Varicella Virus Vaccine (By injection) var-i-SEL-a VYE-rus VAX-een Varivax® prevents chicken pox (varicella virus). Zostavax® prevents shingles (herpes zoster virus). Drug classes…
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Zinecard (see Dexrazoxane (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Dexrazoxane (By injection) dex-ray-ZOX-ane Helps prevent heart problems in women receiving doxorubicin for breast cancer. Also treats tissue damage caused by cancer…
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Zipsor (see Diclofenac (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Diclofenac (By mouth) dye-KLOE-fen-ak Treats pain. Also treats migraines. This medicine is an NSAID. Drug classes Analgesic, Antimigraine, Antirheumatic, Central Nervous System…
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Zocor (see Simvastatin (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Simvastatin (By mouth) sim-va-STAT-in Treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. May reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.…
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Zoladex (see Goserelin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Goserelin (By injection) goe-se-REL-in Treats prostate cancer and breast cancer. In women, also used to treat endometriosis and to thin the lining…
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Zinc Supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Micromedex Detailed Drug Information for the Consumer [Internet]. Truven Health Analytics; 1974-2016. Zinc Supplement (Oral route, Parenteral route) Brand Name(s) In the…
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Zevalin Y-90 (see Ibritumomab (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Ibritumomab (By injection) eye-bri-TOOM-oh-mab tye-UX-e-tan Treats non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This medicine is part of a treatment plan that also includes rituximab. Drug classes…
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Zidovudine (By injection) zye-DOE-vue-deen Treats human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Also used during childbirth to…