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All about: Bacillus Calmette-gu?rin (bcg) Live Mucosal-Local
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Bortezomib
Pronouncation: (bor-TEZ-oh-mib)
Class: Proteasome inhibitor
Trade Names:
Velcade
- Powder for injection, lyophilized 3.5 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Inhibits 26S proteasome, disrupting normal homeostatic mechanisms and leading to cell death.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
C max is 89 to 120 ng
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Brovana
Generic Name: Arformoterol (AR-for-MOE-ter-ol)
Brand Name: BrovanaIn patients with asthma, long-acting beta-agonists such as Brovana have been rarely associated with an increased risk of asthma-related death.
Brovana is used for:Long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COP
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Dolasetron Mesylate
Pronouncation: (dahl-AH-set-rahn)
Class: 5-HT 3 receptor antagonist
Trade Names:
Anzemet
- Injection 20 mg/mL
- Tablets 50 mg
- Tablets 100 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Selective serotonin (5-HT 3 ) receptor antagonist that inhibits serotonin receptors in the GI tract and chemoreceptor zone.
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Echothiophate iodide
Generic name: Echothiophate iodide
Brand names: Phospholine Iodide
Why is Echothiophate iodide prescribed?
Phospholine Iodide is used to treat chronic open-angle glaucoma, a partial loss of vision or blindness resulting from a gradual increase in pressure of fluid in the eye. Because the vision
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Glycyrrhetinic Acid/Povidone/Sodium Hyaluronate Gel
Generic Name: Glycyrrhetinic Acid/Povidone/Sodium Hyaluronate Oral Gel (gli-sir-eh-TIN-ic/POE-vi-done/hye-a-loo-ROE-nate)
Brand Name: GelclairGlycyrrhetinic Acid/Povidone/Sodium Hyaluronate Gel is used for:Managing and relieving mouth pain and irritation that may occur as a result of oral surger
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Klonopin
Generic name: Clonazepam
Brand names: Klonopin
Why is Klonopin prescribed?
Klonopin is used alone or along with other medications to treat convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. It is also prescribed for panic disorder--unexpected attacks of overwhelming panic accompanied by fear of recurrence.
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Mucobid DM
Generic Name: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin (dex troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin)
Brand Names: Benylin Expectorant, Cheracol-D, Duratuss DM, Fenesin DM, GG-DM SR, Glycotuss-DM, Guaibid DM, Guaifenex DM, Halotussin DM, Iophen DM NR, Mucobid DM, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Relacon LAX, Res
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Nu-Alpraz
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Alprazolam Intensol 1
Ativan 12
Dalmane 9
Diastat 7
Diazepam Intensol 7
Dizac 7
Doral 16
Halcion 18
Klonopin 5
Librium 3
Lorazepam Intensol 12
Niravam 1
Paxipam 10
ProSom 8
Restoril 17
Serax 14
Tranxene-SD 6
Tranxene-SD Half Strength 6
Tran
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