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Cabergoline is a combination of derived ergot fungi alkaloids that is used to treat Parkinson s disease, as well as some defined hormone problems such as excessive prolactin production. As a direct causative agent, this drug is used to prevent and inhibit more...
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Calan is commonly prescribed to assist in the treatment of hypertension, angina, and in some cases to help control irregular heart rhythms. Calan is a member of the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers, and its job is to relax the blood more...
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Calcipotriene is a United States adopted name for the same drug internationally known as Calcipotriol. It is the marketed generic name for the Vitamin D3 derivative in the US and is used for the treatment of psoriasis in different areas of the body. Skin more...
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Calcipotriol is a combined Vitamin D and calcitriol derivative. It is mainly administered as an effective treatment of psoriasis, or any related autoimmune disease manifesting as red scaly patches on certain parts of the bodys skin. This is more specific more...
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After the menopausal period of women, bone loss accelerates very quickly which leads to osteoporosis. Calcitonin is a drug that can treat this type of bone disease. Calcitonin is a hormone that is created by the thyroid gland that is responsible in decrea more...
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Calcitriol, or dihydroxycholecalciferol, is an active synthetic form of Vitamin D that enables the body to absorb greater amounts of calcium and phosphate from the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract. It aids the body in making the most of the calcium comi more...
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Calcium, or calcium acetate, is a necessary mineral that the body requires in order to perform numerous basic functions. Many patients take calcium to help build up their bone density or to maintain bone density, depending on their age, while others take more...
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Campral, also known by the generic name of acamprosate, is a medicine used to treat alcohol dependence. It is believed to stabilize the chemical imbalance in the brain caused by frequent alcohol intake or alcoholism, most probably by activating gamma-amin more...
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Candesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by blocking chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels to tighten. It also relaxes the blood vessels to help blood flow mo more...
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Capecitabine is a prescribed drug used in treating different kinds of cancer. It works by killing the cancer cells and shrinks the tumors by preventing the process of cell formation. This drug comes in tablets of 500mg and 150mg. more...
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Capoten, also prescribed as captopril, is commonly used in the treatment of cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and in treatment after surviving a heart attack. It can also be used for patients who are experiencing kidney pr more...
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Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. It is indicated for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and cases of congestive heart failure. It keeps angiotensin, a chemical in the blood, from metabolizing into a dangerous subst more...
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Also prescribed in its generic form, sucralfate, Carafate is generally used to treat as well as prevent stomach ulcers. It works in the body by coating the ulcer in the stomach, or any erosion that may develop into an ulcer, which protects it from the har more...
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Carbachol is intended to treat glaucoma and is also being administered during ophthalmic surgeries. The drug is used as an eye drop and works in eliminating the pressure to the eyes of patients with glaucoma. Carbahol is also helpful in narrowing the pupi more...
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Carbamazepine, also known as CBZ, is an anticonvulsant drug that is also used as a mood stabilizing agent. It acts by decreasing the amount of abnormal excitement in the brain, and is indicated for epilepsy and the treatment of bipolar disorders. more...
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Carbenicillin is a drug used as an antibiotic that belongs to the group of penicillin drug. Carbenicillin can fight many types of bacteria inside the body except viral infections that are common to colds and flu. more...
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Carbidopa, also known as MK-486, is a decarboxylase inhibitor given to patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. It is used together with the drug Levodopa, a drug which increases the amount of dopamine in the body. more...
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Carbimazole is an imidazole antithyroid agent under a class of drugs known as pro-drugs. It is considered a pro-drug because it converts to methimazole after being absorbed by the body, generating an antithyroid action that works against hyperthyroidism ( more...
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Carboplatin is a drug used in treating several types of cancers such as lung cancer, ovarian carcinoma, breast cancer, cervical cancer, neck cancer, head cancer and many other types of cancer. Carboplatin was introduced during 1980 and has become the most more...
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Cardizem is also prescribed as diltiazem, and is commonly used in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders, angina, and hypertension. Cardizem is a calcium channel blocker and which relaxes the muscles of the heart as well as relaxes the blood vessels allo more...
