Allergies are among the most common medical disorders. It is estimated that 60 million Americans, or more than one in every five people, suffer from some form of allergy, with similar proportions throughout much of the rest of the world. Allergy is the single largest reason for school absence and is a major source of lost productivity in the workplace.
An allergy is a type of immune reaction. Normally, the immune system responds to foreign microorganisms or particles, like pollen or dust, by producing specific proteins called antibodies that are capable of binding to identifying molecules, or antigens, on the foreign particle. This reaction between antibody and antigen sets off a series of reactions designed to protect the body from infection. Sometimes, this same series of reactions is triggered by harmless, everyday substances. This is the condition known as allergy, and the offending substance is called an allergen.
Acomplia
Acomplia (rimonabant) is an anti-obesity drug. It was approved for marketing in the European Union in June 2006. Rimonabant is not yet approved for use in the United States, where it is known as Zimulti.
Allegra
Allegra is a seasonal allergy medicine that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient fexofendine - leaves you without the drowsiness which can be caused by many antihistamines. Studies show drowsiness in people who took Allegra was similar to those who took a sugar pill placebo.
Allegra-D
Allegra is a seasonal allergy medicine that your doctor can prescribe if it is right for you. Its active ingredient fexofendine - leaves you without the drowsiness which can be caused by many antihistamines. Studies show drowsiness in people who took Allegra was similar to those who took a sugar pill placebo.
Axid
Nizatidine is used to treat and prevent the recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach makes too much acid. Nizatidine also is used to treat or prevent occasional heartburn, acid indigestion, or sour stomach. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach. Nizatidine is available with and without a prescription.
Beconase
Beconase AQ is a corticosteroid used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Beconase AQ may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Carafate
Sucralfate is used to treat ulcers. It adheres to damaged ulcer tissue and protects against acid and enzymes so healing can occur.
Clarinex
This medicine is an antihistamine used to treat the symptoms of hay fever and other allergic conditions such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes, and sneezing. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Claritin
Claritin is the brand name of loratadine, a non-sedating antihistamine made and marketed by Schering Canada Inc. As an antihistamine, Claritin works by blocking the action of histamine, a naturally occurring chemical that is responsible for allergy symptoms. CLARITINŽ won't cause drowsiness, unlike some other over-the-counter antihistamines.
Claritin-D
Claritin is the brand name of loratadine, a non-sedating antihistamine made and marketed by Schering Canada Inc. As an antihistamine, Claritin works by blocking the action of histamine, a naturally occurring chemical that is responsible for allergy symptoms. CLARITINŽ won't cause drowsiness, unlike some other over-the-counter antihistamines.
Colazal
Balsalazide is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a condition in which the bowel is inflamed. Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory drug. It is converted in the body to mesalamine and works by reducing bowel inflammation, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, and stomach pain.
Decadron
Decadron is an steroid and it comes in Intravenous as well as oral tablets. Intravenous
form is used for immediate action and result and tablets are used to maintain
the effect of Decadron. Decadron is used in a variety of situations in cancer
patients:
Anti Nausea and Vomiting:
One dose of Decadron is used prior to chemotherapy, normally along with
Zofran, and is given intravenously.
Anti inflammatory:
Decadron is also used in patients who suffer from Brain Metastasis or
Spinal cord compression. In these situations, Decadron reduces the swelling
of the normal tissues around the cancer site and helps in controlling the
symptoms. Same effect is also seen in patients with
Superior Vena Cava syndrome as well as in patients with
Head and Neck cancers who have difficulty breathing.
Anticancer effect:
Decadron is an active drug and a major part of treatment regimes
ABVD and VAD used in management of certain cancers such as
Hodgkin's Disease and Multiple Myeloma. Decadron by itself is a very active drug in management of
Multiple Myeloma.
Diabinese
Chlorpropamide is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) , particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Chlorpropamide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body to use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for this medication to work. Chlorpropamide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).
Dipentum
Olsalazine, an anti-inflammatory medicine, is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a condition in which the bowel is inflamed. Olsalazine reduces the bowel inflammation, diarrhea (stool frequency), rectal bleeding, and abdominal pain.
