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Mablin is a common cancer medicament and is known to slow down the neoplastic activity of malignant cells. It is a generic and non-specific cell type alkylating antineoplastic agent that was initially created as a therapeutic medicament for chronic myeloi more...
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Macrobid is an antibiotic primarily used to treat urinary tract infections. It is generically prescribed as nitrofurantoin. There have been serious reactions to Macrobid, although rare, which include complications of the liver, nerves, eyes, blood, lungs, more...
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Magnesium is not considered a medication, but a supplement for a naturally occurring mineral found in nature as well as the human body. When the body does not produce enough of the mineral, however, it becomes prudent to supplement a patient’s diet with more...
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Malarone, an antibiotic, is a naphthalene chemical compound used in the treatment of various infections and illnesses caused by protozoan organisms. This medication can also be used in the treatment of certain fungal-based infections. It comes in a standa more...
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Mantadine is a manmade anti-viral medication that hampers the duplication of a virus within cells and was approved by the FDA in 1996. Currently, it is not known how the medication works in treating Parkinsons disease, just that it does work. The effects more...
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Marinol is a revolutionary drug manufactured by Unimed Pharmaceuticals Inc. It has been approved for use by the United States of America’s Food and Drug Administration since 2006. In recent years, the use of Marinol capsules has been a source of intrigue more...
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Maxalt is a brand name for the generic drug rizatriptan. It belongs to a class of drugs known as triptans. Maxalt is prescribed for the treatment of migraines, and helps to relieve the headaches, pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomitin more...
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Maxaquin, with the generic name of Lomefloxacin hydrochloride, is an antibiotic for the treatment of infections in the lower respiratory tract, including chronic bronchitis, and infections of the urinary tract like cystitis. This drug is given prior to pr more...
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Maxolon is a brand name for the drug metoclopramide. It is given in tablets or injections and is used to help alleviate the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including heartburn, as well as nausea and vomiting. It has also sometimes been used more...
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Manufactured under the brand name Vermox, Mebendazole is a drug commonly used to address worm infections of the intestine. This includes infections with pinworms, roundworms and hook worms. Generally, Mebendazole works by killing parasites in the body. Mo more...
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Mebeverine is an antispasmodic medication prescribed for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Mebeverine works directly with the muscles in the gut. It helps relax the muscles of the gut and help restore the normal movement of the bowel. more...
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Mechlorethamine is a chemotherapy drug. It goes under the brand name Mustargen and is sold in different parts of the world as an effective anticancer medication. Mechlorethamine is also popularly known as nitrogen mustard, mustine, and chlormethine. more...
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Mechotane is a parasympathomimetic choline ester that has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually administered to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, giv more...
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Mechothane is a parasympathomimetic choline ester that has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually administered to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, gi more...
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Meclizine is a drug that inhibits the function of an enzyme called histamine. As such, Meclizine falls under the category of drugs called antihistamine.
Meclizine is typically prescribed for conditions symptomatic of motion sickness. This includes nausea, more...
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Mecothane, a parasympathomimetic choline ester, has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or more...
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Medipren belongs to a type of medication called non-steroidal and non-inflammatory drugs. Medipren is used for the treatment of mild pain, inflammation, and fever. Medipren blocks the release of chemicals referred to as prostaglandins in the body which is more...
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The female hormone, Medroxyprogesterone, also known as progesterone, is processed from progestin. Progestins cause changes in the uterus inner lining (endometrium) to prepare for the secretory phase of a womans menstrual cycle. Progestins ready the endo more...
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Mefenamic Acid falls under the classification of a group of medications known as NSAIDs, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It works by reducing inflammation and providing short-term relief from pain. more...
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Mefloquine is a type of medication specifically for the treatment of malaria. It was developed during the 1970s in the United States as a synthetic type of quinine.
Mefloquine is prescribed to adults and children who have malaria, a serious disease more...
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Melatonin is a natural hormone that can be found in most animals, algae and humans, and is responsible for regulating the body s circadian rhythm, an internal system which determines when a person sleeps and wakes. more...
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Melibiase is a medication, distributed under the brand name Fabrzyme, used to replace the insufficiencies of enzymes in individuals with Fabry disease. Recombining DNA technology from the Chinese Hamster Ovary produces Melibiase. This medication is also u more...
