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- AC and C
- ASA - Pharmacological action ASA is a NSAIDs. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect, and inhibits platelet aggregation. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX activity - the main enzyme metabolism of arachidonic acid which is a precursor of prostaglandins which play a major role in the pathogenesis of inflammation, pain and fever. Reduction of prostaglandins (mainly E1) in the thermoregulation center leads to a decrease in body temperature due to...
- ASA Daily Low Dose
- Acet - Pharmacological action Acet is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acet prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in trauma, burns). Fever...
- Acet 2
- Acet 3
- Acet Codeine
- Acet Tablets
- Acetaminophen; Caffeine; Codeine
- Acetaminophen; Codeine - This combination medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. It contains a narcotic pain reliever (codeine) and a non-narcotic pain reliever (acetaminophen). Codeine works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a...
- Acid Reducer - Pharmacological action Acid Reducer is a blocker of histamine H2-receptors. Inhibits basal and stimulated by histamine, gastrin and acetylcholine (to a lesser extent) the secretion of hydrochloric acid. Increases the pH of gastric contents and reduces the activity of pepsin. The duration of action of ranitidine with a single admission - 12 hours. Pharmacokinetics After oral administration, ranitidine is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Eating and antacids significantly...
- Aller-Relief - Cetirizine belongs to the class of medications called second-generation antihistamines, specifically the class known as histamine receptor antagonists . For adults and children 2 years of age and older, it is used for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergies including sneezing; itchy nose and throat; stuffy and runny nose; and tearing, red, or itchy eyes. It is also used for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions (e.g., chronic idiopathic...
- Alpovic
- Amytal
- Androderm - Testosterone belongs to a group of hormones called androgens (male hormones). Testosterone is responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs as well as male sex characteristics such as chest hair, facial hair, pubic hair, voice changes, and muscle growth. A deficiency of testosterone can result in underdeveloped testes or erectile dysfunction (difficulty getting or keeping an erection). Testosterone patches are used to treat testosterone deficiency. Testosterone...
- Artificial Tears
- Artificial Tears Extra
- Asaphen - Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain relievers), antipyretics (fever reducers), anti-inflammatories ( inflammation reducers), and platelet aggregation inhibitors (anticlotting agents). It works by interfering with the production of compounds in the body that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in various conditions such as lower back and neck...
- Asaphen EC
- Aventyl - Nortriptyline belongs to the group of medications known as tricylic antidepressants . It is used to treat depression. It works in the central nervous system to elevate the mood of people with depression. It is believed to work by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (called neurotransmitters ) in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
- Axid - Nizatidine belongs to the family of medications called H2-receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. Reducing the acid helps to reduce the pain of stomach and intestinal ulcers and heartburn and to assist in the healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease . Nizatidine is also used to prevent duodenal (intestinal) ulcers in certain circumstances. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
- Azythronat - Pharmacological action Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic of azalides group. Azithromycin inhibits RNA-dependent protein synthesis of sensitive microorganisms. It active against gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus spp. (including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes group A); gram-negative bacteria: Haemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus parainfluenzae, Haemophilus ducreyi, Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Bordetella pertussis, Bordetella...
- Bacimyxin Onguent
- Bacitin
- Benzoinspray
- Benztropine
- Calcium Docuphen
- Ceclor - This medication is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (e.g., middle ear , skin , urine and respiratory tract infections). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold , flu ). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
- Ceclor Retard
- Charcodote
- Children's Allergy Formula
- Chlorhexseptic
- Cholestyramine - SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION Rx only DESCRIPTION Prevalite ® (cholestyramine for oral suspension, USP) powder, the chloride salt of a basic anion exchange resin, a cholesterol-lowering agent, is intended for oral administration. Cholestyramine resin is quite hydrophilic, but insoluble in water. The cholestyramine resin in Prevalite ® (cholestyramine...
- CoLyte - This medication is a combination of polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes and belongs to a class of medications called osmotic laxatives . It works by drawing and retaining water into the large colon. This softens the stool and stimulates the rhythmic movement of the muscles in the colon, leading to a bowel movement. This medication is used to cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray exam, or surgical procedures that require a clean colon. This...
- Coated Daily Low-Dose ASA
- Colpermin
- Covan
- Cromolyn - This medication is used to prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma . It is generally used with other medications by patients who have symptoms at least twice weekly (mild persistent asthma). It is also used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by exercise , cold/dry/polluted air, or allergens such as pollen . Controlling breathing problems may decrease time lost from work or school. If you use this medication you may not need to use other ...
- Cromolyn Nasal Mist
- Cyestra-35 - This medication contains a combination of two ingredients: cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol. Cyproterone belongs to a group of medications known as antiandrogens. Ethinyl estradiol belongs to a group of medications known as estrogens . Together, they are used to treat certain types of acne in women. This medication works by regulating hormones that affect the skin. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. ...
- Decongestant - This combination medication is used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold , flu , allergies , or other breathing illnesses (such as sinusitis , bronchitis ). Antihistamines help relieve watery eyes , itchy eyes/nose/throat, runny nose, and sneezing. Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms. If you are self-treating with this medication, carefully read the package instructions to be sure it is right for you before you start using...
- Decongestant Antihistaminic Syrup
- Decongestant with Moisturizers
- Dermazin
- Desloratadine Allergy Control - Desloratadine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines, specifically the class known as H1-receptor antagonists . During an allergic reaction, the body produces a chemical called histamine , which causes allergy symptoms such as hives, runny nose, sneezing, itchy throat, congestion, and itchy watery eyes. Desloratadine works by blocking the action of histamine in the body. This medication is used to relieve the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies including...
- Diarr-Eze - Loperamide belongs to the family of medications called antidiarrheals . Loperamide, along with rehydration therapy (fluids and electrolytes), is used to treat short bouts of diarrhea that are not caused by a bacterial infection. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease) and to reduce the amount of stool produced for people who have ileostomies, colostomies, or have had part of their intestines removed. It works by affecting...
- Diarrhea Relief - Loperamide belongs to the family of medications called antidiarrheals . Loperamide, along with rehydration therapy (fluids and electrolytes), is used to treat short bouts of diarrhea that are not caused by a bacterial infection. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease) and to reduce the amount of stool produced for people who have ileostomies, colostomies, or have had part of their intestines removed. It works by affecting...
- Dicitrate
- Docusate
- DuraScreen SPF 15
- DuraScreen SPF 30
- Duraflor
- Egozinc
- Egozinc-HC - This combination product containing two ingredients belongs to a group of medications known as corticosteroids. It is used to treat hemorrhoids. It may also be used to treat discomfort after surgery to the anal area and other conditions affecting the anal area. It works by reducing swelling, irritation, and itching. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be...
- Enemol - Sodium phosphates belong to a class of medications called laxatives . They work by drawing and retaining water into the colon to rapidly produce a bowel movement. This medication is used as a laxative to provide relief for occasional constipation , or to cleanse the bowels in preparation for a number of procedures , such as a colonoscopy. You should experience a bowel movement within 2 to 5 minutes after administering the enema rectally. This medication may be available under...
- Equate
- Equate Daily Low-Dose
- Euglucon - Glyburide is an antidiabetes medication that belongs to the family of medications known as sulfonylureas . It is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with type 2 diabetes. Antidiabetes medications such as glyburide are used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood sugar well enough on their own. Glyburide increases the release of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows sugar to enter into cells where it is needed for...
- Exact Coated Daily Low-Dose ASA
- Fluor A Day
- Fluoxetine - Pharmacological action Fluoxetine is an antidepressant, propylamine derivative. The mechanism of action is associated with selective blockade of the inverse of neuronal serotonin reuptake in the CNS. Fluoxetine is a weak antagonist of choline, adrenergic and histamine receptors. Unlike most antidepressants fluoxetine apparently does not cause reduction of functional activity of postsynaptic beta-adrenergic receptors. This medication improves mood, reduces anxiety and stress, eliminates...
- Flutamide - SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION Flutamide Capsules, USP Rx only Revised: July 2014 195814-2 Rx only WARNINGS: Hepatic Injury: There have been postmarketing reports of hospitalization...
- H-F Antidote
- Hemorrhoidal Ointment
- Histantil
- Instillagel
- Isosorbide Dinitrate - SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION Rev. 11/10 Rx Only DESCRIPTION Isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) is 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol 2,5-dinitrate, an organic nitrate whose structural formula is: and whose molecular weight is 236.14. The organic nitrates are vasodilators,...
- Lactulose - DESCRIPTION Lactulose is a synthetic disaccharide in solution form for oral administration. Each 15 mL of Lactulose Solution contains: 10 g lactulose (and less than 1.6 g galactose, less than 1.2 g lactose, and 1.2 g or less of other sugars). Also contains FD&C Yellow No. 6, purified water, and flavoring. Sodium hydroxide used to adjust pH . The pH range is 2.5 to 6.5. Lactulose is a colonic acidifier which promotes laxation. The...
- Lanoxin - Digoxin is used to treat congestive heart failure and to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. It helps to reduce the symptoms of congestive heart failure (e.g., swelling in the ankles, feet, and hands; shortness of breath; frequent fatigue) by helping to increase the strength of the heart so that it pumps more efficiently. Digoxin also helps to maintain a normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other...
- Lanoxin Pediatric
- Levo-T - Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ). It replaces or provides more thyroid hormone, which is normally produced by the thyroid gland. Low thyroid hormone levels can occur naturally or when the thyroid gland is injured by radiation /medications or removed by surgery. Having enough thyroid hormone is important for maintaining normal mental and physical activity . In children, having enough thyroid hormone is important for normal mental and physical...
