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Nepafenac
Nepafenac Generic Name: Nepafenac (ne-PA-fe-nac)Brand Name: NevanacNepafenac is used for:Treating pain and swelling associated with cataract surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Nepafenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking certain substances (prostaglandins) in the eye.Do NOT use Nepafenac if:y...- Nepafenac
NepafenacPronunciation: (ne-pa-FEN-ak)Class: NSAIDTrade Names:Nevanac- Ophthalmic Suspension 0.1%PharmacologyDecreases inflammation by blocking prostaglandin H synthase, an enzyme required for prostaglandin production.Indications and UsageTreatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.ContraindicationsStandard considerations.Dosage and Administratio...
- nepafenac ophthalmic
nepafenac ophthalmicGeneric Name: nepafenac ophthalmic (ne PA fan ak off THAL mik)Brand Names: NevanacWhat is nepafenac ophthalmic?Nepafenac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.Nepafenac ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pain and swelling after cataract surgery.Nepafenac ophthalmic may a...
- Nepafenac ophthalmic suspension
Nepafenac ophthalmic suspensionBrand names: NevanacWhy is Nepafenac ophthalmic suspension prescribed?Nevanac is an ophthalmic suspension used to treat the pain and inflammation of cataract surgery.Most important fact about Nepafenac ophthalmic suspensionNevanac, like other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), may delay the healing process, or even increase ble...
- Nephplex Rx
Nephplex Rx Generic Name: Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Folic Acid/Zinc (VYE-ta-min B/VYE-ta-min C/BYE-oh-tin/FOE-lik AS-id/zink)Brand Name: Examples include Ivites Rx and Nephplex RxNephplex Rx is used for:Treating or preventing a lack of certain vitamins, folic acid, or zinc. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Nephplex Rx is a vitamin a...
- Nephro Calci
Nephro CalciGeneric Name: calcium carbonate (KAL see um CAR boe nate)Brand Names: Alka-Mints, Cal-Gest, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Chooz, Extra Strength Mylanta Calci Tabs, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Antacid Barrier, Maalox Childrens', Maalox Quick Dissolve, Maalox Quick Dissolve Maximum Strength, Maa...
- Nephro-Fer
Nephro-FerGeneric Name: ferrous fumarate (FER us FUE ma rate)Brand Names: Feostat, Ferrets, Hemocyte, Ircon, Nephro-FerWhat is Nephro-Fer (ferrous fumarate)?Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to ...
- Nephrocaps
Nephrocaps Generic Name: Vitamin B Complex/Vitamin C/Biotin/Folic Acid (VYE-ta-min/BYE-oh-tin/FOE-lik AS-id)Brand Name: Examples include: Folbee Plus and NephrocapsNephrocaps is used for:A dietary supplement for certain patients with high blood levels of homocysteine or kidney failure, or those who are on dialysis or do not receive the proper amount of vitamins from their diet. It...
- Neptazane
NeptazaneGeneric Name: methazolamide (meth a ZOLE a mide)Brand Names: Glauctabs, MZM, NeptazaneWhat is Neptazane (methazolamide)?Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in the body. Methazolamide reduces the activity of this protein.Methazolamide is used to treat glaucoma. By inhibiting the actions of carbonic anhydrase, methazolamide reduces...
- Neptazane
NeptazaneGeneric name: MethazolamideBrand names: NeptazaneWhy is Neptazane prescribed?Neptazane, anhydrase is used to treat the eye condition called chronic open-angle glaucoma. This type of glaucoma is caused by a gradual blockage of the outflow of fluid in the front compartment of the eye over a period of years, causing a slow rise in pressure. It rarely occurs be...
- Nescon-PD
Nescon-PDGeneric Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine (gwye FEN e sin and FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Amitex LA, Crantex, Deconex, Deconsal II, Despec, Duraphen II, Duratuss PE, Genexa LA, Gentex LA, Guaifed Caps, Liquibid-D, Lusonex, Nasex-G, Nescon-PD, Phenavent, Prolex D, Rescon-GG, Robitussin Head & Chest Congestion, Sina-12X, Sinupan, SINUvent PE, Sudafed PE Non-Drying Sinus, Triaminic...
- nesiritide
nesiritideGeneric Name: nesiritide (ness EAR a tide )Brand Names: NatrecorWhat is nesiritide?Nesiritide relaxes and dilates blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.Nesiritide is used to improve breathing in people with congestive heart failure (CHF).Nesiritide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.What is the most important information I should kn...
- nesiritide Intravenous
nesiritide (Intravenous route)ne-SIR-i-tideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.NatrecorAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: Cardiovascular AgentPharmacologic Class: Natriuretic PeptideUses For nesiritideNesiritide is used for patients who have severe congestive heart failure that has recently become worse. Nesiritide is for patients who are sh...
- Nesiritide
Nesiritide Generic Name: Nesiritide (ni-SIR-i-tide)Brand Name: NatrecorNesiritide is used for:Treating patients with congestive heart failure who have difficulty breathing during rest or with minimal activity.Nesiritide is a human B type natriuretic peptide (hBNP). It works by binding to certain receptors at the veins and arteries and allowing them to relax, causing better bloo...
- Nesiritide
NesiritidePronunciation: (nih-SIR-ih-tide)Class: Human B-type natriuretic peptideTrade Names:Natrecor- Powder for injection, lyophilized 1.58 mgPharmacologyBinds to the particulate guanylate cyclase receptor of vascular smooth muscle and endothelial cells, leading to dose-dependent reductions in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and systemic arterial pressure in patients with he...
