Nifedipine (By mouth) nye-FED-i-peen Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). This medicine is a calcium channel blocker. Drug classes Antianginal,…
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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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AdreView (see Iobenguane I 123 (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Iobenguane I 123 (By injection) eye-oh-BEN-gwane I 123 Used to help view and measure tumors, heart problems, and other problems. Given before…
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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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Advicor (see Niacin Extended-Release/Lovastatin (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Niacin Extended-Release/Lovastatin (By mouth) NYE-a-sin, loe-va-STAT-in Lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Also helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.…
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Adasuve (see Loxapine)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Loxapine (By breathing) LOX-a-peen Treats acute agitation in adult patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Drug classes Antipsychotic (About this – PubMed…
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Adasuve (see Loxapine (Inhalation route))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Loxapine (By breathing) LOX-a-peen Treats acute agitation in adult patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Drug classes Antipsychotic (About this – PubMed…
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Adenosine (By injection) (Adenocard)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Adenosine (By injection) a-DEN-oh-seen Treats arrhythmias (uneven heartbeat). Also used during a heart stress test. Drug classes Antiarrhythmic (About this – PubMed…