Desmopressin is an antidiuretic hormone taken through the nose, by mouth, or given by injection to prevent or control the frequent urination, bed wetting, increased thirst, and loss of water associated with diabetes insipidus (water diabetes) and certain types of brain injuries or brain surgery....
Min-ovral is a combination of progestin (levonorgestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol), used as a contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy. It is used to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). It also causes changes in the mucus of the cervix, which can...
One-Alpha is a form of vitamin D used in vitamin supplements. It is converted rapidly in the liver to the active metabolite, 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (calcitriol) and controls the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. This medicine is used for hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium level) in the...
Imitrex is used for the treatment of acute migraine headaches with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It should not be used to prevent migraines or cluster headaches. It works by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain and also reduces...
Avelox fights against and kills the bacteria in the body that can cause sinusitis, pneumonia, and secondary infections in chronic bronchitis. It is also used to treat sinus and lung infections and also fights skin infections caused by staph or strep. Avelox will not treat...
Alesse is an oral contraceptive consisting of two female hormones, estrogen and progestin. It prevents pregnancy by causing changes to your cervical mucus and uterine lining making it harder for sperm to reach and fertilize the egg. Before using Alesse, inform your doctor about if you...
Boniva is used for the treatment of osteoporosis in women past menopause. It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows bone loss while increasing bones mass, which may prevent bone fractures. More information about Boniva You must tell your doctor...
Gonal F is used to treat infertility in women by stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs. It is also used to treat male infertility by increasing sperm count. It is used in Ovulation Induction (OI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF), to supplement a woman's naturally occurring...
Triphasil is a combination oral contraceptive (contains both estrogen and progestin) commonly prescribed to prevent pregnancy. It works by causing changes in the mucus of the cervix which makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant. It may also be...
Colchicine is an antigout agent used to treat and prevent pain associated with gouty arthritis. It prevents gout attacks by removing extra uric acid from the body. What is gouty arthritis? Gouty arthritis is a form of arthritis that is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain,...
Tarka is commonly prescribed for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing your blood vessels, which reduces its workload and makes it easier for your heart to pump. Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following:...
Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering medicine that works by reducing the amount of cholesterol (a type of fat) absorbed by the body. It lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) and raises "good" cholesterol (also called HDL, or high-density lipoprotein). It...