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CHLORAL HYDRATE (klor al HI drate) is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This medicine may also be used to decrease anxiety or make you sleep before a procedure or test. It also helps prevent or treat some of the symptoms caused by alcohol withdrawal. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
CHARCOAL (CHAR kole) is a dietary supplement. It is used to absorb gases in the stomach that cause stomach gas. Do not use this supplement to treat poisonings or overdose. The FDA has not approved this supplement for any medical use. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Adsorbent and antidote; destructive distillation residue of organic materials with small particle size, treated to increase adsorptive power.
Source:AHFS
CHARCOAL SUSPENSION (CHAHR kohl suh SPEN shuhn) binds to substances in the stomach. It is used to treat some poisonings or overdoses. If a poisoning or overdose occurs, get emergency help. Do not treat a poisoning or overdose yourself. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE (hye drox ee KLOR oh kwin) is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. It is also used to treat malaria. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Activated charcoal is a fine, black, odorless, and tasteless powder. It is made from wood or other materials that have been exposed to very high temperatures in an airless environment.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. You should not use this medicine to treat a migraine that has already started. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CHLORAL HYDRATE (klor al HI drate) is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It may also be used to decrease anxiety or make you sleep before a procedure or test and may be used with painkillers to reduce pain and anxiety after surgery. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Chloral hydrate is a drug that is used to help sedate.persons before and after surgery, to help relieve anxiety.or tension, and to help promote sleep in persons with insomnia. It is sold in the United States under the brand names Aquachloral and N...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
CHLOROQUINE (KLOR oh kwin) is used to treat or prevent malaria infections. It is also used to treat amebiasis. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Antimalarial; 4-aminoquinoline derivative.
Source:AHFS
Carbohydrate caloric agent; monosaccharide.
Source:AHFS
The glycemic index(GI) is a ranking of carbohydrate foods individuals with diabetes use to manage their disease. This ranking is based on the rate carbohydrates affect blood glucose levels relative to glucose or white bread.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Antimalarial; 4-aminoquinoline derivative.
Source:AHFS
Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
Source:AHFS
CHLORAL HYDRATE (klor al HI drate) is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. This medicine may also be used to decrease anxiety or make you sleep before a procedure or test. It also helps prevent or treat some of the symptoms caused by alcohol withdrawal. It is also given in combination with barbiturates during the first stage of labor to cause sedation or sleep. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Source:GOLD
Sedative and hypnotic.
Source:AHFS
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