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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | bevacizumab(Avastin ) | ||
| 2. | vitamin E | ||
| 3. | vitamin A(Aquasol A , others...) | ||
| 4. | selenium(Selenious Acid , Selepen) | ||
| 5. | ascorbic acid(Sodium Ascorbate , others...) | ||
| 6. | zinc sulfate | ||
| 7. | pegaptanib ophthalmic(Macugen ) | ||
| 8. | ranibizumab ophthalmic(Lucentis ) | ||
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BEVACIZUMAB (be va SIZ yoo mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a protein found in many cancer cell types, and halts cancer growth. This drug treats many cancers including non-small cell lung cancer, colon or rectal cancer, and breast cancer. It is usually given with other chemotherapy drugs.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antineoplastic agent; a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody.
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant.Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects body tissue from damage caused by unstable substances called free radicals. Free radicals can harm cells, tissues, and organs.
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Vitamin E is an antioxidant responsible for proper functioning of the immune system and for maintaining healthy eyes and skin. It is actually a group of fat soluble compounds known as tocopherols(i.e., alpha tocopherol and gamma tocopherol).
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FISH OIL, OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS (Fish Oil, oh MAY ga 3 fatty AS ids) are essential fats. It is used to treat high triglyceride levels.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Vitamin E (VAHY tuh min E) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin E levels.
This vitamin may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Fat-soluble vitamin; an antioxidant.
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Vitamin E (VAHY tuh min E) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low vitamin E levels.
This vitamin may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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VITAMIN A (VAHY tuh min A) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It is also used to treat some genetic skin problems.
This vitamin may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Fat-soluble vitamin.
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VITAMIN A (VAHY tuh min A) is a vitamin found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels. It is also used to treat some genetic skin problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.Vitamin A promotes good vision, especially in low light.
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Vitamin A is one of four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage.
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Vitamin A is one of the four fat-soluble vitamins necessary for good health. It serves an important role as an antioxidant by helping to prevent free radicals from causing cellular damage.
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SELENIUM (se LEE nee um) is a mineral found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low selenium levels.
This mineral may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Selenium is an essential trace mineral. Small amounts of selenium are good for your health.Selenium has a variety of functions.
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Selenium is a nonmetallic element with an atomic number of 34 and an atomic weight of 78.96. Its chemical symbol is Se.
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SELENIUM (se LEE nee um) is a mineral found in nature. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or to treat low selenium levels.
This mineral may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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An essential water-soluble vitamin; ascorbic acid is the in vivo form of vitamin C.
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Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary for normal growth and development.Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. The body cannot store them.
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Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is naturally produced in fruits and vegetables. The vitamin, which can be taken in dietary or supplementary form, is absorbed by the intestines.
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ASCORBIC ACID (a SKOR bik AS id) is a naturally occurring form of vitamin C. It is used to treat or prevent low levels of vitamin C and to treat scurvy.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-conjugated, modified synthetic RNA oligonucleotide and aptamer; selective vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonist.
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PEGAPTANIB (peg AP ta nib) is a drug that is injected into the eye. It is used to treat macular degeneration. This treatment results in a slowing of the disease and helps to maintain vision. It is not a cure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RANIBIZUMAB (RA ni BIZ oo mab) is an injectable medicine for the eye. It is used to treat wet macular degeneration. This medicine helps to slow the disease and may help to maintain vision. It is not a cure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Recombinant humanized immunoglobulin G 1 kappa (IgG 1 kappa) monoclonal antibody fragment; a vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonist.
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