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ziprasidone
ziprasidone (Oral route)zi-PRAS-i-doneIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis:Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical antipsych...- ziprasidone Intramuscular
ziprasidone (Intramuscular route)zi-PRAS-i-doneIntramuscular routePowder for SolutionIncreased Mortality in Elderly Patients with Dementia-Related Psychosis:Elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with antipsychotic drugs are at an increased risk of death. Analyses of seventeen placebo-controlled trials (modal duration of 10 weeks), largely in patients taking atypical ...
- Ziprasidone Capsules
Ziprasidone CapsulesGeneric Name: Ziprasidone (zi-PRAS-i-done)Brand Name: GeodonZiprasidone Capsules are an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Ziprasidone Capsules are not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Discuss any qu...
- Ziprasidone
Ziprasidone Generic Name: Ziprasidone (zi-PRAS-i-done)Brand Name: GeodonZiprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Ziprasidone is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia. Discuss any questions or concer...
- Ziprasidone
ZiprasidonePronunciation: (zi-PRAS-i-done)Class: Benzisoxazole derivativeTrade Names:Geodon- Capsules 20 mg (as hydrochloride)- Capsules 40 mg (as hydrochloride)- Capsules 60 mg (as hydrochloride)- Capsules 80 mg (as hydrochloride)- Powder for injection 20 mg/mL (as mesylate) (after reconstitution)PharmacologyAntipsychotic activity, apparently because of dopamine and sero...
- Ziprasidone hydrochloride
Ziprasidone hydrochlorideBrand names: GeodonWhy is Ziprasidone hydrochloride prescribed?Geodon is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic episodes of bipolar disorder. Researchers believe it works by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain's major chemical messengers. Because of its potentially serious side effects, Geodon is typically prescribed only ...
- Zipsor
ZipsorGeneric Name: diclofenac (dye KLOE fen ak)Brand Names: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR, ZipsorWhat is diclofenac?Diclofenac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Diclofenac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.Diclofenac is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis or ankylosing spond...
- Zipsor
ZipsorGeneric Name: diclofenac (Oral route)dye-KLOE-fen-akOral routeTablet, Enteric CoatedTablet, Extended ReleaseCardiovascular RiskNon steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular dis...
- Zipsor
Zipsor Generic Name: Diclofenac (dye-KLOE-fen-ak)Brand Name: ZipsorZipsor is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart problems or if you take Zipsor for a long time. Do not use Zipsor right before or after bypas...
- Zirgan
ZirganGeneric Name: ganciclovir (Ophthalmic route)gan-SYE-kloe-virOral routeCapsuleThe clinical toxicity of ganciclovir includes granulocytopenia, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. In animal studies ganciclovir was carcinogenic, teratogenic and caused aspermatogenesis.Ganciclovir is indicated only for prevention of CMV disease in patients with advanced HIV infection at risk for CMV disease...
- Zithranol-RR Topical
Zithranol-RRGeneric Name: anthralin (Topical route)AN-thra-linCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.DrithocremeDritho-ScalpPsoriatecZithranol-RRIn CanadaAnthraforte 2%Anthraforte 3%AnthrascalpAvailable Dosage Forms:PasteOintmentCreamTherapeutic Class: AntipsoriaticUses For Zithranol-RRAnthralin is used to treat psoriasis. It may also be used to ...
- Zithromax
ZithromaxGeneric name: AzithromycinBrand names: ZithromaxWhy is Zithromax prescribed?Zithromax is an antibiotic related to erythromycin. It is prescribed for adults to treat certain mild to moderate skin infections; upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including pharyngitis (strep throat), tonsillitis, sinus infections, worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary dise...
- Zithromax Intravenous
ZithromaxGeneric Name: azithromycin (Intravenous route)ay-zith-roe-MYE-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZithromaxAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SolutionTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: MacrolideUses For ZithromaxAzithromycin injection is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to prevent Mycobac...
- Zithromax
ZithromaxGeneric Name: azithromycin (Oral route)ay-zith-roe-MYE-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZithromaxZithromax Tri-PakZithromax Z-PakZmaxAvailable Dosage Forms:Powder for SuspensionTabletCapsulePowder for Suspension, Extended ReleaseTherapeutic Class: AntibioticChemical Class: MacrolideUses For ZithromaxAzithromycin is used to treat certain...
- Zithromax
Zithromax Generic Name: Azithromycin (ay-ZITH-roe-MYE-sin)Brand Name: ZithromaxZithromax is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Zithromax is a macrolide antibiotic. It slows the growth of, or sometimes kills, sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by th...