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Cardular is a brand name for the drug doxazosin mesylate, which is given in tablets to treat two different conditions: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BHP, and hypertension, or high blood pressure. BPH is a condition found in men in which their prostate more...
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Cardura is commonly prescribed as doxazosin and is typically used in the treatment of hypertension. It is also commonly used in the treatment of enlarged prostate. Cardura is used to allow the arteries to relax and allow blood flow improvement. In the cas more...
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Carisoprodol, which is also prescribed as Soma and Vanadom, is commonly used to treat injuries and musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain. Carisoprodol works by relaxing muscles and blocking the pain sensations sent by the nerves which register in the more...
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Carmustine is an anti-cancer drug used to treat different types of cancers. It is considered as an alkylating agent. Carmustine is a drug that was introduced in the United Kingdom and distributed by Bristol-Myers Squibb under the brand name BiCNU. more...
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Carvedilol belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers, which affect the heart and blood flow within the veins and arteries. Carvedilol is a non-selective beta blocker, which means that it blocks both beta 1 (responsible for heart rate and heartbeat more...
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The generic form of Casodex is bicalutmide, which is commonly prescribed to alleviate the serious health threats associated with prostate cancer. Its main function is to interrupt the production and function of androgens, the male hormones. This can help more...
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Caspofungin is an anti-fungal drug that can effectively treat different types of fungal infection. This drug can be administered intravenously. Caspofungin is a drug distributed around the world by Merck. through the brand name Cancidas. more...
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The generic equivalent to Catapres is clonidine, both of which are commonly used to treat hypertension. Despite the fact that the American Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve Catapres for the use of relieving withdrawal symptoms related to alc more...
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Catapresan is a brand name for the generic medication clonidine hydrochloride. It is given for the treatment of hypertension, or high blood pressure. Hypertension is when too much blood is being pumped through arteries that are too narrow or blocked. I more...
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Caverta is brand name for Sildenafil citrate, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), or impotence in men. Most cases of ED are caused by physiological factors such as diabetes, smoking, high blood pressure or surgery. Caverta comes more...
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Also generically prescribed as cefaclor, Ceclor is typically used to a treat a variety of bacterial infections, including but not limited to urinary tract infections, ear infection, skin infections, tooth infections, tonsillitis, and bronchitis. Ceclor is more...
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Cefaclor is the generic name for a second-generation broad-spectrum antibiotic from the group of antibacterial drugs known as cephalosporins. It is available under the brand names Ceclor, Ceclor CD, Ceclor Pulvules, and Raniclor. more...
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Cefadroxil is a broad spectrum antibiotic that acts against an extensive variety of bacteria, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It belongs to a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics which are used to treat many different types more...
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Cefdinir is a cephalosporin antibiotic, which is widely used for treatment of common bacterial-infused illnesses such as throat and skin infections. Cefdinir is marketed by Abbott Laboratories under the brand name Omnicef, which has gotten the FDA approva more...
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Cefepime is an antimicrobial drug. It is classified under fourth generation cephalosporin antibiotics, which is often used to treat moderate to severe pneumonia and other bacterial infections. Lately, Cefepime is rarely used due to an FDA early communicat more...
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Infections brought about by bacteria are common medical concerns. To address the problem, antibiotics were created. Antibiotics are made to battle the onset of bacteria, causing several conditions – ear, throat, lung, and urinary tract infections, pneumon more...
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Cefixime is an antibiotic classified under third generation cephalosporins. Drug manufacturer Wyeth marketed Cefixime by its brand name Suprax. In 2003, supra was taken off the United States market due to the expiration of its patent. It was since re-laun more...
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Cefpodoxime is an antibiotic. Antimicrobial drugs like this are used to treat infections normally caused by bacteria. Conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, other types of lung infections, gonorrhea, ear and throat infections, several cases of skin infect more...
