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Baclofen is the generic name of a drug indicated for conditions affecting the central nervous system like spinal cord injuries, spastic diplegia (a type of cerebral palsy), multiple sclerosis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the nervous system), amyotro more...
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Bactrim is a combination antibiotic which is generically prescribed as sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Bactrim is also commonly prescribed as Bethaprim, Cotrim, Septa, Sulfatrim, and Uroplus, each with a pediatric version as well. Bactrim is typ more...
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Benazepril falls under the angiotensin-covering enzyme (ACE) inhibitor type of medicines. This means that it regulates a chemical in our bodies that tightens blood vessels, letting blood flow more smoothly and more easily. Beyond this, it can even help we more...
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Bentyl, which is generically prescribed as dicyclomine, is commonly used to treat functional bowel and irritable bowel syndrome. Bentyl relieves the spasms which occur in the bowels and gastrointestinal tract. Bentyl can be used to treat other bowel issue more...
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Benzac is a brand name for benzoyl peroxide, a topical agent used to treat acne. It has an antibacterial effect, in order to kill the bacteria infecting serious acne lesions. It also works to dry out skin, so that it does not produce excess oils. Benza more...
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Betagan is generally prescribed to treat glaucoma and other diseases that result with extensive pressure in the eye. It can be prescribed as levobunolol ophthalmic. It is a beta blocker and is dispensed in a liquid form with the use of an eye dropper.
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Betahistine, also known as Betahistine hydrochloride, is a generic prescription drug indicated for balance disorders like vertigo (a spinning sensation that causes nausea) and Meniere’s disease (a build-up of fluid in the inner ear). It is a histamine ago more...
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Betamethasone was originally approved by the FDA in 1961, with a foam-style formulation, called betamethasone valerate, approved in 1999. Betamethasone is a drug in the steroid family of medications, and comes in topical applications. Besides the foam, more...
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Bethanechol is a parasympathomimetic choline ester, a drug that has a stimulating effect on muscarinic receptors which are responsible for the contraction of the smooth muscle tone. It is usually indicated for patients who have recently had abdominal surg more...
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Betimol can be prescribed as a number of brand name medications, including Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, and Timoptic XE. Generically it can be prescribed as timolol ophthalmic. more...
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Betoptic is part of the family of drugs known as beta blockers, and is often prescribed in its generic form, betaxolol ophthalmic. It is most often prescribed to relieve the pressure in the eye, which can be considerably high in patients suffering from gl more...
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Biaxin can be generically prescribed as clarithromycin, and is commonly used to treat bacterial infections which affect the skin and respiratory system. It can also be used to treat a specific type of stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori, provided more...
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Bicalutamide is a nonsteroidal type of antiandrogen. It is an oral hormone treatment that may be used as either a part of a program to cure advanced prostate cancer (often with medical or surgical castration) or as monotherapy for the early stages of the more...
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Biltricide is often prescribed in the generic form, praziquantel. It is a member of the family of drugs known as antihelimintics, which is used primarily for fighting infections caused by worms in the Schistosoma family of parasitic worms. It prevents the more...
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Bisoprolol is a beta blocker, specifically a selective adrenergic receptor blocker, belonging to a class of drugs which work directly on the heart and blood circulation. It is mainly used to treat cardiovascular diseases like hypertension (high blood pres more...
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Brethine is a bronchodilator which is used in the treatment of symptoms associated with lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. Brethine has been proven effective at treating bronchospasms and the wheezing associated with bronchospasms.
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Bromocriptine is an ergoline derivative, a substance which causes vasoconstriction or a narrowing of the blood vessels. It is also a dopamine agonist drug that works by activating dopamine receptors in the brain for effective use against pituitary tumors more...
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Bupropion is the generic name for medications such as Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, and Zyban SR. Bupropion is commonly used to treat depressive disorders, seasonal affective disorders, and is used as a smoking cessation medication. Bupropion more...
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BuSpar, which is generically prescribed as buspirone, is commonly used to treat anxiety and patients who suffer the effects of anxiety attacks. BuSpar is a short term anti-anxiety medication aimed to rebalance chemicals in the brain that may attrib more...
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Buspirone is an effective medication for moderate anxiety. It is distinct from traditional benzodiazepines and has the advantage of having no sedating actions. People may start relying on the drug for treatment of mild symptoms after knowing other possibl more...
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Butalbital APAP, which is also prescribed as Axocet, is commonly used to treat tension headaches or pain caused by the constricting of muscles. It is most often prescribed in conjunction with a pain reliever and sometimes caffeine. Butalbital APAP is a ba more...
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