Alitretinoin (On the skin) a-li-TRET-i-noin Treats skin sores caused by Kaposi sarcoma. Drug classes Dermatological Agent (About this – PubMed Health) Uses…
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Adrucil (see Fluorouracil (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Fluorouracil (By injection) flure-oh-URE-a-sil Treats cancer of the colon, rectum, breast, pancreas, and stomach. Also called 5-FU. Drug classes Antineoplastic Agent (About…
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Lidocaine (Into the skin) LYE-doe-kane Used to numb the skin before drawing blood or placing an intravenous (IV) line. Drug classes Anesthetic,…
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Zanosar (see Streptozocin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Streptozocin (By injection) strep-toe-ZOE-sin Treats cancer of the pancreas and other types of cancers, often in combination with other medicines. Drug classes…
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Thrombocytopenia: Tests A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of platelets in the blood. It may result in easy bruising…
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Thalassemias: Treatments Thalassemias are inherited blood disorders. Thalassemias cause the body to make fewer healthy red blood cells and less hemoglobin than…
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Pulmonary Embolism: Treatments Pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a…
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Pancreatitis: Treatments Inflammation of the pancreas. Gallstones or alcohol abuse most often cause this condition. Pancreatitis can be acute or chronic. Both…