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Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostol
Diclofenac Sodium / MisoprostolPronunciation: (dye-KLOE-fen-ak SOE-dee-um MYE-soe-PROST-ol)Class: Nonnarcotic analgesic combinationTrade Names:Arthrotec- Tablets Diclofenac sodium 50 mg/Misoprostol 200 mcg- Tablets Diclofenac sodium 75 mg/Misoprostol 200 mcgPharmacologyDiclofenac, an NSAID, decreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition of cyclooxygenase a...- diclofenac topical
diclofenac topicalGeneric Name: diclofenac topical (dye KLOE fen ak)Brand Names: Flector Patch, Solaraze, Voltaren TopicalWhat is diclofenac topical?Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Diclofenac topical skin patch (Flector Patch) is used to treat pain caused by minor sprains, strains...
- Diclofenac/Misoprostol
Diclofenac/Misoprostol Generic Name: Diclofenac/Misoprostol (dye-KLOE-fen-ak/MYE-soe-PROST-ol)Brand Name: ArthrotecDiclofenac/Misoprostol is contraindicated in pregnant women because the misoprostol component can cause abortion. Misoprostol has been shown to cause the uterus to tear in pregnant women if it is used to induce labor or to cause an abortion after the first trimester of preg...
- dicloxacillin
dicloxacillinGeneric Name: dicloxacillin (dye klox a SIL in)Brand Names: Dycill, DynapenWhat is dicloxacillin?Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.Dicloxacillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or staphylococcal (also called "staph") infections.Dicloxacil...
- Dicloxacillin
Dicloxacillin Generic Name: Dicloxacillin (dye-KLOX-a-sil-in)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Dicloxacillin is used for:Treating infections caused by certain types of bacteria.Dicloxacillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It kills sensitive bacteria by interfering with formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. This weakens the cell wall and it ruptures...
- Dicloxacillin Sodium
Dicloxacillin SodiumPronunciation: (DIE-klox-uh-SILL-in SO-dee-uhm)Class: Penicillinase-resistant penicillinTrade Names:Dicloxacillin Sodium- Capsules 250 mg- Capsules 500 mgPharmacologyInhibits bacterial cell wall mucopeptide synthesis.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionRapid and incomplete absorption. T max is 1 to 1.5 h. C max is 10 to 17 mcg/mL. Food delays absorption; take on...
- dicyclomine
dicyclomineGeneric Name: dicyclomine (dye SYE kloe meen)Brand names: Bentyl, DicyclocotWhat is dicyclomine?Dicyclomine relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines by blocking the actions of certain chemicals in the body.Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome.Dicyclomine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medica...
- Dicyclomine Capsules
Dicyclomine CapsulesGeneric Name: Dicyclomine (dye-SYE-kloe-meen)Brand Name: Examples include Bentyl and TriactinDicyclomine Capsules are used for:Treatment of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Dicyclomine Capsules are an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stoma...
- Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine Generic Name: Dicyclomine (dye-SYE-kloe-meen)Brand Name: BentylDicyclomine is used for:Treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines, causing them to relax, which reduces cramping...
- Dicyclomine Syrup
Dicyclomine SyrupGeneric Name: Dicyclomine (dye-SYE-kloe-meen)Brand Name: BentylDicyclomine Syrup is used for:Treatment of the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Dicyclomine Syrup is an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines causing them to relax, ...
- Dicyclomine hydrochloride
Dicyclomine hydrochlorideBrand names: BentylWhy is Dicyclomine hydrochloride prescribed?Bentyl is prescribed for the treatment of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pain, accompanied by diarrhea and constipation associated with stress).Most important fact about Dicyclomine hydrochlorideHeat prostration (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating) ...
- Dicyclomine Hydrochloride
Dicyclomine HydrochloridePronunciation: (die-SIGH-kloe-meen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide)Class: AntispasmodicTrade Names:Antispas- Injection 10 mg/mLTrade Names:Bemote- Capsules 10 mg- Tablets 20 mgTrade Names:Bentyl- Capsules 10 mg- Tablets 20 mg- Syrup 10 mg/5 mL- Injection 10 mg/mLTrade Names:Byclomine- Capsules 10 mg- Tablets 20 mgTrade Names:Dibent- Injection...
- didanosine
didanosineGeneric Name: didanosine (dye DAN oh seen)Brand Names: Videx, Videx ECWhat is didanosine?Didanosine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body.Didanosine is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Didanosine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.Didanosine may also be used ...
- Didanosine
DidanosineBrand names: VidexWhy is Didanosine prescribed?Videx is one of the drugs used to fight the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)—the deadly cause of AIDS. Over a period of years, HIV slowly destroys the immune system, leaving the body defenseless against infection. Videx disrupts reproduction of HIV, thereby staving off the immune system's collapse.Signs and symp...
- didanosine
didanosine (Oral route)dye-DAN-oh-seenOral routeCapsule, Delayed ReleasePowder for SolutionFatal and nonfatal pancreatitis has occurred during therapy with didanosine used alone or in combination regimens in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, regardless of degree of immunosuppression. Didanosine should be suspended in patients with suspected pancreatitis and discontinue...
