Streptozocin (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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Actemra (see Tocilizumab (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Tocilizumab (By injection) toe-si-LIZ-oo-mab Treats moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. Also treats polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (PJIA) and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis…
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Acthar (see Corticotropin (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Corticotropin (By injection) kor-ti-koe-TROE-pin ree-POZ-i-tor-ee Treats inflammation, infantile spasms (seizures), multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and many other medical conditions. Drug classes Antiemetic, Diagnostic…
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Actigall (see Ursodiol (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Ursodiol (By mouth) ur-soe-DYE-ol Dissolves gallstones when they cannot be removed by surgery. Also treats primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a liver disorder.…
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Actimmune (see Interferon Gamma-1b (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Interferon Gamma-1b (By injection) in-ter-FEER-on GAM-ma Treats infections related to chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). Also slows the progression of severe malignant osteopetrosis…
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Acid Controller (see Famotidine (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Famotidine (By mouth) fam-OH-ti-deen Treats ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause the stomach to produce too much stomach acid.…
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Accupril (see Quinapril (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Quinapril (By mouth) KWIN-a-pril Treats high blood pressure and heart failure. This medicine is an ACE inhibitor. Drug classes Antihypertensive, Cardiovascular Agent,…
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Accuretic (see Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Quinapril/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth) hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide, KWIN-a-pril hye-droe-KLOR-ide Treats high blood pressure. This medicine is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic…