Octreotide (By injection) ok-TREE-oh-tide Lowers levels of growth hormone in acromegaly. Also treats diarrhea associated with certain types of tumors. Drug classes…
diuretics
diuretics
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Nu-Cotrimox (see Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim)
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (By injection) sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole, trye-METH-oh-prim Treats severe infections caused by bacteria (germs). This medicine is a “sulfa drug” (sulfonamide). Drug classes Sulfonamide…
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ArthritisAsthmaCancerConditionsHeartMedicationsMenopauseNPregnancyThyroid
Novaplus Zoledronic Acid (see Zoledronic Acid (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Zoledronic Acid (By injection) zoe-le-DRON-ik AS-id Treats high blood calcium levels. Also treats bone damage caused by Paget disease, multiple myeloma, and…
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Chronic PainDepressionHeartHIV/AIDSMedicationsN
Novaplus fentaNYL Transdermal System (see Fentanyl (Absorbed through the skin))
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Fentanyl (Absorbed through the skin) FEN-ta-nil Treats severe pain. Also treats pain after surgery. This medicine is a narcotic pain reliever. Drug…
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CancerHeartMedicationsNSleep
Novaplus Ondansetron (see Ondansetron)
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Ondansetron (By injection) on-DAN-se-tron Prevents nausea and vomiting. Drug classes Antiemetic (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine Ondansetron…
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CancerHeartMedicationsNSleep
Novaplus Ondansetron (see Ondansetron (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Ondansetron (By injection) on-DAN-se-tron Prevents nausea and vomiting. Drug classes Antiemetic (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine Ondansetron…
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Novaplus Foscavir (see Foscarnet (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Foscarnet (By injection) fos-KAR-net Treats cytomegalovirus (CMV) eye infection in patients with AIDS. Also treats herpes simplex virus infections in the nose,…
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HeartMedicationsN
Novaplus Gentamicin (see Gentamicin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 21, 2016Gentamicin (By injection) jen-ta-MYE-sin Treats severe infections. Drug classes Antibiotic (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine Gentamicin injection…