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Meloxicam belongs to a class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is prescribed for the treatment of pain and inflammation, and is administered to patients suffering from arthritis, dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) and more...
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Memantine is a drug belonging to a group of medications referred to as NMDA receptor antagonists. These are drugs that decrease the abnormal activity occurring in the brain that result to brain disorders particularly the dreaded Alzheimer’s disease more...
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Mental disorders are common for people aged 65 and above. As years are added to your age, your brain becomes all worked up that is basically the reason it sometimes malfunctions. Clearly enough, mental disturbances are the bitter realities that comes alon more...
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Mepron is the liquid suspension version of Malarone. An antibiotic, it is a naphthalene chemical compound used in the treatment of various infections and illnesss caused by protozoan organisms. This medication can also be used in the treatment of certain more...
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Meridia is a brand name for sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate, which is prescribed for the treatment of obesity. It aids in both weight loss and the maintenance of weight loss, and is recommended for use with a reduced calorie diet. Meridia is taken more...
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Mertiran, an imidazole antithyroid agent, converts to methimazole after being absorbed by the body, which generates an antithyroid action that works against hyperthyroidism (excessive production of thyroid hormones) and thyrotoxicosis (inflammation of the more...
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Mesalamine is an anti-inflammatory agent that is derived from salicylic acid. It is also known as Mesalazine, and is usually prescribed for the treatment of Crohn s disease (inflammation of the intestines) and ulcerative colitis (swelling or wearing away more...
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Mesterolone is an anabolic steroid that goes by the brand names Proviron, Pluriviron, and Vistimon. It is currently illegal in the United States, since its purpose is chiefly for athletic and muscle mass enhancement. It is taken orally in tablet form. more...
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Mestinon is the brand name for the drug pyridostigmine, which comes in either tablets or raspberry-flavored syrup. It also can be prescribed in a timespan capsule, which releases a uniform amount of medication throughout the day, helping keep symptoms co more...
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Metamizol is the generic name for a drug that also goes under the names of Dipyrone, Analgin, Novalgin, and Melubrin. It is a non-opioid pain-reliever and fever-reducer that belongs to a class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, more...
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Metaproterenol is a beta2-adrenergic agonist drug indicated for the relief of wheezing symptoms and other breathing difficulties caused by emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. It is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing the muscles and opening the more...
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Metaxalone is a type of muscle relaxant that can relieve pain from ailments like sprains and strains. It is recognized as a strong type of muscle relaxant with a relatively minimal incidence of serious side effects. more...
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Metformin is a generic form of the drug metformin hydrochloride, which comes in the brand names Fortamet, Glucovance, Riomet, Glumetza, Diabex, and Diaformin. It is given for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, especially when that disease is accompanied b more...
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Methadone is a medication that is used to help treat narcotic dependence and withdrawal. It has been used for more than 3 decades in the treatment of opioid addiction. more...
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Methocarbamol is s type of muscle relaxant that works to decrease muscle spasms and pain. It blocks the nerve impulses sent to the brain to relax the muscles. This drug is prescribed to adults who are suffering from skeletal and muscle conditions such a more...
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Methotrexate is the generic form of medications such as Rheumatrex and Trexall. These medications target the cells in the body that reproduce rapidly like skin cells, cancer cells, and bone marrow cells. Methotrexate is commonly prescribed for patients wh more...
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Methoxsalen is a natural substance that is derived from the seeds of the Ammi majus, a plant known for its photoactivating characteristics. Methoxsalen belongs to a classification of drugs called furocoumarins and psoralens, and it is usually indicated in more...
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Methylphenidate is a stimulant for the central nervous system. This medication affects the chemicals present in the brain stimulant that cause hyperactivity as well as impulse control. more...
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Methylprednisolone is a type of steroid. This medication is effective in the prevention of release of substances in the body that result to inflammation. This medication is prescribed to those who have allergic disorders, skin irritations, more...
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Metoclopramide is a drug used to relieve symptoms associated with acute and recurrent diabetic gastro paresis, documented gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) that cannot be treated by conventional methods. Metoclopramide is used to stimulate the uppe more...
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Metolazone is a diuretic or water pill which increases urination and helps the body to remove excess water. It is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure and its related complications. more...
