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Mafenide is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium hydroxide also reduces stomach acid, and
increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines,
which may induce defecation.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body, especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the
body especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the
body especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the
body especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the
body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium citrate also increases water in the intestines, which
may induce defecation.
Magnesium salicylate is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in
the body that cause pain and inflammation.
Malathion is a pediculicide. It affects the nervous system of parasites (lice).
Mannitol is a diuretic.
Maprotiline is an antidepressant. Maprotiline affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression.
Maraviroc is an antiviral medication that prevents certain viral cells from multiplying in
your body.
Mazindol is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also
known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" drug. Mazindol stimulates the central nervous
system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your
appetite.
Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are spread from
person to person through the air.
Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are
spread from person to person through the air.
Mebendazole is an "antihelmintic," or anti-worm, medication. It prevents worms from
growing or multiplying in your body.
Mecamylamine is used to treat moderate to severe hypertension (high blood pressure).
Because of its many side effects, mecamylamine is not commonly used.
Mecasermin is man-made insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which is the same as the IGF-1
made by your body. IGF-1 is important in the body for the growth of bones and muscles.
Mecasermin rinfabate is a man-made form of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), which
is normally produced by the body. IGF-1 is important for the growth of bones and muscles.
Mechlorethamine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Mechlorethamine interferes with the
growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Meclizine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.
Meclocycline sulfosalicylate is used topically to treat bacterial infections such as acne.
Meclofenamate is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Meclofenamate works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
Medroxyprogesterone is a form of progesterone, a female hormone that prevents
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your
cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a
fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Medroxyprogesterone is a progestin (a form of progesterone), a female hormone that
helps regulate ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and menstrual periods.
Medrysone is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It inhibits processes in the body
that cause inflammation. Therefore, the swelling and pain of inflammatory conditions is
decreased.
Mefenamic acid is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Mefenamic acid works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
Mefloquine is an antimalarial drug. The exact way that mefloquine works is unknown.
Megestrol is a man-made chemical similar to the female hormone progesterone.
Meloxicam is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Meloxicam works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Melphalan is a cancer medication. Melphalan interferes with the growth of cancer cells
and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Memantine reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the
symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Meningococcal bacteria
can infect the blood, spinal cord, and brain. These conditions can be fatal.
Meningococcal disease is a serious infection caused by a bacteria. Meningococcal bacteria
can infect the blood, spinal cord, and brain. These conditions can be fatal.
Menotropins are an equal mixture of the naturally occurring follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
and luteinizing hormone (LH). FSH and LH are important for the development of follicles (eggs)
produced by the ovaries and for the development of sperm.
Mepenzolate reduces stomach acid and helps control muscle spasms in the intestines.
Meperidine is a narcotic pain reliever.
Meperidine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine.
Mephenytoin is a drug used to control seizures. It works by slowing down impulses in the
brain that cause seizures.
Mephobarbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates).
Mephobarbital slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Mepivacaine is an anesthetic (numbing medicine) that blocks the nerve impulses that send
pain signals to your brain.
Meprobamate affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Mequinol affects chemicals in the skin that create pigmentation or darkening. Tretinoin is
a topical form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself.
Mercaptopurine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and
slows their growth and spread in the body.
Meropenem is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Mesna is detoxifying agent. It reduces the harmful effects of certain metabolites (breakdown
products) of the cancer chemotherapy medicine ifosfamide (Ifex).
Mesoridazine is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the
actions of chemicals in your brain.
Mestranol and norethindrone contains a combination of female hormones that prevent
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your
cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a
fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Metaproterenol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations)
in the brain.
Metformin and pioglitazone is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help
control blood sugar levels.
Metformin and rosiglitazone is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help
control blood sugar levels.
Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels.
Metformin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Methadone is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine. Methadone also reduces
withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without causing the
"high" associated with the drug addiction.
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. Carbonic anhydrase is a protein in the
body. Methazolamide reduces the activity of this protein.
Methemoglobin is a form of hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin). Hemoglobin is a substance
in blood that carries oxygen and distributes it to your tissues and organs. However,
methemoglobin is not a type of hemoglobin that is useful in carrying oxygen.
Methenamine is a urinary antiinfective medicine. Methenamine fights bacteria in the urine
and bladder.
Methimazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone.
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain
sensations) that are sent to your brain.
Methohexital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Methohexital
slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Methotrexate injection interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially
cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that
reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring substance that is reactive to light. It works by
enhancing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA).
Methscopolamine reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body, such as the
stomach.
Methsuximide is an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause
seizures.
Methyclothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from
absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Methylcellulose is a bulk-forming laxative. Methylcellulose absorbs liquid in the intestines and
makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.
Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood.
This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly
and easily.
