General Health

The General Health category includes a variety of medications designed to support different bodily functions and manage common health conditions. These drugs often target chronic illnesses, infections, mental health, neurological disorders, and general wellness. Below is a review of some popular and widely used medications within this category.

Actigall is used to dissolve certain types of gallstones and to treat liver diseases associated with cholesterol. It works by reducing cholesterol production, helping to break down stones and improve bile flow.

Albenza treats parasitic worm infections. It is effective against tapeworms and other parasites by inhibiting their glucose uptake, which weakens and eventually kills them.

Antabuse helps support sobriety in patients with chronic alcoholism. It works by causing unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed, discouraging intake and helping patients stay alcohol-free.

Arava is used for rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces inflammation and slows joint damage by suppressing the immune response.

Aricept is a common medication for Alzheimer’s disease. It improves cognition and memory by enhancing communication between nerve cells in the brain.

Artane helps manage Parkinson’s symptoms and certain movement disorders. It works by restoring the balance of natural substances in the brain.

Azulfidine treats inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis. This medication reduces inflammation and helps maintain remission.

Betapace is used for managing heart rhythm problems. It blocks certain electrical signals in the heart and helps stabilize the heartbeat.

Calcium Carbonate is a widely used supplement to support bone health and treat calcium deficiency. It also acts as an antacid to relieve heartburn.

Cycrin helps women regulate their menstrual cycle and treat certain hormone-related disorders.

Danocrine is prescribed for endometriosis and fibrocystic breast disease. It modifies hormone levels to reduce symptoms.

Dapsone treats skin conditions and certain infections like leprosy. It has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

Depakote is a mood stabilizer and anticonvulsant. It helps control epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine prevention.

Detrol and Detrol LA address overactive bladder symptoms by relaxing bladder muscles and reducing urgency and frequency.

Diamox manages glaucoma, altitude sickness, and certain types of seizures by reducing fluid buildup and balancing electrolytes.

Differin is a topical treatment for acne. It promotes skin cell turnover and prevents pore blockage.

Dilantin is an anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures by stabilizing electrical nerve activity.

Ditropan treats overactive bladder by relaxing bladder muscles, similar to Detrol.

Dramamine prevents motion sickness symptoms like nausea and dizziness. It works by blocking signals to the brain that cause these sensations.

Dulcolax is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements for relieving constipation quickly.

Eldepryl is used in Parkinson’s disease to increase dopamine levels in the brain, improving movement control.

Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves pain and inflammation in arthritis.

Exelon is prescribed for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to improve cognition by increasing neurotransmitter levels.

Fulnite supports bone growth and treats bone diseases including osteoporosis.

Hyplon, Hypnite, and Sleepose are prescribed for short-term insomnia relief. They help induce and maintain sleep by calming the central nervous system.

Hytrin treats high blood pressure and urinary retention symptoms due to an enlarged prostate.

Isordil treats angina pectoris by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.

Kemadrin manages Parkinson’s disease and drug-induced movement disorders through anticholinergic effects.

Lamictal is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer, widely used in epilepsy and bipolar disorder management.

Levothroid is synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and regulate metabolism.

Meloset supports bone health and is used in osteoporosis treatment.

Oxytrol is a transdermal treatment for overactive bladder symptoms, reducing muscle spasms.

Phoslo is a phosphate binder used in patients with chronic kidney disease to lower phosphate levels.

Prograf is an immunosuppressant used mainly after organ transplants to prevent rejection.

Reminyl improves memory and cognitive function in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.

Requip treats Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome by mimicking dopamine effects.

Restfine is prescribed for sleep disorders, promoting restful sleep.

Revia supports addiction treatment by reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids.

Rocaltrol is active vitamin D, used to maintain calcium and phosphate balance, especially in kidney disease.

Sinemet and Sinemet CR combine levodopa and carbidopa for effective Parkinson’s symptom control.

Spiriva treats chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing airway muscles and improving breathing.

Strattera helps manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibition.

Stromectol is an antiparasitic medication effective against several parasitic infections like strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis.

Terramycin is an antibiotic ointment used for bacterial infections on the skin and eyes.

Tetracycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many bacterial infections.

Ticlid prevents blood clots by inhibiting platelet aggregation, reducing stroke and heart attack risk.

Tiova Rotacap treats bronchospasm due to COPD, improving airway openness.

Toficalm is used to manage anxiety and stress by modulating GABA levels.

Topamax treats epilepsy and migraine prevention. It stabilizes nerve activity by multiple mechanisms.

Trileptal is an anticonvulsant that controls seizures and may also be used for nerve pain.

Urispas treats overactive bladder by relaxing bladder muscle spasms.

Urso (ursodeoxycholic acid) improves bile flow and dissolves cholesterol-based gallstones, similar to Actigall.

Valparin is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

Vermox treats parasitic worm infections by inhibiting glucose uptake necessary for worms’ survival.

Viramune is an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV infection by inhibiting viral replication.

Vitamin C supports immune function, promotes wound healing, and acts as an antioxidant.

Each medication in the General Health category serves unique purposes. Some are for neurological health, others for infections, and many for chronic diseases. Their effectiveness depends on appropriate use guided by healthcare professionals. Always consult a doctor before starting any new medication. Proper use ensures safety and maximizes benefits.