Don Rauf

Don Rauf has worked as the editor of several publications, including Careers and Colleges, a magazine for high school students, and Student Health 101, an e-newsletter for college...

Liza Baskin

Liza Baskin is a current undergrad at the University of Southern California and is one semester away from earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Gender Studies with a minor in Political...

Staxyn

Staxyn is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in adult men. Staxyn belongs to a group of drugs called phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, which work by relaxing muscles and increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation.

This medication comes in an orally disintegrating tablet form and that is taken one hour before sexual activity.

Common side effects of Staxyn include facial flushing, headache, stuffy nose, and upset stomach.

Ezogabine

Ezogabine is a prescription medication used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults. Ezogabine belongs to a group of drugs called potassium channel openers, which may work by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken three times a day, with or without food.

Common side effects include dizziness, confusion, sleepiness, and tiredness. 

Rosiglitazone & Glimepiride

Rosiglitazone/glimepiride is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is a single tablet containing two different medications, glimepiride and rosiglitazone. Glimepiride belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonylureas. It can help your body release more of its own insulin. Rosiglitazone belongs to a group of drugs called thiazolidinediones. It can help your body respond better to insulin. These medicines can work together to help control your blood sugar.

This medication comes in...

Glucagon

Glucagon is a prescription medication used to treat insulin coma or insulin reaction from very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children with diabetes. Glucagon is a hormone, which helps raise sugar levels in the blood.

This medication comes in an injectable form and is injected in the buttock, arm, or thigh during severe hypoglycemic attacks.

Common side effects of glucagon include nausea, vomiting, and reaction at the injection site.

Furosemide

Furosemide is a prescription medication used to treat edema (tissue swelling) associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and kidney disease. It also treats high blood pressure. Furosemide belongs to a group of drugs called diuretics, also known as “water pills.” These work by causing the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.

This medication comes in tablet and oral (by mouth) solution forms and is taken once or twice a day, with or without food.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly...

Romiplostim

Romiplostim is a prescription medication used to treat low blood platelet counts in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Romiplostim belongs to a group of drugs called thrombopoietin receptor agonists, which work by causing bone marrow to increase platelet production.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given just under the skin by a healthcare provider. It is usually given once a week.

Common side effects of romiplostim include headache, joint pain, and dizziness.

Glucovance

Glucovance is a prescription medication used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

It is a single tablet containing 2 medications: glyburide and metformin.

Glyburide belongs to a group of drugs called sulfonylureas. These work by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas. Metformin belongs to a group of drugs called biguanides. These work by decreasing the amount of glucose absorbed from food and decreasing the amount of glucose that is produced by the liver.

Glucophage XR

Glucophage XR is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glucophage XR belongs to a group of drugs called biguanides, which work by helping your body respond better to the insulin it makes naturally, decreasing the amount of sugar your liver makes, and decreasing the amount of sugar your intestines absorb.

This medication comes in an...

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