- Life Brand Daily Low Dose ASA
- London Drugs Coated Daily Low-Dose ASA
- Lubricating Nasal Gel
- Lubricating Nasal Mist
- Lubricating Nasal Solution - Pharmacological action Ions of sodium and chlorine are the major inorganic components of the extracellular fluid, maintaining an appropriate osmotic pressure of blood plasma and extracellular fluid. Isotonic solution of Sodium Chloride fills a deficit of body fluids during dehydration. Hypertonic solution of sodium chloride for IV injection provides a correction of osmotic pressure of extracellular fluid and blood plasma. When applied topically in ophthalmology sodium chloride has...
- Maglucate
- Maximum Strength Acid Reducer without Prescription - Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists . Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer and heartburn pain or to assist in healing of ulcers. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat a condition associated with large amounts of stomach acid secretion known as...
- Metadol
- Metadol-D
- Milk of Magnesia - SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION ANTACID/SALINE LAXATIVE DESCRIPTION A suspension of magnesium hydroxide. Each 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) of Milk of Magnesia Concentrate is equivalent to 30 mL of Milk of Magnesia yielding 2400 mg of magnesium hydroxide and providing not less than 60 mq/10 mL of acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC). ...
- Moi-Stir
- Mucillium
- Orap - Pimozide belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics . It is used to manage symptoms of certain types of chronic schizophrenia. It works by affecting the way messages are sent in the central nervous system. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or...
- P and S Liquid
- P and S Liquid Phenol
- P and S Shampoo
- PDF
- PHos-pHaid
- PMS-ASA - Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain relievers), antipyretics (fever reducers), anti-inflammatories ( inflammation reducers), and platelet aggregation inhibitors (anticlotting agents). It works by interfering with the production of compounds in the body that cause pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clots. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is used to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation in various conditions such as lower back and neck...
- PMS-ASA EC
- PMS-Acetaminophen - Pharmacological action Acetaminophen is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acetaminophen prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in...
- PMS-Acetaminophen E - Pharmacological action Acetaminophen is an analgesic-antipyretic. It has analgesic, antipyretic and weak anti-inflammatory action. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, the predominant influence on the thermoregulation center in the hypothalamus, enhances heat transfer. Why is Acetaminophen prescribed? Pain weak and moderate intensity of different genesis (including headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, myalgia, algomenorrhea; pain in...
- PMS-Acetaminophen with Codeine
- PMS-Adenosine
- PMS-Alendronate - Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates . It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used to treat osteoporosis for men. Alendronate may also be used to treat and prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis for men and women (osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids such as prednisone for long periods of time). It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of the bone for both men and women. It works by increasing the...
- PMS-Alendronate-FC - Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates . It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used to treat osteoporosis for men. Alendronate may also be used to treat and prevent steroid-induced osteoporosis for men and women (osteoporosis caused by taking corticosteroids such as prednisone for long periods of time). It may also be used to treat Paget's disease of the bone for both men and women. It works by increasing the...
- PMS-Alumina Mag and Simethicone
- PMS-Amantadine - Amantadine belongs to the family of medications called antivirals . It is used to prevent and treat influenza A infections . It is believed to work by preventing the virus from reproducing. If used to prevent an infection, amantadine must be taken before exposure to the flu virus. Amantadine also belongs to the family of medications called antiparkinsonians . It is also used to treat of Parkinson's disease and for the short-term management of Parkinson-like symptoms caused by certain...
- PMS-Amiodarone - Amiodarone belongs to the family of medications known as antiarrhythmics . It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) . It works by changing how electrical impulses affect the heart muscle and by making the heart beat more regularly. The effects of this medication may be noted as early as 3 days after starting treatment, but it is usually 1 to 3 weeks before beneficial effects are seen. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
- PMS-Amitriptyline
- PMS-Amoxicillin - Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics , specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It kills some types of bacteria that can cause infections of the ear, sinus, chest or lung, bone, bladder, and throat. It may also be used to kill some types of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach or small intestine, chlamydia (in pregnant and breast-feeding women), lyme...
- PMS-Anagrelide - Anagrelide belongs to the family of medications called platelet-reducing agents . This medication is used to manage a condition called thrombocythemia, where your body produces too many platelets. Platelets are cells in your blood that help clots to form when you bleed. If your body makes too many platelets, it is hard for your blood to flow normally and it will be more likely to clot or bleed. This can cause medical problems such as heart attacks, stroke, blood clots in the lung or legs...
- PMS-Artificial Tears
- PMS-Artificial Tears Extra
- PMS-Artificial Tears Plus
- PMS-Atenolol - Pharmacological action Atenolol is a cardioselective beta1-blocker without intrinsic sympathomimetic activity. This medication has antihypertensive, antianginal and antiarrhythmic action. Atenolol reduces the stimulatory effect on the heart sympathetic innervation and circulating catecholamines. The hypotensive effect of this drug is associated with a decrease in minute volume of blood, decreased activity of the renin-angiotensin system (has a greater significance for patients with...
- PMS-Atorvastatin - Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used to treat people who have high cholesterol levels, including those people who have certain inherited cholesterol disorders. When you use this medication, you also need to make lifestyle changes, including switching to a diet low in fat and cholesterol, quitting smoking, and increasing the amount of exercise you do. Atorvastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is used to...
- PMS-Azithromycin - Azithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat ear infections (e.g., otitis media), throat infections, lung infections (e.g., pneumonia), and skin infections. It can also be used to prevent mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections in people with HIV infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones...
- PMS-Baclofen - Pharmacological action Baclofen is a centrally acting muscle relaxant; GABA B -receptor agonist. It depresses mono-and polysynaptic reflexes presumably by reducing the release of excitatory amino acids (glutamate and aspartate) from the terminals which occurs as a result of stimulation of presynaptic GABA-receptors. This medication does not affect the transmission of impulses in the nerve-muscle synapses; reduces skeletal muscle tone; has a moderate analgesic effect. Pharmacokinetics ...
- PMS-Baximycin
- PMS-Benzalkonium Chloride
- PMS-Benztropine - This medication belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonians . It is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It may also be used to reduce the shakiness and restlessness that can be caused by some tranquilizers. It acts on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
- PMS-Benzydamine - Benzydamine liquid is used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with a sore throat or with mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. The effects of this medication are felt almost immediately but are temporary. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or...
- PMS-Bethanechol - This medication is used to treat problems with urination due to nerve problems in the bladder or weakness in certain bladder muscles. It works by stimulating the bladder muscles that are responsible for causing urination. Bethanechol chloride is also used by people who have trouble urinating after surgery or after delivering a baby. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
- PMS-Bezafibrate
- PMS-Bicalutamide - Bicalutamide information Bicalutamide prevents the actions of androgens or male hormones in the body. It is an anti-androgen. Bicalutamide indications This medication is primarily used in the treatment of cancer in the prostate. It may also be used for purposes other than those indicated here. Bicalutamide warnings This drug may not be advisable if you have liver disease or any other serious illness. You may not be able to take this drug, may need dosage adjustments, or may need...
- PMS-Bisacodyl - Bisacodyl belongs to the class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It is used for the relief of occasional constipation. It can also be used for the preparation of certain medical tests (e.g., colonoscopy), before and after surgery, and in other situations where a bowel movement to required. It works by stimulating the bowel muscles and also accumulates water in the intestines. This helps to soften the stool and produce a bowel movement more quickly. The tablets should be taken at...
- PMS-Bisoprolol - Bisoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and help it to beat more regularly by blocking the effects of certain hormones. Bisoprolol is used for the control of mild to moderate high blood pressure but does not cure the condition.
- PMS-Brimonidine - Brimonidine belongs to the family of medications known as alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonists. It is available in eye-drop form and is used to reduce the pressure inside the eye for people with open-angle glaucoma or intraocular hypertension (increased pressure in the eye). Fluid is constantly being formed and drained out of the eye. When this fluid does not drain out of the eye properly, pressure inside the eye increases. Brimonidine works by reducing the amount of fluid produced by...
- PMS-Bromocriptine - Bromocriptine belongs to a group of medications called ergot alkaloids . It is used to treat Parkinson's disease and conditions caused by too much of the hormone, prolactin. These conditions include some types of menstrual problems, increased milk production, female infertility, male development problems, and small tumours called adenomas . For Parkinson's disease, bromocriptine works by behaving like dopamine, a chemical in the brain, which is involved in producing the symptoms of this...
- PMS-Bupropion SR - Bupropion belongs to the family of medications known as antidepressants . It is used to treat depression . It works by affecting the balance of chemicals that occur naturally in the brain. For the treatment of depression, the full effects of the medication may not be seen until after several weeks of treatment. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
- PMS-Buspirone - Buspirone belongs to the class of medications called anxiolytics , or anti-anxieties . Buspirone is used for the short-term relief of excessive anxiety for people with generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Buspirone is not used for everyday anxiety and stress. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in...
- PMS-Butorphanol - Butorphonal belongs to the family of medications known as narcotic analgesics (pain-relievers). It is used for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain. It works by affecting the pain centers of the central nervous system (the nerves that carry pain signals back and forth to the brain). Butorphanol nasal spray works within 15 to 30 minutes to relieve pain.
- PMS-Captopril - Captopril belongs to the group of medications known as ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and diabetic nephropathy (kidney problems caused by diabetes). It works by relaxing blood vessels and making the heart pump more efficiently. Captopril may be used in addition to other blood pressure medications, such as a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, when one medication has not been found to satisfactorily control blood pressure or...
- PMS-Carbamazepine - Carbamazepine is used to manage certain types of seizures, alone or in combination with other medications. It is also used to treat the nerve pain of trigeminal neuralgia and to treat acute mania and prevention of bipolar (manic-depressive) disorders. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have...
- PMS-Carbamazepine-CR
- PMS-Carvedilol - Carvedilol information Carvedilol is a blood pressure medication and belongs to the class of drugs known as beta-blockers. These beta-blockers affect the circulatory system, which includes the human heart, arteries and veins. Carvedilol indications This medication is used primarily in treating hypertension or high blood pressure. Carvedilol warnings Taking Carvedilol may not be advisable if you have any of the following conditions: asthma heart problems such as low blood pressure...
