Generic Name: carbidopa and levodopa
(KAR bi DOE pa and LEE voe DOE pa)

What is Atamet?

Levodopa is converted to a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease may be caused by low levels dopamine in the brain. Levodopa is turned into dopamine in the body.

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Generic Name: cyanocobalamin (oral)
(sye AN oh koe BAL a min)

What is the most important information I should know about oral Cobal-1000?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cobalt, or if you have Leber’s disease. Cobal-1000 can lead to optic nerve damage (and possibly blindness) in people with Leber’s disease.

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Generic Name: fluconazole
(floo KOE na zole)

What is Diflucan?

Diflucan is an antifungal antibiotic.

Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood.

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Generic Name: citric acid and potassium citrate
(SIT rik AS id and poe TASS ee um SIT rayt)

What is Polycitra-K?

Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

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Generic Name: saquinavir
(sa KWIN a veer)

What is Invirase?

Invirase is an antiviral medication. It is in a group of drugs called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. Saquinavir prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.

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Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM

What is dextromethorphan and promethazine?

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

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Generic Name: nicotine (oral/patches/nasal)
(NIK oh teen)

What is Nicotrol Inhaler?

Nicotrol Inhaler is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.

Nicotrol Inhaler in medical products is used to aid in smoking cessation. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

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Generic Name: loratadine
(lor AH ta deen)

What is ohm Allergy Relief?

ohm Allergy Relief is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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What is the most important information I should know about ICaps AREDS?

Never take more than the recommended dose of ICaps AREDS. Avoid taking more than one vitamin/mineral product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking similar products together can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

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What is the most important information I should know about Gerivite Liquid?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Gerivite Liquid. Avoid taking more than one vitamin/mineral product at the same time unless your doctor tells you to. Taking similar products together can result in a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.

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