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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | rifampin(Rifadin , others...) | ||
| 2. | cholestyramine(Questran , others...) | ||
| 3. | ursodiol(Actigall , others...) | ||
| 4. | naloxone(Narcan ) | ||
| 5. | colestipol(Colestid , Colestid Flavored) | ||
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Antibacterial and antimycobacterial agent; semisynthetic derivative of rifamycin SV.
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RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RIFAMPIN (RIF am pin) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat or prevent certain kinds of bacterial infections. It is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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CHOLESTYRAMINE (koe LESS tir a meen) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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URSODIOL (ER soe dye ol) helps dissolve gallstones in patients who cannot have or who do not need gallbladder surgery. This medicine is also useful for certain liver diseases of adults, children and infants.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Ursodiol, a naturally occurring bile acid, is used for its cholelitholytic or anticholestatic action.
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NALOXONE (nal OX one) is a narcotic blocker. It is used to treat narcotic drug overdose.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Essentially a pure opiate antagonist.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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COLESTIPOL (koe LES ti pole) is used to lower cholesterol in patients who are at risk of heart disease or stroke. This medicine is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antilipemic agent; bile acid sequestrant.
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