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lindane topical
lindane topicalGeneric Name: lindane topical (LIN dane)Brand Names: What is lindane topical?Lindane is a pediculicide and a scabicide. It affects the nervous system of the parasites.Lindane topical is used to treat head lice, pubic lice ("crabs"), and scabies.Lindane topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most important ...
linezolid
linezolidGeneric Name: linezolid (lin EZ oh lid)Brand Names: ZyvoxWhat is linezolid?Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.Linezolid may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication g...
Linezolid
LinezolidBrand names: ZyvoxWhy is Linezolid prescribed?Zyvox is a member of a new class of antibiotics called oxazolidinones. It is used to treat certain types of pneumonia, some forms of skin infection, and infections involving certain strains of a germ called Enterococcus faecium.Most important fact about LinezolidAntibiotic treatment can cause a type of diarrhea that...
linezolid Intravenous, Oral
linezolid (Intravenous route, Oral route)lin-AYZ-oh-lidCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZyvoxAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTabletPowder for SuspensionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: OxazolidinoneUses For linezolidLinezolid belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the treatment of infections caused b...
Linezolid
Linezolid Generic Name: Linezolid (lin-AYZ-oh-lid)Brand Name: ZyvoxLinezolid is used for:Treating adults with certain serious bacterial infections that are often resistant to other antibiotics.Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.Do NOT use Linezolid if:you are allergic to any ingredi...
Linezolid Suspension
Linezolid SuspensionGeneric Name: Linezolid (lin-AYZ-oh-lid)Brand Name: ZyvoxLinezolid Suspension is used for:Treating adults with certain serious bacterial infections that are often resistant to other antibiotics.Linezolid Suspension is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.Do NOT use Linezolid Suspensio...
Linezolid Tablets
LinezolidGeneric Name: Linezolid (lin-AYZ-oh-lid)Brand Name: ZyvoxLinezolid are used for:Treating adults with certain serious bacterial infections that are often resistant to other antibiotics.Linezolid are an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.Do NOT use Linezolid if:you are allergic to any ingredien...
Linezolid
LinezolidPronunciation: (lin-EH-zoe-lid)Class: OxalodinonesTrade Names:Zyvox- Tablets 400 mg (sodium content is 1.95 mg per 400 mg tablet [0.1 mEq/tablet])- Tablets 600 mg (sodium content is 2.92 mg per 600 mg tablet [0.1 mEq/tablet])- Powder for oral suspension 100 mg per 5 mL (sodium content is 8.52 mg per 5 mL [0.4 mEq per 5 mL])- Injection 2 mg/mL (sodium content ...
Linhist-L.A.
Linhist-L.A.Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine (klor fen IR a meen/fen ill toe LOX a meen/fen ill EFF rin)Brand Names: C-Hist-SR, Chlortox, Comhist, Linhist-L.A., Nalex-AWhat is Linhist-L.A. (chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine)?Chlorpheniramine and phenyltoloxamine are antihistamines. They block the effects of the naturally occurring...
Lioresal
LioresalGeneric Name: baclofen (BAK loe fen)Brand Names: LioresalWhat is Lioresal (baclofen)?Baclofen is a muscle relaxer and an antispastic agent.Baclofen is used to treat muscle symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis, including spasm, pain, and stiffness.Baclofen may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I sho...
Lioresal Intrathecal
LioresalGeneric Name: baclofen (Intrathecal route)BAK-loe-fenIntrathecal routeSolutionAbrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen, regardless of the cause, has resulted in sequelae that include high fever, altered mental status, exaggerated rebound spasticity, and muscle rigidity, that in rare cases has advanced to rhabdomyolysis, multiple organ-system failure and death.Prevention o...
Lioresal
LioresalGeneric Name: baclofen (Oral route)BAK-loe-fenIntrathecal routeSolutionAbrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen, regardless of the cause, has resulted in sequelae that include high fever, altered mental status, exaggerated rebound spasticity, and muscle rigidity, that in rare cases has advanced to rhabdomyolysis, multiple organ-system failure and death.Prevention of abrup...
Lioresal
Lioresal Generic Name: Baclofen (BACK-low-fen)Brand Name: LioresalDo not suddenly stop taking Lioresal . Sudden withdrawal may cause serious and possibly life-threatening side effects, including high fever, confusion, changes in mental status, muscle stiffness and spasms, multiple organ failure, and death. If you experience any of the symptoms listed above, seek immediate medical attention...
Lioresal Double Strength
Lioresal Double StrengthGeneric Name: baclofen (Oral route)BAK-loe-fenIntrathecal routeSolutionAbrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen, regardless of the cause, has resulted in sequelae that include high fever, altered mental status, exaggerated rebound spasticity, and muscle rigidity, that in rare cases has advanced to rhabdomyolysis, multiple organ-system failure and death.Pre...
liothyronine
liothyronineGeneric Name: liothyronine (LYE oh THYE roe neen)Brand names: Cytomel, TriostatWhat is liothyronine?Liothyronine is a man-made form of a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Liothyronine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.Liothyronine treats hypothyroidism (low thyro...