Related: BCG. What Medicine is used for: Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccines help to prevent tuberculosis (TB), especially in areas where the disease is endemic (widespread). It can also be used for other therapeutic or medical purposes. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is spread from one person to another through droplets released into the air, through coughing or sneezing. Common symptoms of TB include cough lasting three weeks or longer, coughing out blood, feeling tired, fever, night sweats and unexplained or unintentional weight loss.
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Related: Baricitinib, Olumiant, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, antirheumatic, disease modifying, JAK inhibitors, atopic dermatitis. What Medicine is used for: Baricitinib is used for the treatment of moderate to severe Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) when conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) are not effective. It works to reduce inflammation, thereby reducing symptoms of joint pain and swelling, and improving quality of life. Baricitinib does not work immediately and it may take weeks to months before you notice any improvement in symptoms. Baricitinib is also used for the treatment of severe eczema and other medical conditions.
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Related: inhaled corticosteroids, Beclomethasone, asthma, COPD. What Medicine is used for: Beclomethasone inhaler is a steroid inhaler that helps to reduce and prevent swelling and inflammation in the lungs. Beclomethasone inhaler is normally referred to as 'controller' inhaler as it helps to control symptoms such as breathlessness in asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a disease affecting the lungs which makes it harder for the person to breathe as the disease gets worse.
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What Medicine is used for: Bendamustine is an intravenous chemotherapy used alone or in combination with other agents for the treatment of certain cancer.
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Brand/Proprietary Drug Name: Artane Related: Benzhexol, Trihexyphenidyl, Artane, Anticholinergic, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia. What Medicine is used for: Benzhexol is used to reduce tremors, muscle stiffness and movement problems that are associated with Parkinson’s disease and side effects from some medications used to treat mental conditions.
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Related: Clobazam; Clonazepam; Diazepam; Lorazepam; Nitrazepam; Alprazolam;. What Medicine is used for: Benzodiazepines are a class of medicine which includes diazepam, lorazepam, bromazepam, alprazolam, nitrazepam, chlordiazepoxide and clonazepam. Benzodiazepines are usually used to control seizures and anxiety as well other conditions related to the nervous system. In particular they are used for the short term treatment of conditions such as:AnxietyPanic attacksInsomniaSeizures (fits) These medicines may be given to you or your child for other reasons. Do check with your doctor what you are taking this for.
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Brand/Proprietary Drug Name: Cogentin Related: Benztropine, Benzatropine, Cogentin, Anticholinergic, Parkinson’s disease, extra-pyramidal side effect. What Medicine is used for: Benztropine is used to reduce tremors, muscle stiffness and movement problems that are associated with Parkinson’s disease and side effects of some medications used to treat mental conditions.
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Brand/Proprietary Drug Name: Merislon What Medicine is used for: Betahistine is used to treat vertigo (dizzy spells), tinnitus (ringing in the ear), hearing loss, nausea or vomiting associated with Meniere disease or vertigo due to inner ear problem. There are two types of salt formulated for betahistine namely mesilate and dihydrochloride
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