Brand names include Actonel with Calcium
osteoporosis
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Westcort (see Hydrocortisone)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Micromedex DrugNotes [Internet]. Truven Health Analytics; 1974-2016. Hydrocortisone Enema (Into the rectum) Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone) Treats ulcerative colitis. This medicine is a corticosteroid.…
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CancerDiabetesMedicationsMenopausePregnancyThyroidX
Xgeva (see Denosumab (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Denosumab (By injection) den-OSE-ue-mab Treats osteoporosis, bone cancer, and hypercalcemia and other bone problems in patients who have cancer. Drug classes Immunological…
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ArthritisAsthmaCancerConditionsHeartMedicationsMenopausePregnancyThyroidZ
Zoledronic Acid (By injection)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 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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Zonisamide (By mouth) (Zonegran)
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Zonisamide (By mouth) zoe-NIS-a-mide Treats partial seizures. Drug classes Anticonvulsant (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine Zonisamide is…
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CancerDiabetesHeartMedicationsPregnancyZ
Zoladex (see Goserelin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Goserelin (By injection) goe-se-REL-in Treats prostate cancer and breast cancer. In women, also used to treat endometriosis and to thin the lining…
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Zenatane (see Isotretinoin (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Isotretinoin (By mouth) eye-soe-TRET-i-noin Treats severe acne. Drug classes Antiacne, Dermatological Agent (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of This Medicine…
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Zegerid (see Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Omeprazole/Sodium Bicarbonate (By mouth) oh-MEP-ra-zole, SOE-dee-um bye-KAR-bo-nate Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and a damaged esophagus. Also helps prevent…