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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:21 pm Post subject: Some useful facts about drugs |
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These are some useful facts about drugs:
Clarithromycin is also used to treat and prevent Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection, and to treat duodenal ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
Doxycyclin Stada is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Gruencef (Cefadroxil) is an antibiotic that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
Metronidazol fights bacteria in your body.
Zithromax contains the active ingredient azithromycin, which is a type of medicine known as a macrolide antibiotic.
Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines.
Bromazepam is in the group of drugs known as benzodiazepines, a class of antidepressants, anti-panic agents, and muscle relaxants.
BUSPIRONE (BusparŪ) helps to relieve certain states of anxiety.
Diazepam is used to help relax muscles or relieve muscle spasm.
Dormicum is used sometimes in patients in intensive care units in hospitals to cause unconsciousness. This may allow the patients to withstand the stress of being in the intensive care unit and help the patients cooperate when a machine must be used to assist them with breathing.
Lorazepam belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system).
Oxazepam is used to relieve anxiety. It also is used to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Rivotril is used to relieve anxiety. However, benzodiazepines should not be used to relieve nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday life.
Spasmorelax is used to relieve anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures and to control agitation caused by alcohol withdrawal.
Strattera (Atomoxetine) works by increasing the levels of norepinephrine, a natural substance in the brain.
Tavor is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, epilepsy, insomnia, and nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment and to control agitation caused by alcohol with drawal.
Tetrazepam also is used sometimes to treat depression, fear of open spaces (agoraphobia), and premenstrual syndrome.
Tranxilium is used to relieve anxiety.
Sometimes Valium is used to treat insomnia (trouble in sleeping). However, if used regularly (for example, every day) for insomnia, they usually are not effective for more than a few weeks.
Xanax is used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Alprazolam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines.
Xanor (Alprazolam) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Allopurinol is also sometimes used to treat seizures, pain caused by pancreas disease, and certain infections. It is also sometimes used to improve survival after bypass surgery, to reduce ulcer relapses, and to prevent rejection of kidney transplants.
ARCOXIA is used for the following:acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), relief of chronic musculoskeletal pain, relief of acute pain, to treat acute gouty arthritis
Celebrex may also be used for the following problems: Familial adenomatous polyposis (polyps in the intestines); Moderate or severe pain, such as after dental or orthopedic procedures; Pain during menstruation
Atemur (Fluticasone) may be used with other asthma medicines, such as bronchodilators (medicines that open up narrowed breathing passages) or other corticosteroids taken by mouth.
Singuair medicine is also used to treat the symptoms (sneezing, runny nose, itching, wheezing) of seasonal (short-term) allergies.
Spiriva is a medicine used to treat bronchospasm (wheezing or difficulty in breathing) that is associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
BELLA Hexal also know as Dianette is used for the treatment of androgen-dependent diseases in women, such as acne, especially pronounced forms and those which are accompanied by seborrhea or by inflammation or formation of nodes (acne papulopustulosa, acne nodulocystica), androgenetic alopecia and mild forms of hirsutism.
Clomiphene probably works by changing the hormone balance of the body. In women, this causes ovulation to occur and prepares the body for pregnancy.
Diane-35 ED prevents pregnancy in several ways:- inhibiting the egg release by stopping it maturing, changing the cervical mucus consistency making it difficult for the sperm to reach the egg, changing the lining of the uterus making it less suitable for implantation.
Duofem is an emergency contraceptive product that prevents the starting of a pregnancy. It contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic progestin, which is also a component of some contraceptive pills.
Isotrex is used for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Atehexal works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
Cardular (Doxazosin) is also used to treat benign (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older.
Clonidine is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by decreasing your heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Codiovan Forte is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Coumadin is a blood thinner used to keep blood flowing smoothly and prevent the formation of blood clots.
Diltahexal (Diltiazem) works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. It also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Enalapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used in combination with other medications to treat heart failure.
Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills'). It works by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.
LISINOPRIL (Prinivil, Zestril) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor. Lisinopril controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels; it is not a cure.
Metoprolol works by slowing the heart rate and relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard.
Norvasc is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Ramipril works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.
Tenormin (Atenolol) is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and treat heart attacks.
Triamterene (Triarese), a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease.
Verapamil also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart to control chest pain (angina). If taken regularly, verapamil controls chest pain, but it does not stop chest pain once it starts.
Quinapril is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Ezetrol helps to lower cholesterol levels. Ezetrol is used in people whose cholesterol levels are too high and when diet alone cannot lower these levels adequately.
Simvastatin blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Simvastatin is used to reduce the total amounts of cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in your blood.
ATORVASTATIN (Sortis) blocks the body's ability to make cholesterol.
Zocor blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.
Evra (Ethinyl estradiol) is a form of estrogen and norelgestromin is a form of progesterone. These are both female hormones involved in conception. The ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin topical patch releases estrogen and progesterone that are absorbed directly through the skin.
Yasmin is a form of progesterone and ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen. These are both female hormones involved in conception.
Valtrex does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
Actos (Pioglitazone) can help control blood sugar levels. Pioglitazone is used, along with diet and exercise, in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type II diabetes).
Amaryl (Glimepiride) is used with diet and exercise to treat noninsulin-dependent (Type II) diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). Insulin or metformin (Glucophage) may also be used in combination with glimepiride, if necessary.
Avandia (Rosiglitazone) is used, alone or in combination with other medications, to treat type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset') in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet and exercise alone. Rosiglitazone is in a class of drugs called thiazolidinediones.
ACARBOSE (glucobay) lowers blood sugar in patients with diabetes.
Glucophage (Metformin) helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver.
Meglucon (Metformin) also increases your body's response to insulin, a natural substance that controls the amount of glucose in the blood. Meglucon (Metformin) controls diabetes but does not cure it. Continue to take metformin even if you feel well.
Metformin helps to control the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood. It decreases the amount of glucose you absorb from your food and the amount of glucose made by your liver.
Furorese (Furosemide) is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Furosemide is also used to treat high blood pressure.
Agopton - Lansoprazole (lan-SOE-pra-zole) is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers and gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which the acid in the stomach washes back up into the esophagus.
Omeprazole is used in combination with other medications to eliminate
Amantadine (a-MAN-ta-deen) is an antiviral. It is used to prevent or treat certain influenza (flu) infections (type A). It may be given alone or along with flu shots.
Tamiflu helps shorten the time you have flu symptoms such as nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, muscle aches, tiredness, headache, fever, and chills.
Climopax (Premarin) is used to treat symptoms of menopause; deficiency in ovary function (including underdevelopment of female sexual characteristics and some types of infertility); some types of breast cancer in men and in postmenopausal women; degeneration of the vagina; and urethra and prostate cancer. In addition, conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis.
Presomen (Premarin) is used to treat symptoms of menopause; deficiency in ovary function (including underdevelopment of female sexual characteristics and some types of infertility); some types of breast cancer in men and in postmenopausal women; degeneration of the vagina; and urethra and prostate cancer.
Sirdalud , a muscle relaxant, is used to help relax certain muscles in your body.
Somadril is used to relax certain muscles in your body and relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other injury to your muscles.
Adekin is also used to treat stiffness and shaking caused by certain medicines used to treat nervous, mental, and emotional conditions.
Acomplia represents one of the latest and indeed a most novel method for controlling body weight.
Antiadipositum RIEMSER is a slimming drug, anorexic drug.
Reductil is approved for use only in people who are very overweight.
Regenon is used in the short-term treatment of obesity. Their appetite-reducing effect tends to decrease after a few weeks. Because of this, these medicines are useful only during the first few weeks of a weight-loss program. _________________ Thanks for Your attention |
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