Edecrin is a diurectic used to reduce the amount of fluid in the body due to congestive heart failure, liver problems, and severe kidney problems. It works by increasing the kidneys elimination of electrolytes and water from the body. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They will need […]
Habitrol is used as an aid to stop smoking. Each adhesive patch contains a specific amount of nicotine which is steadily released through your skin, and into your bloodstream, keeping a constant low level of nicotine in your body. Using a controlled amount of Habitrol helps reduce nicotine withdrawal symptoms when you are trying to […]
Kenalog is a corticosteroid used for treating/reducing redness, itching and swelling associated with many skin conditions. Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you have other medical conditions; […]
Ribavirin is used in combination with interferon to treat chronic hepatitis C infection. Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes swelling or enlargement of the liver. Ribavirin works by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which may help your liver recover. This drug may also be used to treat severe […]
Noroxin is an antibiotic that is used to treat adults with mild to moderate infections such as lower respiratory tract infections, including chronic bronchitis and pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (except syphilis), pelvic inflammatory disease, and infections of the urinary tract, prostate gland, and skin caused by certain bacteria. Before using Noroxin discuss with your doctor […]
Famvir is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and recurrent herpes simplex infections in patients infected with HIV. It slows the growth and spread of herpes infections and makes your body fight off the infections. It prevents the virus from making DNA (genetic material) and copying itself, and so leads to lower […]
Kenacomb is used to treat skin infections and associated itching and swelling in conditons such as, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic, dermatitis, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis caused by certain bacteria or fungi. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients in this medicine or similar medications and if you have tuberculosis, viral or fungal skin […]
Keflex is a cephalosporin antibiotic drug, prescribed for bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, the middle ear, the bones, and the skin. It can alsp be prescribed for reproductive and urinary tract infections. Keflex may also be used before dental procedures in patients with artificial heart valves to prevent serious infection of the heart lining […]
Kaopectate is used in the treatment of diarrhea (including traveler’s diarrhea). It works by absorbing fluid in the intestine. Kaopectate is also used to reduce the amount of discharge in patients who have undergone an ileostomy. Kaopectate treats only the symptoms, not the cause of the diarrhea (e.g. infection). Special warnings/precautions: To maintain normal bowel […]
Potassium is important for the normal functioning of the heart, muscles, and nerves. A balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs. Potassium supplements, like Klor-Con, may be needed by patients who do not have enough potassium in their regular diet. Before using this medicine, tell your healthcare provider about any of the […]