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Cefprozil is a prescribed drug that is used in treating ear infections, nose infection, skin infections, bronchitis and many other bacterial infections. This drug is not intended to treat viral infections, colds or flu. more...
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Ceftin can be generically prescribed as cefuroxime and is commonly used to treat life threatening or severe bacterial infections, or bacterial infections which have not responded to other antibiotics. Ceftin does not work on fungal or viral infections. Ce more...
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Cefuroxime is a second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that has been widely used in the United States and the world over for treatment of several bacterial infections. It started invading the US market in 1977. Soon enough, other countries followed as more...
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Celebrex is a brand name for the generic drug celecoxib. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, used in the treatment of several different serious conditions, including the relief of symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in more...
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Celecoxib is the generic name for drug which goes by the brand name Celebrex. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID, used in the treatment of several different serious conditions, including the relief of symptoms of osteoarthritis and rh more...
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Celexa, which is generically prescribed as citalopram is used to treat the symptoms of depression. Celexa belongs to a family of medications known as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. These medication are designed affect the chemicals in more...
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Penicillin is one of the most important discoveries of medicine. Since its inception variations of the drug were developed retaining only its antibiotic properties but of different components. Cephalexin is one of the descendants of Penicillin, a member o more...
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Cerivastatin is a prescribed drug used to lower the amount of cholesterol to an individual. It is also known to prevent the risks of cardiovascular disease. However, on August 8, 2001 Bayer Pharmaceutical Division has recalled Cerivastatin from the United more...
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Cetirizine is an effective antihistamine. It treats the common symptoms of allergies that usually affect the eyes and the nose. Aside from allergies, Cetirizine can also be effective treatment for hay fever, urticaria, angioedema, and even Kimura’s diseas more...
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If you want to be able to enjoy the outdoors, if you want to spend the day running around the park without fear of breaking out in hives, then talk to your doctor about using Cetrizin.
The generic name of Cetrizin is Cetirizine. This Cetirizine is one of more...
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Cetrorelix is prescribed to women in order to avoid premature ovulation especially while controlled ovarian stimulation is on the process. Cetrorelix is a drug distributed under the brand name Cetrodine by Merck Serono. It is a drug primarily used to pat more...
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Cetsim is very familiar to asthma patients because is one of their help lines when breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and wheezing occurs. Cetsim works by relaxing the muscles in the air passageways to improve breathing. It is also effective in treati more...
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Cetuximab is a drug prescribed to treat metastatic colon, head, and neck cancers. It is a type of antibody that acts against the epidermal growth factor (EGFR). It is proven to prevent the activity of a receptor, which can lead to the inhibition of signal more...
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Chlorambucil is a powerful chemotherapy drug that is commonly used in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Chlorambucil was formerly used against some types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ovarian carcinoma, and others. It was also used as an immunosuppressive more...
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Chloramphenicol is a synthetic antibiotic that was first introduced to the medical world in 1949. Since its inception, it has been found useful as a treatment for bacterial infections caused by drug-resistant microorganisms. It has been widely used in man more...
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Chlordiazepoxide is a prescribed drug used to treat persons who are distressed due to alcohol withdrawals, depression and anxiety. The drug is also used to relieve fear from patients before undergoing surgery. It works through the brain and nerves of the more...
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Chloromycetin can also be prescribed as Pentamycetin or chloraphenical and is used in the treatment of bacterial infection, with the ophthalmic solution used exclusively for infections of the eye. Chloromycetin should not be used with other antibiotics.
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Malaria is a worldwide health problem. Good thing, there is Chloroquine to treat it. Chloroquine is a 4-aminoquiline drug that has long been used to prevent malaria from creating any more damages in the body. As it also has great activity in the immune sy more...
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Chlorpropamide is a drug that helps to control high blood sugar and prevent the risk of kidney problems, heart disease, blindness, impotency and stroke. It stimulates the release of natural insulin of the body, which lowers the level of blood sugar. more...
