Actonel
- Common Name:
- risedronate
- Brand Name:
- Actonel
Risedronate belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for women who are past menopause, and to…
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Risedronate belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for women who are past menopause, and to…
Risedronate belongs to a group of medications called bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for women who are past menopause, and to…
Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2…
Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There are 3 strengths of ketorolac eye drops. The 0.45%…
Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There are 3 strengths of ketorolac eye drops. The 0.45%…
Ketorolac belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). There are 3 strengths of ketorolac eye drops. The 0.45%…
Acyclovir belongs to the family of medications known as antivirals. Acyclovir is used to treat and prevent genital herpes. It is also used for the acute…
Dapsone topical gel belongs to the class of medications called anti-acne therapies. It is used to treat acne vulgaris for people 12 years and older. While it…
This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) for people 4…
The pertussis - diphtheria toxoid - tetanus toxoid - inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used…
Nifedipine belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain brought on by…
July 18, 2014 nifedipine - acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference…
Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne. It works by killing the bacteria that cause acne, drying the acne pimples, and helping the skin to peel. This…
Tadalafil belongs to the group of medications known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. It is used to treat pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in…
Amphetamine belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It helps to increase…
Flibanserin belongs to the class of medications called central nervous system agents. It is used to treat a condition called hypoactive sexual desire disorder…
Riociguat belongs to the class of medications called soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators. It works to reduce the blood pressure in the lungs by opening the…
Lixisenatide belongs to a group of medications known as glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. It is used along with other medications to improve…
Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by the pancreas that helps the body use or store the glucose (sugar) it gets from food. For people with diabetes…
Doxorubicin belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the family of antineoplastics called…