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Xeloda
Xeloda Generic Name: Capecitabine (cap-eh-SITE-ah-been)Brand Name: XelodaXeloda may cause serious and sometimes fatal bleeding problems when taken with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin). Bleeding problems have occurred during therapy and for up to 1 month after stopping therapy with Xeloda . This risk is greater in patients with cancer and those who are 60 years of age and older. If you take ...- Xenaderm topical
XenadermGeneric Name: balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin (topical) (BAL sum pe ROO, KAS tur oyl, TRIP sin)Brand Names: Allanderm-T, Granul-Derm, Granulderm, Granulex, Optase, Revina NLT, TBC, Trypsin, Vasolex, XenadermWhat is balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin?Balsam Peru increases blood flow to a wound area, and also helps fight bacteria.Castor oil prevents skin cells from break...
- Xenaderm Ointment
Xenaderm OintmentGeneric Name: Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin (BAL-sum pe-ROO/KAS-tor oil/TRIP-sin)Brand Name: XenadermXenaderm Ointment is used for:Treating skin wounds and promoting wound healing.Xenaderm Ointment is a wound agent. It works by stimulating blood vessel activity and removal of unhealthy tissue. The castor oil works as a lubricant to protect the tissue.Do NOT us...
- Xenazine
XenazineGeneric Name: tetrabenazine (TET ra BEN a zeen)Brand Names: XenazineWhat is tetrabenazine?Tetrabenazine reduces the amount of certain chemicals in the body that are overly active in people with Huntington's disease.Tetrabenazine is used to treat Huntington's chorea (uncontrolled muscle movements).Tetrabenazine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medicatio...
- Xenazine
XenazineGeneric Name: tetrabenazine (Oral route)tet-ra-BEN-a-zeenOral routeTabletTetrabenazine can increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and behavior (suicidality) in patients with Huntington’s disease. Anyone considering the use of tetrabenazine must balance the risks of depression and suicidality with the clinical need for control of choreiform movements. Close ob...
- Xenazine
Xenazine Generic Name: Tetrabenazine (TET-ra-BEN-a-zine)Brand Name: XenazineXenazine may increase the risk of depression and suicidal thoughts or actions in patients with Huntington disease. Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or suicidal thoughts or attempts. Do not take Xenazine if you have untreated depression, if your treatment for depression is not working well, or ...
- Xenical
XenicalGeneric name: OrlistatBrand names: XenicalWhy is Xenical prescribed?Xenical blocks absorption of dietary fat into the bloodstream, thereby reducing the number of calories you get from a meal. At the usual dosage level, it cuts fat absorption by almost one-third. Combined with a low-calorie diet, it is used to promote weight loss and discourage the return of unwanted po...
- Xenical
XenicalGeneric Name: orlistat (Oral route)OR-li-statCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AlliXenicalAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Dietary Fat Absorption InhibitorPharmacologic Class: Lipase InhibitorUses For XenicalOrlistat is used together with a reduced-calorie diet to help you lose weight and to help keep the lost weight from returning. It ...
- Xenical
Xenical Generic Name: Orlistat (OR-li-stat)Brand Name: XenicalXenical is used for:Managing obesity in adults and adolescents 12 years old and older. It is also used to reduce the risk of weight regain after previous weight loss.Xenical is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet and should be used with a reduced-calorie die...
- Xerac AC topical
Xerac ACGeneric Name: aluminum chloride hexahydrate (topical) (al LOO min um KLOR ide hex a HYD rayt TOP ik al)Brand Names: Drysol, Hypercare, Xerac ACWhat is aluminum chloride hexahydrate?Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is used to treat excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis.Aluminum chloride hexahydrate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication g...
- Xibrom
XibromGeneric name: BromfenacBrand names: XibromWhy is Xibrom prescribed?Xibrom is an eye solution used to treat the inflammation and pain that occur after cataract surgery.Most important fact about XibromXibrom, like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may increase the amount of time needed for the eye to heal. It also may increase ocular bleeding (...
- Xibrom
XibromGeneric Name: bromfenac (Ophthalmic route)BROME-fen-akCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.XibromAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Anti-InflammatoryPharmacologic Class: NSAIDChemical Class: Acetic Acid (class)Uses For XibromBromfenac is a drug used to treat inflammation of the eye following cataract surgery.This medicine is available only...
- Xibrom
Xibrom Generic Name: Bromfenac (BROME-fen-ak)Brand Name: XibromXibrom is used for:Treating eye pain and swelling in patients who have recently had surgery to remove cataracts. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Xibrom is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drop. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandin, a substance th...
- Xifaxan
XifaxanGeneric name: RifaximinBrand names: XifaxanWhy is Xifaxan prescribed?Xifaxan is an antibiotic prescribed to treat traveler's diarrhea, a bacterial infection in the intestines caused by Escherichia coli (also called E. coli). Traveler's diarrhea is the result of eating contaminated food or drinking untreated water, usually in foreign countries. Xifaxan is not prescribed...
- Xifaxan
XifaxanGeneric Name: rifaximin (Oral route)rif-AX-i-minCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.XifaxanAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntibioticUses For XifaxanRifaximin is a medicine used to treat travelers' diarrhea caused by a bacteria called E. Coli.This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.Before Using XifaxanIn deciding...