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Chlorthalidone is a prescribed thiazide diuretic, more commonly known as a water pill, that is used to cure fluid retention (edema) caused by the body’s absorption of salt. It transfers excess water and salt into the urine through the kidneys. It used in more...
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Chlorzoxazone is considered as a skeletal muscle relaxant drug that is used in treating different kinds of muscle spasms causing discomfort or unbearable pain to individuals. It works through the spinal cord and depresses the reflexes to prevent the spasm more...
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Choriogonadotropin Alfa is a drug administered to women who have fertility disorders. This drug helps in producing mature eggs needed for fertilization. Choriogonadotropin Alfa is a drug that is injected in order to help women get pregnant. This is usual more...
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Cialis, which is generically prescribed as tadalafil, is commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction by encouraging blood flow to the appropriate areas of the body. Cialis also relaxes muscles to encourage an erection more...
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Ciclopirox is an antifungal medicine used in treating several skin infections. This medicine may not work well in areas with very thick skin areas like the sole of the feet and the palm of the hands. Ciclopirox is used for the treatment of yeast skin inf more...
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Ciclovulan, which is marketed under the brand Aygestin and many other trade names, is a medication that can be used to prevent pregnancy when taken in small amounts. This drug is also used for examinations to find out if the body is creating certain femal more...
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Cilostazol a drug used to treat the symptoms of intermittent claudication, which is basically leg pain caused by walking. It has been distributed under the brand name Pletal by Otsuka Pharmaceutical more...
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Ciloxan, also known generically as ciprofloxacin (INN), is a synthetic chemotherapeutic drug and ophthalmic ointment used to treat severe, life-threatening bacterial infections in the eyes. Ciprofloxacin is usually referred to as a fluoroquinolone or quin more...
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Cimetidine is a medication used to prevent ulcers in the stomach and small intestines, treating gastroesophageal reflux disease, prevents upper GI bleeding and prevents acid reflux. There are also unlabeled uses that include: the prevention of aspiration more...
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Cinnarizine is an antihistamine drug. It is usually used to control vomiting as an effect of motion sickness. It is widely distributed worldwide by Janssen Pharmaceutica since 1955 under the trade name Stugeron. more...
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Because it is considered as an effective drug for depression and anxiety, there are good reasons for Cipralex to be your pill of choice. Read on to know more about the drug and how to use it effectively.
Available in tablets or oral drops, this antidepres more...
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Cipram is a drug used in treating several depressions due to mood disorders. It is classified as an antidepressant drug. It helps restore the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain that causes the improvement of the person’s mood. more...
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With the wonders of modern technology, everything could now be cured by a pill and fortunately this includes depression. However, you might be a little sad once you find out from this article that Cipramil may not be the perfect drug after all. Read on.
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The antibiotic Cipro can also be generically prescribed as ciprofloxacin, and is part of the group of medications known clinically as fluoroquinolones. Cipro is most often used to treat bacterial infections in the body, as antibiotics are ineffective at t more...
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Ciprofloxacin has been a very useful answer to the treatment of an array of bacteria. In addition, it also renders less potential side effects compared to others in its class.
Ciprofloxacin is the generic name of the synthetic antibiotic which also come more...
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People with gastrointestinal problems can now find relief with the development of cisapride. The effective actions of the medication have shown to be quite useful for many for years to come. It does have a number of reactions and effects that should also more...
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Cisplatin is prescribed as a chemotherapy drug for the treatment of various cancers. Cisplatin is used to treat patients suffering from cancers such as sarcomas, carcinomas, germ cell tumors and lymphomas. Cisplatin is being distributed in the United St more...
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As the original form of Citalopram, it is considered as one of the most effective anti depressants ever produced. Created in 1989, it paved the way for other companies to produce the generic versions upon the expiration of its patent in 2003. One of them more...
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Cladribine is a drug used in treating multiple sclerosis and hairy cell leukemia. It is considered as a synthetic anti-cancer drug that is capable of suppressing the immune system. Cladribine is administered to people with hairy cell leukemia and other more...
