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Histrelin Implant
Histrelin ImplantGeneric Name: Histrelin (his-TREL-in)Brand Name: Supprelin LAHistrelin Implant is used for:Treating central precocious puberty (CPP) in children.Histrelin Implant is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It works by decreasing the production of certain hormones, which reduces estrogen and testosterone levels in the body.Do NOT u...
Histrelin Implant
Histrelin ImplantGeneric Name: Histrelin (his-TREL-in)Brand Name: Supprelin LAHistrelin Implant is used for:Treating central precocious puberty (CPP) in children.Histrelin Implant is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It works by decreasing the production of certain hormones, which reduces estrogen and testosterone levels in the body.Do NOT u...
histrelin acetate Subcutaneous
histrelin acetate (Subcutaneous route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Supprelin LAVantasAvailable Dosage Forms:KitImplantTherapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic AgentPharmacologic Class: HistrelinUses For histrelin acetateHistrelin is a type of medicine called a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. Histrelin (Vantas™) lowers the male hormone t...
Histrelin Acetate
Histrelin AcetatePronunciation: (hiss-TREL-in AS-e-tate)Class: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogTrade Names:Supprelin LA- Implant 50 mgTrade Names:Vantas- Implant 50 mgPharmacologyInhibits gonadotropin secretion.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionC max is 1.1 ng/mL, occurring in 12 h. Bioavailability is 92%. Average rate of subcutaneous drug release is 56.7 mcg/day.Distr...
Histussin D Liquid
Histussin D LiquidGeneric Name: Hydrocodone/Pseudoephedrine (high-droe-KOE-dohn/soo-doe-e-FED-rin)Brand Name: Examples include Detussin and Histussin DHistussin D Liquid is used for:Relieving congestion and cough due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Histussin D Liquid is a decongestant and cough suppressant combina...
Histussin HC
Histussin HCGeneric Name: dexbrompheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine (DEX brom fen IR a meen, HYE dro KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Cytuss-HC NR, H-C Tussive-NR, Histussin HCWhat is Histussin HC (dexbrompheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms...
Histussin HC
Histussin HC Generic Name: Dexbrompheniramine/Hydrocodone/Phenylephrine (DEX-brom-fen-IR-a-meen/hye-droe-KOE-done/FEN-il-EF-rin)Brand Name: Histussin HCHistussin HC is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.His...
Histussin-HC
Histussin HCGeneric Name: dexbrompheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine (DEX brom fen IR a meen, HYE dro KOE done, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Cytuss-HC NR, H-C Tussive-NR, Histussin HCWhat is Histussin HC (dexbrompheniramine, hydrocodone, and phenylephrine)?Brompheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms...
Hivid
HividGeneric Name: zalcitabine (zal SITE ta been)Brand Names: HividWhat is Hivid (zalcitabine)?Zalcitabine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.Zalcitabine is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zalcitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.Zalcitabine may also be used...
Hivid
HividGeneric name: ZalcitabineBrand names: HividWhy is Hivid prescribed?Hivid is one of the drugs used against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)--the deadly cause of AIDS. HIV does its damage by slowly undermining the immune system, finally leaving the body without any defense against infection. Hivid staves off collapse of the immune system by interfering with...
Hivid
HividGeneric Name: zalcitabine (Oral route)zal-SYE-ta-beenOral routeTabletThe use of zalcitabine has been associated with significant clinical adverse reactions, some of which are potentially fatal. Zalcitabine can cause severe peripheral neuropathy and because of this should be used with extreme caution in patients with preexisting neuropathy. Zalcitabine may also rarely cause pancreati...
Hivid
Hivid Generic Name: Zalcitabine (zal-SITE-ah-been)Brand Name: HividHivid may infrequently cause severe side effects, which could be fatal. Hivid can cause severe nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy), and should be used with extreme caution in those who already suffer from this disorder. It may rarely cause swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Tell your doctor immediately if vomitin...
HMS
HMSGeneric Name: medrysone ophthalmic (ME dri sone)Brand Names: HMSWhat is HMS (medrysone ophthalmic)?Medrysone is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It inhibits processes in the body that cause inflammation. Therefore, the swelling and pain of inflammatory conditions is decreased.Medrysone ophthalmic is used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections, injury, surgery, ...
Hold Lozenges
Hold LozengesGeneric Name: Dextromethorphan (DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan)Brand Name: Examples include Hold and Sucrets 4-Hour Cough DropsHold Lozenges are used for:Temporarily relieving cough due to the common cold, upper respiratory tract infections, sinus inflammation, sore throat, or bronchitis.Hold Lozenges are a cough suppressant. It works by loosening mucus and lung secretions in ...
Hold DM
Hold DMGeneric Name: dextromethorphan (dex troe meth OR fan)Brand Names: Babee Cof, Benylin DM Pediatric, Buckley's Mixture Cough Suppressant, Buckleys Mixture, Creo-Terpin, Creomulsion, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief for Children & Adults, DexAlone, Elixsure Cough, Hold DM, Pediacare, Robitussin CoughGels, Robitussin Honey Cough, Robitussin Maximum Streng...