- PMS-Cefaclor
- PMS-Cephalexin - Cephalexin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat certain types of bacteria infections. Cephalexin is most often used to treat infections of the throat, skin, ear, bladder, respiratory tract, and bone. It works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not...
- PMS-Cetirizine - Cetirizine belongs to the class of medications called second-generation antihistamines, specifically the class known as histamine receptor antagonists . For adults and children 2 years of age and older, it is used for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal allergies including sneezing; itchy nose and throat; stuffy and runny nose; and tearing, red, or itchy eyes. It is also used for the relief of symptoms associated with allergic skin conditions (e.g., chronic idiopathic...
- PMS-Chloral Hydrate - Chloral hydrate belongs to the group of medications known as sedatives and hypnotics. It promotes sedation and sleep by acting on certain areas of the brain. Chloral hydrate is used to manage short-term sleeping problems and is used before surgery or other procedures to reduce anxiety or to produce sedation or sleep. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be...
- PMS-Chloramphenicol Ophthalmic
- PMS-Cilazapril - Cilazapril belongs to the family of medications known as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF). Cilazapril controls blood pressure and reduces symptoms of congestive heart failure by relaxing blood vessels and making the heart pump more efficiently. To treat high blood pressure, cilazapril may be used alone or in combination with diuretics (water pills) known as thiazide diuretics (e.g.,...
- PMS-Cimetidine - Cimetidine is used to reduce the pain of ulcer and heartburn or to assist in the healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Cimetidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat certain conditions that are associated with oversecretion of acid by the stomach (i.e., Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, systemic mastocytosis, and multiple endocrine adenomas). The medication works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. ...
- PMS-Ciprofloxacin - Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as quinolones. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the skin, sinuses, bone, lung, ear, abdomen, kidney, prostate, and bladder. It can also be used to treat some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), some forms of infectious diarrhea, and typhoid fever. The extended release form of ciprofloxacin is used to treat bladder and kidney...
- PMS-Citalopram - Citalopram belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression. SSRIs improve depression by increasing the amount of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) in certain areas of the brain, which in turn improves the ability of the brain to transmit messages from one nerve cell to another. Although you may start feeling better within a few weeks of treatment, the full effects of the medication may not be evident until several...
- PMS-Clarithromycin - Clarithromycin belongs to the group of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that can cause certain infections. Clarithromycin may be prescribed for people with bacterial throat infections, sinus infections, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections such as impetigo and cellulitis. Clarithromycin may also be used to prevent and treat certain...
- PMS-Clindamycin - Clindamycin belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria . It is also used before dental procedures or surgery to prevent infections in people who have heart conditions that put them at greater risk of infection. Clindamycin kills bacteria by interfering with how they function. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
- PMS-Clobazam - Clobazam belongs to the class of medications known as benzodiazepines . It is used to treat certain seizure disorders. It is used as an add-on to other antiseizure medications when extra treatment for control of seizures is needed. Seizures are caused by uncontrolled firing of neurons in the brain (also referred to as increased electrical activity in the brain). This medication works by reducing the rate of firing of these neurons. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for...
- PMS-Clobetasol - Clobetasol is a topical (skin-applied) corticosteroid medication used to treat skin conditions that have not responded well to other corticosteroids, including severe psoriasis and eczematous dermatitis. The scalp lotion and shampoo are used to treat psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis occurring on the scalp. Clobetasol works by reducing swelling, redness, and itching. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles...
- PMS-Clobetasol Scalp Application
- PMS-Clonazepam - Pharmacological action Clonazepam is an antiepileptic drugs from the group of benzodiazepine derivatives. This medication has a pronounced anticonvulsant and central muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effects. Clonazepam strengthens the inhibitory effect of GABA on the transmission of nerve impulses. Anxiolytic effects of this drug is due to the influence on the amygdaloid complex of the limbic system and appears in reducing the emotional stress, reduce anxiety, fear,...
- PMS-Clonazepam-R - Pharmacological action Clonazepam is an antiepileptic drugs from the group of benzodiazepine derivatives. This medication has a pronounced anticonvulsant and central muscle relaxant, anxiolytic, sedative and hypnotic effects. Clonazepam strengthens the inhibitory effect of GABA on the transmission of nerve impulses. Anxiolytic effects of this drug is due to the influence on the amygdaloid complex of the limbic system and appears in reducing the emotional stress, reduce anxiety, fear,...
- PMS-Clozapine
- PMS-Cocaine
- PMS-Codeine - Codeine belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics ("analgesic" means "pain reliever"). It is used to relieve mild-to-moderate pain. It works by blocking pain signals that are sent out by the brain to various areas of the body. Codeine is also used to control coughing that is not controlled by non-narcotic cough suppressants. It works by acting on the brain to dull the cough reflex.
- PMS-Cyclobenzaprine - Cyclobenzaprine belongs to the family of medications known as muscle relaxants . It is used along with rest and physical therapy for the relief of muscle spasm associated with acute (sudden and short-term) painful conditions. Muscle relaxants work in the central nervous system (CNS) to modify signals from the brain that cause the muscles to tighten. When used in combination with rest and physical therapy, muscle relaxants help to relieve the pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasm. ...
- PMS-Cyclopentolate
- PMS-Cyproheptadine
- PMS-Deferoxamine
- PMS-Desipramine
- PMS-Desipramine Hydro - Desipramine belongs to the class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants . Desipramine helps to elevate mood and eliminate or reduce other symptoms associated with depression. Tricyclic antidepressants such as desipramine work by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin neurotransmitters (chemical substances in the brain) available in certain parts of the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Desmopressin - The tablet form of desmopressin belongs to the class of medications known as antidiuretics . It is a hormone taken by mouth to control excessive urination during the night (bedwetting) . It is also used to treat central diabetes insipidus , a condition where the kidneys are unable to conserve water due to a lack of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). This condition causes frequent urination and thirst. This medication works by acting on the kidneys to reduce the amount of urine they produce. It...
- PMS-Desonide - Desonide belongs to the group of medications known as topical corticosteroids. It is used to treat various skin conditions, including rashes. It works by reducing inflammation and itching.
- PMS-Dexamethasone - Dexamethasone belongs to the group of medications known as corticosteroids . It may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It can be used to replace cortisone in people who are deficient in cortisone. It can also be used to treat a number of other conditions, including respiratory diseases (such as asthma), skin diseases, severe allergies, certain eye diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, and certain types of cancer. In all of these...
- PMS-Dextromethorphan
- PMS-Diazepam - Diazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines . It is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of excessive anxiety or alcohol withdrawal (such as agitation). It is also used for the reduction of muscle spasms. It works by slowing down the nerves in the brain (i.e., central nervous system). The injectable form of this medication is used to control prolonged seizures. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these...
- PMS-Dicitrate
- PMS-Diclofenac - Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It is used to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. The diclofenac sodium tablet and suppository are used to relieve pain for people with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint diseases of the hip. The diclofenac potassium tablets are used for short-term relief of pain and inflammation, such as pain caused by sprains, surgery, or dental work. The eye drop is used to...
- PMS-Diclofenac K
- PMS-Diclofenac-SR
- PMS-Digoxin
- PMS-Diltiazem CD
- PMS-Dimenhydrinate - Dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of medications called antiemetics. This medication is used to prevent and treat motion sickness as well as nausea and vomiting associated with various conditions such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. It is also used to treat nausea and spinning sensations ( vertigo ) due to Ménière's disease and other conditions that cause these symptoms. Dimenhydrinate works to relieve or prevent nausea and vomiting by affecting the vomiting centre...
- PMS-Diphenhydramine - Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines . Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms caused by allergies, including itchy and watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose, and skin rash and irritations. The cream form of this medication is used for the relief of swelling and itching caused by insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, mild cases of sunburn, and other minor skin irritations. This medication works by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance ...
- PMS-Dipivefrin
- PMS-Divalproex - Divalproex belongs to the family of medications called anticonvulsants. It is used to manage and control of certain types of seizures. It can be used alone or in combination with other seizure control medications. It is also used for people 18 years of age and older with manic depression (bipolar disorder) to treat manic episodes . Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
- PMS-Docusate Calcium - Docusate calcium belongs to the family of medications knows as stool softeners . It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate calcium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
- PMS-Docusate Sodium - Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate sodium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days, but it may take up to 5 days to work. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms...
- PMS-Domperidone - Domperidone belongs to the group of medications called dopamine antagonists . It is used to treat slowed movement in the gastrointestinal tract associated with diabetes and gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining). In these people, domperidone improves symptoms of nausea, vomiting, bloating, and feeling of fullness. Domperidone is also used to prevent stomach problems such as nausea and vomiting associated with certain medications used to treat Parkinson's disease. It works to...
- PMS-Dopazide
- PMS-Doxazosin - Doxazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives , specifically the alpha-1 receptor antagonists (alpha blockers) . It is used to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . It may be used alone or in combination with other medications that treat high blood pressure. It works to control blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It is also used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH or enlarged prostate). It works to relax the muscles around...
- PMS-Doxycycline - Doxycycline belongs to the class of medications known as tetracyclines . It is an antibiotic that is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, urinary tract infections such as cystitis, throat infections such as tonsillitis, skin infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Egozinc
- PMS-Egozinc-HC
- PMS-Enalapril - Enalapril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels and by making the heart pump more efficiently. The injectable form is used to lower high blood pressure when the oral form cannot be used. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
- PMS-Enemol
- PMS-Erythromycin - Pharmacological action Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Has bacteriostatic action. However at higher doses against susceptible organisms has a bactericidal effect. erythromycin is reversibly bound to the ribosome of bacteria, thereby inhibiting protein synthesis. Erythromycin is active against gram-positive bacteria: Staphylococcus spp. (strains producing and not producing penicillinase), Streptococcus spp. (including Streptococcus pneumoniae); gram-negative bacteria: Neisseria...
