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Generic name: belladonna [ bell-ah-don-ah ] Drug class: Anticholinergics / antispasmodics Dosage form: oral liquid (-) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Belladonna? Belladonna is a plant also known as Atropa belladonna, Atropa acuminata, Baccifère, Belle-Dame, Belle-Galante, Bouton Noir, Cerise du Diable, Deadly Nightshade, Devil's Cherries, Devil's Herb, Divale, Dwale, Dwayberry, Grande Morelle, Guigne de la Côte, Herbe à la Mort, Herbe du Diable, Morelle Furieuse, Naughty Man's Cherries, Poison Black Cherries, Suchi, and other names. Belladonna has been used in alternative medicine as an aid in treating arthritis pain, colds or hay fever, bronchospasms caused by asthma or whooping cough, hemorrhoids, nerve problems, Parkinson's disease, colic, irritable bowel syndrome, and mo...

Generic name: cysteamine [ sis-tee-a-meen ] Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Cysteamine? Cysteamine works by reducing the amount of cystine (an amino acid) in the body. Cysteamine is used to treat nephropathic cystinosis (NEF-roe-PATH-ik SIS-tin-OH-sis), a rare genetic condition that causes a build-up of cystine in the kidneys and other organs. Too much cystine can cause kidney failure or other medical problems. Cysteamine is for use in adults and children, but Procysbi should not be given to a child younger than 1 year old. Cysteamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all di...

Generic name: dalbavancin [ dal-ba-van-sin ] Drug class: Glycopeptide antibiotics Dosage form: intravenous powder for injection (500 mg) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available What is Dalbavancin? Dalbavancin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Dalbavancin is used to treat severe skin infections caused by bacteria. Dalbavancin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Tell your caregivers if you feefl any itching, tingling, back pain, or sudden warmth in your upper body during the injection. Before Taking ...

Generic name: diflorasone topical [ dye-flor-a-sone ] Drug class: Topical steroids Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Diflorasone topical? Diflorasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Diflorasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Diflorasone topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. ...

Generic name: efgartigimod alfa [ ef-gar-tig-i-mod-al-fa ] Drug class: Immune globulins Dosage form: intravenous solution (400 mg/20 ml) What is Efgartigimod alfa? Efgartigimod alfa is used in adults to treat myasthenia gravis. Efgartigimod alfa may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Call your doctor at once if you have fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, bruising or bleeding; or hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Before Taking ...

Generic name: gentak What is Gentamicin (eent) (monograph)? Introduction Antibacterial; aminoglycoside. Uses for Gentamicin (EENT) Bacterial Ophthalmic Infections Topical treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the eye caused by susceptible bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus , S. epidermidis , Streptococcus pyogenes , S. pneumoniae , Enterobacter aerogenes , Escherichia coli , Haemophilus influenzae , Klebsiella pneumoniae , Neisseria gonorrhoeae , Serratia marcescens , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Mild, acute bacterial conjunctivitis often resolves spontaneously without anti-infective treatment. Although topical ophthalmic anti-infectives may shorten time to resolution and reduce severity and risk of complications, avoid indiscriminate use of topical anti-infectives. Treatment of acute bacterial conjunctivitis generally is empiri...

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Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone [ hye-dro-klor-oh-thy-a-zide-and-spir-on-oh-lak-tone ] Drug class: Potassium sparing diuretics with thiazides Dosage form: oral tablet (25 mg-25 mg; 50 mg-50 mg) What is Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone? Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic. Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone is a combination medicine used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone also treats high blood pressure (hypertension), or low potassium levels (hypokalemia) caused by using a diuretic. Do not use this medicine for any condition that has not been checked by your doctor. Hydrochl...