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Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen is a member of the phenylalkanoic acid derivative family of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is primarily indicated as a pre-operative anti-miotic (in an ophthalmic solution) as well as orally for arthritis or dental pain. Side effects are analogous to those of ibuprofen.[1] It was derived from propionic acid by the research arm of Boots UK during the 1960s, a period which also included the discovery of ibuprofen, indometacin, diclofenac, naproxen...

Cephradine

Cefradine (INN) or cephradine (BAN) is a first generation cephalosporin antibiotic.[1] Contents 1 Indications 2 Formulations 3 Synthesis 4 Production names 5 See also 6 Notes 7 References Indications Respiratory tract infections (such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and lobar pneumonia) caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and S. pneumoniae (formerly D. pneumonia).[note 1] Otitis media caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, S. pneumoniae, ...

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Ansuvimab, sold under the brand name Ebanga, is a monoclonal antibody medication for the treatment of Zaire ebolavirus (Ebolavirus) infection.[1][2] The most common symptoms include fever, tachycardia (fast heart rate), diarrhea, vomiting, hypotension (low blood pressure), tachypnea (fast breathing) and chills; however, these are also common symptoms of Ebolavirus infection.[1] Ansuvimab was approved for medical use in the United States in Decem...

Hyoscyamine

Hyoscyamine (also known as daturine or duboisine) is a naturally occurring tropane alkaloid and plant toxin. It is a secondary metabolite found in certain plants of the family Solanaceae, including henbane (Hyoscyamus niger), mandrake (Mandragora officinarum), angel's trumpets (Brugmansia spp.), jimsonweed (Datura stramonium), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), the sorcerers' tree (Latua pubiflora), and deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna). It is the levorotary isomer of atropine (third of the t...

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Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[6][7] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[7] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[7] It is taken by mouth.[7] Common side effects of anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[7&...

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An anesthetic (American English) (or anaesthetic, (Commonwealth English) see spelling differences) is a drug that causes anesthesia—reversible loss of sensation. They contrast with analgesics (painkillers), which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery. A wide variety of drugs are used in modern anesthetic practice. Many are rarely used outside of anesthesia, although others are used commonly by all disciplines. Anesthetic...

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An anesthetic (American English) (or anaesthetic, (Commonwealth English) see spelling differences) is a drug that causes anesthesia—reversible loss of sensation. They contrast with analgesics (painkillers), which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery. A wide variety of drugs are used in modern anesthetic practice. Many are rarely used outside of anesthesia, although others are used commonly by all disciplines. Anesthetic...

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Anisindione (brand name Miradon) is a synthetic anticoagulant and an 1,3-indandione derivative. It prevents the formation of active procoagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X, as well as the anticoagulant proteins C and S, in the liver by inhibiting the vitamin K–mediated gamma-carboxylation of precursor proteins.[1] References .mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%;margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;marg...

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Octatropine methylbromide (INN) or anisotropine methylbromide (USAN), trade names Valpin, Endovalpin, Lytispasm and others,[1] is a muscarinic antagonist and antispasmodic. It was introduced to the U.S. market in 1963 as an adjunct in the treatment of peptic ulcer,[2] and promoted as being more specific to the gastrointestinal tract than other anticholinergics, although its selectivity was questioned in later studies.[3][4] Octat...

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Anistreplase is a thrombolytic drug. It is also known as anisoylated plasminogen streptokinase activator complex (APSAC). As a thrombolytic drug, it is used to treat blood clots in emergency situations. Contents 1 Uses 2 Mechanism of action 3 History 4 References Uses Anistreplase is used to treat blood clots in emergency situations such as myocardial infarction.[1] Early treatment gives better outcomes.[1] Mechanism of action Anistreplase is a comple...

