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Ambrisentan
AmbrisentanPronunciation: (am-bree-SEN-tan)Class: Endothelin receptor antagonistTrade Names:Letairis- Tablets 5 mg- Tablets 10 mgPharmacologyAntagonizes endothelin receptor by binding to endothelin A.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionRapidly absorbed. T max is 2 h.DistributionPlasma protein binding is 99%.MetabolismSubstrate for P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Metabolized by CYP2C...
Ambrotose capsules
AmbrotoseImmune Support Formula*Glyconutritional Dietary SupplementWhat are Ambrotose Complex Capsules?Ambrotose is a glyconutritional dietary supplement containing a blend of specific plant saccharides that provides support for the immune system. These saccharides are necessary for the body’s creation of glycoforms, the structures on cell surfaces used to "talk" to other cells.Goo...
Amcinonide
AmcinonideBrand names: CyclocortWhy is Amcinonide prescribed?Cyclocort is prescribed for the relief of the inflammatory and itchy symptoms of skin disorders that are responsive to corticosteroid treatment.Most important fact about AmcinonideWhen you use Cyclocort, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much absorptio...
amcinonide Topical application
amcinonide (Topical application route)am-SIN-oh-nideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CyclocortIn CanadaAmcinonideCyclocort CreamCyclocort LotionCyclocort OintmentAvailable Dosage Forms:CreamOintmentLotionTherapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, StrongPharmacologic Class: Adrenal GlucocorticoidUses For amcinonideAmcinonide topical is used to help reliev...
Amcinonide Cream
Amcinonide CreamGeneric Name: Amcinonide (am-SIN-oh-nide)Brand Name: CyclocortAmcinonide Cream is used for:Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions.Amcinonide Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works to reduce skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood.Do NOT use Amcinonide Cream if:you a...
Amcinonide Lotion
Amcinonide LotionGeneric Name: Amcinonide (am-SIN-oh-nide)Brand Name: CyclocortAmcinonide Lotion is used for:Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions.Amcinonide Lotion is a topical corticosteroid. It works to reduce skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood.Do NOT use Amcinonide Lotion if:y...
amcinonide topical
amcinonide topicalGeneric Name: amcinonide topical (am SIN oh nide)Brand Names: CyclocortWhat is amcinonide topical?Amcinonide is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.Amcinonide topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactio...
Amdry-C
Amdry-CGeneric Name: chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and pseudoephedrine (KLOR fen IR a meen, METH skoe POL a meen, SOO doe ee FED rin)Brand Names: AllePak, Allergy AM-PM Dose Pack, Allergy DN, Amdry-C, Durahist, Hista-Vent PSE, PCM-LA, Pseudo CM TR, Rhinaclear, Time-Hist QD, VisRx Dose PackWhat is Amdry-C (chlorpheniramine, methscopolamine, and pseudoephedrine)?Chlorpheniramine is...
Amdry-D Extended-Release Tablets
Amdry-D Extended-Release TabletsGeneric Name: Methscopolamine/Pseudoephedrine (meth-skoe-POL-a-meen/soo-doe-e-FED-rin)Brand Name: Examples include Amdry-D and Extendryl PSEAmdry-D Extended-Release Tablets are used for:Relieving congestion due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Amdry-D Extended-Release Tablets are a d...
Amerge
AmergeGeneric Name: naratriptan (NAR a TRIP tan)Brand Names: AmergeWhat is Amerge (naratriptan)?Naratriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Naratriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.Naratriptan is used to treat migr...
Amerge
AmergeGeneric name: Naratriptan hydrochlorideBrand names: AmergeWhy is Amerge prescribed?Amerge is used for relief of classic migraine headaches. It's helpful whether or not the headache is preceded by an aura (visual disturbances, usually sensations of halos or flickering lights). The drug works only during an actual attack. It will not reduce the number of headaches that de...
Amerge
AmergeGeneric Name: naratriptan (Oral route)nar-a-TRIP-tanCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AmergeAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntimigrainePharmacologic Class: Serotonin Receptor Agonist, 5-HT1Uses For AmergeNaratriptan is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely after they take naratri...
Amerge
Amerge Generic Name: Naratriptan (NAR-a-TRIP-tan)Brand Name: AmergeAmerge is used for:Relieving certain types of migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Amerge is a serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist. It works by narrowing blood vessels in the brain.Do NOT use Amerge if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Amerge you are...
Americaine
AmericaineGeneric 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, C...
Americaine Anesthetic Lubricant
Americaine Anesthetic LubricantGeneric 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 ...