Desonate

Desonate

Generic Name: desonide topical (DES oh nide)

Brand Names: Delonide, Desonate, DesOwen, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen 4 oz, LoKara, Tridesilon, Verdeso

What is Desonate?

Desonate is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Desonate is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.

Desonate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Desonate

Use Desonate exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use Desonate in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may cause steroid side effects throughout the body.

Daptacel

Daptacel

Generic Name: diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis vaccine (DTaP) (dif THEER ee uh, TET a nus, ay SEL yoo ler per TUS iss)

Brand Names: Daptacel (DTaP), Infanrix (DTaP), Infanrix (DTaP) Preservative Free, Tripedia (DTaP)

What is Daptacel?

Daptacel (also called DTaP) is used to help prevent these diseases in children who are ages 6 weeks to 6 years old (before the child has reached his or her 7th birthday).

Daptacel works by exposing your child to a small dose of the bacteria or a protein from the bacteria, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. Daptacel will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body.

Omeprazole

Omeprazole

Generic Name: omeprazole (oh MEP ra zol)

Brand names: Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid (Original Formulation)

Omeprazole belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. Omeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Omeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Omeprazole may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Nortriptyline

Nortriptyline

Generic Name: nortriptyline (nor TRIP ti leen)

Brand names: Pamelor, Aventyl HCl

What is nortriptyline?

Nortriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Nortriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression.

Nortriptyline may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about nortriptyline

Do not use nortriptyline if you have recently had a heart attack, or if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) within the past 14 days.

Cuvposa

Cuvposa

Generic Name: glycopyrrolate

Company: Shionogi Inc.

Treatment for: Drooling

FDA Approves Cuvposa

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate), the first liquid treatment for patients ages 3-16 who suffer from chronic severe drooling associated with neurologic conditions such as cerebral palsy.

Cuvposa is a competitive inhibitor of acetylcholine receptors that are located on certain peripheral tissues, including salivary glands. Cuvposa indirectly reduces the rate of salivation by preventing stimulation of these receptors. Cuvposa is available as a 1mg/5ml clear, cherry flavored oral solution.

Nepafenac Ophthalmic

Nepafenac Ophthalmic

Generic Name: nepafenac ophthalmic (ne PA fan ak off THAL mik)

Brand Names: Nevanac

What is nepafenac?

Nepafenac ophthalmic is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.

Nepafenac ophthalmic is used to reduce pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

Nepafenac ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about nepafenac?

Before using nepafenac ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or other eye drops

Lumigan

Lumigan

Generic Name: bimatoprost ophthalmic (bih MAT o prost)

Brand Names: Lumigan

What is Lumigan?

Lumigan reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Lumigan is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. Lumigan is also used to improve fullness, length, and color of the eyelashes in people with a condition called hypotrichosis, a lack of eyelash growth.

Lumigan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Lumigan

Do not use Lumigan while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using Lumigan before putting your contact lenses in.

Naproxen

Naproxen

Generic Name: naproxen (na PROX en)

Brand names: Aleve, Anaprox, Comfort Pac with Naproxen, EC-Naprosyn, Leader Naproxen Sodium, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan, Naprosyn

What is naproxen?

Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Naproxen is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, gout, or menstrual cramps.

Naproxen may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Gabapentin

Gabapentin

Generic Name: gabapentin (GA ba PEN tin)

Brand Names: Gabarone, Neurontin

What is gabapentin?

Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.

Gabapentin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Gabapentin is also used with other medications to treat partial seizures in children who are 3 to 12 years old.

Gabapentin is also used to treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles (herpes zoster).

Meridia

Meridia

Generic Name: sibutramine (si BUE tra meen)

Brand Names: Meridia

What is Meridia?

Meridia (sibutramine) was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010.

Meridia affects chemicals in the brain that affect weight maintenance.

Meridia is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity that may be related to diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.

Important information about Meridia

Meridia was withdrawn from the U.S. market in October 2010.

Do not use Meridia if you have taken an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. Serious, life threatening side effects can occur if you use Meridia before the MAO inhibitor has cleared from your body. You should not take Meridia if you are allergic to sibutramine, or if you have severe or uncontrolled high blood pressure, an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia), if you are taking stimulant diet pills, or if you have a history of coronary artery disease, stroke, or heart disease.

Femara

Femara

Generic Name: letrozole (LET row zol)

Brand Names: Femara

What is Femara?

Femara lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

Femara is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women who have been taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox) for 5 years.

Femara may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Important information about Femara

Before taking Femara, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Femara. Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Phenergan

Phenergan

Generic Name: promethazine (oral) (pro METH a zeen)

Brand Names: Pentazine, Phenergan

What is Phenergan?

