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Baclofen is the generic name of a drug indicated for conditions affecting the central nervous system like spinal cord injuries, spastic diplegia (a type of cerebral palsy), multiple sclerosis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the nervous system), amyotro more...
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Bactrim is a combination antibiotic which is generically prescribed as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Bactrim is also commonly prescribed as Bethaprim, Cotrim, Septa, Sulfatrim, and Uroplus, each with a pediatric version as well. Bactrim is typ more...
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An antibacterial agent originally manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Bactroban is the brand name of mupirocin, which is derived from the fermentation of Pseudomonas fluorescens and is effective against gram-positive bacteria including Streptococcus pyogenes more...
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Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug used in treating inflammatory bowel diseases like active ulcerative colitis. Balsalazide releases mesalamine once it reaches the large intestines (which are believed to be the active sites for ulcerative colitis) a more...
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Becaplermin is a cicatrizant topical gel used in treating open diabetic ulcers and sores often found in the feet. It works by promoting the scarring of the wound in order to speed up healing process. It is derived from human platelets and is a human cell more...
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Beclomethasone dipropionate, known also as Beclomethasone, is a glucocorticoid steroid drug used in the treatment of a number of different irritations in the body. As an inhaler, it is used to alleviate asthma symptoms. Since it works directly on the lung more...
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Benazepril falls under the angiotensin-covering enzyme (ACE) inhibitor type of medicines. This means that it regulates a chemical in our bodies that tightens blood vessels, letting blood flow more smoothly and more easily. Beyond this, it can even help we more...
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Bentyl, which is generically prescribed as dicyclomine, is commonly used to treat functional bowel and irritable bowel syndrome. Bentyl relieves the spasms which occur in the bowels and gastrointestinal tract. Bentyl can be used to treat other bowel issue more...
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Benzac is a brand name for benzoyl peroxide, a topical agent used to treat acne. It has an antibacterial effect, in order to kill the bacteria infecting serious acne lesions. It also works to dry out skin, so that it does not produce excess oils. Benza more...
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Benzocaine is a widely used local anesthetic often used in various forms and preparations of topical pain relievers. It is widely available as topical creams, but can also be found as sprays, oral gels, capsules among other forms. Benzocaine relieves pain more...
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Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant or antitussive which is often used to treat and reducing coughing in various respiratory conditions such as the common colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, emphysema and even asthma. It works as an anesthetic which more...
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Benzoyl peroxide is a member of the class of organic compounds known as peroxides that is used anti-acne preparations. Benzoyl peroxide preparations come in concentrations of 2.5% and stronger versions can contain 5% to 10% of benzoyl peroxide. Benzoyl pe more...
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Benztropine is an anticholinergic drug used for treating Parkinson’s disease and related conditions such as parkinsonism, dystonia, and akathasia. Benztropine’s anticholinergic effects have been shown to have an effective and significant therapeutic value more...
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Betagan is generally prescribed to treat glaucoma and other diseases that result with extensive pressure in the eye. It can be prescribed as levobunolol ophthalmic. It is a beta blocker and is dispensed in a liquid form with the use of an eye dropper.
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Betahistine, also known as Betahistine hydrochloride, is a generic prescription drug indicated for balance disorders like vertigo (a spinning sensation that causes nausea) and Meniere’s disease (a build-up of fluid in the inner ear). It is a histamine ago more...
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Betamethasone was originally approved by the FDA in 1961, with a foam-style formulation, called betamethasone valerate, approved in 1999. Betamethasone is a drug in the steroid family of medications, and comes in topical applications. Besides the foam, more...
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Betaxolol is a selective beta blocker which is both used for the treatment of hypertension and glaucoma. This beta blocker produces far less complications than other beta blockers and can reduce eye pressure, presumably by reducing production of the aqueo more...
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Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic choline ester, a drug that has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually indicated for patients who have recently had abdominal surg more...
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Betimol can be prescribed as a number of brand name medications, including Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, and Timoptic XE. Generically it can be prescribed as timolol ophthalmic. more...
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Betoptic is part of the family of drugs known as beta blockers, and is often prescribed in its generic form, betaxolol ophthalmic. It is most often prescribed to relieve the pressure in the eye, which can be considerably high in patients suffering from gl more...
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Bexarotene is an anticancer drug which is specifically created for treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) – a type of skin cancer. It works specifically by inhibiting the rampant growth of cells inside neoplasms, preventing them from growing out of more...
