Alefacept (By injection) a-LEF-a-sept Treats moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. This medicine is an immune suppressant. Drug classes Immune Suppressant (About this…
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Imiquimod (On the skin) im-I-kwi-mod Treats genital warts, actinic keratoses, and basal cell carcinoma. Drug classes Immune Modulator (About this – PubMed…
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Afluria 2015-2016 Formula (see Influenza Vaccine)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Micromedex Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer [Internet]. Truven Health Analytics; 1974-2016. Influenza Virus Vaccine Recombinant (Intramuscular route) in-floo-EN-za VYE-rus VAX-een ree-KOM-bi-nant…
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Adoxa Pak 1/150 (see Doxycycline)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Doxycycline (On the gums) dox-i-SYE-kleen Treats periodontitis (infection of the gum). This medicine is a tetracycline antibiotic. Drug classes Antibacterial (About this…
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Advair Diskus 250/50 (see Fluticasone/Salmeterol (By breathing))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Fluticasone/Salmeterol (By breathing) floo-TIK-a-sone PROE-pee-oh-nate, sal-ME-ter-ol zye-NAF-oh-ate Prevents symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This medicine contains a corticosteroid.…
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Aerobid-M (see Flunisolide (By breathing))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Flunisolide (By breathing) floo-NIS-oh-lide Prevents asthma attacks. This medicine is a steroid. Drug classes Anti-Inflammatory (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses…
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Afinitor Disperz (see Everolimus (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Everolimus (By mouth) e-ver-OH-li-mus Treats cancer, including cancer of the kidneys, pancreas, breasts, and brain. Used with other medicines to keep your…
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Afiuria 2015-2016 Formula (see Influenza Virus Vaccine (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Influenza Virus Vaccine (By injection) in-floo-EN-za VYE-rus VAX-een (sub-VEER-ee-on) Helps prevent infection with influenza (flu) virus. Drug classes Vaccine (About this –…