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Zorbtive
ZorbtiveGeneric Name: somatropin, mammalian derived (Subcutaneous route, Injection route)soe-ma-TROE-pin, mam-MAY-lee-un dee-RIVEDCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SaizenSerostimZorbtiveIn CanadaNutropinNutropin AqAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic AgentPharmacologic Class: SomatropinUses For ZorbtiveSom...
Zorbtive
Zorbtive Generic Name: Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated) (SOE-ma-TROE-pin)Brand Name: ZorbtiveZorbtive is used for:Treating short bowel syndrome (SBS). It is used along with a specialized diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zorbtive is a growth hormone. It works by increasing the flow of water, electrolytes, and nutrients into th...
Zorprin
ZorprinGeneric Name: aspirin (oral) (AS pir in)Brand Names: Arthritis Pain, Aspergum Cherry, Aspergum Orginal, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Aspirin Lite Coat, Aspirin Litecoat, Aspirin Low Dose, Aspirin Low Strength, Bayer Aspirin, Bayer Aspirin Regimen, Bayer Aspirin Sugar Free, Bayer Aspirin with Calcium, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Plus, Buffered Aspirin, Bufferin, Bufferin A...
ZORprin Controlled-Release Tablets
ZORprin Controlled-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Aspirin (AS-pir-in)Brand Name: Examples include Bayer Low Adult Strength and ZORprinZORprin Controlled-Release Tablets are used for:Relieving arthritis symptoms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.ZORprin Controlled-Release Tablets are a salicylate. It works by inhibiting several different chemical...
Zostavax
ZostavaxGeneric Name: zoster vaccine live (ZOS ter vak SEEN LYV)Brand Names: ZostavaxWhat is zoster vaccine live?Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. When this virus becomes active again in an adult, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Zoster vaccine is a live vaccine that helps prevent shingles.This vaccine works by exposing you to a sma...
Zostavax
ZostavaxGeneric name: Zoster vaccine liveBrand names: ZostavaxWhy is Zostavax prescribed?Zostavax is a vaccine that is used for adults 60 years and older to prevent shingles (also known as herpes zoster virus). It works by helping your immune system to resist the infection and the associated pain and other serious complications. If you do get shingles after you have been vacc...
Zostavax
ZostavaxGeneric Name: varicella virus vaccine (Subcutaneous route)var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-eenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.VarivaxZostavaxIn CanadaVarilrixAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For ZostavaxVaricella virus vaccine is an immunizing agent that is used to prevent infection caused by the varicella-zoster v...
Zostavax
Zostavax Generic Name: Zoster Vaccine Live (ZOSS-ter)Brand Name: ZostavaxZostavax is used for:Preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in certain patients.Zostavax is an attenuated live vaccine for varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the virus that causes shingles. Zostavax works by helping your immune system to protect you from VZV.Do NOT use Zostavax if:you are allergic t...
zoster vaccine live
zoster vaccine liveGeneric Name: zoster vaccine live (ZOS ter vak SEEN LYV)Brand Names: ZostavaxWhat is zoster vaccine live?Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. When this virus becomes active again in an adult, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Zoster vaccine is a live vaccine that helps prevent shingles.This vaccine works by exposing y...
Zoster vaccine live
Zoster vaccine liveBrand names: ZostavaxWhy is Zoster vaccine live prescribed?Zostavax is a vaccine that is used for adults 60 years and older to prevent shingles (also known as herpes zoster virus). It works by helping your immune system to resist the infection and the associated pain and other serious complications. If you do get shingles after you have been vaccinated, Zosta...
Zoster Vaccine Live
Zoster Vaccine Live Generic Name: Zoster Vaccine Live (ZOSS-ter)Brand Name: ZostavaxZoster Vaccine Live is used for:Preventing herpes zoster (shingles) in certain patients.Zoster Vaccine Live is an attenuated live vaccine for varicella-zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the virus that causes shingles. Zoster Vaccine Live works by helping your immune system to protect you from VZV.Do...
Zoster Vaccine Live
Zoster Vaccine LivePronunciation: (ZOSS-ter Vaccine Live)Class: Vaccines, viralTrade Names:Zostavax- Injection, lyophilized 19,400 PFU of Oka/Merck varicella-zoster virus (live)PharmacologyInduces development of immune responses against varicella-zoster virus.Indications and UsagePrevention of herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 60 yr of age and older.Contraindications\...
Zostrix
ZostrixGeneric Name: capsaicin topical (kap SAY sin TOP i kal)Brand Names: Axsain, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Sports, Zostrix-HPWha...
Zostrix Topical
ZostrixGeneric Name: capsaicin (Topical route)kap-SAY-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Arthricare For WomenCapsagelCapsagesic-HP Arthritis ReliefCapsinDouble CapIcy Hot Arthritis TherapyPain EnzRid-A-PainSportsmedTherapatch WarmTrixaicinZostrixIn CanadaAxsainCapsaicinCapsaicin HpAvailable Dosage Forms:LotionCreamGel/JellyPatch,...
Zostrix Cream
Zostrix CreamGeneric Name: Capsaicin (kap-SAY-sin)Brand Name: Examples include Capzasin-P and ZostrixZostrix Cream is used for:Temporary relief of muscle and joint pain associated with arthritis, simple backaches, sprains, strains, and bruises. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zostrix Cream is a topical analgesic. Exactly how it works is unkno...