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Generic Name: bupivacaine Brand Names: Marcaine, Sensorcaine, Posimir Drug Class: Local Anesthetics, Amides; Local Anesthetics, Dental; Local Anesthetics, Parenteral What is bupivacaine, and what is it used for? Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic used to prevent pain during dental procedures and as nerve blocks for regional anesthesia during various medical procedures including during labor and delivery. Bupivacaine blocks …

Generic Name: dextroamphetamine Brand Names: Dexedrine, ProCentra, Zenzedi Drug Class: Stimulants; ADHD Agents What is dextroamphetamine, and what is it used for? Dextroamphetamine is a stimulant drug used to treat a chronic sleep disorder (narcolepsy) that causes daytime drowsiness, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both adults and children. Dextroamphetamine is a sympathomimetic amine drug that mimics the action of …

Generic Name: rabies vaccine Brand and Other Names: HDCV, Imovax Rabies, rabies vaccine human diploid cell culture Drug Class: Vaccines, Inactivated, Viral; Vaccines, Travel What is rabies vaccine, and what is it used for? The rabies vaccine is a viral vaccine administered to prevent or treat rabies, a lethal infectious disease that affects the nervous system. Rabies virus is transmitted by bites or …

Generic Name: colistin Brand and Other Names: colistimethate sodium, Coly Mycin M, polymyxin E Drug Class: Antibiotics, Other What is colistin, and what is it used for? Colistin is an antibiotic used to treat acute and chronic bacterial infections from susceptible strains of certain gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria are structurally different from gram-positive bacteria, with an additional cell membrane that …

Opioids are generally safe when taken as prescribed, but misuse or long-term use can lead to dependence, addiction, or overdose Although all medications should be taken with caution, extra caution should be used when taking opiates and opioids. Opioids are generally safe when taken as prescribed for a short period of time. However, misuse or long-term use can lead to …

Generic Name: cranberry Brand and Other Names: American cranberry, black cranberry, European cranberry, low cranberry, mossberry, Oxycoccus macrocarpus, trailing swamp cranberry, Vaccinium edule, Vaccinium erythrocarpum, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Vaccinium occycoccus, Vaccinium vitis Drug Class: Herbals What is cranberry, and what is it used for? The American cranberry, Vaccinum macrocarpon, is an evergreen shrub that grows in the swamplands of North America. Cranberry …

Osteoporosis medications that help build bone include Forteo, Tymlos, and Evenity. Learn more about how osteoporosis is diagnosed and treated Some osteoporosis medications help build bone or rebuild bone strength, whereas others help slow down bone loss. Osteoporosis medications that help build bone or increase bone strength are generally given for up to 1-2 years. They include: Forteo (teriparatide): Administered …

Generic Name: albendazole Brand Name: Albenza Drug Class: Anthelmintics What is albendazole, and what is it used for? Albendazole is an anthelmintic medication used to treat neurocysticercosis and hydatid disease caused by infections of tapeworm larvae. Anthelmintics are a class of medications used to treat parasitic worm infestations in the intestines, liver, lung and peritoneum, the membrane that encloses the …

Generic Name: phenazopyridine Brand Names: Azo Standard, Pyridium, Prodium, Pyridiate, Baridium, Uricalm, Urodine, UTI Relief Drug Class: Analgesics, Urinary What is phenazopyridine, and what is it used for? Phenazopyridine is a painkiller (analgesic) available by prescription and over the counter, used to relieve pain and discomfort in the lower urinary tract. Phenazopyridine does not treat the cause of urinary tract symptoms, but …

Although opioids can be safe when taken as prescribed, long-term opioid use carries significant risks. Learn more about how opioids work and how to use them safely Opioids are generally safe when taken as prescribed by a doctor and for a short period of time. However, misuse or long-term use of opioids can lead to risks such as opioid dependence, …