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S-adenosylmethionine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body.
Sacrosidase is a yeast-based enzyme that replaces an enzyme called sucrase which is
normally produced in the body. Sucrase helps the body breakdown and process certain sugars
during digestion.
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer
layer of skin.
Salicylic acid is a keratolytic (peeling agent). Salicylic acid causes shedding of the outer
layer of skin.
Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
Salsalate is in a class of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body
that cause pain and inflammation.
Sapropterin is a synthetic form of a natural salt that contributes to the function of a certain
enzyme in the body. In people with a condition called phenylketonuria (PKU), this enzyme is
lacking or missing in the body. Without the enzyme, phenylalanine levels can become elevated
and cause a variety of neurologic symptoms.
Saquinavir is an antiviral medication. It is in a group of drugs called protease
(PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. Saquinavir prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from
multiplying in your body.
Sargramostim is a protein that stimulates the production of white blood cells. Sargramostim
is similar a substance in the body called granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF).
Saw palmetto comes from a palm-like plant that grows in the southeast United States.
The berries of this plant are used to make the capsule form of saw palmetto.
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medicine. Anticholinergics have many effects in the body. For
example, they decrease the secretion of fluids, slow the stomach and intestine, and dilate the pupils.
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medicine. Scopolamine has many effects in the body including
decreasing the secretion of fluids, slowing the stomach and intestines, and dilation of the pupils.
Scopolamine ophthalmic causes the muscles in your eye to become relaxed. This widens
your pupil. Your pupil will remain wide and will not respond to light.
Secobarbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates (bar-BIT-chur-ates). Secobarbital
slows the activity of your brain and nervous system.
Selegiline prevents the breakdown of a chemical in your brain called dopamine (DO pa
meen). Low levels of this chemical are associated with Parkinson's disease.
Selegiline prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often imbalanced in
people with depression.
Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your
skin.
Sertaconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Sertaconazole topical prevents fungus
from growing on the skin.
Sertraline is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs). Sertraline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and
cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Sevelamer is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of
calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus.
Sibutramine affects chemicals in the body that are related to weight maintenance.
Sildenafil relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body.
Silver sulfadiazine is an antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more
easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.
Simvastatin is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol
(a type of fat) in the body.
Sirolimus 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.
Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by
regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating.
Smallpox is a serious, contagious, and sometimes fatal infection that is caused by a virus.
Smallpox causes fever and a blistering skin rash. These blisters contain virus and can make the
infected person highly contagious.
Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid.
Sodium biphosphate and sodium phosphate are forms of phosphorus, which is a naturally
occurring substance that is important in every cell in the body.
Sodium hyaluronate is similar to the synovial (sin-OH-vee-ul) fluid that surrounds your
joints. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber.
Sodium iodide is a salt that is formed into an injectable medicine.
Sodium oxybate is a central nervous system depressant. It is used to treat cataplexy
(sudden loss of muscle strength) and reduce daytime sleepiness in patients with narcolepsy.
Sodium phenylbutyrate is converted to a substance in the body that helps the kidneys
eliminate waste substances from the body. These waste substances can produce ammonia, which
is toxic if it builds up in your blood.
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate affects the exchange of sodium and potassium in the body.
Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibacterial agent. Sodium sulfacetamide interferes with the
growth of bacteria on the skin.
Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibacterial agent. Sodium sulfacetamide interferes with the growth
of bacteria on the skin. Sulfur may also inhibit the growth of bacteria on the skin and it may cause
drying of the skin.
Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibacterial agent. Sodium sulfacetamide topical interferes
with the growth of bacteria on the skin.
Sodium thiosulfate is an antifungal agent. Sodium thiosulfate decreases the growth of fungus
on the skin.
Solifenacin reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract.
Somatropin is a form of human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is important in
the body for the growth of bones and muscles.
Sorafenib is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Sorafenib interferes with the growth
of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Sotalol AF is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Sotalol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Sparfloxacin has been withdrawn from the U.S. market.
Spectinomycin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from
absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Stanozolol is a man-made steroid, similar to the a naturally occurring steroid testosterone.
Stavudine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
cells from multiplying in your body.
Streptozocin is an antineoplastic medication. Streptozocin interferes with the growth of
cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Succimer is a chelating (binding) agent. Succimer binds to lead in the blood and allows it to
be passed out in the urine.
Sucralfate is an anti-ulcer medication.
Sulconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Sulconazole topical prevents fungus from
growing on your skin.
Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Sulfacetamide ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Sulfadiazine is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are both antibiotics that treat different types of
infection caused by bacteria.
Sulfanilamide is an antibacterial medication. It fights bacteria in your body.
Sulfasalazine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and
diarrhea.
Sulfinpyrazone reduces the amount of uric acid in your body by causing more uric acid to
be passed out in your urine. Sulfinpyrazone also has other effects in the body that are important
in the treatment of gout.
Sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide ("sulfa") antibiotic that helps keep bacteria from growing
in your body.
Sulfisoxazole ophthalmic is an antibiotic.
Sulindac is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Sulindac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Sunitinib is a cancer medicine that helps the body slow down the growth and reproduction
of certain cells, including tumor cells.
Suprofen is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It reduces
pain and inflammation in the eyes.
The use of St. John's wort 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 senna 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 slippery elm 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.
Topical sulfur causes drying and peeling of the skin. This allows excess oil and dirt to be
easily washed away.
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medicine. Anticholinergics have many effects in the body. For
example, they decrease the secretion of fluids, slow the stomach and intestine, and dilate the pupils.
Selegiline prevents the breakdown of chemicals in the brain that are often imbalanced in
people with depression.
Sotalol AF is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
Sumatriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels
around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain,
nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more
easily, which allows for easier passage of gas.
The use of senna 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.
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