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Aerobid-M Aerosol Inhaler
Aerobid-M Aerosol InhalerGeneric Name: Flunisolide (floo-NISS-oh-lide)Brand Name: Aerobid and Aerobid-MAerobid-M Aerosol Inhaler is used for:Preventing or reducing the frequency and seriousness of bronchial asthma attacks. It is also used in certain asthma patients when adding an inhaled corticosteroid may decrease the amount of other types of corticosteroids needed. Aerobid-M Aero...
aeroHist
aeroHistGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine and methscopolamine (klor fen EER uh meen and meth sko POL uh meen)Brand Names: aeroHist, AlleRx DF Dose Pack, RynezeWhat is aeroHist (chlorpheniramine and methscopolamine)?Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose....
Aerohist Plus
Aerohist PlusGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine (KLOR fe NEER a meen, METH skoe POL a meen, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Aerohist Plus, Ah-Chew, Chlor-Mes, Dallergy, Denaze, Duradryl, Durahist PE, DuraTan PE, Extendryl Chews, Histatab PH, Omnihist L.A., Ralix, Redur-PCM, Rescon MXWhat is Aerohist Plus (chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and phenylephrine)?...
Aerohist Plus Sustained-Release and Long-Acting Tablets
Aerohist Plus Sustained-Release and Long-Acting TabletsGeneric Name: Chlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Methscopolamine (KLOR-fen-IR-a-meen/FEN-il-EF-rin/METH-skoe-POL-a-meen)Brand Name: Examples include Aerohist Plus and DallergyAerohist Plus Sustained-Release and Long-Acting Tablets are used for:Relieving congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes due to colds, flu, or ...
Aerospan HFA Inhaler
Aerospan HFA InhalerGeneric Name: Flunisolide (floo-NIS-oh-lide)Brand Name: AerospanAerospan HFA Inhaler is used for:Preventing asthma symptoms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Aerospan HFA Inhaler is an inhaled corticosteroid. It works by decreasing irritation and swelling in the airways, which helps to control or prevent asthma symptoms.D...
Afeditab CR
Afeditab CRGeneric Name: nifedipine (Oral route)nye-FED-i-peenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Adalat CCAfeditab CRNifediac CCNifedical XLProcardiaProcardia XLAvailable Dosage Forms:Capsule, Liquid FilledTablet, Extended ReleaseTabletCapsuleTherapeutic Class: Cardiovascular AgentPharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel BlockerChemical Class: Dihydrop...
Afinitor
AfinitorGeneric Name: everolimus (E ver OH li mus)Brand Names: AfinitorWhat is everolimus?Everolimus is used to treat advanced kidney cancer.Everolimus is usually given after sorafenib (Nexavar) or sunitinib (Sutent) have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.Everolimus may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most importan...
Afinitor
AfinitorGeneric Name: everolimus (Oral route)e-ver-OH-li-musCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AfinitorAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: Antineoplastic AgentUses For AfinitorEverolimus is used to treat advanced (late-stage) kidney cancer in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.Everolimus belongs to the ...
Afinitor
Afinitor Generic Name: Everolimus (E-ver-OH-li-mus)Brand Name: AfinitorAfinitor is used for:Treating advanced kidney cancer in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Afinitor is a kinase inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of cancer cells.Do NOT use Afinitor if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Afinitor you ...
Aflaxen
AflaxenGeneric Name: naproxen (Oral route)na-PROX-enOral routeTabletTablet, Enteric CoatedSuspensionCARDIOVASCULAR RISKNSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiovascular disease may b...
Afluria injectable
AfluriaGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (injectable) (in floo ENZ a VYE rus VAK seen)Brand Names: Afluria, Fluarix, FluLaval, Fluvirin, Fluvirin Preservative-Free, Fluzone, Fluzone Preservative-Free, Fluzone Preservative-Free PediatricWhat is influenza virus injectable vaccine?Influenza virus (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious disease caused by a virus. Influenza virus can...
Afluria
AfluriaGeneric Name: influenza virus vaccine (Intramuscular route)in-floo-EN-za VYE-rus VAX-een (sub-VEER-ee-on)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AfluriaFluarixFlulavalFluvirinFluzoneFluzone High-DoseFluzone PediatricAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionSuspensionTherapeutic Class: VaccineUses For AfluriaInfluenza virus vaccine is used to prevent infection ...
Afluria
Afluria Generic Name: Influenza Virus Vaccine (IN-floo-EN-za)Brand Name: Examples include Afluria and FluzoneAfluria is used for:Protecting against certain strains of influenza (flu).Afluria is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against certain types of the flu virus, which helps your body to fight the infection.Do NOT use Afluria if:you ar...
Afluria
Afluria Generic Name: Influenza Virus Vaccine (IN-floo-EN-za)Brand Name: Examples include Afluria and FluzoneAfluria is used for:Protecting against certain strains of influenza (flu).Afluria is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the body to produce antibodies against certain types of the flu virus, which helps your body to fight the infection.Do NOT use Afluria if:you ar...
Afrin
AfrinGeneric Name: oxymetazoline nasal (ox ee me TAZ oh leen)Brand Names: Afrin, Afrin Nasal Sinus, Allerest 12 Hour Nasal Spray, Duramist Plus, Duration, Four-Way Nasal Spray, Genasal, Neo-Synephrine 12 Hour, Nostrilla, NRS Nasal, NTZ Long Acting Nasal, Oxyfrin, Oxymeta-12, Sinarest Nasal, Sinex Long-Acting, Twice-A-DayWhat is Afrin (oxymetazoline nasal)?Oxymetazoline is a decongesta...