This medication is a popular for its ability to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.
Currently this drug is being teamed up with Simvastatin in a study to improve clinical treatment of cardiovascular events, non-fatal coronary events (such as heart attack), and non-fatal strokes
In a recent study this bronchodilator was found to be more effective in Asthma patients than Serevent. The odd part about this, is that it was initially for COPD patients and not Asthma.
What drug is this?
This drug is commonly prescribed after a heart attack to open blocked coronary arteries. Commonly in stroke patients who are failing with Asprin treatment, they will be supplemented with this drug or Coumadin.
This drug is commonly prescribed with Wellbutrin. Together they regulate Serotonin, Epinephrine and Norepinephrin.
The duration of my clinical effects is quite short (usually minutes) and I’m quite popular in procedural sedation because I don’t usually cause nausea like opiates. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, I probably work on GABA receptors and Na+ channels. I have a nickname due to my colour and effects, and if you’re a fan of the “King of Pop”, you’re not a fan of me (too soon?).
The answer to last weeks drug was: Cocaine
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