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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | mannitol(Osmitrol ) | ||
| 2. | dexamethasone(Decadron , others...) | ||
| 3. | insulin regular(Iletin II Regular Pork , Humulin R (Concentrated)) | ||
| 4. | dexamethasone injection(Dexasone , others...) | ||
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Over the Counter Medications
| 1. | insulin regular(Novolin R , others...) | ||
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MANNITOL (MAN i tawl) is a diuretic. It is used to reduce pressure and swelling around the brain and in the eyes. It is also used to prevent or treat kidney failure. This medicine is also used during some urology procedures.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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An osmotic diuretic.
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a 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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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a 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, like 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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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. The implant is used to treat macular edema. This is a condition where fluid collects in the eye causing swelling. The implant will only treat the eye that it has been placed into.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Dexamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid. Its naturally occuring counterparts are hydrocortisone and cortisone.
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DEXAMETHASONE (dex a METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is 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, like 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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REGULAR INSULIN: ISOPHANE INSULIN (REG yuh ler IN su lin; ISO fane IN su lin) is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a combination insulin that starts working about 30 minutes after it is injected and works for as long as 12 to 24 hours.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ISOPHANE INSULIN (NPH) (EYE soe fane IN su lin) is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in the blood. It is an intermediate-acting insulin that starts working about 1.5 hours after it is injected.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidiabetic agent; a biosynthetic protein that is structurally identical to endogenous insulin secreted by the beta cells of the human pancreas. Available as short-acting, rapid-acting, intermediate-acting, or long-acting insulins.
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REGULAR INSULIN (REG yuh ler IN su lin) is a human-made form of insulin. This medicine lowers the amount of sugar in your blood. It is a short-acting insulin that starts working about 30 minutes after it is injected.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidiabetic agent; a short-acting, pork-derived hormone produced by the pancreas.
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Synthetic glucocorticoid; minimal mineralocorticoid activity.
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