 | Retin-A is an acne treatment that also removes wrinkles and improves skin appearance and condition
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 | Primaquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that primaquine works is unknown. |
 | Depakote affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.
Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Depakote is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. |
 | Treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease or Parkinson disease.
Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain. This may help reduce symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease. |
 | Treating HIV infection when used in combination with other medicines.
Zerit is a nucleoside analogue antiviral. It blocks the growth of HIV. |
 | Lamictal (Lamotrigine) is used for treating certain types of seizures. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to delay the occurrence of mood problems in certain patients with bipolar disorder. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Synthroid (Levothyroxine) is used for treating low thyroid activity and treating or suppressing different types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other medicines for managing certain types of thyroid cancer.
Synthroid is a thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormones are produced and released by the thyroid gland and regulate the body's metabolism. When the thyroid gland is underactive (hypothyroidism) it does not produce enough thyroid hormone and metabolism slows. |
 | Aricept (Donepezil) is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount of a certain substance (acetylcholine) in the brain, which may help reduce the symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease.
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 | Atrovent Spray (Ipratropium) is used for relieving runny nose caused by allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Atrovent Spray is an anticholinergic. It works by decreasing nasal secretions. |
 | Detrol (Tolterodine) is used for treating overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Dilantin Suspension is used for treating tonic-clonic (grand mal) and partial seizures. It is also used to prevent and treat seizures that may occur during or after brain or nervous system surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Leukeran (Chlorambucil) is used for treating certain cancers. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Leukeran is an alkylating agent. It works by binding to the RNA or DNA of certain cancer cells, which helps to slow down their growth and reproduction. |
 | Levothroid (Levothyroxine) is a replacement for a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.
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 | Sustiva is used for treating HIV infection in combination with other medicines. |
 | Topamax (Topiramate) is used for treating seizures in certain patients. |
 | Betapace is used for treating certain types of irregular heartbeat (ventricular arrhythmias).
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 | Sinemet (Carbidopa) is used for treating symptoms associated with Parkinson disease and parkinsonism-like symptoms caused by other conditions. |
 | Accutane (ISOTRETINOIN) is a drug used for the treatment of severe, disfiguring cystic acne that has not cleared up in response to milder medications such as antibiotics. It works on the oil glands within the skin, shrinking them and diminishing their output. Accutane derives from vitamin A and is found in small quantities naturally in the body. |
 | Levoxyl (LEVOTHYRONE) has been approved for use as a replacement therapy for any form of diminished or absent thyroid function and as a means of suppressing pituitary secretion of TSH in euthyroid subjects to treat or prevent goiters. Levoxyl is available in tablet formulation, in 12 different color-coded strengths.
About 20 million Americans suffer from some form of thyroid disease and over 13 million subjects in the United States rely on hormone replacement therapy, which is usually taken for life, for treatment.
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 | Neomercazole (CARBIMAZOLE) is a drug used to decrease the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland uses iodine in the formation of the thyroid hormones, and Neomercazole acts by preventing the body from transforming iodine into its usable form, as well as by inhibiting the combination of transformed iodine with other components that leads to the formation of thyroid hormones. However, Neomercazole does not act on the already existing hormone levels, so it may take up to three or four weeks until the treatment shows results. Typically there are some signs of improvement after one to two weeks, with the best results showing within six to eight weeks from the moment the treatment was started. |
 | Benzac (BENZOYL PEROXIDE) is used to treat acne. It works by drying the acne pimples and helping the skin to peel. |
 | Diamox (ACETAZOLAMIDE) is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in your body. Acetazolamide reduces the activity of this protein. |
 | Differin (ADAPALENE) is a topical medicine (a medication that is applied to the surface of the skin) similar to vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself.
Differin is used to treat severe acne in people who are at least 12 years old. It works by decreasing acne formation.
Differin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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 | Duphalac is a type of sugar. It is broken down in the large intestine into mild acids that draw water into the colon, which helps soften the stools.
Duphalac is used to treat chronic constipation.
Duphalac may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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 | Imodium (loperamide hydrochloride) is an anti-diarrheal drug.
Imodium works by reducing the muscular contractions of the intestine, which reduces the speed at which waste moves through the gut. This in turn lets the body absorb more water and electrolytes from the gut contents back into the body, which means firmer and less frequent bowel movements.
