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Zolinza
ZolinzaGeneric Name: vorinostat (vor IN o stat)Brand Names: ZolinzaWhat is vorinostat?Vorinostat is used to treat skin problems caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.Vorinostat is usually given after other treatments have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.Vorinostat may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.What is the most imp...
Zolinza
ZolinzaGeneric Name: vorinostat (Oral route)vor-IN-oh-statCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZolinzaAvailable Dosage Forms:CapsuleTherapeutic Class: Antineoplastic AgentPharmacologic Class: Histone Deacetylase InhibitorUses For ZolinzaVorinostat is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), a type of cancer that affects certain white blood cells and causes ...
Zolinza
Zolinza Generic Name: Vorinostat (vor-IN-oh-stat)Brand Name: ZolinzaZolinza is used for:Treating certain patients with skin symptoms caused by a type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma [CTCL]).Zolinza is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. It works by blocking the growth of some cancer cells.Do NOT use Zolinza if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Zolinza Co...
zolmitriptan
zolmitriptanGeneric Name: zolmitriptan (oral) (ZOLE mi TRIP tan)Brand Names: Zomig, Zomig-ZMTWhat is zolmitriptan?Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.Zolmitriptan i...
zolmitriptan nasal
zolmitriptanGeneric Name: zolmitriptan (nasal) (ZOL mi TRIP tan)Brand Names: ZomigWhat is zolmitriptan?Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.Zolmitriptan is used to t...
Zolmitriptan
ZolmitriptanBrand names: ZomigWhy is Zolmitriptan prescribed?Zomig relieves migraine headaches. It is effective whether or not the headache is preceded by an aura (visual disturbances such as halos and flickering lights). For most people Zomig provides relief within 2 hours, but it will not abort an attack or reduce the number of headaches you experience.Migraines are thought...
zolmitriptan
zolmitriptan (Oral route)zole-mi-TRIP-tanCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ZomigZomig-ZMTAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTablet, DisintegratingTherapeutic Class: AntimigrainePharmacologic Class: Serotonin Receptor Agonist, 5-HT1Uses For zolmitriptanZolmitriptan is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely aft...
Zolmitriptan Spray
Zolmitriptan SprayGeneric Name: Zolmitriptan (zohl-mi-TRIP-tan)Brand Name: ZomigZolmitriptan Spray is used for:Treating acute migraine headaches with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It is not intended to prevent migraines.Zolmitriptan Spray belongs to a group of medicines called "triptans." It works by narrowing the widened vessels thought to ...
Zolmitriptan Disintegrating Tablets
Zolmitriptan Disintegrating TabletsGeneric Name: Zolmitriptan (zohl-mi-TRIP-tan)Brand Name: Zomig ZMTZolmitriptan Disintegrating Tablets are used for:Treating acute migraine headaches with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It is not intended to prevent migraines.Zolmitriptan Disintegrating Tablets belongs to a group of medicines called "triptans...
Zolmitriptan
Zolmitriptan Generic Name: Zolmitriptan (zohl-mi-TRIP-tan)Brand Name: ZomigZolmitriptan is used for:Treating acute migraine headaches with or without aura (flashing lights, wavy lines, dark spots) in adults. It is not intended to prevent migraines.Zolmitriptan belongs to a group of medicines called "triptans." It works by narrowing the widened blood vessels thought to cause mig...
Zolmitriptan
ZolmitriptanPronunciation: (ZOLE-mih-TRIP-tan)Class: Serotonin 5-HT 1 receptor antagonistTrade Names:Zomig- Tablets 2.5 mg- Tablets 5 mgTrade Names:Zomig- Spray, nasal 5 mgTrade Names:Zomig ZMT- Tablets, orally disintegrating 2.5 mgZomig Rapimelt (Canada)PharmacologySelective agonist for the vascular serotonin (5-HT) receptor subtype, causing vasoconstriction of c...
Zoloft
ZoloftGeneric name: SertralineBrand names: ZoloftWhy is Zoloft prescribed?Zoloft is prescribed for major depression—a persistently low mood that interferes with everyday living. Symptoms may include loss of interest in your usual activities, disturbed sleep, change in appetite, constant fidgeting or lethargic movement, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diffic...
Zoloft Concentrate
Zoloft ConcentrateGeneric Name: Sertraline (SER-tra-leen)Brand Name: ZoloftAntidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teenagers, and young adults. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Zoloft Concentrate outweigh the risks.Fam...
Zoloft
Zoloft Generic Name: Sertraline (SER-tra-leen)Brand Name: ZoloftAntidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in children, teenagers, and young adults. However, depression and certain other mental problems may also increase the risk of suicide. Talk with the patient's doctor to be sure that the benefits of using Zoloft outweigh the risks.Family and caregivers mus...
zolpidem
zolpidemGeneric Name: zolpidem (zole PI dem)Brand Names: Ambien, Ambien CR, EdluarWhat is zolpidem?Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release form of zolpidem is Ambien, which is used to help you fall asleep. The extended-rel...