- PMS-Estradiol
- PMS-Famciclovir - Famciclovir belongs to the family of medications known as antivirals . It is used to treat genital herpes and prevent recurring episodes of genital herpes. It is also used to treat shingles (a painful rash caused by some herpes viruses, also known as herpes zoster). These infections are caused by viruses. Famciclovir prevents the virus from making DNA (genetic material) and copying itself, and so leads to lower levels of virus in the blood. It helps to prevent the virus from...
- PMS-Fenofibrate Micro - Fenofibrate belongs to the class of medications known as fibrates . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to treat people with abnormal cholesterol levels. Fenofibrate (micronized) reduces bad cholesterol (low density lipoproteins [LDL] and very low density lipoproteins [VLDL]) and triglycerides in your blood. It also increases good cholesterol (high density lipoprotein [HDL]) levels. Bringing cholesterol levels in the blood into the desired range has been shown to reduce the risks...
- PMS-Fentanyl MTX - Fentanyl belongs to a group of medications called opioids. Fentanyl is used to treat persistent chronic (long-term) moderate-to-severe pain for those who need constant pain relief and are currently taking other opioid (narcotic) medications. It acts on the brain to increase pain tolerance. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all...
- PMS-Ferrous Sulfate - Ferrous gluconate, ferrous fumarate, and ferrous sulfate belong to a group of medications known as oral iron supplements . Iron is important for the production of red blood cells. It helps red blood cells to carry oxygen to the various parts of the body. When the body does not get enough oxygen due to lack of iron, symptoms such as tiredness, shortness of breath, and learning problems may occur. This is a type of anemia called iron deficiency anemia. Iron supplements are used to...
- PMS-Ferrous Sulfate Infant
- PMS-Finasteride - Finasteride belongs to a group of medications known as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors . Finasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , also known as enlarged prostate. Finasteride can be used alone or in combination with another medication called doxazosin (an alpha blocker). These medications may be taken together to reduce the progress of your BPH symptoms. If you are taking this combination, be sure to also read the patient information for doxazosin. This medication...
- PMS-Flavoxate - Flavoxate belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics . This medication is used to treat painful urination, urgency of urination, frequent urination at night, and incontinence . These symptoms may result from catheter use or conditions such as cystitis, prostatitis, urethritis, urethrocystitis, and urethrotrigonitis. Flavoxate works by decreasing muscle spasms in the urinary tract and bladder. Beneficial effects on the bladder muscles may occur as quickly as 2 to 3 hours after...
- PMS-Fluconazole - Pharmacological action Fluconazole is an antifungal drug from the group of triazole derivatives. Inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol disrupting the permeability of the cell wall. This medication is active against Candida, Microsporum, Cryptococcus neoformans, Trichophyton. Pharmacokinetics Fluconazole is well absorbed after oral administration. Simultaneous ingestion does not affect absorption. The bioavailability is 90%. Fluconazole is widely distributed in tissues and organs of the...
- PMS-Flunisolide
- PMS-Fluorometholone
- PMS-Fluoxetine - Fluoxetine belongs to a class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for the treatment of depression and helps to elevate mood. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter, called serotonin, that is available in certain parts of the brain. Although you may start feeling better within a few weeks of treatment, the full effects of the medication may not be evident until several weeks of treatment have...
- PMS-Fluphenazine - Fluphenazine belongs to the family of medications known as phenothiazines . It is thought to work by the effect it has on nerve pathways in certain areas of the brain. This medication is used to treat mental and emotional conditions. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this...
- PMS-Fluphenazine Decanoate - Fluphenazine decanoate belongs to the family of medications known as antipsychotics , more specifically, the phenothiazines. This medication is used to treat schizophrenia. It is thought to work by reducing dopamine (a chemical messenger) in certain areas of the brain. The effects of this medication on symptoms of schizophrenia begin to appear within 48 to 96 hours after being injected. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Flurazepam - Flurazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines . It is used to treat short-term sleep problems associated with difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, or early awakenings. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this...
- PMS-Flutamide - Flutamide belongs to a group of medications known as nonsteroidal antiandrogens . Nonsteroidal antiandrogens such as flutamide block the effect of the male hormone testosterone in the body. Prostate cancer cells require testosterone in order to grow and reproduce. Flutamide is used in combination with a hormone therapy that reduces the amount of testosterone in the body (e.g., goserelin) for the treatment of prostate cancer. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
- PMS-Fluvoxamine - Fluvoxamine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It helps to reduce anxiety and unpleasant thoughts associated with OCD and improves mood by treating depression. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors are thought to work by increasing the amount of a neurotransmitter (a chemical found in the brain) called serotonin . Although you may start feeling better within a few...
- PMS-Fosinopril - Fosinopril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure . It works by relaxing blood vessels and by helping the heart to pump blood that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body more efficiently. Fosinopril may be used in addition to digoxin or a thiazide diuretic or both in the treatment of congestive heart failure. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those...
- PMS-Gabapentin - Pharmacological action Gabapentin is an antiepileptic drug. Chemical structure is similar to GABA fulfilling the function of the inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS. It is believed that the mechanism of action of Gabapentin is different from other anticonvulsants acting through GABA synapses (including valproate, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, inhibitors of GABA-transaminase, inhibitors of GABA capture, GABA agonists and prodrugs of GABA). In in vitro studies showed that Gabapentin is...
- PMS-Gemfibrozil - Gemfibrozil information Gemfibrozil is a drug which is usually prescribed along with a diet to people who have very high levels of serum triglycerides (triglycerides are fatty substances from the blood) and who are at a risk of developing pancreatitis (this is the inflammation of the pancreas). This medication may also be used in order to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease in people who have not responded to the other therapy options: weight loss, exercises, and diet and...
- PMS-Gentamicin
- PMS-Gliclazide - Gliclazide belongs to the class of medications known as oral hypoglycemics . It is used for the control of blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to control blood glucose well enough on their own. Gliclazide increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and helps the body use insulin more efficiently. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Glimepiride - Glimepiride belongs to a group of medications known as oral hypoglycemics . It is used to control blood sugar for people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to control blood sugar well enough on their own. Glimepiride increases the amount of insulin released by the pancreas and helps the body use insulin more efficiently. Glimepiride may be used when diet and exercise do not provide adequate control of blood sugar. It may be...
- PMS-Glyburide - Glyburide is an antidiabetes medication that belongs to the family of medications known as sulfonylureas . It is used to treat high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with type 2 diabetes. Antidiabetes medications such as glyburide are used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood sugar well enough on their own. Glyburide increases the release of insulin (a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows sugar to enter into cells where it is needed for...
- PMS-Haloperidol - Haloperidol information This medication is used to control tics and vocal utterances that are part of Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol is used for treating psychotic disorders and for tics and vocal utterances of Tourette's syndrome. Haloperidol warnings Haloperidol causes sedation, and sedation may be greater if haloperidol is taken with alcohol and other drugs than can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax), the...
- PMS-Haloperidol-LA
- PMS-Hydrocodone - Hydrocodone belongs to the family of medications known as antitussives (cough suppressants). This medication is used to control coughing that is exhausting and nonproductive (nothing is coughed up). It works on the brain to decrease the urge to cough. Hydrocodone is a narcotic medication and therefore can be habit-forming if taken for long periods of time. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
- PMS-Hydromorphone - Hydromorphone belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain after surgery. High concentration injectable forms of this medication are only used to treat severe pain for people who need higher than usual doses of hydromorphone. Hydromorphone works on the brain to increase the ability to tolerate pain. Hydromorphone begins to work within 30 minutes for oral (by mouth) forms, or within 5...
- PMS-Hydroxyzine - Hydroxyzine belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines . It is used to relieve itching and other symptoms caused by allergic conditions. It can help to alleviate itching due to an adverse reaction to opiod medications. It works by blocking the actions of one of the body's natural chemicals known as histamine . Histamine is responsible for many of the symptoms seen when an allergic reaction occurs. The calming effects of hydroxyzine result from its sedating side effect. It...
- PMS-ISMN - Isosorbide-5-mononitrate belongs to the family of medications known as anti-anginals. This medication is used to prevent angina attacks associated with coronary artery disease. It is not useful for the quick relief of an attack. It acts by opening up the blood vessels that supply the heart, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Isosorbide-5-mononitrate may reduce the number, length, and severity of angina attacks. Tolerance to exercise may be increased and the need for...
- PMS-Ibuprofen - Ibuprofen belongs to the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain caused by inflammation. It is believed to work by stopping the production of prostaglandins, which cause inflammation. Ibuprofen can be used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, menstrual cramps, sprains, strains, backache, headaches, migraine, muscular aches and pain, sore throat, cold and flu, and dental pain. ...
- PMS-Imipramine - Imipramine belongs to the class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Imipramine helps to elevate mood and eliminate or reduce other symptoms associated with depression. Tricyclic antidepressants such as imipramine work by increasing the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin neurotransmitters (chemical substances in the brain) available in certain parts of the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Indapamide - Indapamide belongs to the family of medications called diuretics ("water pills"). It is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat mild to moderate high blood pressure . This medication works by making the body lose excess water and salt. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this medication may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions...
- PMS-Ipratropium - Ipratropium belongs to the class of medications called bronchodilators . It is used to treat spasms in the lungs associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is also used along with other medications to treat asthma attacks. Ipratropium works by opening the air passages, making breathing easier. This solution is given with the aid of compressed-air or oxygen-driven nebulizers. Your doctor may have suggested this...
