HC Pramoxine

Generic Name: hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical
(HYE droe KOR ti sone and pra MOX een)

What is HC Pramoxine?

Pramoxine is an anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

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

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Hydergine LC

Generic Name: ergoloid mesylates
(ER goe loid MES i lates)

What is Hydergine LC?

Hydergine LC is used to improve cognitive (mental) and self-care functioning in people with symptoms of dementia related to aging or presumed to be related to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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Hydrocortone Phosphate

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

What is Hydrocortone Phosphate?

Hydrocortone Phosphate is in a class of drugs called steroids. Hydrocortisone prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

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Histatan

Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, and phenylephrine
(KLOR fe NEER a meen, pir IL a meen, FEN il EFF rin)

What is Histatan?

Chlorpheniramine and pyrilamine are antihistamines that reduce the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

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Hyperstat

Generic Name: diazoxide (oral)
(DYE az OX ide)

What is Hyperstat?

Hyperstat given orally raises blood sugar by slowing the release of insulin from the pancreas.

Hyperstat is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) related to certain cancers that affect the pancreas and cause it to release too much insulin.

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Hemocyte-F Elixir

What is Hemocyte-F Elixir?

Multivitamin are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

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heme iron polypeptide

Proferrin-ES

What is heme iron polypeptide?

Heme iron polypeptide is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

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hydrochlorothiazide

Aquazide H, HydroDIURIL, Microzide

What is hydrochlorothiazide?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Hydrochlorothiazide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

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Humalog Cartridge

Generic Name: insulin lispro
(IN soo lin LISS pro)

What is Humalog Cartridge?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Humalog Cartridge is a fast-acting form of insulin.

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Hofels Ginger One A Day

What is Hofels Ginger One A Day?

The use of Hofels Ginger One A Day in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.

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