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Lopinavir/Ritonavir
Lopinavir/Ritonavir Generic Name: Lopinavir/Ritonavir (loe-PIN-a-vir/rit-OH-na-vir)Brand Name: KaletraLopinavir/Ritonavir is used for:Treating HIV infection. It is used along with other medicines for HIV.Lopinavir/Ritonavir is a combination of 2 HIV protease inhibitors. It works by stopping the HIV virus from multiplying.Do NOT use Lopinavir/Ritonavir if:you are allerg...
Lopinavir/Ritonavir
Lopinavir / RitonavirPronunciation: (loe-PIN-a-vir/rit-OH-na-vir)Class: Protease inhibitor combinationTrade Names:Kaletra- Tablets lopinavir 100 mg/ritonavir 25 mg- Tablets lopinavir 200 mg/ritonavir 50 mg- Solution, oral lopinavir 80 mg/ritonavir 20 mg per mLPharmacologyLopinavir inhibits HIV protease, the enzyme required to form functional proteins in HIV-infected patients....
Lopressor
LopressorGeneric Name: metoprolol (me TOE pro lol)Brand Names: Lopressor, Metoprolol Succinate ER, Toprol-XLWhat is Lopressor (metoprolol)?Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).Metoprolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used...
Lopressor
LopressorGeneric name: Metoprolol tartrateBrand names: Toprol-XL, LopressorWhy is Lopressor prescribed?Lopressor, a type of medication known as a beta blocker, is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain, usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries), and heart attack. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is eff...
Lopressor
LopressorGeneric Name: metoprolol (Oral route)met-oh-PROE-lolOral routeTablet, Extended ReleaseIschemic Heart Disease: Following abrupt cessation of therapy with certain beta-blocking agents, exacerbations of angina pectoris and, in some cases, myocardial infarction have occurred. When discontinuing chronically administered metoprolol succinate, particularly in patients with ischemic hea...
Lopressor Intravenous
LopressorGeneric Name: metoprolol (Intravenous route)met-oh-PROE-lolOral routeTablet, Extended ReleaseIschemic Heart Disease: Following abrupt cessation of therapy with certain beta-blocking agents, exacerbations of angina pectoris and, in some cases, myocardial infarction have occurred. When discontinuing chronically administered metoprolol succinate, particularly in patients with ische...
Lopressor
Lopressor Generic Name: Metoprolol Tartrate (MET-oh-PROE-lol TAR-trate)Brand Name: LopressorDo not suddenly stop taking Lopressor . Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Lopressor . The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop ta...
Lopressor Tablets
LopressorGeneric Name: Metoprolol Tartrate (MET-oh-PROE-lol TAR-trate)Brand Name: LopressorDo not suddenly stop taking Lopressor. Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop Lopressor. The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lower your dose over several weeks if you need to stop takin...
Lopressor HCT
Lopressor HCTGeneric Name: hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol (HYE droe klor oh THYE a zide and me TOE proe lole)Brand Names: Lopressor HCTWhat is Lopressor HCT (hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol)?Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called...
Lopressor HCT
Lopressor HCTGeneric Name: metoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide (Oral route)met-oh-PROE-lol TAR-trate, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zideOral routeTabletFollowing abrupt cessation of therapy with certain beta-blocking agents, exacerbations of angina pectoris and, in some cases, myocardial infarction have been reported. Even in the absence of overt angina pectoris, when discontinuing therapy, hydro...
Lopressor HCT
Lopressor HCT Generic Name: Metoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide (MET-oh-PROE-lol/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Brand Name: Lopressor HCTDo not suddenly stop taking Lopressor HCT . Sharp chest pain, irregular heartbeat, and sometimes heart attack may occur if you suddenly stop taking Lopressor HCT . The risk may be greater if you have certain types of heart disease. Your doctor should slowly lowe...
Loprox
LoproxGeneric Name: ciclopirox topical (sye kloe PEER ox)Brand Names: Loprox, Penlac Nail LacquerWhat is Loprox (ciclopirox topical)?Ciclopirox is an antifungal medication. Ciclopirox topical prevents fungus from growing.Ciclopirox topical cream and lotion formulations are used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections. Ciclopirox sha...
Loprox
LoproxGeneric name: CiclopiroxBrand names: LoproxWhy is Loprox prescribed?Loprox cream, lotion, and topical solution are prescribed for the treatment of the following fungal skin infections:Athlete's footFungal infection of the groin (jock itch)Fungal infection of non-hairy parts of the skinCandidiasis (yeastlike fungal infection of the skin)Tinea versicolor&mdash...
Loprox Topical
LoproxGeneric Name: ciclopirox (Topical route)sye-kloe-PIR-oxCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.LoproxLoprox TSPenlacAvailable Dosage Forms:LotionGel/JellyCreamSuspensionShampooSolutionPowderTherapeutic Class: AntifungalUses For LoproxCiclopirox is used to treat infections caused by fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth....
Loprox Cream
Loprox CreamGeneric Name: Ciclopirox (sye-kloe-PEER-ox)Brand Name: LoproxLoprox Cream is used for:Treating fungal and yeast infections of the skin, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.Loprox Cream is an antifungal. It works by slowing the growth of the fungus.Do NOT use Loprox Cream if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Loprox CreamContact your doctor o...