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General Meds Forum News, questions, tips, curiosities, ... |
3 | 4 | Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:19 am amberaank  |
| Depression and Mental Health | ||||
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Amoxapine (Asendin) Forum Amoxapine, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression. |
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Clozapine (Clozaril) Forum Clozapine is used to treat schizophrenia in patients where other medicine has not worked. Clozapine is in a class of medications called antipsychotics. |
290 | 604 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 2:30 pm Марат |
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Doxepin (Adapin, Sinequan) Forum Doxepin, also known as Adapin/ Sinequan, is an antidepressant (mood elevator) used to treat depression and anxiety. |
225 | 505 | Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:48 am SuFFeR-- |
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Fluoxetine (Prozac; Sarafem) Forum Fluoxetine (Prozac; Sarafem), an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and some eating disorders. |
208 | 466 | Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:56 am SuFFeR-- |
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Lorazepam (Ativan) Forum Lorazepam is used to relieve anxiety. |
195 | 440 | Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:14 am SuFFeR-- |
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Nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor) Forum Nortriptyline, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression. |
175 | 401 | Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:19 am SuFFeR-- |
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Zydis) Forum Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia. Olanzapine is in a class of medications called antipsychotics. |
184 | 438 | Mon Aug 13, 2007 8:21 am carter_ee1o |
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Paroxetine (Paxil) Forum Paroxetine (Paxil)is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. |
195 | 452 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Risperidone (Risperdal) Forum Risperidone is used to treat psychotic disorders and symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, and hostility. |
226 | 509 | Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:06 am SuFFeR-- |
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Sertraline (Zoloft) Forum Sertraline, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and panic attacks. |
170 | 419 | Mon Aug 13, 2007 3:11 am SuFFeR-- |
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Trazodone (Desyrel) Forum Trazodone (Desyrel), an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression. |
181 | 443 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Ziprasidone (Geodon) Forum Ziprasidone is used to treat schizophrenia and is in a class of medications called antipsychotics. |
176 | 404 | Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:26 pm carter_ee1o |
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Others Forum Open discussion of depression medications. Share your experiences and address your questions and concerns related to depression and anxiety medications. |
187 | 412 | Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:51 am SuFFeR-- |
| High Blood Pressure, Heart and Cholesterol | ||||
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Amlodipine (Norvasc) Forum Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels so your heart does not have to pump as hard. |
189 | 431 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Forum Atorvastatin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. |
176 | 414 | Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:48 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Benazepril (Lotensin) Forum Benazepril is used to treat high blood pressure. |
200 | 424 | Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:20 am SuFFeR-- |
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Captopril (Capoten) Forum Captopril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. |
185 | 398 | Sun Sep 09, 2007 7:38 am SuFFeR-- |
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Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR) Forum Diltiazem is used to treat high blood pressure and to control chest pain (angina). |
168 | 393 | Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:35 am SuFFeR-- |
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Doxazosin (Cardura) Forum Doxazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels, so that blood can flow more easily through the body. |
178 | 396 | Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:16 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Enalapril (Vasotec) Forum Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. |
172 | 427 | Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:26 am SuFFeR-- |
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Furosemide (Lasix) Forum Furosemide, a 'water pill', is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. |
162 | 374 | Thu Aug 30, 2007 2:55 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Gemfibrozil (Lopid) Forum Gemfibrozil is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. |
175 | 403 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) Forum Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. |
176 | 402 | Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:08 am SuFFeR-- |
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Lovastatin (Mevacor) Forum Lovastatin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. |
186 | 441 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL) Forum Metoprolol (Toprol XL) is used to treat high blood pressure. |
160 | 408 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:02 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Simvastatin (Zocor) Forum Forum Simvastatin is used with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake) to reduce the amount of cholesterol and certain fatty substances in your blood. |
175 | 423 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Terazosin (Hytrin) Forum Forum Terazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. |
199 | 415 | Wed Sep 05, 2007 8:24 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Ticlopidine (Ticlid) Forum Forum Ticlopidine is used to reduce the risk of stroke. |
176 | 382 | Tue Aug 21, 2007 4:46 am SuFFeR-- |
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Timolol (Blocadren, Timolide) Forum Forum Timolol is used to treat high blood pressure. It also is used to prevent angina (chest pain) and heart attacks. |
178 | 395 | Sun Sep 09, 2007 9:50 am SuFFeR-- |
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Triamterene (Dyrenium) Forum Forum Triamterene, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. |
128 | 341 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Valsartan (Diovan) Forum Forum Valsartan (brand name Diovan)is used to treat high blood pressure. |
199 | 441 | Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:36 am SuFFeR-- |
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Others Forum Open discussion of depression medications. Share your experiences and address your questions and concerns related to depression and anxiety medications. |
175 | 391 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
| Diabetes | ||||