Methylergonovine is in a group of drugs called ergot alkaloids. It affects the smooth
muscle of a woman's uterus, improving the muscle tone as well as the strength and timing of
uterine contractions.
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. In affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Methylprednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Methylprednisolone prevents the
release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Metipranolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Metipranolol ophthalmic reduces
pressure inside the eye.
Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in upper digestive tract. This speeds up
the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines.
Metolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing
too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Metoprolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body.
Metyrosine is used to treat pheochromocytoma. It is used before surgery to control
pheochromocytoma, as well as to treat the disease when surgery is not possible.
Mexiletine affects the way that your heart beats.
Micafungin is an antifungal antibiotic.
Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing.
Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from
growing on your skin.
Midodrine is a vasopressor. Midodrine causes constriction (tightening) of the blood vessels
which leads to an increase in blood pressure.
Mifepristone blocks the actions of the naturally occurring hormone progesterone, which is
necessary for pregnancy to continue.
Miglitol delays the digestion of carbohydrates (forms of sugar) in your body. This
decreases the amount of sugar that passes into your blood after a meal and prevents
periods of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).
Miglustat may reduce the formation of the protein glucosylceramide in the body. Individuals
with type 1 Gaucher disease (a hereditary disorder) are missing an enzyme to break down
glucosylceramide in the body. Therefore, it may build up in the tissues and cause problems.
Untreated Gaucher disease may result in anemia (low level of red blood cells), thrombocytopenia
(low level of platelets), bone disease, hepatomegaly (enlargement of the liver), or splenomegaly
(enlargement of the spleen).
Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor.
Minocycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. Mirtazapine affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression.
Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are
inhibited by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin.
Mitomycin is an antineoplastic medication. Mitomycin interferes with the growth of cancer
cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Mitotane is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Mitotane interferes with the growth of cancer
cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Mitoxantrone is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Mitoxantrone interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Mitoxantrone also affects the immune
system.
Mixed respiratory vaccine is a mixture of killed bacteria. It is used to strengthen the
immune system to help your body fight chronic infections.
Modafinil is a medication that promotes wakefulness.
Moexipril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin
converting enzyme.
Molindone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in
the brain.
Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
Mometasone is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the
body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
Monobenzone topical (for the skin) is a depigmenting agent. It works by increasing the
amount of skin pigment molecules (melanin) eliminated from skin cells in the body.
Montelukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals
your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause
swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in
asthma symptoms.
Moricizine affects the way that your heart beats.
Morphine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers.
Moxifloxacin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the
body.
Moxifloxacin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Multivitamins and minerals are a combination of many different vitamins and minerals
that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in
foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in
foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals that are not taken in to the body
through diet.
Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals that are not taken in to the body
through diet.
Mumps is a serious diseases caused by a virus. It is spread from person to person through
the air.
Mupirocin is an antibiotic. Mupirocin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your
skin.
Muromonab-CD3 lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your
body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as
a kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.
Mycophenolate mofetil lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps
your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ
such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.
Mycophenolic acid lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your
body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as
a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader.
The exact way that methysergide works is unknown. It is believed to be involved in narrowing
the veins and arteries that supply blood to your head.
The exact way that minoxidil topical works is not known.
The use of ma huang in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted
by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements, consultation with a
primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with a practitioner trained
in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and coordination of treatment among all
health care providers involved may be advantageous.
The use of melatonin in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts
accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements,
consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with
a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and
coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
The use of milk thistle in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts
accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal supplements,
consultation with a primary health care professional is advisable. Additionally, consultation with
a practitioner trained in the uses of herbal/health supplements may be beneficial, and
coordination of treatment among all health care providers involved may be advantageous.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium sulfate also increases water in the intestines,
which may induce defecation.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the
body especially the muscles and nerves.
Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are spread from
person to person through the air.
Medroxyprogesterone is a form of progesterone, a female hormone that prevents
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your
cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a
fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Mestranol and norethindrone contains a combination of female hormones that prevent
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your
cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a
fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Methotrexate injection interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially
cells that reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Methotrexate interferes with the growth of certain cells of the body, especially cells that
reproduce quickly, such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells, and skin cells.
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. In affects chemicals in the brain
and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.
Metronidazole is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body.
Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing.
Multivitamins and minerals are a combination of many different vitamins and minerals
that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
Mupirocin is an antibiotic that treats or prevents infection that is caused by bacteria.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in
the body especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium hydroxide also reduces stomach acid, and
increases water in the intestines which may induce defecation.
Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from
growing on your skin.
Multivitamins and minerals are a combination of many different vitamins and minerals
that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in
foods and other natural sources.
Multivitamins are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in
foods and other natural sources.
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The exact way that minoxidil topical works is not known.
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