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| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Asacol | mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen) | Asacol (mesalamine) affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Asacol is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurrin |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium (dye val PRO ex) | Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders |
| Xalatan | latanoprost ophthalmic (la TAN oh prost) | Xalatan reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. It works by increasing fluid drainage from the eye. Xalatan is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye |
| Humira | adalimumab (ay da LIM yoo mab) | reduces the effects of a substance (tumor necrosis factor alpha) in the body that can cause inflammation. Humira is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis |
| Benicar | hydrochlorothiazide and olmesartan (HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and ol me SAR tan) | The combination of olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Gleevec | imatinib (oral) (im MA ta nib) | Gleevec interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Gleevec is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system |
| Androgel | testosterone topical | AndroGel is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone |
| Enbrel | etanercept (ee TAN er sept) | Enbrel is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these condition |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin (moxi FLOX a sin) | an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. fights bacteria in the body. kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.used to treat bacterial infections |
| fentanyl | fentanyl | a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. Fentanyl buccal tablets are used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain |
| lovaza | Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids | Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood |
| RenaGel | sevelamer (se VEL a mer) | a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus. Renagel is used to reduce blood levels of phosphorus in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. |
| Avapro | irbesartan ( ir be SAR tan) | in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Avapro is used to treat high blood pressure. |
| Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine (lis dex am FET a meen) | a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
| Kaletra | lopinavir and ritonavir (loe PIN a veer and ri TOE na veer) | belongs to a group of HIV medicines called protease inhibitors. These medicines prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body |
| Xopenex | levalbuterol (leh val BYOO ter all) | Xopenex is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Xopenex is used to treat reversible obstructive airway conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema |
| Copaxone | glatiramer (injection) (gla TIR a mer) | a combination of four amino acids (proteins) that affect the immune system. Copaxone is used to prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medication will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often |
| Avodart | dutasteride (doo TAS ter ide) | prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. |
| Evista | raloxifene (oral) (ra LOX i feen) | Evista affects the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body, and reduces loss of bone tissue. Evista is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
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