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Glipizide (Glucotrol) Forum Forum Glipizide is used to treat type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. |
149 | 373 | Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:10 am SuFFeR-- |
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Glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase) Forum Forum Glyburide is used to treat type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. |
181 | 438 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Repaglinide (Prandin) Forum Forum Repaglinide (Prandin) is used to treat type II (noninsulin-dependent) diabetes (formerly 'adult-onset'). |
178 | 408 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Others Forum Open discussion forums related to diabetic conditions. |
187 | 409 | Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:08 pm SuFFeR-- |
| Pain Relief | ||||
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Carbamazepine (Atretol; Depitol; Epitol; Tegretol) Forum Forum Carbamazepine is used to treat certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. It also relieves facial nerve pain. |
191 | 449 | Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:53 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Carisoprodol (Soma) Forum Forum Carisoprodol (Brand name Soma), a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. |
203 | 463 | Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:37 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren) Forum Forum Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren) is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling) and stiffness caused by arthritis and go |
189 | 416 | Sun Aug 12, 2007 7:17 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Etodolac (Lodine) Forum Forum Etodolac is used to relieve the pain, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis. |
167 | 399 | Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:45 am SuFFeR-- |
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Indomethacin (Indochron E-R, Indocin) Forum Forum Indomethacin (Indochron E-R, Indocin)is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. |
166 | 391 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail) Forum Forum Ketoprofen relieves the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis. |
178 | 398 | Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:01 am carter_ee1o |
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Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine, Dizmiss, Meni-D) Forum Forum Meclizine is used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. |
150 | 403 | Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:13 am carter_ee1o |
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Meperidine (Demerol Oral) Forum Forum Meperidine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. |
184 | 432 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:20 am SuFFeR-- |
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Methocarbamol (Robaxin, Robaxisal) Forum Forum Methocarbamol, a muscle relaxant, is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. |
179 | 428 | Thu Jul 26, 2007 1:28 am carter_ee1o |
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Methylprednisolone (Medrol) Forum Forum Methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid, relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis. |
181 | 400 | Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:49 am SuFFeR-- |
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Nabumetone (Relafen) Forum Forum Nabumetone is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis. |
184 | 436 | Wed Aug 29, 2007 8:47 am SuFFeR-- |
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Nitroglycerin (Deponit, Nitrodisc, Nitro-Dur) Forum Forum Nitroglycerin skin patches are used to prevent chest pain (angina). |
176 | 401 | Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:34 pm carter_ee1o |
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Phenazopyridine (Azo-Standard; Baridium; Phenazodine) Forum Forum Phenazopyridine relieves urinary tract pain, burning, irritation, and discomfort, as well as urgent and frequent urination caused by urinary tract infections, surgery, injury, or examination procedures. |
163 | 367 | Wed Nov 21, 2007 11:16 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Piroxicam (Feldene) Forum Forum Piroxicam is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis. |
213 | 433 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:33 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Prednisone (Cortan; Deltasone; Liquid Pred) Forum Forum Prednisone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain). |
195 | 459 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Propoxyphene (Darvon Puvules; Darvon-N) Forum Forum Propoxyphene is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. |
179 | 409 | Sun Nov 18, 2007 9:39 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Sulindac (Clinoril) Forum Forum Sulindac is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by gout, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. |
183 | 399 | Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:02 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Sumatriptan (Imitrex Injection) Forum Sumatriptan is used to relieve migraine headache symptoms. |
187 | 431 | Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:42 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Triamcinolone (Mycogen II, Mycolog-II, Myconel) Forum Forum Triamcinolone, a corticosteroid, relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. |
165 | 380 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:55 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Others Forum Forums dedicated to general pain relief and antiflammatory medications, including muscle relaxants, sleeping aids and migraine medications. |
181 | 438 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
| Hormonal Conditions | ||||
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Clomiphene (Clomid) Forum Forum Clomiphene is used to induce ovulation (egg production) in females who do not produce ova (eggs) but wish to become pregnant. |
184 | 429 | Mon Nov 19, 2007 2:30 am SuFFeR-- |
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Estradiol (Estrace; Climara; Estraderm) Forum Forum Estradiol is prescribed for symptomatic treatment of the usual symptoms associated with menopause, prevention of bone fractures associated with osteoporosis, reduction of the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. |
170 | 383 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Finasteride (Propecia) Forum Forum Finasteride (Propecia) is indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in MEN ONLY. |
181 | 408 | Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:24 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Medroxyprogesterone (Amen, Curretab, Cycrin) Forum Forum Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (the absence of menstrual periods), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and abnormal bleeding from the uterus caused by hormonal imbalance. |
201 | 441 | Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:33 am SuFFeR-- |
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Norethindrone (Micronor, Nor-QD) Forum Forum Norethindrone is a form of progesterone, which is a female hormone involved in conception. Norethindrone is used to help prevent pregnancy. |
182 | 445 | Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:35 pm carter_ee1o |
