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Last Updated: July 2, 2026 TL;DR: Xanthinol Nicotinate Injection - a sterile aqueous solution of xanthinol nicotinate, a peripheral and cerebral vasodilator that combines a theophylline-type xanthine moiety with nicotinic acid (niacin) in a single molecule, supplied commonly as a 300 mg/2 mL (150 mg/mL) solution in a glass ampoule for intramuscular or slow intravenous use - is the vasodilator clinicians use to improve microcirculation and blood flow in peripheral and cerebral

Last Updated: July 2, 2026 TL;DR: Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) Injection - a sterile concentrated solution of norepinephrine, a catecholamine that acts as a potent alpha- and beta-1-adrenergic agonist (vasopressor), supplied commonly as a 1 mg/mL sterile concentrate (as norepinephrine bitartrate) in a glass ampoule for dilution and slow intravenous infusion through a central line - is the first-line vasopressor clinicians use to restore blood pressure in septic and other va

Last Updated: July 1, 2026 TL;DR: Leuprolide Acetate Depot Injection - a sterile, long-acting depot of leuprolide acetate, a synthetic nonapeptide GnRH (LHRH) agonist in which the peptide is encapsulated in biodegradable poly(lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres and supplied as a lyophilised powder reconstituted into an injectable suspension for intramuscular or subcutaneous use, commonly in 1-month, 3-month, 4-month and 6-month depot strengths - is the sustained-release hormon

Last Updated: June 30, 2026 TL;DR: Diclofenac Potassium Injection - a sterile aqueous solution of diclofenac potassium, a potent phenylacetic-acid (arylacetic-acid) NSAID and non-selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase, supplied commonly as a 25 mg/mL solution in a 3 mL ampoule (75 mg/3 mL) given by deep intramuscular injection or, after dilution, by intravenous infusion - is the rapid-onset, non-opioid analgesic clinicians use for the short-term management of acute pain such

Last Updated: June 30, 2026 TL;DR: Piroxicam Injection - a sterile aqueous solution of piroxicam, a potent oxicam (enolic-acid) NSAID and non-selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase, supplied commonly as a 20 mg/mL solution in a 1 mL or 2 mL ampoule given by deep intramuscular injection - is the long-acting, non-opioid analgesic and anti-inflammatory clinicians use for the short-term management of acute musculoskeletal pain, acute gout and painful exacerbations of rheumatic di

Last Updated: June 29, 2026 TL;DR: Ketoprofen Injection - a sterile, clear aqueous solution of ketoprofen, a potent racemic propionic-acid (arylpropionic) NSAID and non-selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase, supplied commonly as a 100 mg/2 mL ampoule (50 mg/mL) given by deep intramuscular injection or, after dilution, by intravenous infusion - is the strong, non-opioid analgesic and anti-inflammatory clinicians use for the short-term management of acute pain and inflammation