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palivizumab
palivizumabGeneric Name: palivizumab (PAL i VIZ oo mab)Brand Names: SynagisWhat is palivizumab?Palivizumab is a man-made antibody to respiratory syncytial (sin-SISH-ul) virus (RSV). RSV can cause serious illness in children. Palivizumab helps keep RSV cells from multiplying in the body.Palivizumab is used to prevent serious lung disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in premat...
palivizumab Intramuscular
palivizumab (Intramuscular route)pal-i-VIZ-yoo-mabCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.SynagisAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionSolutionTherapeutic Class: Immunological AgentPharmacologic Class: Monoclonal AntibodyUses For palivizumabPalivizumab injection belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing agents. Palivizumab is used to prevent serious lung ...
Palivizumab
Palivizumab Generic Name: Palivizumab (pal-i-VIZ-u-mab)Brand Name: SynagisPalivizumab is used for:Preventing serious lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children at high risk of RSV disease.Palivizumab is a monoclonal antibody. It works by preventing RSV from reproducing.Do NOT use Palivizumab if:you are allergic to any ingred...
Palivizumab
PalivizumabPronunciation: (pah-li-VIZ-u-mab)Class: Monoclonal antibodyTrade Names:Synagis- Injection, solution 100 mg/mLPharmacologyNeutralizing and fusion-inhibitory activity against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), inhibiting RSV replication.PharmacokineticsEliminationThe half-life is 20 days in children younger than 24 mo of age.Indications and UsagePrevention of s...
Palladone Extended-Release Capsules
Palladone Extended-Release CapsulesGeneric Name: Hydromorphone (hye-droe-MOR-fone)Brand Name: PalladonePalladone Extended-Release Capsules are only for adults with constant (around-the-clock) pain that is moderate to severe and expected to last for weeks or longer. It should only be used by patients who are narcotic tolerant and already using other narcotic medicines. Palladone Extended-Re...
Palmer's Skin Success Acne Cleanser Topical
Palmer's Skin Success Acne CleanserGeneric Name: salicylic acid (Topical route)sal-i-SIL-ik AS-idCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AkurzaAliclenAvosilBetasalCompound WCorn RemovingDermarest PsoriasisDHS SalDrytexDuofilmDuoplantFreezoneFung-OGets-It Corn/Callus RemoverGordofilmHydrisalicIonilIonil PlusKeralytKeralyt ScalpLupicareMediplast...
Palmitate-A
Palmitate-AGeneric Name: vitamin a (Oral route, Intramuscular route)VYE-ta-min ACommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Aquasol APalmitate-AAvailable Dosage Forms:Capsule, Liquid FilledCapsuleTabletLiquidSolutionTablet, ChewableTherapeutic Class: Nutritive AgentPharmacologic Class: Vitamin A (class)Uses For Palmitate-AVitamins are compounds that you must ha...
palonosetron
palonosetronGeneric Name: palonosetron (PAL oh NOE se tron)Brand Names: AloxiWhat is palonosetron?Palonosetron blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea and vomiting.Palonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused by medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy).Palonosetron may be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guid...
palonosetron Intravenous
palonosetron (Intravenous route)pal-oh-NOE-se-tronCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AloxiAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntiemeticPharmacologic Class: Serotonin Receptor Antagonist, 5-HT3Uses For palonosetronPalonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer therapy or surgery. It works by blocking the hormone (serotonin...
palonosetron
palonosetron (Oral route)pal-oh-NOE-se-tronPharmacologic Class: Serotonin Receptor Antagonist, 5-HT3Uses For palonosetronPalonosetron is used to prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer therapy. It works by blocking a hormone (serotonin) that causes vomiting.palonosetron is available only with your doctor's prescription.Before Using palonosetronIn deciding to use a medici...
Palonosetron
Palonosetron Generic Name: Palonosetron (PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron)Brand Name: AloxiPalonosetron is used for:Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Palonosetron is 5-HT3 receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin...
Palonosetron Capsules
Palonosetron CapsulesGeneric Name: Palonosetron (PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron)Brand Name: AloxiPalonosetron Capsules are used for:Preventing nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Palonosetron Capsules are 5-HT3 receptor blocker. It works by blocking the action of serotonin in certain parts of the brain and n...
Palonosetron Hydrochloride
Palonosetron HydrochloridePronunciation: (PAL-oh-NOE-se-tron HYE-droe-KLOR-ide)Class: 5-HT 3 receptor antagonistTrade Names:Aloxi- Capsules 0.5 mg- Injection, solution 0.05 mg/mLPharmacologySelective antagonist for the 5-HT 3 receptor with a strong binding affinity for this receptor.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionFollowing oral and IV administration, the C max and AUC are gene...
pamabrom
pamabromGeneric Name: pamabrom (PAM a brom)Brand Names: Aqua-Ban, Aqua-Ban with PamabromWhat is pamabrom?Pamabrom is a diuretic (water pill). It works by increasing urination.Pamabrom is used to treat bloating, puffiness, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms.Pamabrom may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the ...
Pamabrom
Acetaminophen 500 mg and Pamabrom 25 mgWomen's Tylenol Menstrual Relief CapletsOverview & UsesWomen's Tylenol Menstrual Relief is specially formulated totemporarily relieve minor aches and pains due to:premenstrual and menstrual crampsheadachebackachetemporarily relieve water-weight gain, bloating, swelling and full feeling associated with premenstrual syndrome and mens...