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Epoetin Alfa

Epoetin alfa is a human erythropoietin produced in cell culture using recombinant DNA technology.[3] Authorised by the European Medicines Agency on 28 August 2007, it stimulates erythropoiesis (increasing red blood cell levels) and is used to treat anemia, commonly associated with chronic kidney failure and cancer chemotherapy. Epoetin is manufactured and marketed by Amgen under the trade name Epogen. Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Biotech (formerly Ortho Biotech Pro...

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Procaine is a local anesthetic drug of the amino ester group. It is most commonly used in dental procedures to numb the area around a tooth[1] and is also used to reduce the pain of intramuscular injection of penicillin. Owing to the ubiquity of the trade name Novocain, in some regions, procaine is referred to generically as novocaine. It acts mainly as a sodium channel blocker.[2] Today it is used therapeutically in some countries due to its sympatholytic, ant...

Cysteamine Bitartrate

Cysteamine is a chemical compound that can be biosynthesized in mammals, including humans, by the degradation of coenzyme A. The intermediate pantetheine is broken down into cysteamine and pantothenic acid.[10] It is the biosynthetic precursor to the neurotransmitter hypotaurine.[11][10] It is a stable aminothiol, i.e., an organic compound containing both an amine and a thiol functional groups. Cysteamine is a white, water-soluble solid. It ...

Procainamide

Procainamide (PCA) is a medication of the antiarrhythmic class used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. It is classified by the Vaughan Williams classification system as class Ia; thus it is a sodium channel blocker of cardiomyocytes. In addition to blocking the INa current, it inhibits the IKr rectifier K+ current.[1] Procainamide is also known to induce a voltage-dependent open channel block on the batrachotoxin (BTX)-activated sodium channels in cardiomyocytes.&#9...

Nifedipine

Nifedipine (3,5-dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate[citation needed]), sold under the brand name Adalat and Procardia, among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor.[2] It is one of the treatments of choice for Prinzmetal angina.[2] It may be used to treat severe high blood pressure in pregnancy.[2&#...

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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Amino acids are organic compounds that contain amino[a] (.mw-parser-output .template-chem2-su{display:inline-block;font-size:80%;line-height:1;vertical-align:-0.35em}.mw-parser-output .template-chem2-su>span{display:block}.mw-parser-output sub.template-chem2-sub{font-size:80%;vertical-align:-0.35em}.mw-parser-output sup.template-chem2-sup{font-size:80%;vertical-align:0.65em}−NH+3) and carboxylate −CO−2 functional groups, along with a side chain (R group) spec...

Nifedipine

Nifedipine (3,5-dimethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(2-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate[citation needed]), sold under the brand name Adalat and Procardia, among others, is a calcium channel blocker medication used to manage angina, high blood pressure, Raynaud's phenomenon, and premature labor.[2] It is one of the treatments of choice for Prinzmetal angina.[2] It may be used to treat severe high blood pressure in pregnancy.[2&#...

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Procainamide (PCA) is a medication of the antiarrhythmic class used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. It is classified by the Vaughan Williams classification system as class Ia; thus it is a sodium channel blocker of cardiomyocytes. In addition to blocking the INa current, it inhibits the IKr rectifier K+ current.[1] Procainamide is also known to induce a voltage-dependent open channel block on the batrachotoxin (BTX)-activated sodium channels in cardiomyocytes.&#9...

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Procarbazine is a chemotherapy medication used for the treatment of Hodgkin's lymphoma and brain cancers.[1] For Hodgkin's it is often used together with chlormethine, vincristine, and prednisone while for brain cancers such as glioblastoma multiforme it is used with lomustine and vincristine.[1] It is typically taken by mouth.[1] Common side effect include low blood cell counts and vomiting.[1] Other side effects include tiredne...

Hydrocortisone + Pramoxine

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. It is produced in many animals, mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][bettersourceneeded] It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.[2] It is released with a diurnal cycle and its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functi...

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Procyclidine is an anticholinergic drug principally used for the treatment of drug-induced parkinsonism, akathisia and acute dystonia; Parkinson disease; and idiopathic or secondary dystonia. Contents 1 Uses 2 Overdose 3 Synthesis 4 Side Effects 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading Uses It is used in patients with parkinsonism and akathisia, and to reduce the side effects of antipsychotic treatment given for schizophrenia. Procyclidine is also a second-line drug for the treatmen...

Hydrocortisone + Pramoxine

Cortisol is a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class of hormones. When used as a medication, it is known as hydrocortisone. It is produced in many animals, mainly by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland.[1][bettersourceneeded] It is produced in other tissues in lower quantities.[2] It is released with a diurnal cycle and its release is increased in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration. It functi...

I take procold about once a week and I'm worried that it could have side effects and damage some organs. I have cold allergies with headache. ## At my first trimester , I was a bit sick even never knew I was pregnant and I had discussed heavy cold and cough, I went to my first aid box, too procold and Robitussin to stop it. Though it only suppressed . Just worried hope my baby is safe. I very done series of test nothing has happened next scan is next week.

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always going to the bathroom as soon as i eat. all day and night. nothing seems to help. I take cholestyramine for oral it's in powder form. Can somebody help me. Thanks for any info . ## Have you seen a doctor? The Cholestyramine should actually cause the opposite problem, making you constipated, because o the way it works. What country are you in? Then I can see what other products or medications may be available for you.

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is it for prengent woman ## Prochlorperazine is a potent antipsychotic that is also used to help treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. It is commonly used to help prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and hasn't been shown to harm the fetus or mother. Common side effects may include: drowsiness, dizziness, sedation and weight gain. Read more: Are there any comments or questions?

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Chloroprocaine (trade name Nesacaine, Nesacaine-MPF) (often in the hydrochloride salt form as the aforementioned trade names) is a local anesthetic given by injection during surgical procedures and labor and delivery. Chloroprocaine vasodilates; this is in contrast to cocaine which vasoconstricts. Chloroprocaine is an ester anesthetic.[1] Contents 1 Uses 2 Subarachnoid block 3 Obstetrics 4 Synthesis 5 See also 6 References Uses Chloroprocaine is used for regional anaest...

Is there any danger of overdose? My husband accidently took 8 pills instead of a different medication he was to take. ## Hello, Colobunny! How is doing? I really can't stress this enough, anytime that you have reason to think the health or life of someone may be in danger, please seek emergency medical attention. While there are those of us on sites like this that are always happy to help, if we can, we cannot possible administer life saving measures over the Internet and the time you spend posting on a free website and waiting for a response could be the difference between life and death!

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peach color pill letter gg numbers 953 has to take 3 times a day says as needed got print out from phramacy but no discription of medication all it says on the bottle is take 1 tab 3 time daily or as needed it is generic for compazine please explain to me what this medication is for thank you ## If they gave you no other information on the medication and offered you no counseling about it, then they have broken the law and you should complaint he next time you go in. Under US federal law, they are required to do so. They did not provide you any information for your safety. This is Prochlorperazine 10mgs, a generic, as you said, for Compazine. This is an antiemetic, which means it is used to help prevent or stop nausea and vomiting. Here's the link to the monograph with more informat...

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Prochlorperazine, formerly[1] sold under the brand name Compazine among others, is a medication used to treat nausea, schizophrenia, migraines, and anxiety.[2][3][4] It is a less preferred medication for anxiety.[2] It may be taken by mouth, rectally, injection into a vein, or injection into a muscle.[2] Common side effects include sleepiness, blurry vision, low blood pressure, and dizziness.&#...