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Generic drug: omacetaxine mepesuccinate Brand name: Synribo What is Synribo (omacetaxine mepesuccinate), and how does it work? Synribo is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a type of blood cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): that is in the chronic phase or accelerated phase, and who have not responded to (resistant) or cannot …

Generic drug: oxymetazoline hydrochloride Brand name: Upneeq What is Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride), and how does it work? Upneeq (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) ophthalmic solution is an alpha-adrenergic agonist used to treat acquired drooping upper eyelid (blepharoptosis) in adults. What are the side effects of Upneeq? Side effects of Upneeq include: punctate keratitis, eye redness, dry eye, blurred vision, instillation site pain, eye …

Generic drug: dexamethasone Brand name: Maxidex What is Maxidex (dexamethasone), and how does it work? Maxidex (dexamethasone) ophthalmic suspension 0.1% is an adrenocortical steroid used for: steroid responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides …

A very fit person who exercises regularly will have a lower resting blood pressure (usually below 120/80 mm Hg) Blood pressure numbers that are at or below 120/80 mm Hg are considered normal. During exercise, your systolic blood pressure may be temporarily elevated by 20 to 30 mm Hg but then come down within a few minutes after your workout …

Homocysteine, folic acid, and B vitamins Share Your Story Homocysteine is an amino acid that plays a role in coronary artery disease. It is metabolized (chemically transformed) into methionine and cysteine with the help of the B vitamins; folic acid (B9), B12, and B6 (pyridoxine). Therefore, insufficient amounts of these B vitamins in the body can theoretically hamper the metabolic …

Generic drug: pegcetacoplan Brand name: Empaveli What is Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), and how does it work? Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is indicated for the treatment of adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare blood disease. What are the side effects of Empaveli? WARNING SERIOUS INFECTIONS CAUSED BY ENCAPSULATED BACTERIA Meningococcal infections may occur in patients treated with Empaveli and may become rapidly …

Generic drug: diclofenac epolamine Brand name: Licart What is Licart (diclofenac epolamine), and how does it work? Licart (diclofenac epolamine) is a topical NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) used on the skin to treat pain and redness, swelling, and heat (inflammation) from medical conditions such as different types of arthritis, menstrual cramps, and other types of short-term pain. What are the …

Generic drug: diclofenac sodium Brand name: Pennsaid What is Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium), and how does it work? Pennsaid (diclofenac sodium) is a topical non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat the symptoms of Acute Pain, Arthritis Pain, Actinic Keratosis, and Osteoarthritis. Pennsaid may be used alone or with other medications. Pennsaid belongs to a class of drugs called Topical Skin …

Mature teratomas vary greatly in appearance and may be further classified as follows as cystic, solid, and mixed. Ovarian teratomas are a rare type of tumor in the ovaries that are made up of developed tissues and organs such as the hair, teeth, muscle, and bone. When viewed under a microscope, ovarian teratomas look like three layers of a developing …

An ulcerative colitis flare-up can last a few days or a few weeks Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the inner lining of the large intestine and rectum. If you have UC, you may experience repeated cycles of flare-ups (symptomatic periods) and remissions (asymptomatic periods).  A flare-up can last a few days or …