Medicines
What common medicines are used for, how they're usually taken, possible side effects and what to ask your doctor or pharmacist.
8 medicines · 1 with an article
Lisinopril
Lisinopril
An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and to improve survival after heart attack.
Metformin
Metformin Hydrochloride
A biguanide used as a first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes to help control blood sugar levels.
Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin Calcium
A statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
A penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat many different bacterial infections.
Omeprazole
Omeprazole
A proton pump inhibitor used to reduce stomach acid and treat GERD, ulcers, and other acid-related conditions.
Amlodipine
Amlodipine Besylate
A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and coronary artery disease.
Sertraline
Sertraline Hydrochloride
An SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression, panic attacks, PTSD, OCD, and social anxiety disorder.
Montelukast
Montelukast Sodium
A leukotriene receptor antagonist used for prevention and chronic treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis.