Immune System

Drugs affecting immune response and inflammation.

67 drugs target this system

Drugs Targeting Immune System

Amoxicillin

Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag

FDA Approved

Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan chains essential for cell wall strength.

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Indications: Upper and lower respiratory tract infections, Otitis media...

Prednisone

Deltasone, Rayos, Sterapred

FDA Approved

Synthetic corticosteroid prodrug converted to prednisolone (active form) in the liver. Binds to glucocorticoid receptors, modulating gene transcription to reduce inflammation and suppress immune respo

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Indications: Allergic disorders, Asthma exacerbations...

Montelukast

Singulair

FDA Approved

Leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma maintenance and allergic rhinitis.

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Indications: Chronic asthma (prophylaxis), Exercise-induced bronchospasm prevention...

Cetirizine

Zyrtec, Reactine, Alerid

OTC

Second-generation antihistamine used for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria with minimal sedation.

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Indications: Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Perennial allergic rhinitis...

Azithromycin

Zithromax, Z-Pack, Azithrocin

FDA Approved

Macrolide antibiotic effective against a broad range of bacterial infections including respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections.

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Indications: Community-acquired pneumonia, Acute bacterial sinusitis...

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

FDA Approved

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections including urinary tract, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin infections.

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Indications: Urinary tract infections, Respiratory tract infections...

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Doryx, Oracea

FDA Approved

Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum tetracycline antibiotic used to treat respiratory, skin, genital, and tick-borne infections, and as prophylaxis for malaria.

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Indications: Community-acquired pneumonia, Acne...

Cephalexin

Keflex

FDA Approved

Cephalexin is a first-generation oral cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat susceptible bacterial infections of the skin, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and bone.

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Indications: Skin and soft tissue infections, Streptococcal pharyngitis...

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