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Retavase Half-Kit
Retavase Half-Kit Generic Name: Reteplase (reh-TEH-plase)Brand Name: Retavase and Retavase Half-KitRetavase Half-Kit is used for:Improving heart function and reducing long-term effects of a heart attack. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Retavase Half-Kit is a tissue plasminogen activator. It works by activating a substance that helps to brea...
Reteplase
Reteplase Generic Name: Reteplase (reh-TEH-plase)Brand Name: Retavase and Retavase Half-KitReteplase is used for:Improving heart function and reducing long-term effects of a heart attack. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Reteplase is a tissue plasminogen activator. It works by activating a substance that helps to break up blood clots. Blood ...
reteplase, recombinant Intravenous
reteplase, recombinant (Intravenous route)RE-te-plase, re-KOM-bin-antCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.RetavaseAvailable Dosage Forms:KitPowder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: Blood Modifier AgentPharmacologic Class: Tissue Plasminogen ActivatorUses For reteplase, recombinantReteplase is used to treat heart attacks by dissolving blood clots that have formed in the...
Reteplase, Recombinant
Reteplase, RecombinantPronunciation: (REH-tuh-place)Class: Tissue plasminogen activatorTrade Names:Retavase- Powder for injection, lyophilized 10.4 U (18.1 mg)PharmacologyAids in dissolution of blood clots.PharmacokineticsEliminationCleared primarily by liver and kidneys. Plasma Cl is 250 to 450 mL/min. The t ½ is 13 to 16 min.Indications and UsageManageme...
Retin A Micro Gel
Retin A Micro GelGeneric Name: tretinoin topical (TRET in oin)Brand Names: Altinac, Atralin, Avita, Renova, Retin A Micro Gel, Retin-A, Tretin-XWhat is Retin A Micro Gel (tretinoin topical)?Tretinoin is a topical (applied to the skin) form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.The Retin-A and Avita brands of tretinoin are used to treat acne. The Renova brand of tretinoin is ...
Retin-A
Retin-AGeneric Name: tretinoin topical (TRET in oin)Brand Names: Altinac, Atralin, Avita, Renova, Retin A Micro Gel, Retin-A, Tretin-XWhat is Retin-A (tretinoin topical)?Tretinoin is a topical (applied to the skin) form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.The Retin-A and Avita brands of tretinoin are used to treat acne. The Renova brand of tretinoin is used to reduce the a...
Retin-A Topical
Retin-AGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who is experienc...
Retin-A Cream
Retin-A CreamGeneric Name: Tretinoin (TREH-tih-noyn)Brand Name: Avita and Retin-ARetin-A Cream is used for:Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Retin-A Cream is a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its beneficial effects against acne is not fully known. Tretinoin appears to increase skin-cell turnover and to reduce the tendency for...
Retin-A Gel
Retin-A GelGeneric Name: Tretinoin (TREH-tih-noyn)Brand Name: Examples include Avita and Retin-ARetin-A Gel is used for:Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Retin-A Gel is a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its beneficial effects against acne is not fully known. Tretinoin appears to increase skin-cell turnover and to reduce the t...
Retin-A Liquid
Retin-A LiquidGeneric Name: Tretinoin (TREH-tih-noyn)Brand Name: Retin-ARetin-A Liquid is used for:Treating acne. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Retin-A Liquid is a vitamin A derivative. How it exerts its beneficial effects against acne is not fully known. Tretinoin appears to increase skin-cell turnover and to reduce the tendency for skin c...
Retin-A and Renova
Retin-A and RenovaGeneric name: TretinoinBrand names: Avita, Retin-A and RenovaWhy is Retin-A and Renova prescribed?Retin-A and Renova contain the skin medication tretinoin. Retin-A is used in the treatment of acne. Renova is prescribed to reduce fine wrinkles, discoloration, and roughness on facial skin (as part of a comprehensive program of skin care and sun avoidance).Re...
Retin-A Micro Topical
Retin-A MicroGeneric Name: tretinoin (Topical route)TRET-i-noinOral routeCapsule, Liquid FilledExperienced Physician and InstitutionPatients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are at high risk in general and can have severe adverse reactions to tretinoin. tretinoin should therefore be administered only to patients with APL under the strict supervision of a physician who is exp...
Retisert
RetisertGeneric Name: fluocinolone ophthalmic implant (floo oh SIN oh lone off THAL mik IM plant)Brand Names: RetisertWhat is fluocinolone ophthalmic implant?Fluocinolone is in a group of drugs called corticosteroids. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Fluocinolone ophthalmic (for the eye) implant is used to treat inflammation within the eye tha...
Retisert Implant
Retisert ImplantGeneric Name: Fluocinolone Acetonide (floo-oh-SIN-oh-lone)Brand Name: RetisertRetisert Implant is used for:Treating a certain type of inflammation of the eye (chronic noninfectious uveitis).Retisert Implant is a corticosteroid. Exactly how it works is unknown. It may decrease the production of certain substances that cause inflammation. Retisert Implant releases s...
Retre-Gel
Retre-GelGeneric Name: benzocaine topical (BENZ oh kane TOP ik al)Brand Names: Americaine, Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant, Americaine Hemorrhoidal, Anacaine, Anbesol Baby, Anbesol Cold Sore, Anbesol Gel, Anbesol Liquid, Anbesol Liquid Cool Mint, Anbesol Maximum Strength, Babee Teething Lotion, Benz-O-Sthetic, Benzo-O-Stetic, Boil Ease Pain Relieving, Cepacol Dual Relief Sore Throat Cherry, Ce...