Neurological Health

Apo-Gabapentin works by changing the way the body senses pain and decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain to restore mental balance. The active ingredient gabapentin is considered an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic type of medication. The medication is used to help control certain types of seizures in patients who have epilepsy. Some patients may also use the drug to treat a variety of conditions caused by neuropathic pain such as shingles and diabetes.

Apo-Ropinirole containing the active ingredient ropinirole hydrochloride is considered a dopamine agonist type of medication. It is used to treat Parkinson’s disease as low levels of dopamine in the body have been associated with conditions caused by Parkinson’s disease such as body stiffness, slowed movement, balance problems and tremors (poor muscle control). Some people may also use the tablets to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS), a condition that causes discomfort in the legs and strong urges to move the legs.

Aravon (Edaravone) is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also know as Lou Gehrig's disease or motor neuron disease (MND). This is a condition in which the nerves that control muscle movement slowly die, causing the muscles to shrink and weaken). Edaravone injection is in a class of medications called antioxidants. It may work to slow the nerve damage associated with the worsening of ALS symptoms. Aravon (Edaravone) protects nerve cells by mopping up free radicals in the body.

Aricept works by preventing the breakdown of the natural substance acetylcholine to improve mental functions such as thinking, attention, awareness, reasoning and memory. The active ingredient donepezil is classified as a cholinesterase inhibitor type of medication. Slowing down the loss of mental functions can help treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease.