- Medications starting with 'Q'
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Quetiapine
Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat various psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder. It works by altering the actions of chemicals in the brain.
Quetiapine XR
Quetiapine XR (Extended Release) is a prescription medication used for the treatment of certain mental/mood disorders such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and depression. It is an antipsychotic drug that works by helping to restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Quinapril
Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels, making it easier for the heart to pump blood.
Quinapril/Hctz
Quinapril/HCTZ is a combination medication used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It combines quinapril, which is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), which is a thiazide diuretic. This medication helps in lowering blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and reducing fluid retention in the body.
Quinine
Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites that enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Quinine is derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree and has been used for centuries as both a prophylactic and a treatment for malaria. It works by killing the malaria-causing parasites in the blood.
Qulipta
Qulipta is a prescription medication used for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. It belongs to a class of drugs known as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists. Qulipta works by blocking CGRP, a molecule involved in migraine attacks, thereby reducing the frequency of migraine headaches.
Qvar Inhaler
Qvar inhaler is a prescription medication used to prevent and control symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma. It contains beclomethasone, a corticosteroid that works by reducing the irritation and swelling of the airways.