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exenatide
exenatideGeneric Name: exenatide (ex EN a tide)Brand names: Byetta, Byetta Prefilled PenWhat is exenatide?Exenatide is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently.Exenatide is used to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination ...- Exenatide
ExenatideBrand names: ByettaWhy is Exenatide prescribed?Byetta is an injectable antidiabetic medication used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes whose current medications alone do not adequately control their blood sugar levels. Byetta is prescribed along with oral antidiabetic medications to enhance their effectiveness. It may be used with metformin a...
- exenatide Subcutaneous
exenatide (Subcutaneous route)ex-EN-a-tideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ByettaAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntidiabeticUses For exenatideExenatide injection is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus or sugar diabetes called type 2 diabetes. Normally, after you eat, your pancreas releases insulin t...
- Exenatide
Exenatide Generic Name: Exenatide (ex-EN-a-tide)Brand Name: ByettaExenatide is used for:Treating type 2 diabetes.Exenatide is an incretin mimetic. It lowers blood sugar by increasing the release of insulin from the pancreas. It also mimics the actions of certain hormones that lower blood sugar levels.Do NOT use Exenatide if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Exenatide...
- Exenatide
ExenatidePronunciation: (ex-EN-a-tide)Class: Antidiabetic agent, Incretin mimetic agentTrade Names:Byetta- Injection, solution 5 mcg/dose- Injection, solution 10 mcg/dosePharmacologyGlucagon-like peptide-1 agonist that enhances glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppresses inappropriately elevated glucagon secretion, and slows gastric emptying.PharmacokineticsAbsorption...
- Exforge
ExforgeGeneric Name: amlodipine and valsartan (Oral route)am-LOE-di-peen BES-i-late, val-SAR-tanOral routeTabletAvoid Use in PregnancyWhen pregnancy is detected, discontinue amlodipine besylate/valsartan as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus .When pregnancy is detected, discontinue ...
- Exforge
Exforge Generic Name: Amlodipine/Valsartan (am-LOE-di-peen/val-SAR-tan)Brand Name: ExforgeExforge may cause birth defects or fetal and newborn death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Exforge is used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.E...
- Exforge HCT
Exforge HCTGeneric Name: amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and valsartan (am LOE di peen, HYE droe klor oh THYE a zide, val SAR tan)Brand Names: Exforge HCTWhat is amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and valsartan?Amlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic ...
- Exforge HCT
Exforge HCTGeneric Name: amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide (Oral route)am-LOE-di-peen BES-i-late, val-SAR-tan, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zideOral routeTabletAvoid use in pregnancyWhen pregnancy is detected, discontinue amlodipine besylate/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide as soon as possible. Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury or death to ...
- Exforge HCT
Exforge HCT Generic Name: Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (am-LOE-di-peen/val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Brand Name: Exforge HCTExforge HCT may cause birth defects or fetal and newborn death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Exforge HCT is used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may a...
- Exgest LA
Exgest LAGeneric Name: guaifenesin and phenylpropanolamine (gwye FEN e sin/fen ill proe pa NOLE a meen)Brand Names: Ami-Tex LA, Banex-LA, Coldloc-LA, Dayquil Sinus Pressure and Congestion, Despec, Entex LA, Exgest LA, G-Vent, Guaifenex PPA 75, Guaivent, Guiatex LA, Naldecon-EX Pediatric, Nasahist LA, Phentex-LA, Phenylfenesin LA, Poly-Vent, Profen LA, Stamoist LA, Triaminic Expectorant, Vanex-...
- Exjade
ExjadeGeneric Name: deferasirox (de FER a sir ox)Brand Names: ExjadeWhat is deferasirox?Deferasirox binds to iron and removes it from the blood stream.Deferasirox is used to treat iron overload caused by blood transfusions in adults and children at least 2 years old.Deferasirox may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most importa...
- Exjade
ExjadeGeneric Name: deferasirox (Oral route)dee-FER-a-sir-oxCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ExjadeAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: Heavy Metal ChelatorUses For ExjadeDeferasirox is used to remove excess iron from the body after a person has had too many blood transfusions.Deferasirox combines with iron in the blood. The combinati...
- Exjade
Exjade Generic Name: Deferasirox (dee-FER-a-sir-ox)Brand Name: ExjadeExjade is used for:Treating high levels of iron in the blood caused by blood transfusions.Exjade is an iron-chelating agent. It works by binding to the extra iron in the blood and removing it from the body.Do NOT use Exjade if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Exjade you are taking another iron-ch...
- Exotic-HC otic
Exotic-HCGeneric Name: chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic) (KLOR oh ZYE nol, HYE droe KOR ti sone, pra MOX een)Brand Names: Aero Otic HC, Cortamox, Cortane-B, Cortane-B Aqueous, Cortane-B Otic, Cortic-ND, Cyotic, Exotic-HC, Hydro Ear, IvDerm, Otirx, Oto-End, Otomar HC, Tri-Otic, Zolene HC, Zoto-HC DropsWhat is Exotic-HC (chloroxylenol, hydrocortisone, and pramoxine (otic...