- PMS-Irbesartan - Irbesartan information Irbesartan is a drug that classified as an Angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Irbesartan indications This blood pressure medication (Irbesartan Zydus Pharmaceuticals) is indicated for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure. Irbesartan works by preventing the narrowing of blood vessels and arteries and it also prevents the constriction of the flow of blood. Buy Irbesartan Zydus Pharmaceuticals, as it is also prescribed for the treatment of kidney...
- PMS-Irbesartan-Hctz
- PMS-Isoniazid
- PMS-Isosorbide
- PMS-Ketoprofen - Pharmacological action Ketoprofen is a NSAID, propionic acid derivative. This medication has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX activity - the main enzyme metabolism of arachidonic acid, a precursor of prostaglandins, which play a major role in the pathogenesis of inflammation, pain and fever. A pronounced analgesic effect of ketoprofen is due to two mechanisms: peripheral (indirect, via inhibition of...
- PMS-Ketoprofen E - Pharmacological action Ketoprofen is a NSAID, propionic acid derivative. This medication has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity. The mechanism of action is associated with inhibition of COX activity - the main enzyme metabolism of arachidonic acid, a precursor of prostaglandins, which play a major role in the pathogenesis of inflammation, pain and fever. A pronounced analgesic effect of ketoprofen is due to two mechanisms: peripheral (indirect, via inhibition of...
- PMS-Ketotifen - Ketotifen belongs to the classes of medications called antiallergics and asthma prophylactics. This medication is used in combination with other medications to treat mild allergic asthma in children. Ketotifen is an anti-allergy medication that helps to reduce asthma symptoms by reducing the body's response to allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions). These allergens can often trigger an acute asthma attack. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
- PMS-Lactulose - Lactulose is an osmotic laxative . It is used for the relief of constipation , including chronic constipation, as directed by your doctor. It works over a period of about 24 to 48 hours. The liquid reaches your intestines virtually unchanged. Once there, the bacteria in your bowel split lactulose into its active parts. The active parts increase the action of your bowel and keep water in your bowel so that stools are moved through and are easier to pass. Your doctor may have suggested...
- PMS-Lamotrigine - Lamotrigine belongs to a class of medications known as antiepileptics . It is used alone or in combination with other medications to manage seizures associated with epilepsy when other medications have not been effective or have been stopped. It is also used along with other medications to manage seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome . Lamotrigine works by decreasing the chemicals in the brain that are believed to contribute to seizures. This medication may be available under...
- PMS-Leflunomide - Leflunomide information This medication, with the generic name of Leflunomide, is specially formulated to provide physical relief from inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain as caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide acts by stopping the production of too much immune cells causing inflammation and swelling in the body. Leflunomide indications Leflunomide is prescribed to patients showing signs of rheumatism as listed below: Inflammation Swelling Stiffness Joint pain ...
- PMS-Letrozole - Letrozole belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics , and specifically to the type of antineoplastics known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors . Letrozole can be used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women , including those who are no longer getting the beneficial effects of antiestrogen medications such as tamoxifen. Letrozole can also reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women who have been successfully...
- PMS-Levazine
- PMS-Levetiracetam - Levetiracetam information Levetiracetam is type of drug that belongs to the group of medicines called antiepileptic drug. Levetiracetam indications This medication is indicated to control seizure. The precise way of how Levetiracetam works is not yet known. This medicine may also be used for purposes not mentioned here. Levetiracetam warnings This drug belongs in the FDA pregnancy category C. Levetiracetam may cause severe side effects to an unborn baby. Do not take Levetiracetam...
- PMS-Levobunolol - Levobunolol belongs to the class of medications known as beta-blockers . Levobunolol is used to control intraocular (eye) pressure in people with chronic open-angle glaucoma or mild-to-moderate ocular hypertension (increased pressure within the eye). Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not...
- PMS-Levofloxacin - Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medications called quinolones . It is an antibiotic used for the treatment of certain bacterial infections. It is most commonly used to treat infections of the bladder, kidney, prostate, sinus, skin, and lung. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed...
- PMS-Levothyroxine
- PMS-Lidocaine Viscous
- PMS-Lindane - Lindane belongs to the group of medication called insecticides . It is used to treat head lice and pubic lice in people who cannot use other therapies. Lindane is also used to treat scabies in people who cannot use other therapies. It works by paralyzing mites that cause lice and scabies, killing them and their eggs. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be...
- PMS-Lisinopril - Lisinopril belongs to a class of medications called ACE inhibitors . It is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and helping the heart to pump blood that carries oxygen to the different parts of the body more efficiently. It is also used immediately after a heart attack in order to reduce the risk of having another heart attack. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Lithium Carbonate - Lithium is used to treat manic episodes of bipolar disorder. It helps to control the symptoms of mania, which may include reduced need for sleep, poor judgment, hyperactivity, feelings of grandiosity, aggressiveness, and sometimes hostility. Lithium takes about 1 to 3 weeks before it has an effect on these symptoms. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be...
- PMS-Lithium Citrate - Lithium citrate belongs to the class of medications called antimanics. Lithium is used to treat the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. It is also used to prevent or to reduce the frequency of manic episodes for people with bipolar disorder. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals that occur naturally in the brain. Lithium starts to work within 5 to 7 days but it may take up to 3 weeks before it controls the symptoms of mania (e.g., reduced need for sleep, poor judgment,...
- PMS-Loperamide - Loperamide belongs to the family of medications called antidiarrheals . Loperamide, along with rehydration therapy (fluids and electrolytes), is used to treat short bouts of diarrhea that are not caused by a bacterial infection. It is also used to treat chronic diarrhea caused by inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease) and to reduce the amount of stool produced for people who have ileostomies, colostomies, or have had part of their intestines removed. It works by affecting...
- PMS-Lorazepam - Lorazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. Lorazepam is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works by slowing down the communication between the nerves in the brain (i.e., the central nervous system). Some people experience some improvement in anxiety about half an hour after taking lorazepam. Injectable lorazepam can be used as an initial treatment for the control of prolonged seizures ( status epilepticus ). Your doctor may...
- PMS-Lovastatin - Lovastatin belongs to the family of medications known as cholesterol-lowering medications . It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol. It is also used to slow the progression of coronary atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries in the heart). It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the body. Less cholesterol is made, and cholesterol levels in the blood decrease. The medication usually takes about 2 to 6 weeks to have a...
- PMS-Medroxyprogesterone - Medroxyprogesterone belongs to the family of medications known as progesterones . Progesterones are female hormones. They are produced by the body and are necessary along with other hormones for normal female sexual development and for the regulation of the menstrual cycle during childbearing years. It reduces the effects of estrogen on tissues such as the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the breast. Medroxyprogesterone has a variety of uses. It is used in addition to ...
- PMS-Mefenamic Acid - Mefenamic acid belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve moderately severe pain, such as muscular aches and pains, menstrual cramps, headaches, and dental pain. Mefenamic acid relieves pain and inflammation as long as it is being taken, however it does not correct the cause of the pain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some...
- PMS-Meloxicam - Meloxicam belongs to the family of medications known as COX-2 inhibiting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and painful osteoarthritis in adults. It helps with these conditions by relieving pain and reducing swelling and inflammation. NSAIDs work by blocking a response to injury in the body that leads to inflammation and pain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Memantine - Memantine belongs to the group of medications known as NMDA receptor antagonists . It is used alone or with other medications to treat people with moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. Memantine does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it is used to decrease the symptoms. It works in the brain to block the effect of some chemicals that cause symptoms of Alzheimer's disease such as decreased memory and other mental functions. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
- PMS-Metformin - Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics, which are medications that lower blood sugar. It is used to control blood glucose (blood sugar) for people with type 2 diabetes. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction have not been found to lower blood glucose well enough on their own. Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose made by the liver and by making it easier for glucose to enter into the tissues of the body. Metformin has been found...
- PMS-Methimazole
- PMS-Methocarbamol
- PMS-Methotrimeprazine - Methotrimeprazine belongs to the class of medications called phenothiazines . It is used to treat mental and emotional disorders, including schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. It can also be used in conditions associated with anxiety and tension, as a pain reliever (for certain types of pain), as a sedative, and for nausea and vomiting caused by certain conditions.
- PMS-Methylphenidate - Methylphenidate belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants . It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (uncontrollable need to sleep). It helps to increase attention and decrease restlessness in children and adults who have been diagnosed with ADHD. Other measures (e.g., psychological, educational, and social therapies) are used along with methylphenidate as part of an overall treatment program for ADHD. This medication also helps to...
- PMS-Metoclopramide - Metoclopramide belongs to the classes of medications called antiemetics and prokinetics . It is used to improve stomach emptying after surgery or other procedures. It can also be used to prevent nausea after operations and is useful in preventing the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. It works by speeding up the rate at which the stomach empties and by blocking nausea triggers in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other...
- PMS-Metoprolol-B
- PMS-Metoprolol-L
- PMS-Metronidazole - Pharmacological action Metronidazole is an anti protozoal agent. It is believed that the mechanism of action is associated with DNA damage-sensitive microorganisms. Active against Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and obligate anaerobic bacteria (including Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium spp.). Aerobic bacteria are resistant to metronidazole. In combination with amoxicillin Metronidazole is active against Helicobacter pylori. It is...
- PMS-Minocycline - Minocycline belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat certain types of skin infections, urinary tract infections, gallbladder infections, and respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
- PMS-Mirtazapine - Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such as feeling low, sleeping problems, loss of appetite, and loss of interest in activities that you would normally enjoy doing. When you have depression, certain chemicals in the brain are out of their normal balance. Antidepressants such as mirtazapine work by helping to bring the chemicals back into balance. Antidepressants usually...
