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SUMATRIPTAN (soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ERGOTAMINE (er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat vascular headaches or migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Naturally occurring ergot alkaloid.
Source:AHFS
DIHYDROERGOTAMINE (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. It should not be used to prevent migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
DIHYDROERGOTAMINE (dye hye droe er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. It should not be used to prevent migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Ergot alkaloid.
Source:AHFS
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Dichloralphenazone is a general sedative-hypnotic that slows central nervous system(CNS) function, causing relaxation and pain relief. It is primarily indicated as a component of a drug that is used in the treatment of tension(muscle contraction) ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE (KAF een; er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat or prevent migraine and cluster headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE (KAF een; er GOT a meen) is part of a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. It is used to treat or prevent migraine and cluster headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN; SUMATRIPTAN (na PROS en; soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. This medicine is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ASPIRIN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (AS pir in; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Definition Dichloralphenazone, isometheptene, and acetaminophen are a combination medicine indicated for the treatment of symptoms associated with vascular(tension) headaches and migraine. Dichloralphenazone is a general sedative that slows down c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
ACETAMINOPHEN; DICHLORALPHENAZONE; ISOMETHEPTENE (a seet a MIN oh fen; dye klor al PHEN a zone; eye soe me THEP teen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat migraine or tension headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN; CAFFEINE; DIHYDROCODEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; KAF een; dye hye droe KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; AS pir in; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild aches and pains. This medicine may help with arthritis, colds, headache (including migraine), muscle aches, menstrual cramps, sinusitis, and toothache. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN; ASPIRIN; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; AS pir in; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild aches and pains. This medicine may help with arthritis, colds, headache (including migraine), muscle aches, menstrual cramps, sinusitis, and toothache. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
It is a central nervous system stimulant and a diuretic.Caffeine is absorbed and distributed very quickly. After absorption, it passes into the brain.Caffeine does not accumulate in the bloodstream nor is it stored in the body.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 2, 2009
Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the leaves, seeds, or fruit of over sixty plants around the world. Caffeine exists in the coffee bean in Arabia, the tea leaf in China, the kola nut in West Africa, and the cocoa bean in Mexico.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Caffeine is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system(CNS). Caffeine is found naturally in coffee, kola seed kernels or nuts( Cola nidtida), and a variety of teas.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
CAFFEINE (KAF een) is a stimulant. It is used to increase mental alertness or wakefulness when tired or sleepy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CAFFEINE (KAF een) is a stimulant. It is used to help premature babies to breathe more regularly. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CAFFEINE (KAF een) is a stimulant. It is used to help premature babies breathe more regularly. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain, headache, or painful monthly periods. It is also used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can ease minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine can relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or painful monthly periods. It can also relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, or sore throat. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It can relieve minor aches and pains caused by a cold, flu, sore throat, headache, or toothache. It is used to treat fever or pain for a short time. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
IBUPROFEN LYSINE (eye BYOO proe fen LAHY seen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to close a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a baby who was born early. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Prototypical NSAIA; propionic acid derivative.
Source:AHFS
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Synthetic nonopiate derivative of p -aminophenol; produces analgesia and antipyresis.
Source:AHFS
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
One of several medications used to reduce fever and other general symptoms of illness, such as body aches and headache.Acetaminophen, sold without a prescription from a physician, is one of several medications used to treat fever and to relieve pa...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.This drug is available without a prescription. Acetaminophen is sold under various brand names, including Tylenol, Panadol, Aspirin Free Anacin, and Bayer Select Maximum Strength He...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains, including headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Acetaminophen is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever.Acetaminophen is used to relieve many kinds of minor aches and pains—headaches, muscle aches, backaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, and the aches and pains that ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Anticonvulsant and antimigraine agent; sulfamate-substituted derivative of D- fructose; differs structurally from other currently available anticonvulsant agents.
Source:AHFS
Topiramate is an anticonvulsant indicated for the control of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy(a neurological dysfunction in which excessive surges of electrical energy are emitted in the brain) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome(a disorder which cau...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) is used to treat seizures in adults or children with epilepsy. It is also used for the prevention of migraine headaches. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
RIZATRIPTAN (rye za TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
RIZATRIPTAN (rye za TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl mi TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl mi TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CYPROHEPTADINE (si proe HEP ta deen) is a antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms. It is can help stop runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy rash. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CYPROHEPTADINE (si proe HEP ta deen) is a histamine blocker. This medicine is used to treat allergy symptoms. It is can help stop runny nose, watery eyes, and itchy rash. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
A periactin overdose occurs when someone takes too much of this drug.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number(suc...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
First generation antihistamine; serotonin antagonist; structurally and pharmacologically related to azatadine.
Source:AHFS
Cyproheptadine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure....
Source:ADAM
Date:February 3, 2009
NARATRIPTAN (NAR a trip tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
ELETRIPTAN (el ih TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
ALMOTRIPTAN (al moh TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
FROVATRIPTAN (froe va TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1B and 1D receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
Neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum ; 7 structurally similar but antigenically and serologically distinct serotypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, and G) exist. Botulinum toxin disrupts neurotransmission by inhibiting release of acetylcholine at cholinergic nerve terminals of the peripheral nervous system and at ganglionic nerve terminals of the autonomic nervous system, inducing a chemical denervation and flaccid paralysis and inhibiting glandular secretion.
Source:AHFS
ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. This medicine is used to treat crossed eyes, eyelid spasms, and severe neck muscle spasms. It is also used to treat excessive underarm sweating. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Botulinum is a bacterium( Clostridium botulinum) that produces seven different toxins that can cause botulism and is also medically used to block muscle contractions.Botulinum toxin(Botox) injection is used in conditions of excessive and inappropr...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
SUMATRIPTAN (soo ma TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Selective serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) type 1-like receptor agonist (“triptan”).
Source:AHFS
ZOLMITRIPTAN (zohl mi TRIP tan) is used to treat migraines with or without aura. An aura is a strange feeling or visual disturbance that warns you of an attack. It is not used to prevent migraines. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
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