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Salinex Spray
Salinex SprayGeneric Name: Saline (SAY-leen)Brand Name: Examples include Rhino-Mist and SalinexSalinex Spray is used for:Treating dry or irritated nasal passages caused by colds, allergies, low humidity, or overuse of decongestant nose spray.Salinex Spray is a salt solution. It works by rinsing and moisturizing the nostrils.Do NOT use Salinex Spray if:you are allergic to an...
Salitop Topical
SalitopGeneric 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 ScalpLupicareMediplastMg217 Sal-AcidMosco Corn &...
Salitop Lotion
Salitop LotionGeneric Name: Salicylic Acid (SAL-i-SIL-ik AS-id)Brand Name: Examples include Salacyn and SalitopSalitop Lotion is used for:Removing excess skin in certain conditions, including calluses, psoriasis, and warts. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Salitop Lotion is a topical salicylate. It works by causing the skin to swell, soften, a...
Salivart Spray
Salivart SprayGeneric Name: Artificial SalivaBrand Name: SalivartSalivart Spray is used for:Relieving dry mouth and throat.Salivart Spray is an artificial saliva. It works by moistening and lubricating the mouth and throat.Do NOT use Salivart Spray if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Salivart SprayContact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of t...
Salkera Topical
SalkeraGeneric 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 ScalpLupicareMediplastMg217 Sal-AcidMosco Corn &...
Salkera Foam
Salkera FoamGeneric Name: Salicylic Acid (SAL-i-SIL-ik AS-id)Brand Name: SalkeraSalkera Foam is used for:Removing excess skin in certain conditions, including calluses, warts, or dry, scaly skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Salkera Foam is a keratolytic. It works to loosen and shed hard, scaly skin.Do NOT use Salkera Foam if:you are...
salmeterol inhalation
salmeterolGeneric Name: salmeterol (inhalation) (sal MEE ter all)Brand names: Serevent Diskus, SereventWhat is salmeterol inhalation?Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.Salmeterol inhalation is used to prevent asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Salmeterol inhalation is also used to tr...
salmeterol Inhalation
salmeterol (Inhalation route)sal-ME-ter-ol zye-NAF-oh-ateInhalation routeDiskLong-acting beta 2-adrenergic agonists, such as salmeterol, the active ingredient in salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder, may increase the risk of asthma-related death. Therefore, when treating patients with asthma, salmeterol xinafoate should only be used as additional therapy for patients not adequately control...
Salmeterol
Salmeterol Generic Name: Salmeterol (sal-ME-ter-ol)Brand Name: Serevent DiskusLong-acting beta-agonists such as Salmeterol have been rarely associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death. Salmeterol should only be used by certain patients with severe asthma or by patients who cannot get adequate control of asthma symptoms by using other asthma-controller medicines (eg, inhaled...
Salmeterol
SalmeterolPronunciation: (sal-ME-te-role)Class: SympathomimeticTrade Names:Serevent Diskus- Inhalation powder 50 mcg (as salmeterol xinafoate salt)PharmacologyProduces bronchodilation by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle through beta-2 receptor stimulation.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionSalmeterol acts locally in the lung. Plasma levels do not predict therapeutic effect. Dependin...
Salmeterol xinafoate
Salmeterol xinafoateBrand names: SereventWhy is Salmeterol xinafoate prescribed?Serevent relaxes the muscles in the walls of the bronchial tubes, allowing the passageways to expand and carry more air. Taken regularly (twice a day), the drug is used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A relativel...
Salofalk Rectal
SalofalkGeneric Name: mesalamine (Rectal route)me-SAL-a-meenCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.CanasaRowasasfRowasaIn CanadaMesasalPentasaSalofalkAvailable Dosage Forms:SuppositoryEnemaTherapeutic Class: Gastrointestinal AgentChemical Class: Salicylate, Non-AspirinUses For SalofalkMesalamine is used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as ...
Salofalk Oral, Rectal
SalofalkGeneric Name: salicylate (Oral route, Rectal route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AmigesicAsacolAzulfidineAzulfidine EntabsBayerCanasaColazalDipentumDoan's Extra StrengthDoan's RegularDolobidEcotrinKaopectatePepto BismolSalflexTricosalTrilisateIn CanadaAlti-SulfasalazineArthropanAsacol 800Bismuth Extra StrengthBismuth Origin...
Salonpas Gel-Patch
Salonpas Gel-PatchGeneric Name: capsaicin topical (kap SAY sin TOP i kal)Brand Names: Axsain, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix, Zostrix Sports, Zostrix-...
Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin
Salonpas Pain Patch with CapsaicinGeneric Name: capsaicin topical (kap SAY sin TOP i kal)Brand Names: Axsain, Capsicum Oleoresin, Capsin, Capzasin Back and Body, Capzasin-HP, Capzasin-P, Castiva Warming, Icy Hot PM, Icy Hot with Capsaicin, Menthac Arthritis Cream with Capsaicin, Salonpas Gel-Patch, Salonpas Pain Patch with Capsaicin, Sloan's Liniment, Trixaicin, Trixaicin HP, Zostrix, Zostrix ...