- PMS-Misoprostol - Misoprostol belongs to the class of medications called synthetic prostaglandins . This medication is used to treat and prevent stomach ( gastric ) and intestinal ( duodenal ) ulcers. It is used to treat and prevent ulcers caused by a class of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is also used to treat ulcers caused by peptic ulcer disease, which are most often caused by H. pylori (a bacteria that causes ulcers of the stomach and intestine). Misoprostol...
- PMS-Moclobemide - Moclobemide belongs to the class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors . It is used to treat depression. Depression is believed to be caused by imbalances in certain brain chemicals. This medication works by bringing these chemicals back into balance. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed...
- PMS-Mometasone - Mometasone belongs to the class of medications called topical corticosteroids . It is used to reduce the symptoms of skin rashes associated with conditions such as psoriasis and allergic eczema. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and irritation of the skin. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you...
- PMS-Morphine Sulfate SR - Morphine belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). These pain relievers are also known as opioid analgesics . This medication is used to treat severe chronic pain. It acts on the brain to increase pain tolerance. Sustained-release pain relievers should only be used when chronic pain control is necessary and should not be used to treat acute pain. Your doctor may prescribe additional pain relievers that act more quickly for treatment of acute or...
- PMS-Naproxen - Naproxen information Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine. Naproxen Pascual Laboratories's actions help reduce the chemicals found in the patient's organism that are usually responsible for the triggering of inflammation and pain. Naproxen indications Naproxen is a drug normally prescribed in the treatment of pain, stiffness or inflammation that are usually triggered by medical disorders such as Gout, Osteoarthritis, menstruation abdominal...
- PMS-Naproxen EC - Naproxen information Naproxen is an anti-inflammatory non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine. Naproxen Pascual Laboratories's actions help reduce the chemicals found in the patient's organism that are usually responsible for the triggering of inflammation and pain. Naproxen indications Naproxen is a drug normally prescribed in the treatment of pain, stiffness or inflammation that are usually triggered by medical disorders such as Gout, Osteoarthritis, menstruation abdominal...
- PMS-Nefazodone
- PMS-Neostigmine
- PMS-Nifedipine - Pharmacological action Nifedipine is aSelective calcium channel blocker class II, a derivative of dihydropyridine. This medication inhibits the entry of calcium into cardiomyocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells. Nifedipine has antianginal and hypotensive action. This drug lowers the tone of vascular smooth muscle. Nifedipine dilates coronary and peripheral arteries, lowers blood pressure and slightly - myocardial contractility, reduces afterload and myocardial oxygen demand. This...
- PMS-Nizatidine - Nizatidine belongs to the family of medications called H2-receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach. Reducing the acid helps to reduce the pain of stomach and intestinal ulcers and heartburn and to assist in the healing of ulcers and damage caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease . Nizatidine is also used to prevent duodenal (intestinal) ulcers in certain circumstances. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions...
- PMS-Norfloxacin - Norfloxacin is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called quinolones . It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most commonly used to treat urinary tract (bladder) infections. Norfloxacin works by killing some types of bacteria that can cause these infections. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not...
- PMS-Nortriptyline - Nortriptyline belongs to the group of medications known as tricylic antidepressants . It is used to treat depression. It works in the central nervous system to elevate the mood of people with depression. It is believed to work by affecting the balance of natural chemicals (called neurotransmitters ) in the brain. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
- PMS-Nylidrin - Nylidrin belongs to a group of medications called vasodilators . Vasodilators cause the blood vessels to dilate (increase in size). Nylidrin is sometimes used to treat seniors with certain types of mental disorders that may be caused by not enough blood circulation to the brain . It is also used to treat problems such as leg ulcers caused by poor blood circulation in the legs. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Nystatin - Nystatin belongs to the group of medications known as antifungals . Nystatin oral medications in liquid form are most often used to treat fungal infections in the mouth. The liquid and tablets are used to treat a fungal infection of the intestine known as candidiasis. This occurs when the fungus known as Candida albicans overgrows in the intestine as a result of antibiotic or corticosteroid use. The medication may also be used to prevent fungal infections . The powder can be used to make...
- PMS-Ofloxacin - Pharmacological action Ofloxacin is an antimicrobial agents of broad-spectrum action type from fluoroquinolone group. Bactericidal action of ofloxacin is due to blockage of the enzyme DNA gyrase in bacterial cells. This medication is highly active against most of gram-negative bacteria: Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Shigella spp., Proteus spp., Morganella morganii, Klebsiella spp. (including Klebsiella pneumoniae), Enterobacter spp., Serratia spp., Citrobacter spp., Yersinia spp.,...
- PMS-Olanzapine - Olanzapine belongs to group of medications known as antipsychotic/antimanic agents. Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and related mental disorders, as well as bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia can cause symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, and emotional withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, anxious, or tense. Bipolar disorder causes alternating periods of...
- PMS-Olanzapine ODT - Olanzapine belongs to group of medications known as antipsychotic/antimanic agents. Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and related mental disorders, as well as bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia can cause symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, and emotional withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, anxious, or tense. Bipolar disorder causes alternating periods of...
- PMS-Omeprazole - Omeprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It slows or prevents the production of acid within the stomach. It is used to treat conditions where reduction in acid secretion is required for proper healing, including stomach and intestinal ulcers (gastric and duodenal ulcers), the prevention and treatment of ulcers associated with medications known as NSAIDs, reflux esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux...
- PMS-Omeprazole DR
- PMS-Ondansetron - Ondansetron belongs to the class of medications called 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. This medication is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with certain types of cancer chemotherapy and radiation. It is also used to prevent and treat the nausea and vomiting that occurs after surgery. It works by reducing the effects of a naturally-occurring chemical in the body called serotonin, which causes nausea and vomiting. This medication may be available under multiple brand names...
- PMS-Opium and Belladona
- PMS-Oscalvit
- PMS-Oxazepam - Oxazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines . It is used for the short-term relief of the symptoms of excessive anxiety and may also be used to control symptoms such as agitation, caused by alcohol withdrawal. Oxazepam works by slowing down the speed that messages travel along the nerves in the brain (central nervous system). Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some...
- PMS-Oxtriphylline
- PMS-Oxtriphylline Pediatric
- PMS-Oxybutynin - Oxybutynin belongs to the family of medications called anticholinergics. It is also an antispasmodic. Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an overactive bladder, such as urinary urgency (a need to urinate right away), urinary frequency, leakage, or urge incontinence (leaking or wetting caused by an unstoppable urge to urinate). This medication works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder. It helps to reduce bladder spasms, the urge to pass urine, and the frequency of...
- PMS-Oxycodone - Oxycodone belongs to a group of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It decreases pain by working on the central nervous system.
- PMS-Oxycodone; Acetaminophen
- PMS-Pamidronate - Pamidronate belongs to the family of medications known as bisphosphonates . It is used to treat hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) by people who have cancer. Pamidronate is also used to treat cancer that has spread to bones (bone metastases) due to different types of tumours and multiple myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow). Pamidronate is also used to treat the symptoms of Paget's disease of bone. This medication works by reducing the breakdown of bone.
- PMS-Pantoprazole - Pantoprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat conditions such as stomach ulcers, intestinal ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, reflux esophagitis) by reducing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Pantoprazole is also sometimes used along with antibiotics to treat stomach ulcers that are caused by bacteria known as H. pylori. Pantoprazole can also be used to treat or reduce the risk of...
- PMS-Paroxetine - Paroxetine belongs to the class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia (social anxiety disorder), generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression and anxiety disorders. It may take several weeks before the full beneficial effects of this medication are...
- PMS-Perphenazine
- PMS-Perphenazine Concentrate
- PMS-Phenobarbital - Phenobarbital belongs to the class of medications called barbiturates . It is used to treat insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and as a sedative to relieve the symptoms of anxiety or tension. It is also used for the control of certain types of seizures. It works by slowing down the brain and nervous system. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all...
- PMS-Phenobarbital Elixir
- PMS-Phosphates
- PMS-Pimozide - Pimozide belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics . It is used to manage symptoms of certain types of chronic schizophrenia. It works by affecting the way messages are sent in the central nervous system. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or...
- PMS-Pindolol - Pindolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent angina (chest pain). For treatment of high blood pressure, pindolol may be used alone or in combination with other medications that reduce high blood pressure, particularly thiazide diuretics (water pills). Pindolol works by decreasing the demands on the heart. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Pioglitazone - Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones . It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such as pioglitazone help insulin to work more effectively. By keeping blood sugar at a desired level, pioglitazone can help to prevent or delay the long-term problems associated with uncontrolled high blood sugar (e.g., kidney disease, eye problems, nerve problems, heart disease). Pioglitazone may be used alone when...
- PMS-Piroxicam - Pharmacological action Piroxicam is a NSAID, refers to a group oxicams. This medication has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effect. The mechanism of action associated with inhibition of the enzyme COX, which leads to inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis from arachidonic acid. Piroxicam inhibits the aggregation of platelets. For systemic use this medicine reduces the pain syndrome. When Piroxicam used externally it weakens or suppresses inflammation and joint pain at rest...
- PMS-Polytrimethoprim - This is a combination product that contains 2 ingredients: trimethoprim and polymyxin b. Both belong to the class of medications called antibiotics . When combined in eye drops, these ingredients are used to treat certain types of eye infections, including conjunctivitis (also known as "pink eye") and blepharitis (irritation along the eye lid). This medication works by killing the bacteria that cause the eye infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for...
- PMS-Potassium Chloride
- PMS-Potassium Gluconate
- PMS-Pramipexole - Pramipexole belongs to the class of medications called dopamine agonists. It is used to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It is also used to treat symptoms of moderate to severe restless leg syndrome. It helps to improve muscle control and movement by affecting the balance of a chemical in the brain called dopamine.
- PMS-Pravastatin - Pravastatin belongs to the family of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high cholesterol levels. Pravastatin works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to make cholesterol in the liver. Therefore, less cholesterol is made and levels of cholesterol in the blood decrease. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood has been shown to reduce the risks associated with heart disease, such as heart attack...
