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Glatiramer (gla TIR a mer) INJECTION Use: is a combination of four amino acids (proteins) that affect the immune system, to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) and to prevent relapse of MS

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gramicidin/neomycin/polymyxin B opthalmic SOLUTION Use:

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Ibandronate (eye BAN dro nate) INJECTION Use: is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Ibandronate slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Also used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

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Influenza viris vaccine INJECTION Use:

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Influenza viris vaccine, H1N1, inactivated INJECTION Use:

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Influenza viris vaccine, inactivated INJECTION Use:

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Influenza viris vaccine, live, trivalent INJECTION Use:

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Insulin Aspart INJECTION Use: Antidiabetic agent; rapid-acting human insulin analog. Generally used to provide prandial glycemic control in conjunction with an intermediate- or long-acting insulin preparation

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Insulin Aspart-insulin aspart protamine SUSPENSION Use: Insulin aspart is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Insulin aspart is usually given together with another long-acting insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting form of insulin.

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Insulin Detemir INJECTION Use: Antidiabetic agent; long acting human insulin analog synthesized using recombinant DNA technology

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Insulin Glargine INJECTION Use: Insulin glargine is a long-acting form of insulin that is slightly different from other forms of insulin that are not man-made.

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Insulin Glulisine Use: Insulin glulisine is a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin glulisine is a faster-acting form of insulin than regular human insulin.

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Insulin isophane Use: Insulin isophane is a man-made form of a hormone that is produced in the body. It works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin isophane is a long-acting form of insulin that is slightly different from other forms of insulin that are not man-made.

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Insulin isophane- insulin regular Use:

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Insulin Lispro Use:

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Insulin lispro-inlulin lispro protamine Use:

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Insulin Regular Use:

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Insulin zinc extended Use:

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Iodine topical Use:

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Isopropyl alcohol topical Use:

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Ketorolac Use:

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Lindane topical Use: Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body

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meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Use: 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 can spread from one person to another through small droplets of saliva that are expelled into the air when an infected

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Menthol-phenol topical Use:

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Methylnaltrexone (METh IL nal TREX own) Use: Methylnaltrexone is a selective antagonist of opioid binding at the mu-opioid receptor. It functions as a peripherally acting receptor antagonist in tissues such as the GI tract, decreasing the constipating effects of opioids.

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Mometasone topical (moe MET a sone) Use: Mometasone is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Mometasone topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis

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Multivitamin Use: Multivitamin are a combination of many different vitamins that are normally found in foods and other natural sources.

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Multivitamin with iron Use: Iron is normally found in foods like red meat. In the body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

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Multivitamin with minerals Use: Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions

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Mumps skin test antigen Use:

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naftifine Use: Naftifine topical is an antifungal medication. Naftifine topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Naftifine topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm infections.

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neomycin/polymyxin B/prednisolone opthalmic Use:

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Nitroglycerin (NYE-troe-GLIS-er-in) Use: Treating high blood pressure during surgery, controlling congestive heart failure associated with heart attack, treating chest pain in certain patients, and lowering blood pressure during surgery. Nitroglycerin is a nitrate. It works by relaxing (widening) blood vessels. Chest pain occurs when the heart needs more oxygen than it can get. Relaxing blood vessels allows blood to flow more easily. This reduces the heart's workload and the amount of oxygen needed by the heart.

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Oxymetazoline (ox ee me TAZ oh leen NAY sal) Use: Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Oxymetazoline nasal (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold.

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paricalcitol Use:

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Peginterferon alpha-2a Use:

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Phenol topical Use:

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Phenylephrine Use:

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Phenytoin Use:

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Piperonyl butoxide-pyrethrins topical Use:

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Prednisolone-sulfaacetamide sodium opthalmic Use:

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Reserpine (re SER peen) Use: Reserpine 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. Reserpine is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Selenium sulfide (se LEE nee um SUL fide) Use: Selenium sulfide is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Selenium sulfide topical (for the skin) is used to treat dandruff, seborrhea, and tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin

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Sevoflurane (see-voe-FLOO-rane) Use: Causing general anesthesia (loss of consciousness) before and during surgery. Sevoflurane is an anesthetic. It works by depressing activity in the central nervous system, which causes loss of consciousness.

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Silver Sulfadiazine topical Use:

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Sulfacetamide sodium opthalmic Use:

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Tacrolimus Use:

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Teriparatide Use:

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Tetanus toxoid Use:

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Tetanus-diphtheria toxoids Use:

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Theophyline Use:

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Trace Elements Use:

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Trace elements with selenium Use:

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Trifluridine opthalmic Use:

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Nicotine Use:

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Physostigmine Use:

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Warfarin Use:

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Balsam Peru/castor oil/trypsin topical Use:

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Benzocaine topical Use:

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ethyl chloride topical Use:

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Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical Use:

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Triamcinolone topical Use:

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Ammonia inhalant Use:

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Cysteine Use:

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Hydroxyzine Use:

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Itraconazole Use:

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Phosphorated carbohydrate solution Use:

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Podophyllum resin topical Use:

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Pyridoxine (PIR ih DOX een) Use: Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins are naturally occurring substances necessary for many processes in the body. Pyridoxine is important in the breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates from foods into products needed by the body

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Selenium (se LEE nee um) Use: Selenium is mineral that is found in soil and occurs naturally in certain foods (such as whole grains, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and seafood). Selenium is not produced in the body, but it is needed for proper thyroid and immune system function

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Arsenic trioxide (AR sen ik trye OX ide) Use: Arsenic trioxide is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Arsenic trioxide is used to treat a cancer of the blood and bone marrow called acute promyelocytic (pro-MYE-loe-SIT-ik) leukemia,

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Flexible collodion Use:

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Amyl nitrite Use: Amyl nitrite is related to the nitrate medicines and is used by inhalation to relieve the pain of angina attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart while reducing its workload.

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Amyl nitrite/NA nitrite/Na thiosulfate Use:

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Silver nitrite topical Use:

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