Fentanyl (Into the nose) FEN-ta-nil SIT-rate Treats cancer pain in patients whose pain is not always relieved by other pain medicines. This…
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Erythromycin (On the skin) e-rith-roe-MYE-sin Used on the skin to treat acne. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics. Drug classes…
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A200 Maximum Strength (see Piperonyl Butoxide/Pyrethrum Extract (On the skin))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Piperonyl Butoxide/Pyrethrum Extract (On the skin) pye-REE-thrum EX-trackt, PIP-er-oh-nil byoo-TOX-ide Treats head lice, pubic lice (crab lice), and body lice. Drug classes…
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Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI)
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) An infectious process affecting the upper respiratory tract (nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx, larynx, or trachea). Symptoms include…
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Sickle Cell Anemia: Symptoms An inherited disease in which the red blood cells have an abnormal crescent shape, block small blood vessels,…
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Sjogren’s Syndrome An autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. Part of: Autoimmune…
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Secretin Stimulation Test A test used to help diagnose problems in the pancreas, such as gastrinomas and pancreatitis. It measures the ability…
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Scarlet Fever Rash A streptococcal infection, mainly occurring among children, that is characterized by a red skin rash, sore throat, and fever.…