- PMS-Prednisolone - Prednisolone sodium phosphate belongs to the family of medications called corticosteroids and is used for its ability to reduce inflammation in many parts of the body. Prednisolone is most often used to treat conditions involving swelling and itching (e.g., allergic reactions) and breathing problems that involve inflamed airways. Other uses include treatment of certain cancers and blood disorders.
- PMS-Primidone
- PMS-Procyclidine
- PMS-Progesterone
- PMS-Promethazine
- PMS-Propafenone - Propafenone belongs to the class of medications known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to treat certain abnormal heart rhythms. It works by slowing down the rate of nerve impulses causing the heart to beat, and by making the heart less likely to respond to abnormal impulses. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here...
- PMS-Proparacaine
- PMS-Propofol - Propofol belongs to a class of medications known as hypnotics or anaesthetics. Hypnotics cause sleep and reduced sensitivity to pain by reducing the movement of pain messages through the nerves. They may cause partial or complete unconsciousness. Propofol is used to induce and maintain sleep as part of anesthesia during surgery for adults and children 3 years of age and older. It may be used for adults before an uncomfortable procedure, to relax and reduce awareness but not cause...
- PMS-Propranolol - Propranolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers . It is used to treat high blood pressure . It is also used to prevent angina (chest pain), to reduce the risk of more heart problems after a heart attack (myocardial infarction), to manage certain heart conditions, and to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms. Propranolol works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing the demands on the heart. Propranolol is also used for the prevention of migraines and the...
- PMS-Pseudoephedrine
- PMS-Pyrazinamide
- PMS-Quetiapine - Quetiapine belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, and depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder. It works by affecting the actions of certain chemicals in the brain known as neurotransmitters. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not...
- PMS-Rabeprazole EC - Rabeprazole belongs to the class of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). It works by slowing or preventing the production of acid in the stomach. Rabeprazole is used to treat and maintain healing of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is also used to treat symptoms, such as heartburn and regurgitation, of non-erosive reflux disease (NERD). It is also used for short-term treatment in the healing and relief of symptoms associated with duodenal and gastric ulcers....
- PMS-Ramipril - Ramipril information Ramipril belongs to the class of drugs classified as ACE inhibitors or Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme inhibitor. Ramipril indications This product is a drug prescribed for the treatment of hypertension or high blood pressure, and for the prevention of heart failures succeeding heart attacks. Ramipril is also used for the prevention of heart attacks, stroke and other heart related problems. Ramipril warnings The medication is major allergen especially to patients...
- PMS-Ramipril-Hctz - This combination product contains two active ingredients: ramipril and hydrochlorothiazide. Ramipril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors . It works by relaxing blood vessels and by making the heart pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the class of medications known as diuretics or "water pills" and helps control blood pressure by getting rid of excess salt and water. Ramipril - hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. This...
- PMS-Ranitidine - Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists . Ranitidine is used to reduce the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer and heartburn pain or to assist in healing of ulcers. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ranitidine is also used to prevent ulcers in certain circumstances and to treat a condition associated with large amounts of stomach acid secretion known as...
- PMS-Repaglinide - Repaglinide belongs to the class of medications called antidiabetes agents . It is an oral hypoglycemic (lowering of blood sugar) medication used by people with type 2 diabetes, along with proper diet and exercise, for the control of blood sugar. It is used when diet, exercise, and weight reduction alone have not been found to control blood sugar well enough. Repaglinide may also be used in combination with metformin or rosiglitazone, two other medications that lower blood sugar, when...
- PMS-Risedronate - Risedronate belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for women who are past menopause and to treat and prevent osteoporosis caused by treatment with corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) for men and women. It is also used to improve bone mineral density for men with osteoporosis, and to treat a condition called Paget's disease. Risedronate increases the thickness of bone ( bone mineral density ) by slowing down the cells that...
- PMS-Risperidone - Risperidone belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotic agents . These medications are used to treat mental and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia can cause symptoms such as hallucinations (e.g., hearing, seeing, or sensing things that are not there), delusions, unusual suspiciousness, and emotional withdrawal. People with this condition may also feel depressed, anxious, or tense. Bipolar disorder was previously referred to as manic...
- PMS-Risperidone ODT - Risperidone information This medication works well for patients suffering from the agonies of bipolar diseases. Mostly, Risperidone helps individuals with schizophrenia and mania. By affecting the functions of different chemicals in the brain, this drug may provide relief to sufferers. However, before using this drug, patients need to be sure about the side effects that may occur. Risperidone can also be used for treating other disorders or as a complementary drug. Risperidone warnings ...
- PMS-Rivastigmine - Rivastigmine belongs to a family of medications known as cholinesterase inhibitors . It is used to treat symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is also used to treat mild to moderate dementia (problems with brain functions such as memory, language, and thinking) associated with Parkinson's disease. Alzheimer's disease is caused by the constant degeneration of certain nerve cells in the brain that make a chemical called acetylcholine . This chemical is thought to be important...
- PMS-Ropinirole - Ropinirole belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonian agents . It is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to improve muscle control and movement by affecting the balance of a chemical in the brain called dopamine . Ropinirole may be used alone or in combination with another medication called levodopa , which is also used to treat Parkinson's disease. It may take several weeks for ropinirole to take effect. Your doctor may have...
- PMS-Salbutamol - Salbutamol belongs to a class of medications called bronchodilators, and more specifically, β 2 -adrenergic agonists. This medication is used to treat asthma, chronic bronchitis, and other breathing disorders. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the small airways in the lungs. This helps to open up the airways and make breathing easier. This medication may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms. Any specific brand name of this...
- PMS-Selegiline - Selegiline belongs to the class of medications called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It acts on the nervous system to increase the levels of a chemical called dopamine . Low dopamine levels in the brain are responsible for many of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, so this medication works by rebalancing the levels of dopamine. This medication may be taken alone or in combination with levodopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease....
- PMS-Sennosides
- PMS-Sertraline - Sertraline belongs to a class of medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sertraline works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain. Specifically, it increases the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin in the brain. Increased serotonin levels can help improve mood, reduce panic attacks, and treat OCD. Although improvements may occur earlier, the...
- PMS-Simvastatin - Pharmacological action Simvastatin is a hypolipidemic agent from a group of statins, an inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase. This medication is a prodrug because it has in its structure the closed lactone ring which is hydrolyzed after intake. Lipid-lowering effect of statins is associated with lower levels of total cholesterol by LDL-C. Reducing cholesterol is dose-dependent and is not linear but exponential. Statins do not affect the activity of lipoprotein and hepatic lipase, have no...
- PMS-Sodium Cromoglycate - Sodium cromoglycate belongs to the class of medications called mast cell stabilizers . It is used to prevent symptoms associated with asthma that are caused by exposure to certain substances or conditions. When used regularly, this medication will decrease the occurrence and severity of asthma attacks by reducing lung inflammation. Examples of situations causing asthma that may be prevented by sodium cromoglycate include exercise; or exposure to pollen, chemicals, allergens (substances...
- PMS-Sodium Polysterene Sulfonate
- PMS-Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
- PMS-Sotalol - Sotalol belongs to the classes of medications called antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers . It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works by changing how electrical impulses affect the heart muscle and by helping the heart to beat more regularly. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions...
- PMS-Sucralfate - Sucralfate belongs to the class of medications called gastroduodenal cytoprotective agents . Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal and stomach ulcers and to prevent duodenal ulcers . The liquid form of sucralfate is also used to prevent bleeding due to stress ulcers in people who are critically ill. It works by forming a coating over the ulcer. This coating protects the ulcer from stomach acid, allowing it to heal. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
- PMS-Sulfacetamide Sodium
- PMS-Sulfasalazine - Sulfasalazine belongs to the class of medications called anti-inflammatories. It is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, distal ulcerative colitis proctitis, and Crohn's disease. It helps control symptoms by reducing chronic inflammation in the bowel. The enteric-coated tablets can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis when treatment with other medications has not helped. It may take 1 to 2 months before you see any results. This medication may be...
- PMS-Sulfasalazine-EC
- PMS-Sumatriptan - Sumatriptan belongs to a class of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (also called "triptans"). It is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura (warning signs that occur prior to the onset of a migraine). The pain of migraine headaches is thought to be caused by dilated blood vessels inside the head. Sumatriptan relieves migraine headaches by constricting these blood vessels. Sumatriptan is not recommended for other types of headache or for headache...
- PMS-Tamoxifen
- PMS-Temazepam - Temazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines . It is used for the treatment of short-term sleeping problems (7 to 10 days) associated with difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night, or early morning awakenings. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have...
- PMS-Terazosin - Terazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers . Terazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through them more easily. Terazosin is also used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). For BPH, terazosin helps to relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder. This helps to improve urine flow and decrease symptoms of BPH. Terazosin does...
- PMS-Terbinafine - Terbinafine belongs to the class of medications called antifungals . It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections of the skin and nails. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. ...
- PMS-Testosterone Enanthate
- PMS-Testosterone Undecanoate
- PMS-Theophylline
- PMS-Thioridazine
- PMS-Tiaprofenic - This medication belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It helps to reduce pain, stiffness, swelling, and inflammation.
- PMS-Ticlopidine - Ticlopidine belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It works by preventing certain types of blood cells, called platelets, from sticking together to form a blood clot. It is used to reduce the risk of stroke for people who have had a stroke or have particular risk factors for stroke. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
- PMS-Timolol - This medication belongs to the family of medications called beta-blockers. Timolol eye drops are used to treat glaucoma and increased pressure in the eye. This medication works by reducing the production of fluid in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure in the eye. It may take up to 4 weeks for the eye drops to lower the pressure in the eye to a satisfactory level. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. ...
