Official Medicines

Metformin

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:53:57 PST

Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Metformin is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Metformin is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Metformin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What [...]

Cholestoplex

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:01:44 PST

Cholestoplex maintains healthy cholesterol levels in your body (something we all know is essential for good health and longevity). This patented formulation provides needed phytonutrients to lower the “bad cholesterol” in your system. How to use As a dietary supplement, take 3 capsules daily with meals and a glass of water. Drug Class and Mechanism Body cells transport the [...]

Doxazosin

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:01:37 PDT

Doxazosin is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Doxazosin causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, improving blood flow. Doxazosin also relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Doxazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Doxazosin [...]

Betapace (Sotalol)

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:22:45 PDT

Sotalol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Sotalol is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders of the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow out of the heart). [...]

Bystolic (Nebivolol)

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:32:20 PDT

Bystolic is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Bystolic is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by slowing down the heart and decreasing the amount of blood it pumps out. This helps to decrease blood pressure. Bystolic may also be [...]

Triamterene (Triamterene / Hydrochlorothiazide)

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:58:49 PDT

Treating fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Triamterene / Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) and is a combination of a potassium-sparing diuretic (triamterene) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It works by [...]

Midamor (Amiloride / Furosemide)

admin — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:24:31 PDT

Amiloride is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Amiloride is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Amiloride may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. What is the [...]

Florinef (Fludrocortisone)

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:59:03 PDT

Florinef is used for treating adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison disease and for treating salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome. How to use Use Florinef as directed by your doctor. Take Florinef by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. Do not suddenly stop taking Florinef. You may have an [...]

Minipress (Prazosin)

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:59:56 PDT

Prazosin is in a class of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Prazosin causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, which allows blood to pass more easily through them. Prazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Prazosin may be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What is the [...]

Roxithromycin

admin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:42:12 PDT

Roxithromycin is used to treat various infections caused by bacteria. For example: Acute pharyngitis (sore throat and discomfort when swallowing); Tonsillitis; Sinusitis; Acute bronchitis (infection of the bronchi causing coughing); Pneumonia (lung infection characterised by fever, malaise, headache); Skin and soft tissue infections; Non gonococcal urethritis; Impetigo (bacterial infection causing sores on the skin). How to use Use Roxithromycin as directed by your doctor. Take [...]