins.
Sodium Thiosulphate
Sodium Thiosulphate is a topical antifungal and keratolytic agent, prescribed for tinea versicolor, and cyanide poisoning.
Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
The sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination is an antiviral drug combination that is prescribed for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infections.
Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, and Voxilaprevir
The sofosbuvir, velpatasvir and voxilaprevir combination is the first pan-genotypic fixed-dose combination drug prescribed to treat adult patients who suffer from genotype 1-6 chronic HCV infection without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh A).This fixed dose combination is used only when other treatments showed a poor response or have failed.
Solifenacin
Solifenacin is a urinary antispasmodic agent, prescribed for overactive bladder with or without incontinence.
Somatostatin
Somatostatin is a peptide hormone, prescribed for gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Somatrem
Somatrem is an analogue of growth hormone, prescribed for growth in children.
Somatropin
Somatropin is a synthetic human growth hormone, prescribed for growth hormone deficiency and turner syndrome.
Sorafenib
Sorafenib is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).
Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a hyperosmotic laxative used to treat occasional constipation.
Sotalol
Sotalol is a non-selective beta-blocker, prescribed for irregular heartbeats.
Sparfloxacin
Sparfloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for community-acquired pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis.
Spectinomycin
Spectinomycin is an aminocyclitol antibiotic, prescribed for gonorrhea.
Spinosad
Spinosad is a pediculicide (a topical suspension), prescribed for head lice.
Spiramycin
Spiramycin is an antibiotic, prescribed for different types of infection.
Spironolactone
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic, prescribed for hyperaldosteronism, low potassium levels, and for edema (fluid retention) caused by various conditions.
Stanozolol
Stanozolol is a synthetic anabolic steroid derived from testosterone, prescribed for angioedema, breast cancer and osteoporosis.
Stavudine
Stavudine is a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NARTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS.
Sterile Hemofiltration Hemodiafiltration Solution
Sterile Hemofiltration Hemodiafiltration Solution is a sterile solution, used in continuous renal replacement therapies (CRRT) as a replacement solution.
Stool Softener
Stool Softener is a type of laxative, prescribed for constipation.
Streptokinase
Streptokinase is an enzyme, prescribed for heart attack, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis.
Streptomycin
Streptomycin is an aminoglycoside indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe infections caused by susceptible strains of mycobacterium tuberculosis and other bacteria.
Streptozocin
Streptozocin is an alkylating agent (chemotherapy drug), prescribed for pancreatic cancer.
Strontium-89
Strontium-89 is a chemical element, prescribed for bone pain in patients with painful skeletal metastases.
Succimer
Succimer is a lead chelator, prescribed for the treatment of lead poisoning.
Succinylcholine
Succinylcholine is a depolarizing muscle relaxant, used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.
Sucralfate
Sucralfate is a gastric protective agent, prescribed for intestinal ulcers.
Sufentanil Citrate Injection
Sufentanil Citrate Injection is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for inducing anesthesia during surgery.
Sulbutiamine
Sulbutiamine is prescribed for the treatment of asthenia, a condition of severe weakness which is mainly of central nervous system (CNS) or brain origin rather than neuromuscular origin.It is used to improve brain function where it acts by boosting memory and reducing psycho-behavioral inhibition, and in some cases to enhance erectile dysfunction.It has been used to memory and cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia.Sulbutiamine is used to improve the asthenia and the quality of life in patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.
Sulconazole
Sulconazole is an antifungal agent, prescribed for jock itch, athlete's foot, ringworm, and tinea versicolor.
Sulfacetamide and Prednisolone
Sulfacetamide and Prednisolone is an antibacterial and corticosteroid combination, prescribed for eye inflammation.
Sulfacetamide and Sulfur
Sulfacetamide and Sulfur is an antibacterial and keratolytic combination, prescribed for acne, rosacea, and seborrhea.
Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic
Sulfacetamide Ophthalmic is a sulfonamide with antibacterial activity, prescribed for eye infections.
Sulfadimidine
Sulfadimidine is prescribed to treat urinary tract infections, prostatitis (infection of the prostate gland) and respiratory tract infections caused by bacteria.It is capable of inhibiting the growth or reproduction of bacteria but not killing the bacteria.It blocks the synthesis of bacterial dihydrofolic acid and therefore inhibits the growth of bacteria.
Sulfamethoxazole
Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfa agent, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, especially urinary tract infections.
Sulfamoxole
Sulfamoxole is a sulfonamide antibacterial, prescribed for susceptible infections.
Sulfasalazine
Sulfasalazine is a salicylate, prescribed for ulcerative colitis.
Sulfinpyrazone
Sulfinpyrazone is a uricosuric agent, prescribed for gouty arthritis.
Sulfisoxazole
Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide antibacterial, prescribed for treating and preventing certain bacterial infections.
Sulindac
Sulindac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain, tenderness, swelling, stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
Sulphaguanidine
Sulphaguanidine is a sulfonamide, prescribed for enteric infections.
Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine
Sulphamethoxazole Pyrimethamine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria.
Sultamicillin
Sultamicillin is an antibiotic combination, prescribed for urinary tract infection, otitis media, and gonorrhea.
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan is a selective serotonin receptor agonist, prescribed for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura in adults (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound and light).
Sumatriptan Succinate and Naproxen Sodium
Sumatriptan Succinate and Naproxen Sodium contains triptan and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, prescribed for migraine.
Sumatriptan Transdermal System (TDS)
Sumatriptan Transdermal System (TDS) is a triptan drug, prescribed for migraine with or without aura.
Sunitinib
Sunitinib is a multikinase inhibitor, prescribed for gastrointestinal stromal tumor or renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET).
Suprofen
Suprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for reducing pain and inflammation in the eyes.
Suramin
Suramin is prescribed for sleeping sickness, onchocerciasis (river blindness) and some infections caused by parasites.
Suxamethonium Chloride
Suxamethonium Chloride is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for muscle relaxant in general anesthesia.