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Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine): NSAID Side Effects & Dosage

Generic drug: ketorolac tromethamine Brand name: Sprix What is Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine), and how does it work? Sprix (ketorolac tromethamine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Pain. Sprix may be used alone or with other medications. Sprix belongs to a class of drugs called NSAIDs. It is not known if Sprix …

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Flector Patch (diclofenac epolamine): Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: diclofenac epolamine Brand name: Flector Patch What is Flector Patch (diclofenac epolamine), and how does it work? Flector Patch (diclofenac epolamine) is an over the counter and prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Arthritis Pain, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, and Actinic Keratosis. Flector Patch may be used alone or with other medications. Flector Patch belongs to a …

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Percodan (aspirin/oxycodone) Painkiller Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride Brand name: Percodan What is Percodan (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride), and how does it work? Percodan (aspirin and oxycodone hydrochloride) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Moderate to Moderately Severe Pain. Percodan may be used alone or with other medications. Percodan belongs to a class of drugs called Analgesics, NSAID/Opioid …

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Anjeso (meloxicam): NSAID Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings

Generic drug: meloxicam Brand name: Anjeso What is Anjeso (meloxicam), and how does it work? Anjeso (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in adults to manage moderate-to-severe pain, alone or in combination with non-NSAID analgesics. What are the side effects of Anjeso? WARNING RISK OF SERIOUS CARDIOVASCULAR AND GASTROINTESTINAL EVENTS Cardiovascular Risk Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) cause an …

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Orphenadrine citrate/aspirin/caffeine: Muscle Relaxer Warnings

Generic drug: orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine Brand name: Norgesic What is Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine), and how does it work? Norgesic (orphenadrine citrate, aspirin and caffeine) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain. Norgesic may be used alone or with other medications. Norgesic belongs to a class of drugs called Analgesics, Other …

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Kloxxado (naloxone) for Opioid Overdose: Drug Warnings

Generic drug: naloxone hydrochloride Brand name: Kloxxado What is Kloxxado (naloxone hydrochloride), and how does it work? Kloxxado (naloxone hydrochloride) nasal spray is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of an opioid emergency such as an overdose or a possible opioid overdose with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond. Kloxxado nasal spray …

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Invanz (ertapenem) Antibiotic Side Effects & Warnings

Generic drug: ertapenem Brand name: Invanz What is Invanz (ertapenem), and how does it work? Invanz (ertapenem) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of various bacterial infections in the skin, lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract. Invanz may be used alone or with other medications. Invanz belongs to a class of drugs called Carbapenems. It is not …

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Vfend (voriconazole) Antifungal Side Effects, Dosage, Warnings

Generic drug: voriconazole Brand name: Vfend What is Vfend (voriconazole), and how does it work? Vfend (voriconazole) is a prescription medicine used to treat certain serious fungal infections in your blood and body. These infections are called “aspergillosis,” “esophageal candidiasis,” “Scedosporium,” “Fusarium,” and “candidemia”. It is not known if Vfend is safe and effective in children younger than 2 years …

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Abilify (aripiprazole) vs. Invega (paliperidone): Side Effects & Dosage

Abilify vs. Invega Abilify (aripiprazole) and Invega (paliperidone) are antipsychotic drugs used to treat schizophrenia. A difference is that Abilify is also used to treat mania, depression, bipolar disorders, autistic disorders, and some irritable behavior disorders. Common side effects of Abilify and Invega include: drowsiness dizziness headache lightheadedness upset stomach nausea weight gain blurred vision decreased sex drive/difficulty having an …

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Tazicef (ceftazidime): Antibiotic Side Effects & Interactions

Generic drug: ceftazidime Brand name: Tazicef What is Tazicef (ceftazidime), and how does it work? Tazicef (ceftazidime) is a broad-spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of patients with infections (lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, gynecologic infections, intra-abdominal infections, and central nervous system infections) caused by susceptible strains of the designated …

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