Tag: FDA Approved Medication

June 8, 2026 / Mohammed looti

Nortriptyline: Balancing Mood and Neurotransmitters

Nortriptyline: An Overview Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) that is used to treat depression. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1964 and has been in clinical use since then. Nortriptyline works by increasing the amount of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, in the brain. It is thought […]

December 12, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ZOFRAN

Introduction to Zofran (Ondansetron) Zofran, the trade name for the pharmaceutical compound ondansetron, is a foundational antiemetic agent indispensable in modern clinical practice, primarily utilized for the prevention and management of severe nausea and vomiting. Chemically, ondansetron belongs to the class of selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. This therapeutic classification places it among medications designed […]