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Antidiabetic,Antiemetic,Antimuscarinic,Antitestosterone,Bisphosphonate,Skeletal

BrandGenericIndicationImportant Side EffectsOtherClassAdverse Reaction
Actos pioglitazone oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Actos is for people with type 2 diabetes. Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes. cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, cough, sore throat; headache; gradual weight gain; muscle pain; Pregnancy Category C antidiabetics including: dark urine, yellowing of eyes/skin, persistent nausea/vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain
Amaryl glimepiride oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Amaryl is used together with diet and exercise to treat type 2 diabetes. Insulin or other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Amaryl if needed dizziness, headache, tired feeling; mild nausea, Pregnancy Category C antidiabetics severe skin rash, itching, redness, or irritation; pale skin
Glucophage metformin in oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but metformin is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Abdominal or stomach discomfort cough or hoarseness decreased appetite Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics Diarrhea,Nausea/Vomiting, Flatulence
Humalog insulin lispro is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Humalog is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. Humalog is also used to treat type 1 diabetes headache, nausea, hunger, confusion, drowsiness, weakness Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics Depression of the skin at the injection site dryness of the mouth fast or weak pulse itching, redness, or swelling at the injection site
Humulin N insulin NPH (human) used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Humulin N may also be used for purposes not listed headache, nausea, hunger, confusion, drowsiness, weakness dizziness Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics Depression of the skin at the injection site dryness of the mouth fast or weak pulse itching, redness, or swelling at the injection site
Humulin R insulin regular (human) is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. This medicine may be used for type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Regular insulin may also be used for purposes not listed headache, hunger, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics hormones Anxiety blurred vision chills cold sweats confusion convulsions
Januvia sitagliptin for treating people with type 2 diabetes. Januvia is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes. runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, headache, back pain, joint or muscle pain Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin diarrhea hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
Lantus insulin glargine used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Lantus is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 6 years old. headache nausea,dizziness or lightheadedness drowsiness Pregnancy Category C antidiabetics hormones Fast pulse skin rash or itching over the entire body sweating trouble breathing
Levemir insulin detemir used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Levemir is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. Levemir is also used to treat type 1 diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. thickening of the skin where you inject Levemir, weight gain, headache, back pain Pregnancy Category B antidiabetics hormones irritation itching joint pain nausea nightmares puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Micronase glyburide used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, your body does not work properly to store excess sugar and the sugar remains in your bloodstream. nausea, heartburn, feeling full, stomach pain, low fever Pregnancy Category B (Glynase PresTab only) Category C antidiabetics Agitation back, leg, or stomach pains bleeding gums blood in the urine or stools bloody, black, or tarry stools blurred vision change in near or distance vision
Compazine prochlorperazine works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. It is also used to treat anxiety, and to control severe nausea and vomiting. Prochlorperazine may also be used for purposes not listed dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety; sleep problems (insomnia), strange dreams; dry mouth, stuffy nose; blurred vision Pregnancy Category C antiemetics antipsychotics a missed menstrual period; weight gain, swelling in your hands or feet; impotence, trouble having an orgasm; mild itching or skin rash
Zofran ondansetron used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by surgery, cancer chemotherapy, or radiation treatment. Zofran may be used for purposes not listed dizziness fast heartbeat fever headache Pregnancy Category B antiemetics dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position fixed position of the eye heart stops hoarseness
Atropen atroprine It is used to treat some poisonings. In surgery, it is used to lower secretions such as saliva. It is used to treat muscle spasms of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, gallbladder system, or urinary system. It is used when the heart is not beating. pain at the injection site, dry mouth, blurred vision, sensitivity to light Pregnancy Category C antiarrhythmics difficulty swallowing, hot dry skin, thirst, dizziness
Avodart dutasteride used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. It helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. sometimes given with another medication called tamsulosin (Flomax). sexual problems (such as decreased sexual interest/ability, decrease in the amount of semen/sperm released during sex), impotence (trouble getting or keeping an erection), testicle pain or swelling Pregnancy Category X androgen inhibitors Blistering, flaking, or peeling of the skin cough difficulty with swallowing dizziness fast heartbeat hives or welts
Actonel risedronate used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women. Risedronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Risedronate may also be used for purposes not listed upset stomach. stomach pain. headache. flu symptoms. muscle pain Pregnancy Category C bone resorption inhibitors chest pain; difficulty or pain when swallowing; pain or burning under the ribs or in the back; new or worsening heartburn
Fosamax Alendronate used in women to treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause and in men and women to treat osteoporosis caused by taking steroids. used for Paget's disease of bone in men and women. Abdominal or stomach pain Pregnancy Category C bone resorption inhibitors irritation and ulcers of the esophagus
Flexeril cyclobenzaprine
Soma carisoprodol
Aricept donepezil
Namenda memantine
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