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Janumet
Janumet Generic Name: Sitagliptin/Metformin (SYE-ta-GLIP-tin/met-FOR-min)Brand Name: JanumetJanumet may rarely cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Most of these cases have occurred in diabetic patients who also have certain kidney problems. The risk of lactic acidosis may be greater if you have liver problems, kidney problems, or heart failure. The risk m...
Januvia
JanuviaGeneric name: SitagliptinBrand names: JanuviaWhy is Januvia prescribed?Januvia is used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It can be taken alone or combined with certain types of other medications also used to control blood sugar.Januvia works by decreasing sugar production and increasing the levels of insulin your body produces, especially af...
Januvia
JanuviaGeneric Name: sitagliptin (Oral route)sit-a-GLIP-tinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.JanuviaAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntidiabeticPharmacologic Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV InhibitorUses For JanuviaSitagliptin is used alone or with other medicines, (e.g., metformin or pioglitazone), to treat high blood sugar levels that are cause...
Januvia
Januvia Generic Name: Sitagliptin (SYE-ta-GLIP-tin)Brand Name: JanuviaJanuvia is used for:Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.Januvia is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor. It works by increasing the amount...
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine Nakayama
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccineGeneric Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (Nakayama) (JAP a NEEZ en CEF a LYE tis NA ka YA ma)Brand Names: Je-VaxWhat is Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (Nakayama)?Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in Asia. Encephalitis is an infection of ...
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine SA14-14-2
Japanese encephalitis virus vaccineGeneric Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (SA14-14-2)Brand Names: IxiaroWhat is Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (SA14-14-2)?Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in Asia. Encephalitis is an infection of the membrane around the brain and spinal...
Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine
Japanese Encephalitis Virus VaccinePronunciation: en-se-fa-LI-tesClass: Viral vaccineTrade Names:JE-Vax- Injection, lyophilized powder for suspension. Each mL contains mouse serum protein less than 50 ng, gelatin approximately 500 mcg, and formaldehyde less than 100 mcgTrade Names:Ixario- Injection, suspension 6 mcg per 0.5 mLPharmacologyInactivated virus vaccine that induc...
japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated Subcutaneous
japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated (Subcutaneous route)jap-a-NEEZ en-sef-a-LYTE-is VYE-rus vak-SEEN, in-AK-ti-vay-tedCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Je-VaxAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivatedJapanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated (JE-VAX(R)) is an immu...
japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated adsorbed Intramuscular
japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated adsorbed (Intramuscular route)jap-a-NEEZ en-sef-a-LYTE-is VYE-rus vak-SEEN, in-AK-ti-vay-ted ad-SORBDCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.IxiaroAvailable Dosage Forms:SuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated adsorbedJapanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated adsor...
Jay-Phyl
Jay-PhylGeneric Name: dyphylline and guaifenesin (DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin)Brand Names: COPD, Difil G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dy-G, Dyfilin GG, Dyflex-G, Dyphylline GG, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Panfil GWhat is Jay-Phyl (dyphylline and guaifenesin)?Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It he...
Je-Vax Nakayama
Je-VaxGeneric Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (Nakayama) (JAP a NEEZ en CEF a LYE tis NA ka YA ma)Brand Names: Je-VaxWhat is Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (Nakayama)?Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in Asia. Encephalitis is an infection of the membrane around the brain...
Je-Vax
Je-VaxGeneric Name: japanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated (Subcutaneous route)jap-a-NEEZ en-sef-a-LYTE-is VYE-rus vak-SEEN, in-AK-ti-vay-tedCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Je-VaxAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For Je-VaxJapanese encephalitis virus vaccine, inactivated (JE-VAX(R)) is an immunizing agent used to...
Jenest
JenestGeneric Name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (ETH in il ess tra DYE ole and nor ETH in drone)Brand Names: Aranelle, Balziva, Brevicon, Estrostep Fe, Femcon FE, Junel 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1.5/30, Junel Fe 1/20, Leena, Loestrin 21 1.5/30, Loestrin 24 Fe, Loestrin Fe 1/20, Microgestin 1.5/30, Microgestin FE 1.5/30, Modicon, Necon 0.5/35, Necon 1/35, Necon 7/7/7, Nortrel 0.5/35, Nortrel 7/7...
Jenloga
Jenloga Generic Name: Clonidine (KLOE-ni-deen)Brand Name: Examples include Catapresand JenlogaJenloga is used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Jenloga is an alpha agonist. It works by relaxing blood vessels and decreasing heart rate, which lowers blood pressure.\...
Johnson's Baby Cream
Johnson's Baby Cream Generic Name: Dimethicone (dye-METH-i-kone)Brand Name: Examples include Aveeno Moisturizing Lotion and Johnson's Baby CreamJohnson's Baby Cream is used for:Treating or preventing dry, itchy skin or minor skin irritations.This product is an emollient. It works by moisturizing the skin.Do NOT use Johnson's Baby Cream if:you are allergic to any ingredien...