Sodium hypochlorite topical is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Sodium hypochlorite topical is used to treat or prevent infections caused by cuts or abrasions, skin ulcers, pressure ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, or surgery. Sodium hypochlorite topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sodium nitrite and sodium thiosulfate is a combination medicine that is used in an emergency to treat cyanide poisoning. This type of poisoning can occur if you are exposed to smoke from a house or industrial fire, if you swallow or breathe in cyanide, or if you get cyanide on your skin. Sodium nitrite and sodium...
Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy (sudden loss of muscle strength) and reduce daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy in adults and children at least 7 years old. Sodium oxybate is also known as GHB, a known street drug of abuse. Because of the potential for abuse and...
For narcolepsy. Brand Name(s): Xyrem. Generic Name: Sodium Oxybate.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is used in adults and children to treat urea cycle disorders. Sodium phenylbutyrate can be used with other medicines and may also include changes in diet. Sodium phenylbutyrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol is used to treat adults with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For bowel movement. Generic Name: Sodium Phosphate Dibasic/Monobasic, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic/Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic.
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate binds itself to potassium in your digestive tract. This helps prevent your body from absorbing too much potassium. . Sodium polystyrene sulfonate is used to treat high levels of potassium in the blood, also called hyperkalemia. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate works differently from other...
For high potassium levels. Brand Name(s): Kionex, SPS. Generic Name: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
For high potassium levels. Generic Name: Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate.
Use a form to record the sodium content of the foods you eat or drink each day. This record will help you see whether you are getting the prescribed daily amount of sodium in your diet. Make a chart with 3 columns and as many rows you need for meals and snacks. In the first column, record your meals. In the second...
Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is a sclerosing (skler-OH-sing) agent. It works by increasing the formation of blood clots and scar tissue inside certain types of veins. This helps decrease dilation of enlarged veins. Sodium tetradecyl sulfate is used to treat small uncomplicated varicose veins in the legs. Sodium tetradecyl...
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate is used to treat hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in the blood) in adults. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate works directly in the intestines and is not absorbed into your bloodstream. Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For high potassium levels. Brand Name(s): Lokelma. Generic Name: Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate.
Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old. Sofosbuvir must be given in combination with other antiviral medications (usually ribavirin with or without peginterferon alfa). Sofosbuvir should not be used alone. Sofosbuvir treats...
Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir is a combination antiviral medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children at least 3 years old. This medicine may be used with ribavirin. Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Your doctor will perform tests to make...
For hepatitis. Brand Name(s): Sovaldi. Generic Name: Sofosbuvir.
Sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir (Vosevi) is a combination antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults. . Vosevi treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people. Vosevi is...
For hepatitis. Brand Name(s): Epclusa. Generic Name: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir.
For hepatitis. Brand Name(s): Vosevi. Generic Name: Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir.
Babies normally are born with two soft spots (fontanelles) on their head: a large soft spot on the top and a small one on the back. The soft spots are areas where the bones of the skull have not yet grown together. Although they are called soft spots, these areas are made of tough fiber and can be touched gently. When a...
Incidence and Mortality. Estimated new cases and deaths from soft tissue sarcoma in the United States in 2023:[ 1] New cases: 13,400. Deaths: 5,140. The reported international incidence of soft tissue sarcoma ranges from 1.8 to 5 cases per 100,000 individuals per year.[ 2] The rate of new cases of soft tissue cancer in...
Soft tissue sarcoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the soft tissues of the body. Soft tissues of the body connect, support, and surround other body parts and organs. The soft tissues of the body include the following: A mix of bone and cartilage. Fibrous tissue. Muscles. Tendons (bands of fiber...
Solar lentigines ("liver spots," "sun spots," or "age spots") range in color from tan to dark brown. They are spots that appear on sun-exposed skin, such as the backs of the hands, the forearms, and the face. Solar lentigines are not a type of skin cancer, do not progress to become skin cancer, and do not require any...
Solifenacin is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage). Solifenacin oral suspension (liquid), Vesicare LS is used to treat overactive bladder caused by a neurologic disorder (such as multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury) in children at...
For overactive bladder. Brand Name(s): Vesicare. Generic Name: Solifenacin.
Solriamfetol is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness in adults with narcolepsy or in those whose sleep is disrupted by sleep apnea. Solriamfetol will not treat sleep apnea. Keep using your CPAP machine or other device prescribed by your doctor. Solriamfetol may also be used for purposes not listed in this...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: narcolepsy, drowsiness due to sleep disorder. Brand Name(s): Sunosi. Generic Name: Solriamfetol.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: allergic reaction, autoimmune disorder, blood disorder, diagnostic test, endocrine disorder, inflammatory disease, immune suppression, cancer, COVID-19 (coronavirus)
Somatization disorder is sometimes diagnosed when a person complains of many chronic symptoms for which there appears to be no physical cause. The symptoms feel—and are—very real to the person. Counseling may be helpful to determine whether symptoms are caused by an emotional problem.
