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Captopril

Captopril

Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, kidney problems caused by diabetes, and to improve survival after a heart attack. It may also be used for the treatment of heart failure…

Diflucan

Diflucan

Diflucan is an antibiotic used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. It works by altering the membrane around the fungus,…

Ortho Cept Oral Contraceptive

Ortho Cept Oral Contraceptive

Ortho Cept is a combination pill of estrogen and progestin. The estrogen part of the pill tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant so that it doesn’t release an egg. The progestin prevents ovulation. The pill causes changes in…

Dicyclomine for IBS

Dicyclomine for IBS

Dicyclomine is used for treating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (abdominal pain, accompanied by diarrhea and constipation associated with stress.) It works by blocking a chemical in the smooth muscle of the stomach and intestines, causing them to relax, which…

Inspra

Inspra

Inspra is a mineral corticoid receptor, used for treating high blood pressure and improving survival rates in patients who have left ventricular systolic dysfunction and congestive heart failure following a heart attack. It works by blocking aldosterone which widens blood…

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent angina attacks (chest pain). It works by relaxing the blood vessels. When blood vessels are dilated, it is easier for the heart to pump. Also, more blood, which is rich in oxygen, can flow…

Hiprex: Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections.

Hiprex: Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections.

Hiprex is an antiseptic used to treat urinary tract infections. It works by fighting the bacteria present in the urine and bladder. Before using Hiprex inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding; if you have…

How Glyburide can help control blood sugar levels

How Glyburide can help control blood sugar levels

Glyburide is used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot manage blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It controls diabetes by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps to lower…

Depakene

Depakene

Depakene, an epilepsy medicine, is used to treat certain types of seizures and convulsions. It may be prescribed alone or with other anticonvulsant medications. It works by increasing the amount of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is…

Be sun smart and use Ombrelle sunscreen

Be sun smart and use Ombrelle sunscreen

Ombrelle sunscreen is used to protect your skin from sunburn and the sun’s harmful UV Rays. It also prevents from wrinkles and skin cancer. Do not use if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Sunscreens are not just for…