Glucophage

Glucophage is a prescription medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Glucophage 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 tablet form and is...

Stavudine

Stavudine is a prescription medication used with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Stavudine belongs to a class of drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by preventing the virus from multiplying.

This medication comes in capsule and liquid forms and is usually taken twice daily. Stavudine can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects of stavudine include headaches, diarrhea...

Hydroxyurea

Hydroxyurea is a prescription medication used to reduce the frequency of episodes of severe pain from sickle cell anemia and to reduce the need for blood transfusions in adults with sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea belongs to a group of drugs called antineoplastic agents. How it works is not known. It may prevent red blood cells from bending into the wrong shape, and by reducing the number of white blood cells and/or increasing red blood cells that carry fetal hemoglobin (HbF).

This medication comes in capsule form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Drink 8 to 10...

Alprazolam

Alprazolam is a prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. Alprazolam belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. It works by lowering abnormal excitement in the brain.

Alprazolam comes in tablet, an orally disintegrating tablet, and in an oral (by mouth) solution forms and is usually taken 2 to 4 times a day, with or without food.
 
Alprazolam also comes as an extended release tablet and is taken once a day, in the morning. Do not chew, split, or crush tablets. Swallow extended release tablet...

Symbyax

Symbyax is a combination of two prescription medications that is used to treat the symptoms of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.

It is a single product containing 2 medications: olanzapine and fluoxetine. Olanzapine belongs to a group of drugs called antipsychotics. These work by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. Fluoxetine belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). These work by increasing the amount of serotonin, a natural substance in the brain that helps maintain mental balance.

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Axiron

Axiron is a prescription medication used to treat low testosterone levels (hypogonadism) in men who do not produce enough natural testosterone. 

Axiron is a hormone that is usually produced by the body. It controls the growth, development, and function of male sexual organs and characteristics.

This medication comes as a topical solution and is applied to the body once daily, in the morning. 

Common side effects of Axiron include irritation and redness at the site of application, headache, diarrhea, and vomiting.

Pramlintide

Pramlintide is a prescription medication used with meal time insulin to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Pramlintide is an amylin analog drug which works by slowing movement of food from the stomach, which keeps blood sugar from rising too fast. It also works by lowering the amount of sugar produced by the liver.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given just under the skin. Inject pramlintide just before meals.

Common side effects of pramlintide include nausea, decreased appetite, and vomiting.

Rituxan

Rituxan is used to treat certain types of blood cancer. Rituxan is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and a certain disease that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. Rituxan is in a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It works by killing cancer cells. It treats rheumatoid arthritis by blocking the activity of the part of the immune system that may damage the joints, veins, and other blood vessels.

This medication comes in an injectable form that is given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare provider.

Common side effects include infections...

Prasugrel

Prasugrel is a prescription medication used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, or death in people who have had a heart attack or severe chest pain and have been treated with angioplasty (surgery for a blocked artery).

Prasugrel belongs to a group of drugs called antiplatelet agents. It works by preventing platelets from forming clots which can cause heart attack or stroke.

This medication comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Prasugrel should be taken with aspirin.

Common side effects include back pain, cough, diarrhea...

Abraxane

Abraxane is a prescription medication used to treat cancer, including breast, and lung, pancreatic cancer. Abraxane belongs to a group of drugs called antimicrotubule agents or taxanes. It works by stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

This medication comes in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare provider.

Common side effects of Abraxane include low blood cell count, hair loss, and joint or muscle pain.

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