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| 1. | dapsone | ||
| 2. | thalidomide(Thalomid ) | ||
| 3. | rifampin(Rifadin , others...) | ||
| 4. | clofazimine(Lamprene ) | ||
| 5. | predniSONE(Deltasone , others...) | ||
| 6. | minocycline(Minocin , others...) | ||
| 7. | ofloxacin(Floxin ) | ||
| 8. | ethionamide(Trecator ) | ||
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DAPSONE (DAP sone) is an antiinfective. It is used to treat a skin problem called Dermatitis herpetiformis. This medicine is also used to treat leprosy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antimycobacterial; antiprotozoal; sulfone.
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THALIDOMIDE (tha LI doe mide) is used to treat diseases caused by abnormalities in the immune system. It may also be used to treat some types of cancer. This medicine causes severe, life-threatening birth defects or death to an unborn child and is only available under strict guidelines. To receive this medicine, you, your doctor and your pharmacy must be registered in the System for Thalidomide Education and Prescribing Safety (STEPS) Program. You may only receive up to a 28-day supply of this medicine at a time, and you will need a new prescription for each refill. Your prescription must be filled within 7 days of your doctor's office visit.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Biologic response modifier; has immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic, and sedative and hypnotic activities.
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Within the next three years, 12,000 infants were born in Europe and Canada with serious deformities, including missing or misshapen limbs, spinal cord defects, cleft lip or palate, eye and ear defects, and severe defects of the heart, lungs, kidne...
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Thalidomide, which is also known as Thalomid, is a drug used to fight aggressive cancers, particularly those that have metastasized, or spread.There are many studies, either in progress or recently completed, that suggest thalidomide can slow or s...
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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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Phenazine dye with antimycobacterial and anti-inflammatory activity.
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CLOFAZIMINE (kloe FA zi meen) is an anti-infective medicine. It is used to treat leprosy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such as blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PREDNISONE (PRED ni sone) is a corticosteroid. It is commonly used to treat inflammation of the skin, joints, lungs, and other organs. Common conditions treated include asthma, allergies, and arthritis. It is also used for other conditions, such as blood disorders and diseases of the adrenal glands.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.
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MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. 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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Antibacterial; semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic.
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MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It stops the growth of some bacteria. It is used to treat many kinds of infections, like acne, respiratory, urinary tract, and sexually transmitted infections. 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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MINOCYCLINE (mi noe SYE kleen) is a tetracycline antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. 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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OFLOXACIN (oh FLOKS a sin) is a quinolone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. 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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Antibacterial; fluoroquinolone.
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Antituberculosis agent; synthetic isonicotinic acid derivative.
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ETHIONAMIDE (e thye ON am ide) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). This medicine is used with other medicines and should never be used alone. 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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