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Actaea racemosa, the black cohosh, black bugbane, black snakeroot, or fairy candle (syn. Cimicifuga racemosa), is a species of flowering plant of the family Ranunculaceae. It is native to eastern North America from the extreme south of Ontario to central Georgia, and west to Missouri and Arkansas. It grows in a variety of woodland habitats, and is often found in small woodland openings. The roots and rhizomes were used in traditional medicine by Native Americans. Its extracts are manufactured...

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Antivenom, also known as antivenin, venom antiserum, and antivenom immunoglobulin, is a specific treatment for envenomation. It is composed of antibodies and used to treat certain venomous bites and stings.[1] Antivenoms are recommended only if there is significant toxicity or a high risk of toxicity.[1] The specific antivenom needed depends on the species involved.[1] It is given by injection.[1] Side effects may be severe.&...

Senna

Black draught (Latin: Haustous) was a patent medicine used as a purgative in the 19th century and well into the early part of the 20th century, with veterinarians prescribing these to constipated cattle and horses. It is a saline aperient mixture used along with blue mass. Isabella Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861) has a recipe for a black draught:[1] .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .tem...

Gamma-linolenic acid, GLA

Blackcurrant seed oil is derived from the seeds of Ribes nigrum (black currant, or European currant). It contains an unusually high amount of omega-6 (15–20 percent) as well as a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids (12–14 percent). It also contains linoleic acid as well as 2–4 percent stearidonic acid. There are some indications that blackcurrant seed oil is anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective.[1] In European folk medicine, black currant once had a consider...

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Urology (from Greek ορον - oûron, "urine" and -λογα, -logia "study of") is the medical and surgical specialty that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. Medical professionals specializing in the field of urology are called urologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological disorders. The organs covered by urology include the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urin...

Bleomycin

Bleomycin is a medication used to treat cancer.[4] This includes Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer among others.[4] Typically used with other cancer medications,[4] it can be given intravenously, by injection into a muscle or under the skin.[4] It may also be administered inside the chest to help prevent the recurrence of a fluid around the lung due to cancer; howev...

Belantamab Mafodotin-blmf

Belantamab mafodotin, sold under the brand name Blenrep, is a medication for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma.[1][3][4][2] The most common adverse reactions include keratopathy (corneal epithelium change on eye exam), decreased visual acuity, nausea, blurred vision, pyrexia, infusion-related reactions, and fatigue.[1][3] Belantamab mafodotin is a humanized IgG1κ monocl...

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Bleomycin is a medication used to treat cancer.[4] This includes Hodgkin's lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular cancer, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer among others.[4] Typically used with other cancer medications,[4] it can be given intravenously, by injection into a muscle or under the skin.[4] It may also be administered inside the chest to help prevent the recurrence of a fluid around the lung due to cancer; howev...

Sulfacetamide

Sulfacetamide is a sulfonamide antibiotic. Contents 1 Uses 2 Structure and chemical properties 3 Degradation reactions and stability 4 Available forms 5 Mechanisms of action 6 Biotransformation 7 Efficacy 8 Side effects 9 Toxicity 10 First aid measures 11 Effects on organisms 12 Synthesis 13 References Uses Sulfacetamide 10% topical lotion, sold under the brand name Klaron or Ovace, is approved for the treatment of acne and seborrheic dermatitis.[1] When combined with s...

Prednisolone + Sulfacetamide

Prednisolone is a steroid medication used to treat certain types of allergies, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.[5][6] Some of these conditions include adrenocortical insufficiency, high blood calcium, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, eye inflammation, asthma, and multiple sclerosis.[6] It can be taken by mouth, injected into a vein, used topically as a skin cream, or as eye drops.[7][8]...

Prednisolone + Sulfacetamide

Prednisolone is a steroid medication used to treat certain types of allergies, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, and cancers.[5][6] Some of these conditions include adrenocortical insufficiency, high blood calcium, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatitis, eye inflammation, asthma, and multiple sclerosis.[6] It can be taken by mouth, injected into a vein, used topically as a skin cream, or as eye drops.[7][8]...

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Blinatumomab, sold under the brand name Blincyto, is a biopharmaceutical medication used as a second-line treatment for Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It belongs to a class of constructed monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), that exert action selectively and direct the human immune system to act against tumor cells. Blinatumomab specifically targets the CD19 antigen present on B cells.[2] In Decembe...

Blinatumomab

Blinatumomab, sold under the brand name Blincyto, is a biopharmaceutical medication used as a second-line treatment for Philadelphia chromosome-negative relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It belongs to a class of constructed monoclonal antibodies, bi-specific T-cell engagers (BiTEs), that exert action selectively and direct the human immune system to act against tumor cells. Blinatumomab specifically targets the CD19 antigen present on B cells.[2] In Decembe...

Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone Acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone (EE/NET), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone, is a combination birth control pill which contains ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen and norethisterone (NET), a progestin.[1] It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.[1][2] Other uses include acne.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NET additionally contain an iron ...

Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone Acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone (EE/NET), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone, is a combination birth control pill which contains ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen and norethisterone (NET), a progestin.[1] It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.[1][2] Other uses include acne.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NET additionally contain an iron ...

Ethinyl Estradiol + Norethindrone Acetate

Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone (EE/NET), or ethinylestradiol/norethindrone, is a combination birth control pill which contains ethinylestradiol (EE), an estrogen and norethisterone (NET), a progestin.[1] It is used for birth control, symptoms of menstruation, endometriosis, and menopausal symptoms.[1][2] Other uses include acne.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1] Some preparations of EE/NET additionally contain an iron ...

Oxybenzone + Padimate O

Blistex was founded in 1947 as a private, independent company in the business of developing and marketing lip care products.[1] The company is headquartered outside of Chicago in Oak Brook, Illinois.[2] It manufactures and sells a wide range of lip balm, lip ointment, and other lip-related products under the Blistex brand name.[3][4] The use of its lip care products extended into space when NASA included two tubes of Blistex in ...

Oxybenzone + Padimate O

Blistex was founded in 1947 as a private, independent company in the business of developing and marketing lip care products.[1] The company is headquartered outside of Chicago in Oak Brook, Illinois.[2] It manufactures and sells a wide range of lip balm, lip ointment, and other lip-related products under the Blistex brand name.[3][4] The use of its lip care products extended into space when NASA included two tubes of Blistex in ...

Homosalate + Menthyl Anthranilate + Octyl Methoxycinnamate + Octyl Salicylate + Oxybenzone

.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox{border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left}.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox td,.mw-parser-output .ib-chembox th{border:1px solid #a2a9b1} Octyl methoxycinnamate[1] Names IUPAC name (RS)-2-Ethylhexyl (2E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate Other names Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateOctinoxateUvinul MC80(E)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) prop-2-enoic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester Identifiers CAS Number 5466-77-3Y 3D model (JSmol) Interactive image ...

Timolol

Timolol is a beta blocker medication used either by mouth or as eye drops.[2][4] As eye drops it is used to treat increased pressure inside the eye such as in ocular hypertension and glaucoma.[2] By mouth it is used for high blood pressure, chest pain due to insufficient blood flow to the heart, to prevent further complications after a heart attack, and to prevent migraines.[4] Common side effects with the drops is irritation of...