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Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Generic Name: Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Brand Name: Diovan HCTValsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:Treating high blood p...- Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Valsartan / HydrochlorothiazidePronunciation: (val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)Class: Antihypertensive combinationTrade Names:Diovan HCT- Tablets hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg/valsartan 80 mg- Tablets hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg/valsartan 160 mg- Tablets hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg/valsartan 320 mg- Tablets hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg/valsartan 160 mg- Tablets hydrochlorothi...
- Valstar
ValstarGeneric Name: valrubicin (val ROO bi sin)Brand Names: ValstarWhat is Valstar (valrubicin)?Valrubicin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Valrubicin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.Valrubicin is used to treat bladder cancer.Valrubicin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.\...
- Valstar
ValstarGeneric Name: valrubicin (Intravesical route)val-ROO-bi-sinCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ValstarAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Antineoplastic AgentChemical Class: AnthracyclineUses For ValstarValrubicin is used as a solution that is run through a tube (instilled through a catheter) into the bladder to treat bladder cancer.Valrubi...
- Valstar
Valstar Generic Name: Valrubicin (val-ROO-bi-sin)Brand Name: ValstarValstar is used for:Treating certain types of bladder cancer in certain patients.Valstar is an anthracycline cytotoxic agent. It works by preventing the cancer cell from reproducing, which results in death of the cancer cell.Do NOT use Valstar if:you are allergic to any ingredient in Valstar (including ...
- Valtrex
ValtrexGeneric name: Valacyclovir hydrochlorideBrand names: ValtrexWhy is Valtrex prescribed?Valtrex is used to treat certain herpes infections, including herpes zoster (the painful rash known as shingles), genital herpes, and herpes cold sores on the face and lips.Most important fact about ValtrexValtrex should not be used by anyone with a weak immune system, such as...
- Valtrex
ValtrexGeneric Name: valacyclovir (Oral route)val-ay-SYE-kloe-virCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.ValtrexAvailable Dosage Forms:TabletTherapeutic Class: AntiviralPharmacologic Class: Viral DNA Polymerase InhibitorChemical Class: Guanosine Nucleoside AnalogUses For ValtrexValacyclovir is used to treat herpes virus infections, including herpes labialis (also k...
- Valtrex
Valtrex Generic Name: Valacyclovir (VAL-ay-SYE-kloe-vir)Brand Name: ValtrexValtrex is used for:Treating shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (fever blisters or herpes labialis), and treating, suppressing, or reducing transmission of genital herpes in patients with normal immune systems. It is also used to treat chickenpox in children and teenagers. It is also used to suppress geni...
- Valturna
ValturnaGeneric Name: aliskiren and valsartan (a LIS ke rin and val SAR tan)Brand Names: ValturnaWhat is aliskiren and valsartan?Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.Valsartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Valsartan k...
- Valturna
ValturnaGeneric Name: aliskiren and valsartan (Oral route)a-lis-KYE-ren, val-SAR-tanOral routeTabletAvoid Use in PregnancyWhen pregnancy is detected, discontinue aliskiren/valsartan as soon as possible. When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus...
- Valturna
Valturna Generic Name: Aliskiren/Valsartan (a-lis-KYE-ren/val-SAR-tan)Brand Name: ValturnaValturna may cause injury or death to the fetus if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Valturna is used for:Treating high blood pressure alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determine...
- Valu-Dryl
Valu-DrylGeneric Name: diphenhydramine (DYE fen HYE dra meen)Brand Names: Aler-Tab, Allergy, Allermax, Altaryl, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl DF, Benadryl Dye Free Allergy, Benadryl Ultratab, Children's Allergy, Diphen Cough, Diphenhist, Dytuss, PediaCare Children's Allergy, Q-Dryl, Q-Dryl A/F, Siladryl, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Simply Sleep, Sleep-ettes, Sleep-ettes D, Sominex Maximum St...
- Vanacof
VanacofGeneric Name: chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine (KLOE fe DYE a nol, DEX klor fen IR a meen, SOO doe ee FED rin)Brand Names: VanacofWhat is Vanacof (chlophedianol, dexchlorpheniramine, and pseudoephedrine)?Chlophedianol is a cough suppressant. It reduces the muscle spasms associated with cough reflex.Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces th...
- Vanacof CD
Vanacof CDGeneric Name: codeine, dexchlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine (KOE deen, DEX klor fen IR a meen, FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Vanacof CDWhat is Vanacof CD (codeine, dexchlorpheniramine, and phenylephrine)?Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotics. It is a cough suppressant that affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihi...
- Vanacof CD
Vanacof CD Generic Name: Phenylephrine/Dexchlorpheniramine/Codeine (FEN-il-EF-rin/DEX-klor-fen-IR-a-meen/KOE-deen)Brand Name: Vanacof CDVanacof CD is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Vanacof CD is a deco...