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Metoprolol is a generic drug that also goes under the brand names Dutoprol, Lopressor, Toprol-XL, Selokeen, Minax, Metrol, Betaloc, Neobloc, and Corvitol. It is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers, and is given for the treatment of hypertension, or more...
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Metrogel, with its active ingredient called metronidazole, is an antibiotic that is best for infections caused by the protozoa bacteria. This drug enters the bacterial cells and interferes with their DNA, damaging it and preventing the protozoa from furt more...
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Metronidazol, sometimes spelled Metranidazol or Metronidazole, is the generic name of a class of antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections of the abdomen, skin and tissue, bones and joints, infections of the respiratory more...
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Metronidazole, sometimes spelled Metranidazol, is the generic name of a class of antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial and parasitic infections of the abdomen, skin and tissue, bones and joints, infections of the respiratory tract, and gynecologica more...
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Mevacor is generically prescribed as pravastatin, and prescribed as the brand name drug, Altocor. Mevacor is designed as a low density lipoprotein reducer while also reducing total cholesterol in the blood stream. Heart disease, hardening of the arteries, more...
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Mexiletine is a class IB anti-arrhythmic drug. It is particularly indicated in the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, also known as irregular heart rhythms. Apart from this, Mexiletine also relieves refractory pain, stiff muscles stemming from a neurom more...
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The generic version of Mexitil is mexiletine. It is commonly used to correct irregular heart rates. Mexitil is able to change the way the heart muscle contracts, resetting its motion to give the heart a steady and continuous rhythm. more...
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After the menopausal period for women, bone loss accelerates very quickly which leads to osteoporosis. Miacalcin is a medication that can treat this type of bone disease. Miacalcin is a hormone that is created by the thyroid gland that is responsible in d more...
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Mianserin belongs to the group of TCA drugs providing an answer to depression and mania. There are also other viable uses of the drug aside from its versatile effects on neurotransmitters. People need to be more cautious about the hazards and actions of t more...
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Micafungin is a type of antifungal antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of various infections resulting from the Candida fungus. Micafungin is prescribed to individuals who have acute disseminated candidiasis, abscesses, candida peritonit more...
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Miconazole is a kind of antifungal drug. This medication prevents the growth of fungus on the skin. Miconazole is prescribed to individuals who have various skin infections like ringworm, athlete’s foot, tinea versiculor, jock itch, and yeas more...
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Micronase is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that happens when the body does not have produce enough insulin, or the body fails to make use of it properly.
Micronase may be used alone and or with another drug called metformin in case diet and o more...
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Micronyl, a medicament used to treat bronchial asthma and a range of respiratory problems related to nasal problems, is a glucocorticoid steroid that interacts with hydrocortisone or cortisol, the two chemicals naturally produced by the body via the adren more...
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Microzide, which is generically prescribed as hydrochlorothiazide, is commonly used to treat edema in patients with congestive heart failure or kidney disorders, or in patients who are taking long term steroids or estrogen. Microzide can also be used to t more...
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Mictone, a parasympathomimetic choline ester, has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or wh more...
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Mictrol, a parasympathomimetic choline ester with a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors, is responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is often given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or who suffer more...
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Midamor is used to counteract hypertension and congestive heart failure. Since these diseases come from an overload of sodium in the body, Midamor is used to keep potassium in the body but release sodium. More specifically, it keeps sodium and water from more...
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The drug Midazolam is classified as an ultra short-acting derivative of benzodiazepine. It contains potent amnestic, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and muscle relaxing properties. The drug is both water soluble and fat soluble in a more...
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Mielevcin is a common cancer medicament known to slow down the neoplastic activity of malignant cells. It is a generic and non-specific cell type alkylating antineoplastic agent that was initially created as a therapeutic medicament for chronic myeloid le more...
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Mielosan is a cancer medicament known to slow down the neoplastic activity of malignant cells. It is a non-specific cell type alkylating antineoplastic agent that was initially created as a therapeutic medicament for chronic myeloid leukemia and has been more...
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Mielucin is a cancer medication known to slow down the neoplastic activity of malignant cells. It is a non-specific cell type alkylating antineoplastic agent that was initially created as a therapeutic medication for chronic myeloid leukemia and has been more...