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Clarinex, which is generically prescribed as desloratadine, is commonly used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and coughing. Clarinex is part of the family of drugs known as antihistamines more...
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Antibiotics are classified into different groups according to their strength in tackling bacteria and the illnesses that come with them. While Cefixim and Cephalexin are included in the milder group of cephalosporin antibiotics, Clarithromycin is in the s more...
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Claritin, also known as Alavert, Claritin, and Claritin Reditab and generically known as loratadine, is used as antihistamine to prevent or lessen the symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, hives and itching. The tablet form of more...
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Claritin-D, which is generically prescribed as loratadine and psudoephedrine, is commonly used to treat the symptoms of allergies. Claritin-D is part of the family of medications known as antihistamines which block the histamine reaction in the bod more...
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Clavulanate belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillin. When combined with Amoxicillin, Clavulanate fights bacteria that cause various infections in the body. Clavulanate is available under the brand name Augmentin which comes in tablet and liqu more...
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Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor drug, which strengthens the effect of antibiotic against infection. It is a prescription medicine used in combination with Amoxicillin under the trade name Augmentin. Augmentin is commonly prescribed to patien more...
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Clemastine is one effective antihistamine that can quickly reduce allergic symptoms within 24 hours. There are a number of precautions and side effects to watch out for so that patients stay safe.
Clemastine is the generic name of the antihistamine drug more...
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Cleocin is an antibiotic commonly used to treat bacterial infections and can be generically prescribed as clindamycin. Cleocin may cause diarrhea, which may or may not be a sign of a secondary infection. Patients should alert the prescribing physician sho more...
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Staphylococcus aureus has another great drug to worry about – clindamycin. This antibiotic is one of the most effective without patients having to worry much about hypersensitivity reactions. They do have to learn more about proper use and observance more...
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Clobazam is part of a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It is specifically prescribed for the treatment of seizure disorders, which are caused by the increased electrical movement in the brain. Those who are suffering from seizure may take Clobazam more...
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Clobetasol is a drug used for the treatment of various skin disorders such as eczema. It is available in ointment as well as emollient cream. Clobetasol, which has a generic name of clobetasol propionate, is recommended for use among adults and children more...
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Clomid is a brand name for the generic drug clomiphene citrate. It is given in tablets for the treatment of women whose ovaries do not function efficiently enough to allow for pregnancy. In most cases, the best results are seen in women who suffer from more...
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Clomifen is a brand name for the generic drug clomiphene. It is given in tablets for the treatment of women whose ovaries do not function efficiently enough to allow for pregnancy. In most cases, the best results are seen in women who suffer from polycy more...
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Clomifene is a drug used for the treatment of infertility among women. It stimulates increased amount of hormones vital to the growth and the release of mature egg for ovulation. Clomifene is available in tablet form. It is marketed under the brand name more...
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Couples may finally have their wish of having babies with clomiphene. This wonder fertility drug has become very popular for its radically safe and useful actions. Like other drugs, it also has some contraindications and precautions to ensure effectivenes more...
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Clomipramina is an anti-depressant which is used for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). It restores the balance of natural substances in the brain to help a person lessen the urge to do repeated tasks (compulsion). more...
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Ever wondered why there are people who are obsessive and are now popularly known to have an obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Wonder if there is a cure? Let Clomipramine help you with this. more...
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Clonazepam is a drug that belongs to a group called benzodiazepine which also includes diazepam or Valium and flurazepam. Clonazepam enhance the effects of the GABA neurotransmitter which inhibits activity in the brain. Adults and children suffering more...
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Clonidine is one promising antihypertensive drug which can help patients deal with psychological bout as well. The drug also is proven effective in children suffering from ADHD. It needs to be taken properly to maintain maximum efficacy and safety. more...
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Clopidogrel belongs to the antiplatelet class of medication which inhibits the clotting of blood in diseases such as coronary artery disease and cerebrovascular disease. It works by permanently controlling the receptor P2Y12. more...