Hydrocortisone

Hydrocortisone is the name for the hormone cortisol when supplied as a medication.[11] Uses include conditions such as adrenocortical insufficiency, adrenogenital syndrome, high blood calcium, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, asthma, and COPD.[1] It is the treatment of choice for adrenocortical insufficiency.[12] It can be given by mouth, topically, or by injection.[1] Stopping treatment after long-term use should b...

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An anesthetic (American English) (or anaesthetic, (Commonwealth English) see spelling differences) is a drug that causes anesthesia—reversible loss of sensation. They contrast with analgesics (painkillers), which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery. A wide variety of drugs are used in modern anesthetic practice. Many are rarely used outside of anesthesia, although others are used commonly by all disciplines. Anesthetic...

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An anesthetic (American English) (or anaesthetic, (Commonwealth English) see spelling differences) is a drug that causes anesthesia—reversible loss of sensation. They contrast with analgesics (painkillers), which relieve pain without eliminating sensation. These drugs are generally administered to facilitate surgery. A wide variety of drugs are used in modern anesthetic practice. Many are rarely used outside of anesthesia, although others are used commonly by all disciplines. Anesthetic...

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Ancestim is a recombinant methionyl human stem cell factor, branded by Amgen as StemGen. It was developed by Amgen and sold to Biovitrium, now Swedish Orphan Biovitrum, in December, 2008.[1] It is a 166 amino acid protein produced by E. coli bacteria into which a gene has been inserted for soluble human stem cell factor.[2] It has a monomeric molecular weight of approximately 18,500 daltons and normally exists as a noncovalently associated dimer. The protein h...

Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone/paracetamol (also known as hydrocodone/acetaminophen) is the combination of the pain medications hydrocodone and paracetamol (acetaminophen).[1] It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.[1][2] It is taken orally. [1] Recreational use is common in the United States.[3][4] Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, constipation, and vomiting.[1][2&#9...

Meloxicam

Meloxicam, sold under the brand name Mobic among others, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation in rheumatic diseases and osteoarthritis.[5][6] It is used by mouth or by injection into a vein.[6][7] It is recommended that it be used for as short a period as possible and at a low dose.[6] Common side effects include abdominal pain, dizziness, swelling, headache, and a r...

Atropine + Hyoscyamine + Phenobarbital + Scopolamine

Donnatal is a combination medication that provides natural belladonna alkaloids in a specific fixed ratio combined with phenobarbital to provide peripheral anticholinergic/antispasmodic action and mild sedation.[1][2] Donnatal is manufactured for Concordia Pharmaceuticals by IriSys, LLC. It is available as tablets[1] and 5 mL elixir.[2] Active ingredients are listed as: phenobarbital (16.2mg), hyoscyamine sulfate (0.1037mg), atro...

Androstenedione

Androstenedione, or 4-androstenedione (abbreviated as A4 or Δ4-dione), also known as androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, is an endogenous weak androgen steroid hormone and intermediate in the biosynthesis of estrone and of testosterone from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). It is closely related to androstenediol (androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol). Contents 1 Biological function 1.1 Adrenarche 2 Biochemistry 2.1 Biosynthesis 2.2 Metabolism 2.3 Levels 3 Pharmacology 4 Medical use 5 Chemistr...

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Androstenedione, or 4-androstenedione (abbreviated as A4 or Δ4-dione), also known as androst-4-ene-3,17-dione, is an endogenous weak androgen steroid hormone and intermediate in the biosynthesis of estrone and of testosterone from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). It is closely related to androstenediol (androst-5-ene-3β,17β-diol). Contents 1 Biological function 1.1 Adrenarche 2 Biochemistry 2.1 Biosynthesis 2.2 Metabolism 2.3 Levels 3 Pharmacology 4 Medical use 5 Chemistr...

this drug was given to my son in the ER following a car accident, he had severe head trauma, can you tell me what this was used for? ## Dear Sir, what you're looking for ist Ancef. It' an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used before and during certain surgeries to help prevent infection. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. For more Information about this drug see

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