Drugs and Medications Medical Reference

Sex chromosomes are the genetic elements that define a person's biological sex. Learn about the XX and XY chromosomes, the sex determination system, and other chromosome combinations.

Alecensa is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats non-small-cell lung cancer.

Ghrelin, or “the hunger hormone,” is a hormone that stimulates appetite. Learn what it does in your body and what could lead to high levels.

It’s normal for your skin to lose some tone after major weight loss. Learn why, and what you can do about it.

A cold plunge involves immersing in cold water (50 F or below) to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and enhance recovery, often used in sports or wellness routines.

Testicular pain can be sharp or dull, caused by injury, infection, torsion, or other conditions, and it often comes with swelling, redness, or discomfort in the groin.

Vyepti is an IV infusion. Here’s how it prevents migraines.

Ozempic and other GLP-1s may help you have a baby. You probably shouldn’t take them while pregnant or breastfeeding. Here’s why.

Bimzelx is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Orserdu is a targeted hormone therapy. Here’s how it treats breast cancer

Get your questions answered about what bariatric surgeons do, when to see one, and how to find one you trust to do your weight loss surgery.

Opdivo is a type of immunotherapy. Here’s how it treats lung cancer.

Lynparza is a targeted therapy. Here's how it treats ovarian cancer.

Lokelma is a phosphate binder medicine. Here’s how it treats high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).

Fasenra is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats severe eosinophilic asthma.

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats Crohn’s disease.

Cycle syncing is the practice of adjusting your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits to support your health and well-being during each phase of your menstrual cycle.

Emgality is a monthly subcutaneous injection. Here’s how it prevents migraine and treats cluster headaches.

Kevzara is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats rheumatoid arthritis.

Enbrel is a TNF blocker. Here’s how it treats rheumatoid arthritis.

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats plaque psoriasis.

Wakix is a once-daily oral tablet. Here’s how it treats excessive daytime sleepiness.

Skyrizi is an injectable monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats psoriatic arthritis.

Zynlonta is a targeted therapy. Here’s how it treats B-cell lymphoma.

Tzield is a biologic. Here’s how it treats type 1 diabetes.

Know the signs and symptoms of eastern equine encephalitis, a rare but serious mosquito-borne virus that affects horses and humans.

Orladeyo is an oral medicine. Here’s how it treats hereditary angioedema.

Vyndamax is a transthyretin stabilizer. Here’s how it treats transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

Vumerity is an oral medicine. Here’s how it treats multiple sclerosis.

Learn about HAE, its causes, treatments, and finding support.

Xofigo is a radioactive injection. Here’s how it treats prostate cancer.

Orgovyx is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. Here’s how it treats prostate cancer.

Zoryve is a topical cream. Here’s how it treats plaque psoriasis.

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats metastatic breast cancer.

Scemblix is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Ozempic is an injectable form of semaglutide. Here’s how it treats type 2 diabetes.

Ibrance is an oral kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats early breast cancer.

Oropouche virus, or sloth fever, is spread through midge and mosquito bites. Are you at risk?

Lupkynis is an immunosuppressant medicine. Here’s how it treats lupus nephritis.

Ingrezza is a VMAT2 inhibitor. Here’s how it treats movement disorders.

Velsipity is an oral tablet. Here’s how it treats ulcerative colitis.

Cequa is an eye drop. Here’s how it treats dry eye.

Reblozyl is an injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats anemia.

Spravato is a nasal spray containing esketamine. Here’s how it treats depression.

Jardiance is a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor. Here’s how it treats heart failure.

Xyosted is an injectable form of testosterone. Here’s how it treats low testosterone levels.

Ojjaara is an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor. Here’s how it treats myelofibrosis with anemia.

Veozah is a nonhormonal medicine. Here’s how it treats menopause symptoms.