Lidocaine (Into the eye) LYE-doe-kane Used in the eye to cause numbness or loss of feeling before certain procedures. This medicine is…
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Adacel (see Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis/Tetanus Booster Vaccine (Tdap) (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis/Tetanus Booster Vaccine (Tdap) (By injection) ree-DOOST dif-THEER-ee-a TOX-oyd, TET-a-nus TOX-oyd, per-TUS-iss VAX-een, a-SELL-yoo-lar Protects against infections caused by tetanus (lockjaw),…
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Adcetris (see Brentuximab (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Brentuximab (By injection) bren-TUX-i-mab ve-DOE-tin Treats cancer, including Hodgkin lymphoma and systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Drug classes Antineoplastic Agent (About this…
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Activella (see Estradiol/Norethindrone)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Acetate (By mouth) ETH-i-nil es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone AS-e-tate Prevents pregnancy. Also treats hot flashes during menopause and helps prevent osteoporosis after…
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Xarelto Starter Pack (see Rivaroxaban (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Rivaroxaban (By mouth) riv-a-ROX-a-ban Treats and prevents blood clots, which lowers the risk of stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE),…
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Xenazine (see Tetrabenazine (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Tetrabenazine (By mouth) tet-ra-BEN-a-zeen Treats chorea (a movement disorder) that is caused by Huntington disease. Drug classes Central Nervous System Agent (About…
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IncobotulinumtoxinA (By injection) in-koe-bot-ue-LYE-num-tox-in-ay Treats muscle spasms in the neck, eyelids, and upper arms. Also improves the appearance of deep facial lines…
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YAZ (see Drospirenone and Estradiol)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol (By mouth) droe-SPYE-re-none, ETH-i-nil es-tra-DYE-ol Prevents pregnancy. Also treats premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and acne. Drug classes Hormonal Contraceptive, Monophasic…