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Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox in children. When this
virus becomes active again in an adult, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Zoster vaccine is a
live vaccine that helps prevent shingles.
Zafirlukast 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.
Zalcitabine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
cells from multiplying in your body.
Zaleplon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Zanamivir is an antiviral medication. It blocks the actions of viruses in your body.
Ziconotide is in a class of drugs called analgesics. It relieves pain.
Zidovudine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
cells from multiplying in your body.
Zileuton 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.
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the
development and health of body tissues.
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the
development and health of body tissues.
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and
health of body tissues.
Zinc oxide is a mineral.
Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals
in the brain.
Zoledronic acid (sometimes called zoledronate) is in a group of medicines called
bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). Zoledronic acid inhibits the release of calcium from bones.
Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Zonisamide is a sulfa drug with anti-convulsant effects.
Zidovudine is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
cells from multiplying in your body.
Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood
vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan nasal also reduces substances in the body that can trigger
headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms.
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