- PMS-Tobramycin - Tobramycin belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat certain eye infections that are caused by bacteria. It works by helping to kill the bacteria that are causing the infection. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not...
- PMS-Topiramate - Topiramate belongs to a group of medications that are used to treat epilepsy. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that are involved in sending signals to nerves. Topiramate is a medication that is used to treat epilepsy and to prevent migraine headaches. For epilepsy, topiramate can be used alone or in combination with other epilepsy medications. For migraine prevention, topiramate is used to treat adults who have 4 or more migraine headaches a month and who have not responded to,...
- PMS-Trazodone - Trazodone belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants . It is used to treat symptoms of depression. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals in the brain that are associated with depression. It may take up to 4 weeks before the full beneficial effects of this medication are seen. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of...
- PMS-Trifluoperazine
- PMS-Trihexyphenidyl - Trihexyphenidyl belongs to the family of medications called antiparkinsonians. It is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It may also be used to reduce the shakiness and restlessness that can be caused by some tranquilizers. It acts on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease as well as the symptoms caused by some medications. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug...
- PMS-Tropicamide
- PMS-Tryptophan - L-tryptophan is used in addition to antidepressants to treat bipolar affective disorder . It works by affecting the levels of certain chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters . Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this...
- PMS-Ursodiol C - Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are characterized by a decrease in bile secretion and bile flow. Ursodiol is a natural component of bile and helps to increase the amount of bile and to increase bile flow. This helps symptoms associated with cholestatic liver diseases.
- PMS-Valacyclovir - Valacyclovir belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral infection affecting the skin known as shingles ( herpes zoster ). It is also used to treat cold sores , and to treat and prevent recurrences of genital herpes. It works by interfering with the way the virus reproduces. Valacyclovir works by stopping the virus from multiplying and spreading to nearby healthy cells. It does not cure shingles, cold sores, or genital herpes, but it does...
- PMS-Valproic Acid EC
- PMS-Vancomycin - Vancomycin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics . It works by killing the bacteria that are causing the infection. The oral form is used to treat certain infections of the gastrointestinal tract. The intravenous (IV) form of this medication is used to treat other infections such as those involving the bones, lungs, blood, and heart. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well,...
- PMS-Venlafaxine XR - Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used to treat depression. It works on the central nervous system (CNS) to elevate mood in people with depression. Venlafaxine is also used to treat the symptoms of anxiety causing distress in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (social phobia), and panic disorder (panic attacks). SNRIs work by increasing the amount...
- PMS-Verapamil SR - Verapamil belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers . It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure , certain abnormal heart rhythms, and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduce the number of angina attacks by relaxing blood vessels. It also helps to normalize heart rhythms. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this...
- PMS-Yohimbine
- PMS-Zolmitriptan
- PMS-Zolmitriptan ODT
- PMS-Zopiclone - Pharmacological action Zopiclone is a sleeping drug from group of cyclopyrrolone derivatives. This drug is "non benzodiazepine" agonist of benzodiazepine receptors. Zopiclone also has sedative, anxiolytic, muscle-relaxing center, anticonvulsant and amnesic properties. Like a derivative of benzodiazepine zopiclone enhances GABA-ergic processes in the brain, interacting with the benzodiazepine receptors, as a result of the increased sensitivity of GABA-receptors to the neurotransmitter....
- Pediatric Electrolyte - Oral rehydration solutions are used to manage fluid loss due to diarrhea and vomiting. The solution consists of salt, water, and sugar, which replenish fluids and electrolytes that have been lost from the body. It also helps the intestines absorb water to prevent further dehydration.
- Pediatric Electrolyte Oral Maintenance Solution
- Peglite
- Peglyte - This medication is a combination of polyethylene glycol 3350 and electrolytes and belongs to a class of medications called osmotic laxatives . It works by drawing and retaining water into the large colon. This softens the stool and stimulates the rhythmic movement of the muscles in the colon, leading to a bowel movement. This medication is used to cleanse the bowel in preparation for a colonoscopy, barium enema x-ray exam, or surgical procedures that require a clean colon. This...
- Penecare
- Penederm Cream
- Penederm Lotion
- Perichlor - Chlorhexidine gluconate belongs to a class of medications called topical antiseptics . It is used as part of a dental program to treat and manage moderate-to-severe gingivitis. This condition is an inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria, which may be associated with bleeding. Chlorhexidine, when used as an oral rinse, kills certain bacteria in the mouth and helps restore the gums to their healthy condition. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than...
- Periostat - Doxycycline belongs to the group of medications called tetracyclines . It is used, in addition to dental treatment, to treat adults with periodontitis (inflammation and infection of the tissues, such as ligaments and bones, which support the teeth). Although doxycycline is typically used as an antibiotic, experts believe that doxycycline 20 mg helps periodontitis by slowing the breakdown of collagen, a protein that helps connect and support other tissues in the body. Your doctor...
- Pharmalax
- Pharmalose
- Phosphates
- Phosphates Solution
- Pms-Amlodipine - Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It works to control blood pressure and reduces the number of angina attacks by widening and relaxing blood vessels.
- Praxis ASA EC Daily Low Dose
- Predalgic
- Profasi HP - This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty ) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone ). This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication ( menotropins ) to cause the release of an egg ( ovulation ). It should not be used in women whose...
- Prolactase
- Renacidin
- Restolate
- Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose ASA
- Rhinaris - This product is used to treat dryness inside the nose (nasal passages). It helps add moisture inside the nose to dissolve and soften thick or crusty mucus. In babies and young children with stuffy noses who cannot blow their noses, using this product helps to make the mucus easier to remove with a nasal bulb syringe. This helps relieve stuffiness and makes breathing easier. This product contains a purified gentle salt solution (also called saline or sodium chloride solution). It does not...
- Rhinaris Saline - Pharmacological action Ions of sodium and chlorine are the major inorganic components of the extracellular fluid, maintaining an appropriate osmotic pressure of blood plasma and extracellular fluid. Isotonic solution of Sodium Chloride fills a deficit of body fluids during dehydration. Hypertonic solution of sodium chloride for IV injection provides a correction of osmotic pressure of extracellular fluid and blood plasma. When applied topically in ophthalmology sodium chloride has...
- Rhinaris-CS Anti-Allergic Nasal Mist - Sodium cromoglycate belongs to a group of medications called mast-cell stabilizers. It is used to prevent or treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis such as itching, sneezing, and runny or stuffy nose. This medication works by preventing the release of natural chemicals from cells in the body (mast cells) involved in an allergic reaction. This medication may take up to one week before you begin to notice symptom relief. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for...
- Rhinaris-F
- SH-206
- Saline Nasal Mist - Pharmacological action Ions of sodium and chlorine are the major inorganic components of the extracellular fluid, maintaining an appropriate osmotic pressure of blood plasma and extracellular fluid. Isotonic solution of Sodium Chloride fills a deficit of body fluids during dehydration. Hypertonic solution of sodium chloride for IV injection provides a correction of osmotic pressure of extracellular fluid and blood plasma. When applied topically in ophthalmology sodium chloride has...
- Sanogyl Mouthwash
- Scheinpharm Ranitidine
- Secaris
- Seconal - This medication is used to calm you just before surgery. Secobarbital belongs to a class of drugs known as barbiturate hypnotics. It works by affecting certain parts of the brain to calm you.
- Senna Lax - Sennosides are used to treat constipation . They may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which causes movement of the intestines.
- Senna Laxative - Sennosides are used to treat constipation . They may also be used to clean out the intestines before a bowel examination/surgery. Sennosides are known as stimulant laxatives. They work by keeping water in the intestines, which causes movement of the intestines.
- Sennaprep
- Sennatab
- Serophene - This medication is used to treat infertility in women. It works by stimulating an increase in the amount of hormones that support the growth and release of a mature egg ( ovulation ). This medication is not recommended for women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary pituitary or ovarian failure).
- Sertan
- Sibelium
- Soflax - Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate sodium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days, but it may take up to 5 days to work. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms...
- Soflax C - Docusate calcium belongs to the family of medications knows as stool softeners . It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools. Docusate calcium works by increasing the amount of water in the stool, making stools softer and easier to pass. It usually starts to work within 1 to 3 days. Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used...
- Soflax DPS
- Soflax EX
- Soflax Pediatric Drops
- Statex
- Sterlane Tincture
- Stimulax
- Totephan Cream
- Trikacide - Pharmacological action Metronidazole is an anti protozoal agent. It is believed that the mechanism of action is associated with DNA damage-sensitive microorganisms. Active against Trichomonas vaginalis, Gardnerella vaginalis, Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, and obligate anaerobic bacteria (including Bacteroides spp., Fusobacterium spp.). Aerobic bacteria are resistant to metronidazole. In combination with amoxicillin Metronidazole is active against Helicobacter pylori. It is...
- Tuinal Pulvule 303
- Tuinal Pulvule 304
- Ultra Mide
- Vitinoin
- X-Pur
- X-Seb - Pharmacological action Salicylic Acid is pharmaceytical active ingredient for topical use. Inhibits the secretion of the sebaceous and sweat glands. At low concentrations it has keratoplastic and in high doses keratolytic effect. Salicylic acid has a weak antimicrobial activity. Why is Salicylic Acid prescribed? Monotherapy with salicylic acid and as part of combination therapies for inflammatory, infectious and other skin lesions, including burns, psoriasis, eczema, dyskeratosis,...
- X-Seb Plus
- X-Seb T
- X-Seb T Plus - This medication is used on the hair/scalp to treat dandruff and other scaly, itchy skin conditions ( psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis). Coal tar belongs to a class of drugs known as keratoplastics. It works by causing the skin to shed dead cells from its top layer and slow down the growth of skin cells. This effect decreases scaling and dryness. Coal tar can also decrease itchiness from these skin conditions. OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this product that are not listed...
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