Daily Archives: 7 January 2012

Boostrix (Tdap)

Generic Name: tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap)
(TET a nus, dif THEER ee a, and ay SEL yoo ler per TUS iss)

What is Boostrix (Tdap) (Tdap)?

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria.

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estradiol injection

Clinagen LA 40, Delestrogen, Dep Gynogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estragyn LA 5, Gynogen LA 20, Menaval-20

What is estradiol injection?

Estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.

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Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture

Generic Name: psyllium
(SIL ee um)

What is Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture?

Metamucil Orange Smooth Texture is a bulk-forming fiber laxative. Psyllium works by absorbing liquid in the intestines and swelling to create a softer, bulky stool that is easier to pass.

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Melfiat

Generic Name: phendimetrazine
(fen di MEH tra zeen)

What is Melfiat?

Melfiat is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an “anorectic” or “anorexigenic” drug. Phendimetrazine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

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Neocin

Generic Name: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic
(BAS i TRAY sin, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in off THAL mik)

What is Neocin?

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.

Neocin (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.

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Certagen

What is the most important information I should know about Certagen?

Never take more than the recommended dose of Certagen. 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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Histinex PV

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine
(klor feh NEER ah meen, hye droe KOE doe N, sue do eh FEH drin)

What is Histinex PV?

Chlorpheniramine 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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M-M-R II

Generic Name: measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine
(MEE zels, MUMPS, and roo BEL a)

What is M-M-R II vaccine?

M-M-R II are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are spread from person to person through the air.

Measles virus can cause minor symptoms such as skin rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, or mild fever. It can also cause more serious symptoms such as ear infection, pneumonia, seizures, permanent brain damage, or death.

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amiloride

Midamor

What is amiloride?

Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.

Amiloride is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood).

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MyKidz Iron FL

Generic Name: multivitamin with iron and fluoride
(MUL tee VYE ta min with EYE urn and FLOOR ide)

What is MyKidz Iron FL?

Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals that are not taken in to the body through diet.

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