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Others Forum If you have a hormonal condition and would like to share it with others, then this is the place for you. Discuss your experience with medications that treat your condition. |
180 | 448 | Wed Aug 08, 2007 5:20 pm carter_ee1o |
| Allergies & Respiratory Problems | ||||
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Clemastine (Tavist) Forum Forum Clemastine, an antihistamine, is used to relieve hay fever and allergy symptoms. |
163 | 393 | Mon Nov 19, 2007 10:47 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Cyproheptadine (Periactin) Forum Forum Cyproheptadine, an antihistamine, relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by allergies, hay fever, and the common cold. |
190 | 412 | Sat Nov 24, 2007 5:50 am SuFFeR-- |
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Caladryl) Forum Forum Diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, relieves red, irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, and the common cold. |
180 | 420 | Mon Aug 13, 2007 4:48 am carter_ee1o |
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Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) Forum Forum Hydroxyzine is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness. |
191 | 414 | Sat Sep 08, 2007 6:05 am SuFFeR-- |
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Promethazine (Phenergan) Forum Forum Promethazine relieves itchy, red, irritated, watery eyes; runny nose; sneezing; and itchy skin caused by hay fever and allergies. |
171 | 402 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Others Forum Forum dedicated to medications treating allergies and respiratory conditions. |
185 | 384 | Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:22 am SuFFeR-- |
| Antibiotics | ||||
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Amoxicillin (Amoxil; Biomox; Polymox) Forum Forum Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin infections. |
167 | 410 | Fri Aug 10, 2007 5:51 am carter_ee1o |
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Azithromycin (Zithromax) Forum Forum Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; venereal disease (VD); and ear, lung, skin, and throat infections. In acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients, azithromycin is used to prevent pneumonia, called disseminated Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infection. |
164 | 407 | Tue Aug 21, 2007 12:36 am SuFFeR-- |
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Cefaclor (Ceclor) Forum Forum Cefaclor is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and ear, lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. |
178 | 376 | Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:07 am SuFFeR-- |
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Cefuroxime (Ceftin) Forum Forum Cefuroxime is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis and lung, skin, throat, and urinary tract infections. |
171 | 418 | Wed Sep 05, 2007 5:02 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Cephalexin (Biocef; Keflex; Keftab) Forum Forum Cephalexin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia and bone, ear, skin, and urinary tract infections. |
176 | 403 | Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:19 am SuFFeR-- |
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Clarithromycin (Biaxin) Forum Forum Clarithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; and ear, lung, sinus, stomach, skin, and throat infections. |
170 | 428 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Clindamycin (Cleocin Oral, Cleocin T) Forum Forum Clindamycin, an antibiotic, is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, skin, pelvis, vagina and abdomen. |
174 | 404 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Fluconazole (Diflucan Oral) Forum Fluconazole is used to treat pneumonia, meningitis, and fungal infections of the mouth, throat, liver, kidneys, heart, urinary tract and abdomen. |
173 | 406 | Sat Aug 04, 2007 8:36 am carter_ee1o |
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Gentamicin (Garamycin) Forum Forum Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections caused by many different types of bacteria. |
143 | 367 | Sat Nov 17, 2007 12:58 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Levofloxacin (Levaquin Oral) Forum Forum Levofloxacin is used treat infections such as pneumonia; chronic bronchitis; and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, and skin infections. |
183 | 457 | Sun Aug 26, 2007 9:23 am SuFFeR-- |
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Metronidazole (MetroCream, MetroGel) Forum Forum Metronidazole (MetroCream, MetroGel) is used to treat acne rosacea (adult acne), a chronic condition in which the facial skin is inflamed and sores develop. |
192 | 399 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin; Macrobid; Macrodan) Forum Forum Nitrofurantoin, an antibiotic, eliminates bacteria that cause urinary tract infections. |
216 | 451 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:55 am SuFFeR-- |
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Ofloxacin (Floxin) Forum Forum Ofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and prostate, skin, and urinary tract infections. |
186 | 412 | Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:09 am SuFFeR-- |
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Trimethoprim (Bactrim; Septra) Forum Forum Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole blocks the production of folic acid, a necessary chemical for both bacteria and humans, and each is an effective antibiotic when used alone. Trimethoprim is used to prevent urine infections. |
177 | 400 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Others Forum Are you interested in learning more about a certain antibiotic? Come here to see if anyone can help you. |
215 | 468 | Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:16 am SuFFeR-- |
| Gastro Conditions | ||||
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Cimetidine (Tagamet Oral, Tagamet HB) Forum Forum Cimetidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. |
159 | 365 | Thu Aug 16, 2007 1:23 am SuFFeR-- |
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Cisapride (Propulsid) Forum Forum Cisapride is used to treat symptoms of nighttime heartburn in people who have not responded to other treatments. |
173 | 391 | Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:28 pm SuFFeR-- |
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Dicyclomine (Bemote; Bentyl; Di-Spaz) Forum Forum Dicyclomine is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome. |
181 | 407 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Famotidine (Pepcid Oral, Pepcid AC) Forum Forum Famotidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Famotidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach |
166 | 389 | Fri Aug 17, 2007 5:30 am SuFFeR-- |
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Ranitidine (Zantac Oral, Zantac AR) Forum Forum Ranitidine (Zantac),is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Ranitidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. |
181 | 397 | Thu Jan 01, 1970 12:00 am |
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Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs) Forum Forum Sulfasalazine is used to treat bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain in patients with ulcerative colitis, a condition in which the bowel is inflamed. |
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