riluzole

Riluzole is used to treat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Riluzole is not a cure for ALS, but it may delay progression of the disease and prolong your life. Riluzole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

rimabotulinumtoxinB (Myobloc)

RimabotulinumtoxinB (Myobloc), also called botulinum toxin type B, is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity. Myobloc is used to treat cervical dystonia (severe spasms in the neck muscles). Myobloc is also used...

Rimantadine

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rimantadine

Rimantadine is an antiviral medicine used to treat or prevent influenza A in people who are at least 17 years old. Rimantadine is also used to prevent influenza A in children ages 1 to 16 years old. Rimantadine may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to this...

Rimantadine Oral Tablet (RIMANTADINE - ORAL)

If you have trouble swallowing this medicine, please ask your pharmacist if a liquid is available. This medicine may be taken with or without food. This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day. Space doses evenly to keep a steady amount of medicine in the body. Store at room temperature...

rimegepant

Rimegepant is used in adults to treat a migraine headache with or without aura. Rimegepant will not prevent migraines. Rimegepant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Rimso-50 Irrigation Solution 500 mg/mL (DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE SOLUTION - IRRIGATION)

This medicine is used to irrigate the bladder. DO NOT inject this medicine. Carefully follow the instructions for preparing this medicine before use. Keep the medicine at room temperature. Avoid heat and direct light. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly. You or a family...

Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)

Briefly discusses the types and possible causes of tinnitus. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a sound, such as a ringing or roaring, that does not come from a person's surroundings (nobody else can hear it). The sound may be continuous or come and go, it may keep time with the person's heartbeat, or it may coincide with the person's breathing. To the person who is affected...

Ringworm

Ringworm is an infection on the skin, hair, or nails. It's caused by a fungus. The infection usually causes a rash made up of round patches with raised, red edges. The rash spreads from the edges, often leaving the center clear. This ring shape is why it's called ringworm. There are different types of ringworm...

Ringworm of the beard

Ringworm of the beard often appears as round or oval patches of bare, scaly skin. Typically, the circular patches spread along their outer borders while clearing at the center, giving a ringed appearance and the name "ringworm." But this pattern is not always seen. In the most severe cases, the infected area is...

Ringworm of the Scalp

What is ringworm of the scalp? Ringworm of the scalp is an infection that grows in the outer layer of the scalp and in the hair. The condition is caused by a fungus, not a worm. What are the symptoms? The condition often looks like round, bald patches. In most cases, the infection spreads outward while the inside of the...

Ringworm of the scalp

Ringworm is a fungus infection of the skin. It often shows on the scalp as round or oval patches of baldness or scaly skin. The circular patches usually spread along their outer borders while clearing at the center. The rash is sometimes shaped like a ring, which is why it's called "ringworm." Sometimes the infected...

Ringworm of the scalp

Ringworm of the scalp is an infection that grows in the outer layer of the scalp and in the hair. It is caused by a fungus, not by a worm. It often looks like round bald patches, but sometimes it looks like dandruff or patches of black dots. It can be treated with prescription medicine and a special shampoo. You can get...

Ringworm of the Skin

Explains ringworm causes, symptoms, and progression. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Includes information on medicines. Covers behaviors that increase risk of ringworm. Offers prevention and home treatment tips.

Ringworm skin rash

Ringworm of the skin usually causes a rash made up of circular patches with raised, red edges. The edges may be peeling or scaly or have bumps that look like blisters. The rash spreads from these edges, often leaving the center clear. This gives the rash a ring shape.

riociguat

Riociguat is used to treat chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) in people who cannot be treated with surgery, or in people who have undergone surgery but still have symptoms. Riociguat can treat certain symptoms of CTEPH and can improve your ability to exercise. Riociguat is also used to treat pulmonary...

ripretinib

Ripretinib is used in adults to treat tumors of the stomach and intestines. Ripretinib is for use in adults who have already been treated with at least 3 other cancer medicines. Ripretinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ripretinib

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risankizumab

Risankizumab is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. Risankizumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

risdiplam

Risdiplam is used to treat a genetic condition called spinal muscular atrophy (weakness and wasting of the muscles needed for movement of the body). Risdiplam is for use in adults and children at least 2 months old. Risdiplam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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