Integrase inhibitors are a class of antiretroviral drugs used for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Integrase inhibitors work by blocking the integrase enzyme required for viral replication. The integrase enzyme helps integrate the viral DNA into the DNA of the host cell. Integrase inhibitors have advantages such as high potency, low toxicity and once-daily dosing. The growing prevalence of HIV/AIDS and benefits offered by integrase inhibitors in the management ... Read more

Narcotics are a class of strong pain relieving medicines that are used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. However, these powerful pain relievers also carry some serious risks if not taken as prescribed.

Opioid Pain Relievers
Opioids, also known as opiates or narcotic analgesics, are the most potent class of pain relieving medicines derived from the opium poppy plant. Some commonly used opioid pain relievers include morphine, codeine, oxycodone, ... Read more

Humira has been a blockbuster drug since its approval in 2002. As Humira goes off-patent, biosimilars are now entering the market, offering more affordable treatment options for patients.

What is Humira?
Humira (adalimumab) is a biologic drug developed and marketed by AbbVie for the treatment of several autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, psoriasis etc. It is a monoclonal antibody and works by blocking tumor necrosis factor- ... Read more