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Bextra, also known as valdecoxib, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID utilized to alleviate swelling, inflammation, and pain. It is mostly used to treat maladies such as arthritis, including osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Because it more...
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Biaxin can be generically prescribed as clarithromycin, and is commonly used to treat bacterial infections which affect the skin and respiratory system. It can also be used to treat a specific type of stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori, provided more...
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Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal type of antiandrogen. It is an oral hormone treatment that may be used as either a part of a program to cure advanced prostate cancer (often with medical or surgical castration) or as monotherapy for the early stages of the more...
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Biltricide is often prescribed in the generic form, praziquantel. It is a member of the family of drugs known as antihelimintics, which is used primarily for fighting infections caused by worms in the Schistosoma family of parasitic worms. It prevents the more...
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Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin-like medication often used in eye drops for glaucoma treatment. It acts by reducing interocular pressure, thereby improving vision and averting permanent damage to eyesight. Bimatoprost does this by increasing the outward fl more...
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Bisacodyl is a stimulant which works as a laxative and is available in a wide range of brand names and forms. Being a stimulant laxative, it works by directly stimulating the nerve endings of the smooth muscles of the colon and causes them to contract str more...
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Bisoprolol is a beta blocker, specifically a selective adrenergic receptor blocker, belonging to a class of drugs which work directly on the heart and blood circulation. It is mainly used to treat cardiovascular diseases like hypertension (high blood pres more...
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Boniva is mostly used to treat and prevent certain kinds of bone loss maladies like osteoporosis. Ibandronate—the generic name of Boniva—belongs to a class of drugs called biphosphonates. Osteoporosis makes bones become thinner and more brittle, which in more...
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Bortezomib is the first proteasome inhibitor tested on humans for therapeutic purposes available with the brand name Velcade. It is currently an approved treatment in the United States for cases of mantle cell lymphoma and relapsed multiple myeloma and is more...
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Bosentan is a medication commonly used to treat people suffering from a high blood pressure in the lungs, or termed as Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). This drug causes the arteries in the patient’s lungs to expand and contract to decrease the press more...
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Brethine is a bronchodilator which is used in the treatment of symptoms associated with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Brethine has been proven effective at treating bronchospasms and the wheezing associated with bronchospasms.
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Brimonidine is a prescription medicine used to aid in vision problems caused about by glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It works by reducing the amount of fluids and lowering the pressure in the eyes. more...
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Brinzolamide is defined as a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor that is commonly used to lower intraocular pressure (IOP) for patients suffering from ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. The drug was developed by Alcon Laboratories and goes by the trade more...
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Bromocriptine is an ergoline derivative, a substance which causes vasoconstriction or a narrowing of the blood vessels. It is also a dopamine agonist drug that works by activating dopamine receptors in the brain for effective use against pituitary tumors more...
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Budesonide is a drug commonly used to treat bronchial asthma, or those who are suffering from a range of respiratory problems related to nasal problems. It is a glucocorticoid steroid that interacts with hydrocortisone or cortisol, the two that are natura more...
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Buprenorphine is a sublingual type of medication, sold under the brand names Subutex, Temgesic, or the like. This is used to treat patient's addiction or dependence with narcotics. It has effect on the person's withdrawal symptoms by retarding the urgency more...
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Bupropion is the generic name for medications such as Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and Zyban SR. Bupropion is commonly used to treat depressive disorders, seasonal affective disorders, and is used as a smoking cessation medication. Bupropion more...
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BuSpar, which is generically prescribed as buspirone, is commonly used to treat anxiety and patients who suffer the effects of anxiety attacks. BuSpar is a short term anti-anxiety medication aimed to rebalance chemicals in the brain that may attrib more...
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Buspirone is an effective medication for moderate anxiety. It is distinct from traditional benzodiazepines and has the advantage of having no sedating actions. People may start relying on the drug for treatment of mild symptoms after knowing other possibl more...
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Busulfan is a common cancer drug that is known to slow down the neoplastic activity of malignant cells. More specifically, it is a generic and non-specific cell type alkylating antineoplastic agent. It has been initially created as a therapeutic drug for more...
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Butalbital APAP, which is also prescribed as Axocet, is commonly used to treat tension headaches or pain caused by the constricting of muscles. It is most often prescribed in conjunction with a pain reliever and sometimes caffeine. Butalbital APAP is a ba more...
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