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Accuretic Medicine - Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
This combination belongs to the class of medicines called high blood pressure medicines. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Accutane Medicine for Acne - Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Accutane is a powerful drug used in the treatment of acne. Four to five months of isotretinoin treatment usually leads to clearing of acne for one year or more after the medicine is stopped. Most other acne-controlling medicines are antibacterial agents, which are effective only if the medicine is used daily. Accutane is a form of vitamin A. So it decreases the amount of sebum (oil) that is released by the sebaceous (oil) glands, and it also increases that rate at which the skin renews itself. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Aceon Medicine - Uses, Dosage & Side Effects
Aceon is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Aceon is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Because high blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may also lead to a stroke or heart failure. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Anafranil Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Anafranil is a chemical cousin of tricyclic antidepressant medications. It is an antiobsessional drug that belongs to the class (dibenzazepine) of pharmacologic agents known as tricyclic antidepressants. In the brain there are numerous different chemical compounds called neurotransmitters. These act as chemical messengers between the nerve cells. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Anaprox Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Naproxen is in a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that may cause inflammation and pain in the body. Naproxen is also effective in treating other mild to moderate pain, such as menstrual pain, headache, toothache, and temporarily reduces fever. Anaprox Dosage Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Androgel Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone and it is necessary for many processes in the body. It is a hormone replacement product for men that are suffering from hypogonadism, a low level of the male hormone testosterone. A recent study estimates that as many as 13 million men in the United States over age 45 may have Low T. Testosterone are an important hormone that affects many parts of your body. The active ingredient in AndroGel is testosterone. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Ansaid Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
In a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. It works by stopping the body's production of a substance that may fever, and inflammation. Flurbiprofen is used to treats pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness that may be caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Antipyrine and Benzocaine Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Antipyrine and benzocaine (an-tee-PYE-reen and BEN-zoe-kane) combination is used in the ear to help relieve the pain, swelling, and congestion of some ear infections. In the U.S., this medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. In Canada, this medicine is available without a prescription. However, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose for your ear problem. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Antivert Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Antivert is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body. Antivert is used to treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. Antivert may also be helpful in treating vertigo. Antivert Dosage Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine
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Aricept Medicine - Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. Aricept was first approved in 1996 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease. Benefits are usually greater for mild to moderate symptoms seen in the early stages of the disease. Generic donepezil tablets or orally-disintegrating tablets are not yet available. Read
By: Alison White | 27/12/2007 | Medicine