Generic Nabumetone - Nabumetone is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Generic Neurontin (Gabapentin) - Neurontin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
Neurontin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Neurontin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.
Neurontin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles.
Generic Nexium (Esomeprazole) - Esomeprazole is approved for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin (Biaxin) for the treatment of patients with ulcers and H. pylori infection. Since it is very similar to omeprazole, it also is likely that it will be used for the treatment of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole also is approved for short term use in children ages 1-11 for GERD.
Generic Nifedipine - Nifedipine is used for the treatment and prevention of angina resulting from either an increased workload on the heart (as with exercise) or spasm of the coronary arteries. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, to treat abnormally fast heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, and in the prevention of episodes of rapid heart rhythm originating from the atria of the heart.
It also is used to dilate blood vessels that go into spasm such as those causing Raynaud's phenomenon, a painful condition of the hands caused by spasm of the arteries supplying blood to the hands. Non-FDA approved uses include anal fissures (applied to the fissures), prevention of migraine headaches in adults, ureteral stones (as secondary therapy) and wound healing (applied to the skin).
Generic Nolvadex (Tamoxifen) - Treating breast cancer that has spread to other sites in the body. It is also used along with other medicines to treat other types of breast cancer. It is used in women who are at high risk for breast cancer and in women with DCIS (after surgery and radiation) to decrease the risk of developing breast cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Nolvadex is an antiestrogen. It works by blocking the effect of estrogen on certain tumors. This may prevent the growth of tumors that are activated by estrogen.
Generic Ocuflox (Ofloxacin) - This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Generic Oxybutynin - Oxybutynin belongs to the group of medicines called antispasmodics. It helps decrease muscle spasms of the bladder and the frequent urge to urinate caused by these spasms.
If you are being treated for depression or certain anxiety disorders, or if you think you may have symptoms, you should understand that these conditions are not just "all in your head." Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder and depression are medical conditions — and Paxil CR can help.
Paxil CR has been proven generally well tolerated and effective in the treatment of these conditions.
Generic Periactin (Cyproheptadine) - This medication relieves seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as watery/itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. It is also used to relieve itching and hives caused by some skin conditions. Cyproheptadine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body (histamine and serotonin).
This medication may also be used to treat a type of hormone disorder (Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary gland problem), sexual function problems caused by certain drugs, and a type of eating disorder (anorexia nervosa).
Generic Pioglitazone - Pioglitazone is an anti-diabetic drug (thiazolidinedione-type, also called "glitazones") used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes). It works by helping to restore your body's proper response to insulin, thereby lowering your blood sugar. Effectively controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, and circulation problems, as well as sexual function problems (impotence). Pioglitazone is used either alone or in combination with other anti-diabetic medications (e.g., metformin, sulfonylureas, insulin).
Generic Piracetam - Piracetam (Nootropil) improves brain function and stimulates the central nervous system without any toxicity or addictive properties
Piracetam is a member of the class of drugs known as nootropics or 'smart drugs'. Nootropics are known commonly as cognitive enhancers, improving cognitive functions of the brain such as memory, attention and intelligence.
Generic Piroxicam - Piroxicam is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Generic Plavix (Clopidogrel) - PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate) is a prescription medicine that when taken daily can help reduce your risk of having a future heart attack or stroke. It is recommended for people who have suffered from a recent heart attack or recent stroke, or who have been diagnosed with peripheral artery disease, or P.A.D.—poor circulation in the legs that may cause pain during exercise, such as walking, and may be relieved by rest.*
PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate), taken with aspirin, is also recommended for people who have Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), a diagnosis that includes heart-related chest pain (unstable angina) and the 2 types of heart attack—acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction ("STEMI" or "Q-wave" heart attack) and non–ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction ("NSTEMI" or "non–Q-wave" heart attack).
PLAVIX (clopidogrel bisulfate) helps keep platelets in the blood from sticking together and forming clots, which helps keep your blood flowing. This helps protect you from a future heart attack or stroke.
Generic Prednisolone - Prednisolone is used to achieve prompt suppression of inflammation in many inflammatory and allergic conditions. Examples of inflammatory conditions include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Severe allergic conditions that fail conventional treatment may also respond to prednisolone. Examples include bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, drug-induced dermatitis, and contact and atopic dermatitis. Chronic skin conditions treated with prednisolone include dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigus, severe psoriasis and severe seborrheic dermatitis. Chronic allergic and inflammatory conditions of the uvea, iris, conjunctiva and optic nerves of the eyes are also treated with prednisolone.