Phenergan is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

Phenergan is used to treat allergy symptoms such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, hives, and itchy skin rashes.

Phenergan also prevents motion sickness, and treats nausea and vomiting or pain after surgery. It is also used as a sedative or sleep aid.

Phenergan may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Phenergan

Makena

Makena

Generic Name: hydroxyprogesterone caproate

Date of Approval: February 3, 2010

Company: Hologic, Inc.

Treatment for: Preterm Birth Risk Reduction

FDA Approves Makena

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) injection to reduce the risk of preterm delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy, in pregnant women with a history of at least one spontaneous preterm birth.

The drug is not intended for use in women with a multiple pregnancy, such as a twin pregnancy, or other risk factors for preterm birth.

Makena Patient Information

Read this Patient Information Leaflet before you receive Makena. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

Allergy Tests

People suffer from different allergies, due to which they can't even eat their favorite foods. It's necessary to diagnose allergies so that one can take preventive measures to stay away from them. Let's discuss more on allergy tests and their types.

Allergy tests are skin or blood tests performed on an individual to know more about a specific substance which can induce an allergic response in that individual. Any type of test can be selected for testing an allergy, however, there are immediate results in a skin test. Moreover, they are very dependable and usually quite inexpensive as compared to blood tests. By taking an allergy test, one can be well informed if symptoms like sneezing, wheezing, and skin rashes are results of some allergies. The end result of the tests can help the physician develop an intervention plan which may include keeping away from allergens, and medicaments or therapies that increase immunity to allergens.

Pegasys

Pegasys

Generic Name: peginterferon alfa-2a (peg in ter FEER on AL fa 2 a)

Brand Names: Pegasys

What is Pegasys?

Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a) is made from human proteins that help the body fight viral infections.

Pegasys is used to treat chronic hepatitis B or C. It is often used together with another medication called ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, RibaPak, Ribasphere, RibaTab).

Pegasys may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Pegasys

Pegasys is often used together with another medication called ribavirin. Ribavirin is known to cause birth defects or death in an unborn baby. If a man fathers a child while using ribavirin, the baby may have birth defects. You should not use Pegasys if you are allergic to peginterferon alfa-2a, or if you have autoimmune hepatitis, liver failure, or a hemoglobin blood cell disorder such as sickle-cell anemia or thalassemia, if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your female sexual partner is pregnant.

OraDisc A

OraDisc A

Generic Name: amlexanox mucoadhesive patch

Date of Approval: September 29 ,2004

Company: Access Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Treatment for: Aphthous Ulcers

OraDisc A Approved by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OraDisc A, an improved delivery system for amlexanox, which has previously been approved by the FDA for the treatment of aphthous ulcers.

The OraDisc technology is a proprietary mucoadhesive patch which gradually erodes and releases an active ingredient when applied to the inside of the mouth.

The approval of this new drug application provides for the use of the amlexanox mucoadhesive patch 2mg for the treatment of aphthous ulcers in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older with a normal immune system.

Allergy Symptoms in Dogs

An observant pet owner can notice allergy symptoms in dogs, especially, in his or her lovely pet and can save the dog from a lot of itchiness. To know more about the symptoms of allergy in dogs, read on...

The environment, in which your pet is living, can influence the quality of your pet's life. Constant chewing and scratching can indicate symptoms of allergy in dogs. It should warn you that something has drastically changed for your dog. Like human beings, dogs can also suffer from allergies of different kind because of the things they come in contact with. The following is a list of the allergy symptoms in dogs, which you may find informative:

Aloe Vera for Acid Reflux

Aloe vera for acid reflux is one of the most effective natural remedies. Want to know more about it? Read on

Acid reflux, or the Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is caused when the acid from the stomach is thrown back into the throat. It is one of the most common conditions experienced by unhealthy as well as healthy people all over the world. Most of the times, it is found that heartburn and acid reflux are used interchangeably which is incorrect. Flowing of acid back into the mouth is not a symptom of heart burn. So, what are the causes of acid reflux?

Causes and Symptoms of Acid Reflux

Allergy Sufferers Find Help Through Naturopathic Means

Allergy sufferers are given a number of options for dealing with their asthma and allergy symptoms. This article provides some tips for managing allergy symptoms using homoepathic and other natural remedies.

American television programs of the 1950s taught simple axioms such as Clear Fences Make Good Neighbors and If You Don’t Have Anything Nice To Say, Don’t Say Anything At All. In that simple golden era, severe allergies were extremely rare among the population, so something like a potentially lethal bee sting provided more than enough material for a thirty-minute comedic episode.

