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R A Acne topical
R A AcneGeneric Name: resorcinol (topical) (re SOR si nol)Brand Names: R A Acne, ResinolWhat is resorcinol?Resorcinol topical (for the skin) works by breaking down rough, scaly, or hardened skin.Resorcinol topical is used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, corns, callouses, warts, and other skin disorders.Resorcinol may also be used for other purposes not listed in this m...
R-Tanna
R-TannaGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine (KLOR fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Allan Tannate Pediatric, Allerest PE, AlleRx, BP Allergy JR, C Phen, C Phen Drops, Cardec, Cardec Drops, Ceron, Ceron Drops, Chlor-Mes Jr, ChlorTan D, Cold & Allergy Relief, CP Dec, CP Dec Drops, Dallergy Drops, Dallergy-JR, Ed A-Hist, Ed ChlorPed D, Histadec, Nasohist Pediatric, NoH...
R-Tannate
R-TannateGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, and phenylephrine (KLOR fe NEER a meen, pir IL a meen, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: R-TannateWhat is R-Tannate (chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, and phenylephrine)?Chlorpheniramine and pyrilamine are antihistamines that reduce the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, a...
RabAvert
RabAvertGeneric Name: rabies vaccine, purified chick embryo cell (RAY beez vax EEN, PYUR if eyed CHIK EM bree o sel)Brand Names: RabAvertWhat is rabies vaccine?Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an infected animal. There may be no symptoms at first, but weeks or even years after a bite from an ...
Rabavert
RabavertGeneric Name: rabies vaccine (Intramuscular route)RAY-beez VAX-eenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Imovax RabiesRabavertAvailable Dosage Forms:InjectablePowder for SolutionPowder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For RabavertRabies vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus. The vaccine works...
RabAvert
RabAvert Generic Name: Rabies Vaccine (RAY-beez)Brand Name: RabAvertRabAvert is used for:Preventing rabies before and after exposure.RabAvert is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus.Do NOT use RabAvert if:you are allergic to any ingredient in RabAvert Contact your doctor or health care provider right away...
RabAvert (obsolete)
RabAvert (obsolete)Generic Name: rabies vaccine (ray BEES vack seen)Brand Names: Imovax Rabies (obsolete), Imovax Rabies I.D. (obsolete), RabAvert (obsolete), Rabies Vaccine (obsolete)What is RabAvert (obsolete) (rabies vaccine)?Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an infected animal. There may ...
rabeprazole
rabeprazoleGeneric Name: rabeprazole (ra BEP ra zole)Brand Names: AciphexWhat is rabeprazole?Rabeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.Rabeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive eso...
rabeprazole
rabeprazole (Oral route)ra-BEP-ra-zoleCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AciphexAvailable Dosage Forms:Tablet, Enteric CoatedTherapeutic Class: AntiulcerPharmacologic Class: Proton Pump InhibitorUses For rabeprazoleRabeprazole is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach. It is used to treat duodenal ulcers and gastroesophageal ...
Rabeprazole
Rabeprazole Generic Name: Rabeprazole (ra-BEP-ra-zole)Brand Name: AciphexRabeprazole is used for:Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the small intestine. It may be used with certain antibiotics to treat ulcers of the small intestine and to help prevent them from com...
Rabeprazole sodium
Rabeprazole sodiumBrand names: AcipHexWhy is Rabeprazole sodium prescribed?AcipHex blocks acid production in the stomach. It is prescribed for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment of sores and inflammation in the upper digestive canal (esophagus). This condition, known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus ove...
Rabeprazole Sodium
Rabeprazole SodiumPronunciation: (ra-BEP-ra-zole SOE-dee-um)Class: Proton pump inhibitorTrade Names:Aciphex- Tablets, delayed-release 20 mgPariet (Canada)PharmacologySuppresses gastric acid secretion by blocking acid (proton) pump within gastric parietal cells.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is 2 to 5 h. Oral bioavailability is about 52%.DistributionProtein binding is...
rabies immune globulin Intramuscular
rabies immune globulin (Intramuscular route)RAY-beez im-MYOON GLOB-yoo-linCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BayrabHyperRAB S/DImogam Rabies-HTAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Immune SerumUses For rabies immune globulinRabies immune globulin is used along with rabies vaccine to prevent infection caused by the rabies virus. Rabies immune globulin w...
Rabies Immune Globulin, Human (RIGH)
Rabies Immune Globulin, Human( RIGH ) Pronunciation: (RAY-beez ih-MYOON GLOB-yoo-lin)Class: Immune globulinTrade Names:HyperRab- Injection 150 units/mLTrade Names:Imogam Rabies-HT- Injection 150 units/mLHYPERRAB S/D (Canada)IMOGAM Rabies Pasteurized (Canada)PharmacologyDirectly neutralizes rabies virus.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionWhen RIGH and rabies vaccine are giv...
rabies vaccine
rabies vaccineGeneric Name: rabies vaccine (ray BEES vack seen)Brand Names: Imovax Rabies (obsolete), Imovax Rabies I.D. (obsolete), RabAvert (obsolete), Rabies Vaccine (obsolete)What is rabies vaccine?Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an infected animal. There may be no symptoms at first, but...