- Medications starting with 'W'
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Warfarin
Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that is used to prevent and treat blood clots. It works by inhibiting the body's ability to form blood clots by blocking the formation of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. Warfarin is often prescribed for patients with atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and for those who have had a heart valve replacement.
Wegovy Flextouch
Wegovy FlexTouch is a brand name for semaglutide, a medication used to assist with weight management in adults with obesity or overweight related to diseases. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist that helps to regulate appetite and food intake.
Welchol
Welchol, also known by its generic name colesevelam, is a medication primarily used to lower cholesterol levels in patients with high cholesterol and to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as bile acid sequestrants.
Wellbutrin SR
Wellbutrin SR, also known as bupropion, is an antidepressant medication that belongs to the aminoketone class. It is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and to support smoking cessation. Wellbutrin SR works by affecting the balance of noradrenaline and dopamine, neurotransmitters that influence mood and behavior. The 'SR' stands for sustained release, meaning the medication is designed to be released slowly into the body over time.
Wellbutrin XL
Wellbutrin XL is a brand name for bupropion hydrochloride, an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. It works by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain, particularly norepinephrine and dopamine, which are thought to play key roles in mood regulation.