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Clorazepate is benzodiazepine medication that contains anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant properties. It affects the chemicals in one’s brains which, when imbalanced, can result to seizures or anxiety. Clorazepate is recommended to persons who need more...
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Clotrimazole is used for curing fungal infections like ringworm and vaginal yeast infections. It is available over the counter in dosage forms like cream and liquid. Adults and teenagers can take Clotrimazole for treatment of their fungal infections. more...
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Cloxacillin is one effective antibiotic promising very good results without the risk of serious side effects. Like other drugs, there are interactions and effects to watch out for to ensure that patients stay healthy and safe. more...
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Clozapine has proven to be quite useful in the treatment of schizophrenia. It does tend to cause serious side effects if used improperly. Be sure to know the third-line treatment regimen to improve mood the right and safe way. more...
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Co-codamol is a brand name for a pain reliever that combines two major ingredients: paracetamol and codeine phosphate. Paracetamol is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, and for reducing fever. Codeine is an opioid, which mimics the effect more...
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Co-trimoxazole has shown that two can indeed be better than one especially when it comes to fighting infectious bacteria. The drug is very effective but there are also a number of side effects to watch out for. more...
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Asthmatic patients should be very familiar with Cobutolin. It is one of their helplines when breathing difficulty, chest tightness, and wheezing occurs. Cobutolin works by relaxing the muscles in the air passageways to improve breathing. It is also effect more...
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Codeine is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, for reducing fever, and for the treatment of coughs. Codeine is an opioid, which mimics the effect of endorphins, which are naturally occurring pain-reducing chemicals. Some side effects of Cod more...
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Codicompren is a brand name for codeine, and is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain, for reducing fever, and for the treatment of coughs. Codeine is an opioid, which mimics the effect of endorphins, which are naturally occurring pain-reducing more...
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Codiovan us a combination drug, composed of valsartan and hydrochloro-thiazide, that is used to treat hypertension, or high blood pressure. It works in the kidneys to increase the amount of salt that the kidneys filter out of the blood and into the urine more...
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Colace is a brand name for the generic drug docusate. It is a stool softener used to treat constipation, and is sometimes given along with other medications that have constipation as a side effect. It is commonly prescribed during times when straining t more...
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Colchicine is commonly used to treat the symptoms of gout attacks. It is not entirely clear how this medication works inside the body, but it has been proven to relieve the symptoms of gout by reducing pain and swelling. It has been shown to prevent more...
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Colesevelam lowers the bad cholesterol in our blood, also referred to as LDL cholesterol. By lowering the LDL cholesterol, Colesevelam helps in reducing the risks of toughened arteries and prevents heart attacks, blood circulation ailments and stroke. more...
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Colestipol is a type of bile acid-binding resin that helps the liver to produce more bile acid. When the liver produces more bile acid, it consequently helps the body in eliminating more cholesterol and lowering cholesterol levels. more...
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Combaren is a medication that is made from a combination of codeine and declofenac. It is a pain reliever, and is also used to relieve swelling and inflammation, stiffness of the muscles and joints, such as that caused by arthritis and gout, pain after s more...
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Combipres is also known generically as clonidine and chlorthalidone and is commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Combipres is a combination medication. One medication (clonidine) relaxes the blood vessels and allows the heart to pump bloo more...
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Compazine is the brand name for prochlorperazine, a versatile drug used to treat several different illnesses. It is given to control severe nausea and vomiting, including that which is caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. It is also used to tre more...
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Condylox, which is generically prescribed as podofilox topical, is commonly used to treat genital warts on the inside and outside of the rectum, between the rectum and genitals, and on the outside of the penis and vagina. Condylox is a topical cream and s more...
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Conjugated estrogens are used for various menopausal symptoms ranging from vaginal dryness, irritation, and hot flashes. Estrogen is the female sex hormone that is necessary for various body processes. Women who are suffering from different symptoms of more...
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Copegus, which is generically prescribed as ribavirin, is commonly used in combination with an interferon alpha medication to treat chronic hepatitis C. Copegus is not effective in the treatment of hepatitis C without the addition of an interferon alpha m more...
