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Spectrobid
SpectrobidGeneric Name: bacampicillin (ba kam pi SILL in)Brand Names: SpectrobidWhat is Spectrobid (bacampicillin)?Bacampicillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body.Bacampicillin is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of ...
Spectrum-4
Spectrum-4Generic Name: chlorhexidine topical (klor HEX ih deen TAH pih kal)Brand Names: Betasept, Calgon Vesta, Dyna-Hex, Hibiclens, Hibistat, Spectrum-4What is Spectrum-4 (chlorhexidine topical)?Chlorhexidine topical is an antiseptic. Chlorhexidine topical destroys germs on the skin.Chlorhexidine topical is used to clean the skin before surgery to reduce the risk of infection. Chl...
spermicide Vaginal
spermicideClass Name: spermicide (Vaginal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Advantage-SConceptrolCrinoneDelfen FoamEmkoEncareEndometrinFirst-Progesterone VGSGynol IIProchieveToday SpongeVagi-Gard Douche Non-StainingAvailable Dosage Forms:Gel/JellySpongeSuppositoryFoamLiquidFilmCreamUses For This MedicineVaginal spermicides are a ...
spiramycin Oral, Injection, Rectal
spiramycin (Oral route, Injection route, Rectal route)spir-a-MYE-sinAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: MacrolideUses For spiramycinSpiramycin is used to treat many kinds of infections. It is often used to treat toxoplasmosis in pregnant women since spiramycin decreases the chance that the unborn baby will get the infection. spiramycin may a...
Spiriva
SpirivaGeneric Name: tiotropium (Inhalation route)tye-oh-TROE-pee-umCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SpirivaAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: BronchodilatorPharmacologic Class: AntimuscarinicUses For SpirivaTiotropium is used to treat bronchospasm or wheezing caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a long-term lung diseas...
Spiriva HandiHaler
Spiriva HandiHalerGeneric name: Tiotropium bromideBrand names: Spiriva HandiHalerWhy is Spiriva HandiHaler prescribed?Spiriva is used for the long-term, once-a-day treatment of bronchial spasms (wheezing) associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It comes as a capsule containing dry powder, which is inhaled through the ...
Spiriva HandiHaler
Spiriva HandiHaler Generic Name: Tiotropium (TYE-oh-TROE-pee-um)Brand Name: Spiriva HandiHalerSpiriva HandiHaler is used for:Treating symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including bronchitis and emphysema. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Spiriva HandiHaler is an anticholinergic agent. It works by enlarging the airways ...
Spironolactone
SpironolactoneBrand names: AldactoneWhy is Spironolactone prescribed?Aldactone flushes excess salt and water from the body and controls high blood pressure. It is used in the diagnosis and treatment of hyperaldosteronism, a condition in which the adrenal gland secretes too much aldosterone (a hormone that regulates the body's salt and potassium levels). It is also used in treat...
spironolactone
spironolactone (Oral route)spir-on-oh-LAK-toneOral routeTabletSpironolactone has been shown to be a tumorigen in chronic toxicity studies in rats.Spironolactone should be used only in those conditions specified as indications for use.Unnecessary use of this drug should be avoided .Spironolactone has been shown to be a tumorigen in chronic toxicity studies in rats. Spironolactone sh...
Spironolactone
Spironolactone Generic Name: Spironolactone (spir-ON-oh-LAK-tone)Brand Name: AldactoneSpironolactone has been shown to cause tumors in laboratory animals. Spironolactone should only be used for the conditions for which it is indicated. Avoid unnecessary use of Spironolactone .Spironolactone is used for:Treating swelling and fluid retention in patients with congestive heart...
Spironolactone
SpironolactonePronunciation: (spir-ON-oh-LAK-tone)Class: Potassium-sparing diureticTrade Names:Aldactone- Tablets 25 mg- Tablets 50 mg- Tablets 100 mgNovo-Spiroton (Canada)PharmacologyCompetitively inhibits aldosterone in distal tubules, resulting in increased excretion of sodium and water and decreased excretion of potassium.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionSpironolactone i...
Spironolactone
SpironolactonePronunciation: (spir-ON-oh-LAK-tone)Class: Potassium-sparing diureticTrade Names:Aldactone- Tablets 25 mg- Tablets 50 mg- Tablets 100 mgNovo-Spiroton (Canada)PharmacologyCompetitively inhibits aldosterone in distal tubules, resulting in increased excretion of sodium and water and decreased excretion of potassium.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionSpironolactone i...
spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide
spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide (Oral route)spir-on-oh-LAK-tone, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zideOral routeTabletSpironolactone has been shown to be a tumorigen in chronic toxicity studies in rats. Spironolactone/hydrochlorothiazide should be used only in those conditions specified as indications for use. Unnecessary use of this drug should be avoided .Fixed-dose combination drugs are n...
Spironolactone, Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone, HydrochlorothiazideBrand names: AldactazideWhy is Spironolactone, Hydrochlorothiazide prescribed?Aldactazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body. These conditions include congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. Aldactazide combines two diuret...
Spironolactone/Hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone / HydrochlorothiazidePronunciation: (SPEER-oh-no-LAK-tone/high-droe-klor-THIGH-uh-zide)Class: Diuretic combinationTrade Names:Aldactazide- Tablets 25 mg spironolactone and 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide- Tablets 50 mg spironolactone and 50 mg hydrochlorothiazideAldactazide 25 (Canada)Aldactazide 50 (Canada)Novo-Spirozine (Canada)PharmacologySpironolactoneCompe...