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Vanos
VanosGeneric name: FluocinonideBrand names: VanosWhy is Vanos prescribed?Vanos cream is a corticosteroid that is used to reduce inflammation and irritation of the skin caused by psoriasis and atopic dermatitis in adults and children age 12 and older.Most important fact about VanosSkin treated with Vanos cream should not be bandaged or otherwise covered. If you are usi...- Vanos
VanosGeneric Name: fluocinonide (Topical application route)floo-oh-SIN-oh-nideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.LidexLidex-EVanosIn CanadaLidemolLidex MildLidex RegularLydermTcisTiamolTopsynTrisynAvailable Dosage Forms:OintmentEmollient CreamCreamSolutionGel/JellyTherapeutic Class: Corticosteroid, StrongPharmacologic Class: Adrenal...
- Vanos Cream
Vanos CreamGeneric Name: Fluocinonide (floo-oh-SIN-oh-nide)Brand Name: VanosVanos Cream is used for:Treating certain types of psoriasis.Vanos Cream is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).Do NOT use Vanos Cream if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Vanos CreamContact your doctor or health care provider ...
- Vanoxide-HC Lotion
Vanoxide-HC LotionGeneric Name: Benzoyl Peroxide/Hydrocortisone (BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide/hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)Brand Name: Vanoxide-HCVanoxide-HC Lotion is used for:Treating acne.Vanoxide-HC Lotion is a combination keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions and corticosteroid. The effectiveness of benzoyl peroxide appears to be due to its antibacterial, peeling (keratolytic), and ...
- Vanquish
Vanquish Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine (a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen/AS-pir-in/KAF-een)Brand Name: Examples include Excedrin and VanquishVanquish is used for:Relieving headaches, migraine headaches, toothaches, muscle aches, premenstrual or menstrual aches, or other minor aches and pains (eg, due to sinusitis or colds). It may also be used for other conditions as determined ...
- Vansil
VansilGeneric Name: oxamniquine (ox AM ni kwin)Brand Names: VansilWhat is Vansil (oxamniquine)?Oxamniquine is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from growing or multiplying in your body.Oxamniquine is used only to treat infections caused by the worm Schistosoma mansoni. This is an uncommon infection usually acquired through contact with freshwater in Afr...
- Vanspar
VansparGeneric Name: buspirone (Oral route)bue-SPYE-roneCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.BusparBuspar DividoseVansparAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntianxietyChemical Class: AzaspirodecanedioneUses For VansparBuspirone is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone usually is not used ...
- Vantas implant
VantasGeneric Name: histrelin (implant) (his TREL in)Brand Names: Supprelin LA, VantasWhat is histrelin?Histrelin is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.The Supprelin LA brand of histrelin is used to treat precocious puberty...
- Vantas
VantasGeneric Name: histrelin acetate (Subcutaneous route)Commonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.Supprelin LAVantasAvailable Dosage Forms:KitImplantTherapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic AgentPharmacologic Class: HistrelinUses For VantasHistrelin is a type of medicine called a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. Histrelin (Vantas™) lowers the mal...
- Vantas Implant
Vantas ImplantGeneric Name: Histrelin (his-TREL-in)Brand Name: VantasVantas Implant is used for:Relieving the symptoms of prostate cancer in men. Vantas Implant is not a cure for prostate cancer.Vantas Implant is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It works by decreasing the production of certain hormones, which reduces testosterone levels in th...
- Vantin
VantinGeneric Name: cefpodoxime (SEF poe DOX eem)Brand Names: VantinWhat is Vantin (cefpodoxime)?Cefpodoxime is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefpodoxime is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefpodoxime may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medi...
- Vantin
VantinGeneric Name: cefpodoxime (Oral route)sef-poe-DOX-eem PROX-e-tilCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.VantinAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTabletTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 3rd Generation CephalosporinUses For VantinCefpodoxime is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class...
- Vantin Suspension
Vantin SuspensionGeneric Name: Cefpodoxime (SEF-poe-DOX-eem)Brand Name: VantinVantin Suspension is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Vantin Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Vantin Susp...
- Vantin
Vantin Generic Name: Cefpodoxime (SEF-poe-DOX-eem)Brand Name: VantinVantin is used for:Treating mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria.Vantin is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the formation of the bacteria's cell wall so that the wall ruptures, resulting in the death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Vantin if:you are allergic to any in...
- Vaprisol
VaprisolGeneric Name: conivaptan (koe NYE vap tan)Brand Names: VaprisolWhat is conivaptan?Conivaptan reduces the level of a hormone that regulates the balance of water and salt (sodium) in the body. High levels of this hormone can cause an imbalance that results in low sodium levels and fluid retention.Conivaptan is used to treat hyponatremia (low sodium levels). Conivaptan improves ...
