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On this top 200 drugs podcast, we are covering medications 141-145. Raltegravir, ustekinumab, meloxicam, infliximab, and Nighttime Cold and Flu are the medications that are covered on this episode.
Raltegravir is an integrase inhibitor that is used to manage HIV infection and may also be used for post-exposure prophylaxis.
Ustekinumab is a monoclonal antibody that can help reduce inflammation by binding interleukins.
Meloxicam is an NSAID used for pain and anti-inflammatory purposes. GI bleeding risk is a top adverse effect to monitor for.
Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody that can be used for autoimmune disorders such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease.
Nighttime Cold and Flu medication is a combination product that often includes acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and doxylamine.
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