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Drugs for Treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Non-Communicable Diseases'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.
Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.
A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Non-Communicable Diseases management.
We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.

Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are a group of chronic non-infectious diseases which include Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus and Cancer. They contribute to the maximum number of deaths globally.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases

Alteplase



Alteplase is an enzyme (tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)), prescribed for heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism.

Atenolol



Atenolol blocks beta-1 receptors, which are present on the heart.

Trade Names :
Alis AT | Amloapt -AT | Amlocal -AT | Opime -AT | Angitol Plus | Amchek -AT | Altas AT | Avino -AM | Andinx AT | Amlobet
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Atorvastatin



Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as "statin”, prescribed for hyperlipidemia.

Trade Names :
Satin | Inovas -F | TG-Goal | Atamra F | Atorva -TG | Diplitor | Tonact TG | Axigrel AT | Lipikind -AM | Eze AM
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Budesonide



Budesonide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble.

Trade Names :
Budvent Easecaps | Buovent | Derinide Resicaps | Budvent Easecaps (200 mcg) | Buovent (200 mcg) | Derinide Resicaps (200 mcg) | Derinide Resicaps (400 mcg) | Budvent Easecaps (400 mcg) | Budate | Budecort 0.5mg Respules 2ml
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Glibenclamide



Glibenclamide is an oral hypoglycemic (glucose lowering) drug used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes in addition to diet and exercise

Trade Names :
Comdiab | Glybid | Melitus (2.5+400) | Glucotrac | Sycored | Sugatrol | Glycurb (2.5+400) | Metica G | Glifil M | Benclamet
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Insulin



Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas, prescribed for type 1 diabetes.

Trade Names :
Human Actrapid | Human Monotard 40IU/ml Injection | Human Monotard 40 | Human Rapidica | Human Zinulin | Huminsulin-R | Iletin R | Insulin | Insulin 80 iu | Rapidica
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Metformin



Metformin is an oral antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

Trade Names :
Chromet-SR (1000mg+500 mcg) | Asoformin | Asoformin SR | Avimet (500 mg) | B Form | Baymet | Bemet | Bigesens | Bigesens (500mg) | Bigesens XR
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Nifedipine



Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for angina (chest pain), high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms.

Trade Names :
Calbloc | Nifedine | Nicardia Retard | Adalat Retard | Calcigard | Cardules | Depin | Needin | N - Dip | Calbloc
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Salbutamol



Salbutamol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Trade Names :
Brethmol | Asmanil | Bronko Tab | Bronkotab EX | Asthacure (2 mg) | Asthalin | Bronosol -4 | Bronchosol | Pertulyn (2 mg) | Lebasma (2 mg)
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Zafirlukast



Zafirlukast is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), prescribed for asthma.

Trade Names :
Zuvair
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