Since then, television has become less wholesome, ethics and plotlines more complex, and severe allergies more common. In fact, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 60 million Americans suffer from allergies, and the CDC and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases both report that the number of Americans with allergies has been on the rise for the last ten years.

Five White Lies of Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental News

AOL's website for money and financial matters --DailyFinance.com-- recently reported on five secrets of the cosmetic dentistry industry which is estimated at $2.75 billion in the US alone, with the most common cosmetic-related dental procedure being veneers estimated by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) at over $371 million.

DailyFinance.com suggested that before you plunk down cash to a dentist for a cosmetic-related dental procedure (especially veneers), here are five secrets (a.k.a. "little white lies") the dental industry would rather you didn't know:

White Lie # 1: There Is No Specialty Known As "Cosmetic Dentistry."

ADHD: The Cat is Out of the Bag

This is part one of a brief look at safe and effective nutritional remedies for ADHD that render drugging obsolete.

Blue-green Algae have benefited many people who complained of poor memory or concentration and this is most likely due to its high content of usable proteins and amino acid peptides that are crucial to the formation of neurotransmitters, plus its high nutrient content that provides nourishment to hitherto weakened nerves.

Another factor in the algae’s success as "brain food" may lie in its high choline and manganese content. Choline is known as the "brain enhancing vitamin," while manganese deficiency (fully correctable by the algae) can lead to pre-senile brain degradation.

Aloe Vera for Constipation

Traditionally, the use of aloe vera for constipation relief is considered as the best natural treatment for the problem by many people. Read this article to get some knowledge on different ways of using aloe vera juice for constipation treatment

Constipation is a gastrointestinal problem triggered by irregular bowel movement. Today, it is quite a common problem faced by many people. It is mostly triggered by a number of factors such as lack of dietary fiber in foods, insufficient intake of water, sedentary lifestyle, mental stress, and so on. The benefits of aloe vera for constipation has been known to us for several thousands of years. It's astringent qualities tighten up the muscles and it's natural laxative properties stimulates faster elimination of waste material from the body. In this way, it restores normal bowel movements. It also has a soothing effect on the pain and inflammation of gastrointestinal tract that is often associated with constipation.

Allergy: Is Your Dachshund Suffering From It?

Learn more about dog allergy and stop that itching and scratching...

Allergy may not be included in the list of top diseases that could affect a Dachshund, but that doesn't mean that your Dachshund can't possibly acquire this health problem. Dogs, just like humans can suffer from trouble caused by allergies. As dog owner, it is important that you are well aware of this problem in order for you to identify if your Dachshund is really suffering from it.

Below are the different kinds of allergy.

Atopy – Atopy is also known as allergic inhalant dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. These airborne disease is usually caused by environmental factors such as dust mites, molds, house dust, human dander and feathers or pollen from grasses, trees and weeds. Symptoms of atopy include itching resulting to frequent scratching and biting on the feet, muzzle or face, armpits, groins and ears. Worst cases of atopy may be characterized by redness, hair loss, crusts and scaling, ear problems and skin infection. This disease is diagnosed through physical examination. The vet will need to find out your Dachshund's history of symptoms and have to differentiate it from other skin diseases such as food hypersensitivity, flea allergy dermatitis or contact dermatitis. There is lots of known treatment for this disease. The highly recommended treatment is to avoid the allergens as much as possible. Medication includes antihistamines, corticosteroids and immunotherapy or allergy shots. Medicated shampoo or diet rich in Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are as well recommended.

Aloe Vera Recipes

Aloe Vera is a succulent plant with various health benefits associated with it. It is well known for its medicinal properties, cooling and healing effects. So here are some aloe vera recipes that are not only tasty, but healthy also.

The Aloe Vera plant belongs to the species A.vera and originated in Northern Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula. It grows well in arid climates and is commonly used in herbal medicines. Aloe Vera is the juice which is extracted from the leaves of the plant. It is rich in compounds like polysaccharides, mannans, anthraquinones and lectin, which are helpful in treating diabetes and elevating blood lipids in the human body. It also helps clean out the mucous in the body and regular intake of aloe vera juice prevents constipation.

Allergic to Mold

Those who are allergic to mold often suffer from runny nose, hives, rashes and breathing problems. Although there are many drugs that could heal the symptoms, prevention is the best option for those who are allergic to mold.

Mold is a type of fungus which plays an important role in decaying dead material. It breaks down the nutrients present in dead organic matter into simpler forms, which is then used for its own nutrition. In the process, it helps in getting rid of the dead matter from the planet. We frequently ingest mold in one form or the other. Most of us do not suffer from its adverse effects. However, some people are allergic to mold. These allergies are caused by the spores that the molds release in air. These light structures are carried by air and when they find suitable environment they grow to give rise to new mold colonies.