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Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is a medication used to treat fever and mild to

moderate pain. Common brand names include Tylenol and Panadol. Wikipedia

Formula: C8H9NO2

Molar mass: 151.163 g/mol

Melting point: 169 °C

Density: 1.26 g/cm³

CAS ID: 103-90-2

IUPAC ID: N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)ethanamide

Soluble in: Water, Acetone

Purpose

Why is this medication prescribed? Acetaminophen is used to relieve mild to moderate pain from
headaches, muscle aches, menstrual periods, colds and sore throats, toothaches, backaches, and
reactions to vaccinations (shots), and to reduce fever.15-Jan-2022

Acetaminophen: MedlinePlus Drug Informationhttps://medlineplus.gov › druginfo › meds

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Amoxicillin

Medication

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication used to treat a number of bacterial infections. These include
middle ear infection, strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among
others. It is taken by mouth, or less commonly by injection. Common adverse effects include nausea
and rash. Wikipedia

IUPAC ID: (2S,5R,6R)-6-[[(2R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetyl]amino]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-


1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid

CAS ID: 26787-78-0

Boiling point: 743.2 °C

Melting point: 194 °C

Formula: C16H19N3O5S

Soluble in: Water

Pronunciation: /əˌmɒksɪˈsɪlɪn/

Purpose

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest


infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses. It can also be used together
with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
Quinine
Medication
Description
Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis. This includes the treatment of
malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum that is resistant to chloroquine when artesunate is not
available.Wikipedia
Formula: C20H24N2O2
Molar mass: 324.42 g/mol
CAS ID: 130-95-0
Protein binding: 70–95%
Metabolism: Liver (mostly CYP3A4 and CYP2C19-mediated)
AHFS/Drugs.com: Monograph
Elimination half-life: 8–14 hours (adults), 6–12 hours (children)
Purpose
Quinine is used to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. Plasmodium falciparum
is a parasite that gets into the red blood cells in the body and causes malaria. Quinine works by
killing the parasite or preventing it from growing
Metronidazole
Medication
Description
Metronidazole, sold under the brand name Flagyl among others, is an antibiotic and
antiprotozoal medication. It is used either alone or with other antibiotics to treat pelvic
inflammatory disease, endocarditis, and bacterial vaginosis. It is effective for dracunculiasis,
giardiasis, trichomoniasis, and amebiasis. Wikipedia
Formula: C6H9N3O3
CAS ID: 443-48-1
ChEMBL Id: 137
ChemSpider ID: 4029
Molar mass: 171.16 g/mol
Bioavailability: 80% (by mouth), 60–80% (rectal), 20–25% (vaginal)
Metabolism: Liver
Purpose

Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It's used to treat skin infections, rosacea and mouth
infections, including infected gums and dental abscesses. It's also used to treat
conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Metformin
Medication
Description
Metformin, sold under the brand name Glucophage, among others, is the main first-line
medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is
also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is not associated with weight gain and
is taken by mouth. Wikipedia
ChEMBL Id: 1431
ChemSpider ID: 3949
CAS ID: 657-24-9
Molar mass: 129.164 g/mol
IUPHAR ID: 4779
Other names: N,N-dimethylbiguanide
Metabolism: Not by liver
Purpose

Metformin is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes
mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes. With this type of diabetes, insulin
produced by the pancreas is not able to get sugar into the cells of the body where it can
work properly.

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