The List of drugs: Met is a sub‑article of the broader “List of drugs” series on Wikipedia. It catalogues pharmaceutical substances whose non‑proprietary (INN, USAN, BAN) or brand names begin with the prefix “Met”. The list is organized alphabetically and includes a wide range of compounds, such as:
- Metabromsalan – an ophthalmic antiseptic.
- Metacetamol – a derivative of acetaminophen.
- Metaclazepam – a benzodiazepine‑type anxiolytic.
- Metacycline – a tetracycline‑class antibiotic.
- Metadate – a brand name for methylphenidate, used in attention‑deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Metaglip – a combination antihypertensive medication.
- Metaglycodol – a tranquilizer.
- Metahexamide – a first‑generation sulfonylurea antidiabetic.
- Metahydrin – a disinfectant.
- Metalkonium chloride – an antiseptic quaternary ammonium compound.
- Metamelfalan – a chemotherapeutic agent.
- Metamfazone – a corticosteroid.
- Metamfepramone – an appetite suppressant.
- Metamfetamine – the International Non‑Proprietary Name (INN) for methamphetamine, a central‑nervous‑system stimulant.
- Metamizole – a non‑opioid analgesic and antipyretic.
- Metampicillin – a penicillin‑type antibiotic.
- Metandienone – an anabolic‑androgenic steroid.
- Metapramine – a tricyclic antidepressant.
- Metaraminol – a vasopressor used to raise blood pressure.
- Metaxalone – a muscle relaxant.
- Metazocine – an opioid analgesic.
The entry also cross‑references related alphabetical sections (e.g., “Meta”, “Metb‑metf”, “Meth”, “Meti‑metk”) and notes that many entries may appear more than once due to multiple naming conventions (INN, USAN, brand names). Abbreviations used throughout the list include:
- INN – International Non‑Proprietary Name
- USAN – United States Adopted Name
- BAN – British Approved Name
The purpose of the list is to provide a comprehensive, searchable reference for clinicians, pharmacists, researchers, and the general public seeking information on drugs that share the “Met” initial segment in their nomenclature. It reflects the collaborative, open‑source nature of Wikipedia and is subject to ongoing updates as new pharmaceuticals are approved or existing entries are revised.