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The drug miglitol is considered as an oral anti-diabetic drug. Anti-diabetic drugs are drugs that are used primarily for the treatment of diabetes mellitus by lowering the patient’s glucose levels in the blood stream. These drugs are also called more...
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Minims Atropine is a tropane alkaloid obtained from Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade), Datura stramonium (jimsonweed), Mandragora officinarum (mandrake), and other plants of the family Solanaceae. This versatile medicament is a secondary metabolite of more...
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Minipress is often generically prescribed as prazosin. It’s most common medical use is for the treatment of hyper tension, or high blood pressure. Minipress is a member of the class of medications known as alpha-adrenergic blockers. This medication is kno more...
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Minocin is a type of tetracycline antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial infection. It is more commonly used in treatment of different kinds of urinary tract infections, skin infections, respiratory tract infections like sinusitis and pneumonia, ga more...
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Minocycline hydrochloride, or Minocycline, is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that belongs to a class of broad spectrum medications known as tetracycline antibiotics. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of pneumonia and other infections affecting the more...
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The drug minoxidil is known as a vasodilator medication, which is very well known for its ability to stop hair loss and promote regrowth. Minoxidil has first been introduced as an oral drug for the treatment of high blood pressure. However, it had a rat more...
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Mircette, which is generically prescribed as ethinyl estradiol and desogestral, is commonly used to prevent pregnancy. It prevents the body from ovulating and alters the mucous membranes of the cervix, as well as alters the uterine lining. This medication more...
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Mirtazapine is the generic form of Remeron and Remeron SolTab. These medications are commonly used to treat excessive sleeping, loss of appetite, a sense of worthlessness and hopelessness, insomnia, fatigue, thoughts of self harm, and thoughts of suicide more...
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Misoprostol has shown to have potent gastrointestinal and gynecological effects. However, individuals should be aware about proper consumption to avoid adverse effects. Misoprostol is the generic name of the FDA-approved drug which is also known under th more...
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One of the world’s highest-selling medicines, Misultina is used in treating infections caused by bacteria, such as some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), bronchitis, and infections found in the ears, lungs, and throat. Misultina is an antibiotic of th more...
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Mitomycin belongs to a family of natural products that contain aziridine, usually isolated from a strain of bacteria called Streptomyces lavendulae. One of the compounds, mitomycin C finds its value as a chemotherapy agent because of its anti-tumor proper more...
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Mitotane belongs to a class of drugs chemically similar to DDTs and is a derivative of DDDs. The main action of mitotane is to alter steroid peripheral metabolism. This action directly suppresses the adrenal cortex, altering cortisone metabolism which wi more...
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The drug mitoxantrone is classified as an anthracenedione, which is an antineoplastic agent. This drug is a type II topoisomerase inhibitor, which impairs DNA synthesis and repair in both healthy and cancer cells. more...
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One of the highest-selling medicines, Mixoterin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, such as some Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), bronchitis, and infections found in the ears, lungs, and throat. Mixoterin, an antibiotic of the macrolide t more...
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Mobic is a brand name for the generic drug meloxicam, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to reduce pain and swelling or other inflammation. It is available by prescription only and comes in tablets or in an oral suspension liquid. Mobi more...
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Moclobemide is one useful antidepressant drug. It proves to render very effective results but people also need to watch out for possible side effects through safe and proper intake. Moclobemide is the generic name of the psychiatric or antidepressant dru more...
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The drug modafinil is classified as an analeptic drug, which is analogous to stimulants.
The main action of modafinil is to increase the release of monoamines, specifically the catecholamines, dopamine, and norepinephrine. However, apart from this, the dr more...
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Modalert is more commonly known and prescribed as Provigil and generically prescribed as Modafinil. Modalert is commonly used for patients with sleeping disorders and excessive sleepiness to help control the symptoms of sleepiness associated with these me more...
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The drug mometasone is classified as a glucorticoid steroid. Its full name is moetasone furoate. Glucocorticoids belong to a class of steroid hormones that bind to glucocorticoid receptors in most vertebrate animal cells. Glucocorticoids are part of the more...
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Monarc-M is used to treat bleeding episodes in both adults and children suffering from hemophilia A and is administered to patients with hemophilia during surgery or dental operations. Monarc-M increases the antihemophillic factor VIII, a natural protein more...