Prednisolone also is used in the treatment of blood cell cancers (leukemiias), and lymph gland cancers (lymphomas). Blood diseases involving destruction of platelets by the body's own immune cells (idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura), and destruction of red blood cells by immune cells (autoimmune hemolytic anemia) can also be treated with prednisolone. Other miscellaneous conditions treated with prednisolone include thyroiditis and sarcoidosis. Prednisolone is also used as a hormone replacement in patients whose adrenal glands are unable to produce sufficient amounts of corticosteroids.
Generic Premarin (Conjugated Estrogens) - Premarin is a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Other uses include prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and replacement of estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Premarin is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men.
Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Premarin should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medication may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Prilosec is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).
Prilosec may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Generic Propecia (Finasteride) - PROPECIA was developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.
PROPECIA is for the treatment of male pattern hair loss in MEN ONLY and should NOT be used by women or children.
Generic Propranolol - Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation.
Propranolol is used to treat tremors, angina (chest pain), hypertension (high blood pressure), heart rhythm disorders, and other heart or circulatory conditions. It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack, and to reduce the severity and frequency of migraine headaches.
Acid reflux disease in which stomach acid flowing into the esophagus causes erosions to develop there. Also called erosive GERD, or erosive esophagitis.erosive acid reflux disease (also known as erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease or erosive GERD)? Taken once daily in the morning, PROTONIX 4O mg has been clinically proven to heal erosive damage, which acid reflux may cause in the esophagus. But healing is only part of it. PROTONIX can control daytime and even nighttime symptoms of erosive acid reflux, too. Individual results may vary.
Generic Rabeprazole - Rabeprazole is used for treating ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (in which there is overproduction of acid caused by tumors). It also is used with antibiotics for eradicating Helicobacter pylori infections of the stomach that, along with acid, are responsible for many ulcers.
Generic Ramipril - Ramipril is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure (CHF) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Ramipril also prevents heart attacks, strokes and deaths due to heart disease in patients who have risk factors for such events. After a heart attack, ramipril reduces progression to severe or resistant heart failure, hospitalization related to heart failure, and heart disease-related death. Like other ACE inhibitors, ramipril may slow the progression of kidney failure in patients with hypertension or diabetes by reducing the damage to the kidneys caused by high blood pressure.
Generic Ranitidine - Ranitidine blocks the action of histamine on stomach cells, and reduces stomach acid production. Ranitidine is useful in promoting healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers, and in reducing ulcer pain. Ranitidine has been effective in preventing ulcer recurrence when given in low doses for prolonged periods of time. In doses higher than that used in ulcer treatment, ranitidine has been helpful in treating heartburn and in healing ulcer and inflammation of the esophagus resulting from acid reflux (reflux esophagitis).
Generic Razanide (Galantamine HBR) - Galantamine HBR used for the treatment of mild to moderate tblproductatts disease.
Galantamine is indicated for mild to moderate Vascular Dementia and AlzheimerAlzheimer s.
Generic Relafen (Nabumetone) - Nabumetone is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain that results from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Nabumetone has the convenience of once daily dosing.
Generic Remeron (Mirtazapine) - Mirtazapine is used for the treatment of major depression. Mirtazapine is in a class of medications called tetracyclic antidepressants that includes maprotiline (Ludiomil). Although the precise mechanism of action of this class of antidepressants is not known, they increase the amount of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain.
Generic Retin-A (Tretinoin) - Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is a derivative of Vitamin A and is the treatment of choice for comedonal acne, or whiteheads and blackheads. It works by increasing skin cell turnover promoting the extrusion of the plugged material in the follicle. It also prevents the formation of new comedones. Tretinoin is also the only topical medication that has been proven to improve wrinkles.
Generic Risperdal (Risperidone) - RISPERDAL ® (risperidone) is used for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents ages 13-17 years.
RISPERDAL ® (risperidone) is used alone or in combination with other medicines (valproate or lithium) in adults for the short-term treatment of bipolar mania; or alone in adults, children and adolescents ages 10-17 years for the short-term treatment of bipolar mania.
RISPERDAL ® (risperidone) is used for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents ages 5-16 years.
