Monthly Archives: January 2012

Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel

Generic Name: miconazole vaginal
(my CAW nah zole)

What is Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel?

Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing.

Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

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Corticaine

Generic Name: hydrocortisone topical
(hye droe KOR ti sone)

What is Corticaine?

Hydrocortisone is a topical steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Corticaine is used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.

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Colonic Lavage Solution

Generic Name: polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution
(pall ee ETH il een GLYE kol ee LEK troe lyte)

What is Colonic Lavage Solution?

Colonic Lavage Solution is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the intestinal tract to stimulate bowel movements. This medication also contains potassium, sodium, and other minerals to replace electrolytes that are passed from the body in the stool.

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Avinza

Generic Name: morphine
(MOR feen)

What is Avinza?

Avinza is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.

Avinza is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting morphine is taken as needed for pain. Extended-release morphine is for use when around-the-clock pain relief is needed.

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Dilacor XR

Generic Name: diltiazem
(dil TYE a zem)

What is Dilacor XR?

Dilacor XR is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Dilacor XR is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), angina (chest pain), and certain heart rhythm disorders.

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Kogenate FS with Bioset

Generic Name: antihemophilic factor (human)
(an tee hee moe FIL ik FAK tor)

What is the most important information I should know about human Kogenate FS with Bioset?

Do not use this medication if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to Kogenate FS with Bioset in the past, or if you are allergic to mouse proteins.

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Ry-T-12

Generic Name: phenylephrine and pyrilamine
(FEN il EFF rin and pir IL a meen)

What is the most important information I should know about this drug?

Always ask a doctor before giving a cough or cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children.

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Promacot

Generic Name: promethazine (oral)
(pro METH a zeen)

What is the most important information I should know about oral Promacot?

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have twitching or uncontrollable movements of your eyes, lips, tongue, face, arms, or legs. These could be early signs of dangerous side effects.

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Estraderm MX

Generic Name: estradiol oral
(ess tra DYE ole)

What is Estraderm MX?

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

Estradiol is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis in women and men. Estradiol is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men.

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Alora

Generic Name: estradiol oral
(ess tra DYE ole)

What is Alora?

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

Estradiol is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis in women and men. Estradiol is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men.

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