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Monitan is a medication available by prescription only. A beta-adrenergic blocking agent, it is considered an efficient medication with respects to reducing hypertension or high blood pressure by effectively reducing the heart rate that forces the heart’s more...
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Monoclate-P is used to treat bleeding episodes in both adults and children suffering from hemophilia A and is administered to patients with hemophilia during surgery or dental operations. Monoclate-P increases the antihemophillic factor VIII, a natural pr more...
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Monocor, a selective adrenergic receptor blocker, works directly on the heart and blood circulation and is mainly used to treat cardiovascular diseases like hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary heart disease, irregular heartbeats (irregular heartb more...
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Monoket is a nitrate drug effective in the prevention of angina or chest pains and reduction of the strain on the hearts of patients suffering from coronary artery disease. Monoket relaxes the blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more freely. This medica more...
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Monopril is a drug for high blood pressure. It may be effective when used solely or combined with other drugs for high blood pressure. Minopril is also advised for cases of heart failure. Monopril prevents the conversion of angiotensin I, a chemical in more...
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Montelukast is one effective drug that can treat a variety of nasal and breathing problems. Find out the right ways to take it to maximize efficacy and get rid of chronic symptoms for good. Montelukast is the generic name of the leukotriene receptor ant more...
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The drug morphine is considered the prototypical opioid, and is the principal active ingredient in opium. The drug is a highly potent analgesic drug, and is also classified as a psychoactive drug. more...
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Motilium is a drug that is not used in the United States, but is regularly prescribed in Canada. It is generically known as domperidone and is used to treat nausea and vomiting, caused by other drugs prescribed to combat Parkinson’s disease, by increasin more...
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Motrin is a pain reliever and fever reducer that is commonly prescribed or purchased over the counter as ibuprofen. Prescription Motrin is typically a higher strength than is available over the counter. Motrin is part of the family of medications known as more...
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Moxifloxacin belongs to a family of third generation flouoroquinolone chemotherapeutic drugs. The use of moxifloxacin has been limited as it is considered as a last resort when all other options for bacterial infection treatment fail. more...
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Mupirocin is an antibiotic that is mainly used topically—that is, on the skin—for the treatment of dermatological conditions like impetigo, a disease of the skin caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, Sterptococcus pyogenes, and beta-hemolytic stre more...
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Muran, an immunosuppressant used to weaken the immune system, also goes by the brand names Muran and Azasan. Available in tablet form, as an injection, or intravenously, Muran is administered to patients anticipating an organ transplant or who have been g more...
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Muse or Medicated Urethral Suppository for Erection by Vivus is also known as Prostaglandin E1 and is used to manage erectile dysfunction through its vasodilatory features. It is also available as Caverject and Edex, which are brand names for its injectab more...
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Myambutol can be generically prescribed as ethambutol and is often used for in the treatments of tuberculosis. Myambutol is an effective antibiotic for the treatment of tuberculosis as it prevents the tuberculosis bacteria from reproducing or growing in t more...
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Mycophenolate Mofetil is considered as an immunosuppressant drug used to suppress organ rejection after a liver, heart, or kidney transplant. This drug is usually combined with other drugs. Mycophenolate Mofetil is a prescribed drug used to avoid rejecti more...
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In most cases, after a kidney or liver transplant the body rejects the transplanted organ. The rejection is caused by the immune system because it considers the transplanted organ as an intruder causing it to react. more...
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Mylosar is used to treat myelodysplastic syndrome (Myelodysplastic syndromes), a type of bone marrow disease that typically precedes leukemia, and its subtypes such as various refractory anaemia, including those with ringed sideroblasts, excess blasts, an more...
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Myocholine, a parasympathomimetic choline ester with a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors, is responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is often given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or who suf more...
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Myotonachol, a parasympathomimetic choline ester with a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors, is responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is often given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or who su more...
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Myotonine Chloride, a parasympathomimetic choline ester with a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors, is responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is often given to patients who have recently had abdominal surgery, given birth, or more...
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Mysoline is generically prescribed as primidone and is commonly used to treat seizures. Mysoline has been used to control tremors although the American Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve Mysoline for this purpose. While it is not completely c more...
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Mytelase is also known as Ambenonium and has the chemical name of ambenonium dichloride. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis (muscle disease) happens when the body creates antibodies against acetylcholine re more...
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