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 | Mestinon (PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE) is an orally active cholinesterase inhibitor. Mestinon prevents the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine allowing more acetylcholine to accumulate. |
 | Abana is a cardiac tonic that protects the heart, guards against circulatory problems and wards off the fears and anxieties, which often lead to cardiac neurosis. |
 | Acne-n-Pimple Cream is a unique formulation of herbs like, Lentil and Shalmali, which have anti-inflammatory and cooling properties that help in reducing acne. Saurashtri, a good astringent and antiseptic, is beneficial in treating infections, acne and pimples, and Aloe vera, which possesses moisturising and soothing properties are also present. |
 | Acticin (PERMETHRIN TOPICAL) is a topical scabicidal agent for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). |
 | Antabuse (DISULFIRAM) is used to help treat alcoholism. This drug is not a cure for alcoholism and must be used in combination with supportive therapy and counseling. This medication must never be used without a person's knowledge. |
 | Calcium carbonate is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals (such as phosphate) and aid in their removal from the body.
Calcium carbonate is used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies.
Calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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 | Clarina helps in the ordering of the infection in lesions of acne. Cooling, to alleviate and the properties of emollient Clarina are useful by relieving the extreme feeling and the pruritis, and make the skin soft and flexible. The astringent properties Clarina cream relieve the inflammatory pain in lesions of acne. Clarina also wounded the curative properties. |
 | Coral Calcium supplies your body with calcium that your body needs to work properly and expels what it does not. |
 | Cyklokapron (TRANEXAMIC ACID) is used for short-term control of bleeding in hemophiliacs, including dental extraction procedures. |
 | Cystone (URICARE) is a proprietary herbal formula which naturally promotes a healthy urinary tract and helps maintain normal urine composition and mucosal integrity. It is a natural aid in maintaining healthy water management and a diuretic that relieves temporary water - weight gain.
As a dietary supplement Cystone assists kidneys and urinary tract in normal functions. It provides normal absorption and utilization for overall healthy urinary tract.
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 | Daivonex (CALCIPOTRIENE) is the topical synthetic vitamin D analogue for use in mild to moderate chronic plaque type psoriasis. |
 | Eurax (CROTAMITON) is an antipruritic used to relieve itching in skin conditions. It may also be used to treat scabies and other conditions. |
 | Geriforte is a drug normally used as a health tonic which can and should be used daily, it is indicated in cases of geriatric stress. Geriforte is also recommended if you are suffering from general anxiety disorders, anxiety or occupational stress. Geriforte can also be used as a supplement in cases of prolonged illnesses or convalescence. |
 | Karela (MOMORDICA CHARANTIA) is known to aid in the metabolism of carbohydrates. |
 | Kemadrin (PROCYCLIDINE) is an anticholinergic agent used to treat Parkinson's disease. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Kytril (GRANISETRON) is an anti-emetic agent, used to prevent nausea and vomiting, caused by cancer chemotherapy and radiation. |
 | Lariam (MEFLOQUINE) is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that mefloquine works is unknown. Mefloquine is used in the treatment and prevention of malaria. Mefloquine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. |
 | Oxytrol (OXYBUTYNIN) is a transdermal system, designed to deliver oxybutynin continuously and consistently over a 3- to 4-day interval after application to intact skin. Oxytrol is indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency. |
 | Triphala promotes good colon health, stimulates intestinal walls, provides overall support for the digestive function and ensures that the digestive tract works at the optimal level. Also relieves constipation. |
 | Tulasi is an herb that promotes optimum respiratory support. It contains a potent anti-asthmatic effect and is used for catarrh and bronchitis. |
 | Vermox (MEBENDAZOLE) belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics |
 | Viramune (NEVIRAPINE) belongs to a class of HIV drugs called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs), also known as non-nucleoside analogs or "non-nukes." |
 | Zofran (ONDANSETRON) blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting. |
 | Purim helps maintain optimum health through broad and systemic blood purification. |
 | Snoroff is a medicine that effectively prevents snoring, caused by the obstacles in the respiratory tracks. |
 | Styplon naturally helps control hemorrage and bleeding. |
 | Brand Temovate is a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with many skin conditions. |
 | Valproic acid (Depakene) is a medication used to control seizures in people with epilepsy. Specifically, the medication is approved to treat complex partial seizures and simple or complex absence seizures. |
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