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Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine is an antidepressant, used for the treatment of major depressive disorder. It works by directly affecting the chemicals in the brain that become unbalanced and cause depression. This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness; use caution driving or operating…

What is Loxapine taken for?

What is Loxapine taken for?

Loxapine is an antipsychotic agent used to treat emotional disorders such as schizophrenia. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Before using Loxapine inform your doctor about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming…

How Benadryl eases symptoms of the common cold

How Benadryl eases symptoms of the common cold

The combination of acetaminophen and pseudoephedrine in antihistamines like Benadryl are used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, and pain or fever caused by the common cold. Benadryl works by preventing the effects of histamine, which is produced by the body. Decongestants…

Advil Cold and Sinus

Advil Cold and Sinus

What is Advil cold and sinus used for? This medication, a combination of Ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine, is used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cough, and pain or fever caused by the common cold or flu. Ibuprofen works by reducing…

Ocuflox

Ocuflox

Ocuflox is an antibiotic used in the treatment of eye infections associated with conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers caused by certain bacteria in patients 1 year of age and older. It is prescribed for eye inflammations and for ulcers or…

Alphagan: Treatment for Glaucoma

Alphagan: Treatment for Glaucoma

Alphagan is used for the treatment of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye). It works by reducing the amount of fluid in the eye which then decreases the pressure inside the eye. Special warnings Alphagan may contain…

What is Dantrium used for?

What is Dantrium used for?

Dantrium is a muscle relaxant that helps treat spasms caused by nerve disorders such as, stroke, spinal cord injury, or cerebral palsy. By restoring a healthy level of calcium in the muscles, or interfering with the release of substances that…

Zarontin

Zarontin

Zarontin is used to control absence epilepsy, also known as petit mal epilepsy, in adults and children over 3 years of age. These seizures are characterized by staring, subtle body movement and brief lapses of awareness. They’re usually brief, and…

Nicoderm anti-smoking aid.

Nicoderm anti-smoking aid.

Nicoderm is available in various forms such as flavored chewing gum, lozenge, or a skin patch. It helps you to quit smoking and also reduces your desire for tobacco. Special Warnings The patch is for external use only. Children, pregnant…

Why is Univasc prescribed?

Why is Univasc prescribed?

Univasc is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It belongs to a family of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and it works by preventing the transformation of a hormone in your blood called angiotensin into a more potent substance…