Perindopril (By mouth) per-IN-doe-pril Treats high blood pressure and coronary artery disease (CAD). This medicine is an ACE inhibitor. Drug classes Antihypertensive,…
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Abbokinase (see Urokinase (By injection))
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Abciximab (By injection)
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A-G Profen (see Ibuprofen (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Ibuprofen (By mouth) eye-bue-PROE-fen Treats pain and fever. This medicine is an NSAID. Drug classes Analgesic, Antimigraine, Antirheumatic, Central Nervous System Agent,…
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ACAM2000 (see Smallpox Vaccine (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Smallpox Vaccine (By injection) SMAWL-pox VAX-een Prevents infections caused by smallpox. Drug classes Vaccine (About this – PubMed Health) Uses Uses of…
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Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Prevention
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Prevention A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked. Without…
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Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Symptoms
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Symptoms A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked. Without…
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Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Tests
by explainingmedicine June 13, 2016Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident): Tests A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked. Without…