DrugSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
EscitalopramCipralex Escitalopram Teva Escitalopram Accord Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) The most selective of the SSRIs and one of the best tolerated for depression and…
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DrugSelective cholesterol absorption inhibitor
EzetimibeEzetrol Atozet Inegy Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitor Inhibits intestinal cholesterol uptake via NPC1L1 and reduces LDL by an additional 20–25 % on top of a…
DrugSelective dopamine-1 receptor agonist
FenoldopamCorlopam Selective dopamine-1 receptor agonist The only antihypertensive that increases renal perfusion while blood pressure falls. A selective D1 agonist without alpha or beta…
DrugSelective If-channel inhibitor in the sinus node
IvabradineProcoralan Ivabradine Accord Selective If-channel inhibitor in the sinus node The only drug that reduces heart rate without affecting contractility, blood pressure, or conduction…
DrugHighly selective β₁-blocker
BisoprololEmconcor Emconcor CHF Bisoprolol Krka Bisoprolol Teva Highly selective β₁-blocker The most β₁-selective of the routinely used beta-blockers, with documented mortality benefit…
DrugNon-selective COX inhibitor with COX-2 predominance, phenylacetic acid derivative
DiclofenacVoltaren Diklofenak Orifarm Eeze Non-selective COX inhibitor with COX-2 predominance, phenylacetic acid derivative Potent NSAID with good effect in musculoskeletal and postoperative pain…
DrugVascular-selective dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
FelodipinePlendil Felodipin Teva Felodipin Stada Logimax Vascular-selective dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker A highly vascular-selective dihydropyridine given as a modified-release tablet once daily…
DrugNon-selective COX inhibitor, propionic acid derivative
IbuprofenIpren Brufen Ibumetin Non-selective COX inhibitor, propionic acid derivative The first-line NSAID in Sweden and the one with the least cardiovascular risk at…
DrugNon-selective β₁- and β₂-agonist without alpha effect
IsoprenalineIsoprenalin APL Isuprel Non-selective β₁- and β₂-agonist without alpha effect Pharmacological pacemaker. Potent β₁-stimulation produces marked chronotropy and inotropy, while equally potent…
DrugNon-selective α-adrenergic blocker
PhentolamineRegitin Rogitine OraVerse Non-selective α-adrenergic blocker Non-selective alpha-blocker with onset within minutes and duration under half an hour. A niche drug…
DrugUltra-short-acting β₁-selective blocker
EsmololBrevibloc Ultra-short-acting β₁-selective blocker The beta-blocker to choose when reversibility matters. With a half-life of 9 minutes and the effect…
DrugDihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, ultra-short-acting
Clevidipine…and the effect can be steered minute by minute. Selective for smooth muscle in the vessel wall: lowers systemic vascular resistance without affecting contractility, conduction…
DrugHigh-potency first-generation antipsychotic (butyrophenone)
Haloperidol…milligram in delirium in the elderly, where the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time is the whole principle. What governs safety is the…