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Famciclovir is an antiviral drug used to treat different kinds of herpes virus infections such as herpes zoster or shingles (a rash that usually occurs in people who have already suffered from chickenpox). It is also prescribed to treat repeated and stub more...
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Famotidine belongs to a group of H2 blockers that inhibits the production of acid in the stomach, and is commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease. This drug is also given to surgery patients prior to their operation more...
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Famvir, which is generically prescribed as famciclovir, is commonly used to treat viral infections of the skin such as herpes, genital herpes, chicken pox, cold sores, and shingles. Famvir is a member of the family of drugs known as antiviral medications. more...
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Feldene is a brand name for the medication piroxicam. It belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Feldene works by reducing the hormones, called prostaglandins, that cause pain and inflammation in the body. T more...
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Felodipine is a calcium antagonist or a calcium channel blocker prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing the blood vessels in the body so that the heart does not have to pump very hard. AstraZeneca markets it with the more...
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Fenofibrate belongs to the fibrate class of drugs. It is primarily used to decrease the cholesterol levels of people who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases. Just like any other fibrates, Fenofibrate reduces triglycerides, low and very low-density p more...
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Fevarin is one of the many SSRIs that stimulate brain chemicals with the aim to improve mental health and emotional condition. There are various factors to consider first as well as symptoms to watch out for in order to ensure that patients maximize benef more...
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Fexofenadine is a well known antihistamine drug used for the treatment of diseases such as hay fever and other similarly related allergy symptoms. The drug is used to alleviate allergy symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis such as runny nose, constant s more...
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Finasteride is the generic form of Propecia and Proscar. It is prescribed to prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone which causes hair loss and enlarged prostate. Finesteride will only help prevent or reduce hair loss contributed t more...
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Fioricet, which is generically prescribed as acetaminophen /butalbital/caffeine, is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fevers. It is most commonly prescribed to relieve severe tension headaches. more...
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Flagyl, generically known as metronidazole, is prescribed for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria, amebiasis, trichomoniasis and asymptomatic partners of infected patients. Flagyl has also been used to treat Crohn more...
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Flavoxate is an anticholinergic drug that causes antimuscarinic effects in the body. The muscle relaxant properties of Flavoxate have a direct action on the smooth muscles rather than giving an antagonizing effect on muscarinic receptors. Put simply, the more...
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Flexeril, which is generically prescribed as cyclobenzaprine, 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. Flexeril is a muscle relaxant that also in more...
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Flextra DS, which is commonly prescribed as acetaminophen and phenyltoloxamine, is commonly used to treat the aches, pains, fever, sneezing, cough, stuffy nose, and congestion associated with allergies and hay fever. Flextra DS contains a fever reducer an more...
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Flomax is the brand name for tamsulosin hydrochloride, which usually comes in capsule form. It is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or a non-cancerous swelling of the prostate in men. This swelling can eventually cause problem more...
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Flonase, which is generically prescribed as fluticasone nasal, is commonly used to treat the nasal symptoms of allergies. Flonase is considered a steroid. Flonase prevents nasal inflammation. more...
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Florinef is a brand name for fludrocortisone acetate, which is a synthetic adrenocortical steroid. It is prescribed for the treatment of adrenocortical insufficiency such as that characteristic of Addison’s disease, and for the treatment of salt-losing a more...
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Floxin can be generically prescribed as ofloxacin and is part of the family of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones. Floxin is commonly used to fight bacterial infections in the body such as Chlamydia, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, skin infections, a more...
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Fluconazole is a triazole antifungal drug used to treat and prevent systemic and superficial fungal infections. In a form of bulk powder, the drug appears to be a clump of white crystalline powder. It is soluble in alcohol and very slightly soluble in wa more...
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Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid with great mineralacorticois potency and moderate glucocorticoid potency. This drug is primarily used to substitute or replace a hormone named aldosterone in several forms of adrenal insufficiency such as cla more...
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Flunarizine is a calcium channel blocking drug that was discovered in 1967 at Janssen Pharmaceutica. It is primarily used by migraine patients to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks. It is also prescribed to patients with peripheral vascular dise more...
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Fluoxetine is the generic equivalent of Prozac and Sarafem, which is commonly prescribed to treat the symptoms of depression, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Fluoxetine is a member of the antide more...
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Flupenthixol (brand name: Fluanxol) is a first generation antipsychotic drug that is mostly used by patients with Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. It has the ability to relieve psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and paranoia. Flupenthixol has a more...
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Flurbiprofen is part of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs used to treat arthritis inflammation and pain. It is marketed under the following trade names: Froben, made by Abbot, and Ansaid, made by Pf more...
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Through the years, researches and clinical studies have continuously poured to offer competent solutions to this health concern. Unfortunately, Cancer remains to be a strong opponent. more...
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Nasal symptoms can spell utter discomfort. The common allergens like dust cannot be prevented because they are everywhere. Thus, each one of us is vulnerable to this condition. The good news is that drugs meant to relieve you from suffering the effects of more...
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Fluvoxamine is a mood elevator. It has antidepressant properties that can help treat Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Social Phobia. Fluvoxamine was one of the first selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor more...
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If most medicines are prohibited to be used by pregnant women, Folic Acid is different. It is prescribed not just for pregnant women but even for those who are on the planning stage. It is also used by other people of different age groups and sexual prefe more...
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Formoterol is a long acting drug that is mostly used in managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is marketed worldwide under the brand names Foradil and Oxis. Formoterol when inhaled works in relaxing the muscles in the airway by dif more...
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Fosamax, which is generically prescribed as alendronate, is commonly used to treat osteoporosis in post menopausal women. Fosamax is a member of the family of drugs known as biophosphonates, which breaks the cycle of bone mass break down and loss in the b more...
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Hypertension is a fearful condition. It paralyzes a person’s normal routine and is also a certified risk factor for heart attack. Hypertension usually happens at an older age but young people can also become vulnerable to this condition, especially if the more...
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Frelo is commonly known as atorvastatin. It is an inhibitor drug and is primarily used to prevent buildup of cholesterol in the human body. Frelo is also effective in reducing different components of the body which stimulates cholesterol production such a more...
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Frisium is a brand name for the drug clobazam. It is prescribed in tablets for the treatment of insomnia and other sleep disturbances, especially those associated with anxiety, and in some countries it is prescribed for the treatment of seizures. It bel more...
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Frumil is generically prescribed as amiloride and known as a potassium sparing diuretic. Potassium sparing diuretics such as Frumil are prescribed to prevent the body from retaining fluid and salts which can impact on other medical conditions. Frumil may more...
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Fulvicin is generically known as griseofulvin and is commonly prescribed to treat fungal infections, typically of the skin, nails, or hair. This antifungal can be used to treat jock itch, athlete’s foot, barber’s itch, as well as other external fungal inf more...
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Furorese is a brand name for the generic medication furosemid. It is a powerful diuretic that is used to reduce swelling, or edema, and water retention, especially that which is caused by heart disease, liver disease, cirrhosis, kidney failure, and nephr more...
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Furosemid is a generic medication that also goes under the brand names Furorese and LASIX. It is a powerful diuretic that is used to reduce swelling, or edema, and water retention, especially that which is caused by heart disease, liver disease, cirrhosi more...
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Furosemide is a water pill marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the brand name Lasix. It is mostly used to treat fluid retention caused by absorption of excessive amounts of salt. Furosemide works by coursing through the salt to pass onto the urine instead of more...
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Furoxone is a drug used for the purpose of treating health diseases such as diarrhea due to bacteria. It is also an effective medicine for treatment of typhoid fever, traveler’s diarrhea, salmonella infections and cholera. more...
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