Ephedrine
Acamprosate is used along with counseling and social support to help people who have stopped drinking large amounts of alcohol to avoid drinking alcohol again. Drinking alcohol for a long time changes the way the brain works. Acamprosate works by helping the brains of people who have drunk large amounts of alcohol to work normally again. Acamprosate does not prevent the withdrawal symptoms that people may experience when they stop drinking alcohol. Acamprosate has not been shown to work in people who have not stopped drinking alcohol or in people who drink large amounts of alcohol and also overuse or abuse other substances such as street drugs or prescription medications.
Flextra
This medicine is contains an antihistamine as well as an analgesic and antipyretic. This medicine is used to treat the aches and pains of colds or flu, menstrual cramps, headache, or fever. It may also be used to relieve pain in certain kinds of arthritic conditions. This medicine may also used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Flonase
For multi-symptom nasal allergy relief, no other brand delivers like Flonase. In independent studios, Flonase was indicated to treat more symptoms than any other leading nasal allergy medication.
For the best results, Flonase must be used daily. Your symptoms may begin to improve in as few as 12 hours. Maximum relief may take several days. Results may vary. If side effects occur, they are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat.
Fortamet
This medicine is a biguanide-type medicine used along with a diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes. This medicine works by helping restore your body's proper response to the insulin you naturally produce, and by decreasing the amount of sugar that your liver makes and that your stomach/intestines absorb. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, blindness, circulation problems, and sexual function problems. This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Glyset
Miglitol is used, alone or with other drugs, to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and, therefore, cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. It slows the breakdown and absorption of table sugar and other complex sugars in the small intestine. This process results in decreased blood sugar (hypoglycemia) levels following meals.
Imodium
Loperamide is used to control diarrhea. It is available with or without a prescription.
Lotronex
Alosetron is used to treat diarrhea, pain, cramps, and the feeling of an urgent need to have bowel movements caused by irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; a condition that causes stomach pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea) in women who have diarrhea as their main symptom and have not been helped by other treatments. Alosetron is in a class of medications called serotonin antagonists. Alosetron works by slowing the movement of stool (bowel movements) through the intestines.
Nasacort
For the treatment of seasonal and perennial nasal allergy symptoms. Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray is non-drowsy and non-habit-forming. It's for adults and children as young as 6 years and must be used daily for the best results. Maximum relief may take up to one week. Nasacort AQ has a low incidence of side effects that may include sore throat, nosebleed, and cough. Available by prescription only.
Nasonex
Nasonex is a steroid based nasal spray. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Nasacort nasal is used to treat the nasal symptoms of allergies and other seasonal reactions.
Orinase
Tolbutamide is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Tolbutamide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for this drug to work. Tolbutamide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).
Pro-Banthine
Propantheline is used with other medication to treat ulcers.
Rhinocort
Rhinocort Aqua is a corticosteroid used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Rhinocort Aqua may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Singulair
SingulairŽ (montelukast sodium) is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma in adults and children as young as 12 months and to help relieve the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies (outdoor allergies in adults and children as young as 2 years, and indoor allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months).
Tagamet
Cimetidine is used to treat ulcers; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which backward flow of acid from the stomach causes heartburn and injury of the food pipe (esophagus); and conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Over-the-counter cimetidine is used to prevent and treat symptoms of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. Cimetidine is in a class of medications called H2 blockers. It decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach.
Tolinase
Tolazamide is used to treat type 2 diabetes (condition in which the body does not use insulin normally and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood), particularly in people whose diabetes cannot be controlled by diet alone. Tolazamide lowers blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin and helping the body use insulin efficiently. The pancreas must produce insulin for this medication to work. Tolazamide is not used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood).
Xyzal
Levocetirizine is used to relieve runny nose; sneezing; and redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever, seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold. It is also used to treat symptoms of hives, including itching and rash. Levocetirizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
Zyrtec
Zyrtec is used for allergy relief. Zyrtec contains the antihistamine called cetirizine HCl. Zyrtec helps block the effects of histamine to relieve your symptoms.
In a survey of Zyrtec users, 4 out of 5 were satisfied with Zyrtec. 99% of these satisfied users said that they would definitely or probably continue to treat their allergies with Zyrtec.
