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Bepotastine Besilate
Bepotastine BesilatePronunciation: BEP-oh-TAS-teen BES-il-ateClass: Mast cell stabilizerTrade Names:Bepreve- Solution, ophthalmic 1.5%PharmacologyA highly selective histamine H 1 antagonist that inhibits the release of histamine from mast cells.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is 1 to 2 h; C max is approximately 7.3 ng/mL.DistributionProtein binding is approximately 55%....
bepotastine ophthalmic
bepotastine ophthalmicGeneric Name: bepotastine ophthalmic (BEP oh TAS teen off THAL mik)Brand Names: BepreveWhat is bepotastine ophthalmic?Bepotastine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes.Bepotastine ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies. Bepotastine op...
Bepreve
BepreveGeneric Name: bepotastine ophthalmic (BEP oh TAS teen off THAL mik)Brand Names: BepreveWhat is bepotastine ophthalmic?Bepotastine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of itching or watery eyes.Bepotastine ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies. Bepotastine ophthalmic should...
Bepreve
BepreveGeneric Name: bepotastine besilate (Ophthalmic route)bep-oh-TAS-teen BES-i-lateCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BepreveAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionPharmacologic Class: BepotastineUses For BepreveBepotastine besilate ophthalmic (eye) preparation is used to treat itching of the eye caused by a condition known as allergic conjunctivitis. It works by prevent...
Bepreve Eye Drops
Bepreve Eye DropsGeneric Name: Bepotastine (bep-oh-TAS-teen)Brand Name: BepreveBepreve Eye Drops are used for:Treating itchy eyes caused by allergies.Bepreve Eye Drops are an antihistamine eye drop. It works by blocking the release of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.Do NOT use Bepreve Eye Drops if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Bepreve E...
bepridil
bepridilGeneric Name: bepridil (BE pri dil)Brand Names: VascorWhat is bepridil?Bepridil is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Bepridil relaxes (widens) your blood vessels (veins and arteries), which makes it easier for your heart to pump and reduces its workload.Bepridil is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain).Bepridil ...
beractant
beractantGeneric Name: beractant (ber AK tant)Brand Names: Survanta IntratrachealWhat is beractant?Beractant is made from animal lung extract and contains fatty acids and proteins. It works by reducing the surface tension of fluids inside the human lung to keep the lung from collapsing.Beractant is used to treat or prevent respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborn infants.Bera...
Beractant
BeractantPronunciation: (ber-ACT-ant)Class: Lung surfactantTrade Names:Survanta- Suspension 25 mg phospholipids per mL suspended in 0.9% sodium chloride solution. With 0.5 to 1.75 mg triglycerides, 1.4 to 3.5 mg free fatty acids, and less than 1 mg protein per mL.PharmacologyReplaces deficient endogenous pulmonary surfactant and restores surface activity of lung.Indications and...
Berinert
BerinertGeneric Name: complement C1 esterase inhibitor (KOM ple ment C1 ES ter ase in HIB it or)Brand Names: Berinert, CinryzeWhat is complement C1 esterase inhibitor?Complement C1 esterase inhibitor is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the bloodstream and helps control inflammation in the body. In people with hereditary angioedema, complement C1 esterase inhibitor ...
Berinert
BerinertGeneric Name: c1 esterase inhibitor, human (Intravenous route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BerinertCinryzeAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionUses For BerinertC1 esterase inhibitor is used to treat or prevent hereditary angioedema (HAE), which is a rare disease that causes swelling of the face, hands, feet, throat, stomach, bowels, or sexual organs...
Berinert
Berinert Generic Name: C1 Esterase Inhibitor (Human) (C1 ES-ter-ase in-HIB-i-ter)Brand Name: BerinertBerinert is used for:Treating stomach or facial attacks in certain patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Berinert is a C1 esterase inhibitor (human). It works by regulating the clotting and inflammatory r...
besifloxacin Ophthalmic
besifloxacin (Ophthalmic route)be-si-FLOX-a-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BesivanceAvailable Dosage Forms:SuspensionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: FluoroquinoloneUses For besifloxacinBesifloxacin ophthalmic (eye) preparation is used to treat infections of the eye, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. Besifloxacin belongs to a group of medicines ca...
Besifloxacin Drops
Besifloxacin DropsGeneric Name: Besifloxacin (BE-si-FLOX-a-sin)Brand Name: BesivanceBesifloxacin Drops are used for:Treating eye infections caused by certain bacteria.Besifloxacin Drops are a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.Do NOT use Besifloxacin Drops if:you are...
Besifloxacin
BesifloxacinPronunciation: (BE-si-FLOX-a-sin)Class: FluoroquinoloneTrade Names:Besivance- Suspension, ophthalmic 0.6%PharmacologyInhibits microbial DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionC max is less than 1.3 ng/mL.EliminationAverage elimination half-life is 7 h.Indications and UsageTreatment of bacterial conjunctivitis ...
besifloxacin ophthalmic
besifloxacin ophthalmicGeneric Name: besifloxacin ophthalmic (BE si FLOX a sin)Brand Names: BesivanceWhat is besifloxacin ophthalmic?Besifloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Besifloxacin fights bacteria in the body.Besifloxacin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.Besifloxacin ophthalmic may also...