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mechlorethamine
mechlorethamineGeneric Name: mechlorethamine (mech klor EH tha meen)Brand Names: MustargenWhat is mechlorethamine?Mechlorethamine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Mechlorethamine interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Mechlorethamine is used to treat several types of cancer, such as Hodgkin's Disease, lymphosarcoma, chronic my...
mechlorethamine Intravenous
mechlorethamine (Intravenous route)me-klor-ETH-a-meenIntravenous routePowder for SolutionMechlorethamine hydrochloride should be administered only under the supervision of a physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.This drug is highly toxic and both powder and solution must be handled and administered with care. Inhalation of dust or vapors and contact with...
mechlorethamine Topical
mechlorethamine (Topical route)me-klor-ETH-a-meenIntravenous routePowder for SolutionMechlorethamine hydrochloride should be administered only under the supervision of a physician who is experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents.This drug is highly toxic and both powder and solution must be handled and administered with care. Inhalation of dust or vapors and contact with ski...
Mechlorethamine
Mechlorethamine Generic Name: Mechlorethamine (me-klor-ETH-a-meen)Brand Name: MustargenMechlorethamine should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced in the use of anticancer agents. Do not inhale the dust and vapors of Mechlorethamine . Avoid direct contact on skin, nose, mouth, or eyes. Mechlorethamine is very damaging to surrounding tissue if it accidentally leaks. ...
Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride
Mechlorethamine HydrochloridePronunciation: (meh-klor-ETH-ah-meen)Class: Nitrogen mustardTrade Names:Mustargen- Powder for injection 10 mgPharmacologyAn alkylating agent with cytotoxic, mutagenic, and radiomimetic actions that inhibit rapidly proliferating cells.PharmacokineticsMetabolismMechlorethamine is rapidly inactivated in body fluids or water within a few minutes.E...
Meclan
MeclanGeneric Name: meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical (meck low SYE kleen sul fo sa LISS i late)Brand Names: MeclanWhat is Meclan (meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical)?Meclocycline sulfosalicylate is an antibiotic. Meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.Meclocycline sulfosalicylate is used topically to treat bacterial infections such as ...
Meclizine Chewable Tablets
Meclizine Chewable TabletsGeneric Name: Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen)Brand Name: Travel-EaseMeclizine Chewable Tablets are used for:Preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Meclizine Chewable Tablets are an anticholinergic. It works by blocking a chemical messenger that...
Meclizine
Meclizine Generic Name: Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen)Brand Name: Examples include Antivert and Meni-DMeclizine is used for:Preventing and treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. It is also used for vertigo (or dizziness) caused by certain inner ear problems. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Meclizine is an anticho...
Meclizine
MeclizinePronunciation: (MEK-lih-zeen)Class: AnticholinergicTrade Names:Antivert- Tablets 12.5 mg- Tablets 25 mg- Tablets 50 mgTrade Names:Antrizine- Tablets 12.5 mgTrade Names:Bonine- Tablets 25 mgTrade Names:Dramamine Less Drowsy- Tablets 25 mgTrade Names:Meni-D- Capsules 25 mgBonamine (Canada)PharmacologyActs on CNS to decrease vestibular stimulat...
Meclizine hydrochloride
Meclizine hydrochlorideBrand names: Bonine, AntivertWhy is Meclizine hydrochloride prescribed?Antivert, an antihistamine, is prescribed for the management of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.Antivert may also be prescribed for the management of vertigo (a spinning sensation or a feeling that the ground is tilted) due to diseases affecting the ve...
meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical
meclocycline sulfosalicylate topicalGeneric Name: meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical (meck low SYE kleen sul fo sa LISS i late)Brand Names: MeclanWhat is meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical?Meclocycline sulfosalicylate is an antibiotic. Meclocycline sulfosalicylate topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin.Meclocycline sulfosalicylate is used topically to treat bacterial...
meclofenamate
meclofenamateGeneric Name: meclofenamate (me kloe fen AM ate)Brand Names: MeclomenWhat is meclofenamate?Meclofenamate is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meclofenamate works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Meclofenamate is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. It is also used to treat menstru...
Meclofenamate
Meclofenamate Generic Name: Meclofenamate (mek-loe-FEN-uh-mate)Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Meclofenamate is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs have been associated with serious, possibly fatal, heart and blood vessel risks, such as heart attack and stroke. This risk increases with long-term use of NSAIDs or if you have heart problems. NSAIDs should not...
Meclofenamate Sodium
Meclofenamate SodiumPronunciation: (mek-loe-FEN-uh-mate SO-dee-uhm)Class: NSAIDTrade Names:Meclofenamate sodium- Capsules 50 mg- Capsules 100 mgPharmacologyDecreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity and prostaglandin synthesis.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is 0.5 to 2 h and the bioavailability is approximately 100%....
Meclomen
MeclomenGeneric Name: meclofenamate (me kloe fen AM ate)Brand Names: MeclomenWhat is Meclomen (meclofenamate)?Meclofenamate is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Meclofenamate works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Meclofenamate is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis. It is also used to treat ...