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Esomeprazole, sold under the brand name Nexium among others,[2] is a medication which reduces stomach acid.[9] It is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome.[9][10] Effectiveness is similar to other proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).[11] It is taken by mouth or injection into a vein.[9] Common side effects include headache, constipation,...

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In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices (or oesophageal varices) are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third [1] of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis; patients with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop bleeding. Esophageal varices are diagnosed with endoscopy.[2] Contents 1 Pathogenesis 2 Treatment 3 Prevention 4 Histology 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Pathogene...

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An estrogen ester is an ester of an estrogen, most typically of estradiol but also of other estrogens such as estrone, estriol, and even nonsteroidal estrogens like diethylstilbestrol.[1][2][3] Esterification renders estradiol into a prodrug of estradiol with increased resistance to first-pass metabolism, slightly improving its oral bioavailability.[1][2][4] In addition, estrogen esters have increa...

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Esterified estrogens/methyltestosterone (EEs/MT), sold under brand names such as Covaryx, Eemt, Essian, Estratest, Menogen, and Syntest, is a hormonal preparation that combines esterified estrogens (EEs) with methyltestosterone (MT) in one tablet and is used in menopausal hormone therapy.[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Available forms 2 Pharmacology 3 History 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Medical uses EEs/MT is used to treat menopausal women who suffer fro...

Triclosan

Triclosan (sometimes abbreviated as TCS) is an antibacterial and antifungal agent present in some consumer products, including toothpaste, soaps, detergents, toys, and surgical cleaning treatments. It is similar in its uses and mechanism of action to triclocarban. Its efficacy as an antimicrobial agent, the risk of antimicrobial resistance, and its possible role in disrupted hormonal development remains controversial. Additional research seeks to understand its potential effects on organisms...

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Levonorgestrel is a hormonal medication which is used in a number of birth control methods.[5] It is combined with an estrogen to make combination birth control pills.[6] As an emergency birth control, sold under the brand name Plan B among others, it is useful within 72 hours. This should not be confused with EllaOne which can be effective within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex.[5] The more time that has passed since sex, the less effecti...

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Norgestimate, sold under the brand names Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Previfem among others, is a progestin medication which is used in birth control pills for women and in menopausal hormone therapy.[1][3][4][5] The medication is available in combination with an estrogen and is not available alone.[6] It is taken by mouth.[1] Side effects of the combination of an estrogen and norgestimate include menstrua...

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Estradiol/progesterone (E2/P4), sold under the brand names Bijuva and Juvenum, is a combined estrogen and progestogen medication which is used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms in postmenopausal women.[1] It contains estradiol, an estrogen, and progesterone, a progestogen, and is available in both oral and intramuscular formulations.[1] E2/P4 differs from other estrogen–progestogen formulations in that the sex-hormonal agents used are bioidentical. ...

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Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles. Estradiol is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as the breasts, widening of the hips and a female-associated pattern of fat distribution. It is also important in the development and maintenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, ute...

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), also known as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) in injectable form and sold under the brand name Depo-Provera among others, is a hormonal medication of the progestin type.[9][3] It is used as a method of birth control and as a part of menopausal hormone therapy.[9][3] It is also used to treat endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, abnormal sexuality in males, and certain types of cance...

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Estradiol valerate (EV), sold for use by mouth under the brand name Progynova and for use by injection under the brand names Delestrogen and Progynon Depot among others, is an estrogen medication. In women, it is used in hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and low estrogen levels, hormone therapy for transgender women, and in hormonal birth control.[4][3][12][13] It is also used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men.&...

Esterified Estrogens + Methyltestosterone

Esterified estrogens/methyltestosterone (EEs/MT), sold under brand names such as Covaryx, Eemt, Essian, Estratest, Menogen, and Syntest, is a hormonal preparation that combines esterified estrogens (EEs) with methyltestosterone (MT) in one tablet and is used in menopausal hormone therapy.[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Available forms 2 Pharmacology 3 History 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Medical uses EEs/MT is used to treat menopausal women who suffer fro...

Esterified Estrogens + Methyltestosterone

Esterified estrogens/methyltestosterone (EEs/MT), sold under brand names such as Covaryx, Eemt, Essian, Estratest, Menogen, and Syntest, is a hormonal preparation that combines esterified estrogens (EEs) with methyltestosterone (MT) in one tablet and is used in menopausal hormone therapy.[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 1.1 Available forms 2 Pharmacology 3 History 4 See also 5 References 6 External links Medical uses EEs/MT is used to treat menopausal women who suffer fro...

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Estrogen (British English: oestrogen; see spelling differences) is a category of sex hormone responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. There are three major endogenous estrogens that have estrogenic hormonal activity: estrone (E1), estradiol (E2), and estriol (E3). Estradiol, an estrane, is the most potent and prevalent. Another estrogen called estetrol (E4) is produced only during pregnancy. Estrogens are synthesized i...

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Ensure is an American brand of nutritional supplements and meal replacements manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. A 237-ml (8-fl oz) bottle of Ensure Original contains 220 calories, six grams of fat, 15 grams of sugar, and nine grams of protein. The top six ingredients are water, corn maltodextrin, sugar, milk protein concentrate, canola oil, and soy protein isolate.[1] Ensure is considered lactose-free for people with lactose intolerance.[2] Contents 1 Hist...

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Ensure is an American brand of nutritional supplements and meal replacements manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. A 237-ml (8-fl oz) bottle of Ensure Original contains 220 calories, six grams of fat, 15 grams of sugar, and nine grams of protein. The top six ingredients are water, corn maltodextrin, sugar, milk protein concentrate, canola oil, and soy protein isolate.[1] Ensure is considered lactose-free for people with lactose intolerance.[2] Contents 1 Hist...

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Ensure is an American brand of nutritional supplements and meal replacements manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. A 237-ml (8-fl oz) bottle of Ensure Original contains 220 calories, six grams of fat, 15 grams of sugar, and nine grams of protein. The top six ingredients are water, corn maltodextrin, sugar, milk protein concentrate, canola oil, and soy protein isolate.[1] Ensure is considered lactose-free for people with lactose intolerance.[2] Contents 1 Hist...

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A multivitamin is a preparation intended to serve as a dietary supplement with vitamins, dietary minerals, and other nutritional elements. Such preparations are available in the form of tablets, capsules, pastilles, powders, liquids, or injectable formulations. Other than injectable formulations, which are only available and administered under medical supervision, multivitamins are recognized by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (the United Nations' authority on food standards) as a category ...

Epinastine

Epinastine (brand names Alesion, Elestat, Purivist, Relestat) is a second-generation antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer that is used in eye drops to treat allergic conjunctivitis. It is produced by Allergan and marketed by Inspire in the United States.[1] It is highly selective for the H1 receptor and does not cross the blood-brain-barrier.[2] It was patented in 1980 and came into medical use in 1994.[3] References .mw-parser-output .refl...

Estradiol

Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles. Estradiol is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as the breasts, widening of the hips and a female-associated pattern of fat distribution. It is also important in the development and maintenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, ute...