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 if...
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...
Lozide belongs to the group of medicines known as diuretics and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It helps reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing flow of urine. Before using Lozide inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan...
Paxil belongs to the family of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Depression is often triggered by a stressful life event. Other times depression seems to...
Radiesse is a water based gel carrier, biocompatible and non-allergic dermal filler used for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. It works by filling and stimulating the body to produce new collagen for immediate results that last about one year or more. Radiesse comes...
Westcort cream is a topical steroid, used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasisa It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Important information about...
Potassium Chloride is an electrolyte used to prevent or to treat the deficiency of potassium caused by certain diseases, severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, surgery, or other conditions. Potassium is necessary for many functions of the body, especially beating of the heart....