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Cordarone can be generically prescribed as amiodarone. It is also prescribed under the brand name Pacerone. Cordarone is used in life threatening conditions of the heart. It can be used to steady a heart that is suffering from ventricular tachycardia or more...
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Coumadin can be generically prescribed as warfarin. It is a blood thinning anti-coagulant often prescribed to thin the blood either prior to of just after a surgical procedure. It can also be used in the prevention of heart attacks and strokes when patien more...
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Coversyl can be generically prescribed as fosinopril and is typically used in the treatment of hypertension. Coversyl is part of the family of medications known as ACE inhibitors, angiotensin converting enzyme. more...
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Cozaar can be generically prescribed as losartan and is generally used in the treatment of hypertension. In some patients with type 2 diabetes, Cozaar is helpful in the treatment of kidney problems. Cozaar has been proven effective at keeping blood vessel more...
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Crestor is the brand name medication that is prescribed generically prescribed as rosuvastatin. Crestor is commonly prescribed to help manage cholesterol levels in the body. It works, usually in conjunction with alternative therapies, to help dispel the h more...
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Cromoglicate is a mast cell stabilizer which prevents the release of inflammation-inducing chemicals like histamine. It is used to control various conditions like asthma, allergic conjunctivitis, among others. more...
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Asthmatic patients are basically bound to live through breathing difficulties for the rest of their lives. Since this condition cannot be cured, the presence of agents or drugs that can help improve the condition is very much welcome. Good thing, the bran more...
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Crotamiton is a scabicidal, a type of drug specifically for the treatment of scabies. It comes in cream and lotion form that is applied on the body to get rid of parasites that cause itching. Crotamiton is available under the brand names Eurax, Crotan, more...
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Cyclobenzaprine is also prescribed as Flexeril. It is commonly used to treat pain from injury, muscle spasms, and other painful musculoskeletal conditions for a short term period or two to three weeks. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant that also interr more...
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Cyclophosphamide is a drug used for the treatment of various types of cancer. Aside from being a cytotoxic drug, Cyclophosphamide is immunosuppressive since it can suppress the immune system. Cyclophosphamide is marketed under the brand name Cytoxan. It more...
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Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive drug. Its most popular use is in combating organ rejection for patients who just had an organ transplant – skin, pancreas, small intestine, kidney, lung, heart, and bone marrow. By suppressing the activity of the immun more...
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Cymbalta, which is generically prescribed as duloxetine, is commonly used to treat the symptoms of major depressive disorder, or can be used to treat nerve pain in patients with chronic conditions, in particular diabetes. more...
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Cyprohepadine is a multi-use drug that is prescribed mostly for people with allergies, specifically hay fever, and people suffering from anorexia. It relieves the sneezing, itching, bloating and watery eyes that are induced by most allergies. This drug is more...
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Cyproterone belongs to a group of drugs called antiandrogen which suppresses the activity of testosterone on the tissues. It blocks the androgen receptors, preventing the androgen from joining with them while suppressing the growth of luteinizing hormone more...
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Cystone, an herbal formula which is composed of ginger, shilapuspha, pasanabheda, Indian madder, umbrella s edge, prickly chaff flower, sedge, purple fleabeane, lime silicate calx and mineral pitch, aids in keeping the urinary tract healthy more...
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Cytarabine is an antineoplastic drug. It slows down the growth and spread of the cancer cells in the body to effectively cure certain types of cancer. Cytarabine is available under the brand name DepoCyt, Tarabine PFS, and Cytosar U. It is given to ind more...
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Cytotec is a brand name for the generic medication misoprostol. It is prescribed to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers in patients who take NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, since those drugs can inflame the stomach lining. It belongs to a more...
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Cytoxan can be prescribed as Cytoxan Lyophilized and Neosar, or generically prescribed as cyclophosphamide. Given as an injection, this medication is designed to help fight cancer. It works by dramatically interfering with the rate of cancer cell multipli more...
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