Paricalcitol (By injection) par-i-KAL-si-tol Treats and prevents hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Drug…
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Zemplar (see Paricalcitol (By injection))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Paricalcitol (By injection) par-i-KAL-si-tol Treats and prevents hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Drug…
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Zemplar (see Paricalcitol (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Paricalcitol (By mouth) par-i-KAL-si-tol Treats and prevents hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Drug…
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Zestoretic (see Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide (By mouth) hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide, lye-SIN-oh-pril Treats high blood pressure. This medicine contains an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic (water pill). Drug classes…
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Zaroxolyn (see Metolazone (By mouth))
by explainingmedicine June 16, 2016Metolazone (By mouth) me-TOL-a-zone Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). This medicine is a diuretic (“water pill”). Drug classes Cardiovascular…
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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…
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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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Rabeprazole (By mouth) ra-BEP-ra-zole Treats heartburn, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagus damage, and conditions that cause your stomach to make…