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Duricef
DuricefGeneric Name: cefadroxil (SEF a DROX il)Brand Names: DuricefWhat is Duricef (cefadroxil)?Cefadroxil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefadroxil is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefadroxil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this m...- Duricef
DuricefGeneric name: Cefadroxil monohydrateBrand names: DuricefWhy is Duricef prescribed?Duricef, a cephalosporin antibiotic, is used in the treatment of nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin infections that are caused by specific bacteria, including staph, strep, and E. coli.Most important fact about DuricefIf you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin an...
- Duricef
DuricefGeneric Name: cefadroxil (Oral route)sef-a-DROX-ilCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.DuricefAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTabletCapsuleTherapeutic Class: AntibioticPharmacologic Class: 1st Generation CephalosporinUses For DuricefCefadroxil is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It belongs to the class ...
- Duricef
Duricef Generic Name: Cefadroxil (SEFF-ah-DROX-il)Brand Name: DuricefDuricef is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Duricef is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation. This weakens the cell wall, causing it to rupture, resulting in death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Duricef if:you are allergic to any i...
- Duricef Suspension
Duricef SuspensionGeneric Name: Cefadroxil (SEFF-ah-DROX-il)Brand Name: DuricefDuricef Suspension is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.Duricef Suspension is a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by interfering with the bacteria's cell wall formation. This weakens the cell wall, causing it to rupture, resulting in death of the bacteria.Do NOT use Duricef Sus...
- dutasteride
dutasterideGeneric Name: dutasteride (doo TAS ter ide)Brand Names: AvodartWhat is dutasteride?Dutasteride prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride helps improve u...
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DutasterideBrand names: AvodartWhy is Dutasteride prescribed?Avodart is used to treat prostate enlargement, a condition that is medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.The prostate is a chestnut-shaped gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It produces a liquid that forms part of the semen. This gland completely encloses the upper part of the uret...
- dutasteride
dutasteride (Oral route)doo-TAS-ter-ideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.AvodartAvailable Dosage Forms:Capsule, Liquid FilledTherapeutic Class: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy AgentPharmacologic Class: 5-Alpha Reductase InhibitorUses For dutasterideNote: Women of childbearing potential should not use or handle dutasteride capsules. Dutasteride can cause birth defects ...
- Dutasteride
Dutasteride Generic Name: Dutasteride (doo-TAS-ter-ide)Brand Name: AvodartDutasteride is used for:Treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement of the prostate gland. It also helps to reduce the risk of urinary blockage and the need for prostate surgery. It may also be used along with other medicines (eg, tamsulosin).Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase e...
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DutasteridePronunciation: (doo-TAS-teride)Class: Androgen hormone inhibitorTrade Names:Avodart- Capsules 0.5 mgPharmacologyInhibits the conversion of testosterone to 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen.PharmacokineticsAbsorptionT max is 2 to 3 h; bioavailability is approximately 60%; administration with food decreased C max 10% to 15%.DistributionVd is 300 to...
- Duvoid
DuvoidGeneric Name: bethanechol (be THAN e chol)Brand Names: Duvoid, UrecholineWhat is Duvoid (bethanechol)?Bethanechol stimulates your bladder to empty.Bethanechol is used to treat urinary retention (difficulty urinating), which may occur after surgery, after delivering a baby, and in other situations.Bethanechol may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medic...
- Dy-G
Dy-GGeneric Name: dyphylline and guaifenesin (DYE fil in and gwye FEN e sin)Brand Names: COPD, Difil G, Difil-G Forte, Dilex-G, Dy-G, Dyfilin GG, Dyflex-G, Dyphylline GG, Jay-Phyl, Lufyllin-GG, Panfil GWhat is Dy-G (dyphylline and guaifenesin)?Dyphylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.Guaifenesin is an expectorant. It helps loos...
- Dyazide
DyazideGeneric name: Hydrochlorothiazide, TriamtereneBrand names: Maxzide-25 MG, Maxzide, DyazideWhy is Dyazide prescribed?Dyazide is a combination of diuretic drugs used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid from the body. When used for high blood pressure, Dyazide can be taken alone or with other high blood...
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DyazideGeneric Name: triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide (Oral route)trye-AM-ter-een, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zideCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.DyazideMaxzideAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletCapsuleTherapeutic Class: Diuretic, Potassium Sparing/Thiazide CombinationPharmacologic Class: Diuretic, Potassium SparingChemical Class: ThiazideUses For DyazideTriamt...
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Dyazide Generic Name: Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide (trye-AM-ter-een/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Brand Name: Examples include Dyazide and MaxzideDyazide can increase potassium levels in your body. This is more likely to occur in elderly patients, patients who are severely ill, or patients with kidney problems and diabetes. If not treated, high potassium levels can be fatal. Potassium l...
