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Meloxicam Suspension
Meloxicam SuspensionGeneric Name: Meloxicam (mel-OX-i-kam)Brand Name: MobicMeloxicam Suspension is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Meloxicam Suspension for a long time. Do not use M...
Meloxicam
MeloxicamPronunciation: (mell-ox-ih-kam)Class: NSAIDTrade Names:Mobic- Tablets 7.5 mg- Tablets 15 mg- Oral suspension 7.5 mg per 5 mLApo-Meloxicam (Canada)CO Meloxicam (Canada)Gen-Meloxicam (Canada)Mobicox (Canada)Novo-Meloxicam (Canada)PMS-Meloxicam (Canada)ratio-Meloxicam (Canada)PharmacologyDecreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition ...
Melpaque HP
Melpaque HPGeneric Name: hydroquinone topical (HYE droe KWIN one)Brand Names: Aclaro, Aclaro PD, Alera, Alphaquin HP, Alustra, Claripel, Eldopaque, Eldopaque Forte, Eldoquin, Eldoquin Forte, EpiQuin Micro, Esoterica, Esoterica with Sunscreen, Glyquin, Glyquin-XM, Hydroquinone and Sunscreen, Lustra, Lustra-AF, Lustra-Ultra, Melpaque HP, Melquin HP, Melquin-3, Nuquin HP, Solaquin, Solaquin Forte...
melphalan
melphalanGeneric Name: melphalan (MEL fa lan)Brand Names: Alkeran, Alkeran I.V.What is melphalan?Melphalan is a cancer medication. Melphalan interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Melphalan is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of blood cancer), cancer of the ovary, and breast cancer.Melphalan may also be used for other purposes...
melphalan
melphalan (Oral route)MEL-fa-lanOral routeTabletMelphalan should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Severe bone marrow suppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur. Melphalan is leukemogenic in humans .Melphalan produces chromosomal aberrations in vitro and in vivo and, therefore, should be ...
melphalan Intravenous
melphalan (Intravenous route)MEL-fa-lanOral routeTabletMelphalan should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Severe bone marrow suppression with resulting infection or bleeding may occur. Melphalan is leukemogenic in humans .Melphalan produces chromosomal aberrations in vitro and in vivo and, therefore, sho...
Melphalan
Melphalan Generic Name: Melphalan (MEHL-fuh-lan)Brand Name: AlkeranMelphalan should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Melphalan may cause a decrease in the body's blood cells (bone marrow suppression), which could cause bleeding problems or infection. It may also cause blood cell cancer (eg, leukemia). Notify your doctor immediat...
Melphalan Tablets
MelphalanGeneric Name: Melphalan (MEHL-fuh-lan)Brand Name: AlkeranMelphalan should only be used under the supervision of a doctor experienced with the use of cancer medicines. Melphalan may cause a decrease in the body's blood cells (bone marrow suppression), which could cause bleeding problems or infection. It may also cause blood cell cancer (eg, leukemia). Notify your doctor immediately...
Melphalan
MelphalanPronunciation: (MEL-fa-lan)Class: Nitrogen mustardTrade Names:Alkeran- Tablets 2 mg- Injection, lyophilized powder for reconstitution 50 mgPharmacologyMelphalan is a bifunctional, alkylating agent of the bischloroethylamine type. Its cytotoxicity appears to be related to the extent of its interstrand cross-linking with DNA. Like other bifunctional alkylating agents, it...
Melquin Cream
Melquin CreamGeneric Name: Hydroquinone (hye-droe-KWIN-own)Brand Name: Examples include Esoterica and MelquinMelquin Cream is used for:Lightening freckles, age spots, and other skin discolorations associated with pregnancy, skin trauma, birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Melquin Cream is a ski...
Melquin HP
Melquin HPGeneric Name: hydroquinone topical (HYE droe KWIN one)Brand Names: Aclaro, Aclaro PD, Alera, Alphaquin HP, Alustra, Claripel, Eldopaque, Eldopaque Forte, Eldoquin, Eldoquin Forte, EpiQuin Micro, Esoterica, Esoterica with Sunscreen, Glyquin, Glyquin-XM, Hydroquinone and Sunscreen, Lustra, Lustra-AF, Lustra-Ultra, Melpaque HP, Melquin HP, Melquin-3, Nuquin HP, Solaquin, Solaquin Forte\...
Melquin-3
Melquin-3Generic Name: hydroquinone topical (HYE droe KWIN one)Brand Names: Aclaro, Aclaro PD, Alera, Alphaquin HP, Alustra, Claripel, Eldopaque, Eldopaque Forte, Eldoquin, Eldoquin Forte, EpiQuin Micro, Esoterica, Esoterica with Sunscreen, Glyquin, Glyquin-XM, Hydroquinone and Sunscreen, Lustra, Lustra-AF, Lustra-Ultra, Melpaque HP, Melquin HP, Melquin-3, Nuquin HP, Solaquin, Solaquin Forte...
memantine
memantineGeneric Name: memantine (meh MAN teen)Brand Names: NamendaWhat is memantine?Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.Memantine is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.Memantine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most impo...
Memantine
MemantineBrand names: NamendaWhy is Memantine prescribed?Namenda is a new kind of medication used for treating moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. While other Alzheimer's drugs work to prevent the breakdown of the brain chemical acetylcholine, Namenda works by targeting glutamate. Both chemicals are associated with memory and learning. Studies show that Namenda can help imp...
memantine
memantine (Oral route)me-MAN-teenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.NamendaAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletSolutionTherapeutic Class: Central Nervous System AgentPharmacologic Class: N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor AntagonistUses For memantineMemantine is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. Memantine is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease but it can he...