Botanical names: Scutellaria lateriflora How It Works Few studies have been completed on the constituents of American scullcap. One of its constituents, scutellarian, has been reportedly shown to have mild sedative and antispasmodic actions in animal studies. 2 Human trials have not yet been conducted to confirm the use...
The American Urological Association (AUA) has developed the following questionnaire to help men determine how bothersome their urinary symptoms are and to check how effective their treatment is. This questionnaire has also been adopted worldwide and is known as the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). It is...
Amifampridine is used to treat Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome in adults. Amifampridine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Amifostine is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment. Amifostine is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer. Amifostine is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation...
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: adverse drug reaction, bone marrow disorder, chemotherapy complications, dry mouth, inflammation, kidney protection. Brand Name(s): Ethyol. Generic Name: Amifostine.
Amikacin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amikacin is used to treat severe or serious bacterial infections. Amikacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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The liquid should be milky in appearance. Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it, appears discolored, or if the vial appears damaged, do not use it. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Keep this medicine in the refrigerator. This...
For treating bacterial infection. Generic Name: Amikacin.
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Amikacin liposome is an antibiotic that is used to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults who have few or no other treatment options. Amikacin liposome is given in combination with other antibiotics. . Amikacin liposome is given only to certain adults, when other antibiotics have failed to clear...
Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Amiloride is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) in people with high blood pressure or congestive heart failure. Amiloride...
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, swelling. Brand Name(s): Midamor. Generic Name: Amiloride.
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: high blood pressure, swelling. Generic Name: Amiloride/Hydrochlorothiazide.
Amino acids are the chemicals that make up proteins. The human body needs 20 different amino acids to function properly. Some amino acids are made by the body, while others, called essential amino acids, can be obtained only from foods.
How to Use It Nutrition experts recommend that protein, as a source of amino acids, account for 10–12% of the calories in a balanced diet. However, requirements for protein are affected by age, weight, state of health, and other factors. On average, a normal adult requires approximately 0.36 grams of protein per pound...
Aminocaproic acid is a man-made form of a protein that occurs naturally in the body and helps the blood to clot. Aminocaproic acid is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with certain medical conditions such as aplastic anemia (lack of blood cells and platelets), cirrhosis of the liver, placenta abruptio (early...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding, prevent bleeding. Generic Name: Aminocaproic Acid.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding, prevent bleeding. Generic Name: Aminocaproic Acid.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding, prevent bleeding. Brand Name(s): Amicar. Generic Name: Aminocaproic Acid.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding, prevent bleeding. Brand Name(s): Amicar. Generic Name: Aminocaproic Acid.
Aminolevulinic acid is given before surgery to remove a glioma (a type of brain or spinal cord tumor). . Taking this medicine causes a certain substance to build up within your tumor tissue. This allows the tissue to be seen more clearly through a special light scope that is used during surgery to remove the tumor...
Aminolevulinic acid causes skin cells to become more sensitive to certain types of light. Skin cells treated with aminolevulinic acid will die and slough off after being exposed to a special light treatment. . Aminolevulinic acid is used to treat actinic keratosis (warty overgrowths of skin) on the face and scalp. This...
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator that is used with other medications to treat sudden worsening of the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. Aminophylline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: asthma, breathing problems, chronic lung disease. Generic Name: Aminophylline.
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This medicine is used for the following purposes: inflammatory bowel disease, tuberculosis. Brand Name(s): Paser D/R. Generic Name: Aminosalicylic Acid.
