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Prescription Drugs Beginning With "F"
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DUE TO THE SHIPPING TIME REQUIRED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED FOR FUTURE USE.
This drug is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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This medicine is an antiviral used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia). Iloperidone helps you to think more clearly, feel less nervous, and take part in everyday life. It may also help to decrease hallucinations (hearing/seeing things that are not there). Iloperidone is a psychiatric medication that belongs to the class of drugs called atypical antipsychotics. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used in combination with other medication to treat depression.
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Toremifene is used in postmenopausal women to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic breast cancer). It is usually used to treat cancer that needs estrogen, a female hormone, in order to grow (estrogen-receptor positive). Toremifene is a nonsteroidal antiestrogen that blocks the effects of estrogen in the breast tissue, thereby slowing or stopping the growth of cancer.
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Piroxicam is used to reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking your body's production of certain natural substances that cause inflammation.
If you are treating a chronic condition such as arthritis, ask your doctor about non-drug treatments and/or using other medications to treat your pain. See also Warning section.
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This medicine is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
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This medicine is a lipid-lowering agent used for controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
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This medicine is a topical antibacterial used for treating lesions due to mild to moderate rosacea.
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This medicine is a corticosteroid used to treat swelling, itching, redness, and irritation of the eyes and eyelids. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Diclofenac patches are used to relieve pain from various conditions (e.g., sprained ankle). This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
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This medicine is a muscle relaxant used to treat muscle spasms caused by painful muscle conditions. It should be used along with rest and physical therapy. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an alpha blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FLONASE IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME FLIXONASE 24 HOUR.
This medicine is a corticosteroid nasal spray used to treat itching, sneezing, congestion, and runny nose due to allergy and other causes.
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Florinef Acetate is a medication that is used to stop the body from creating an imbalance of minerals and water. Many disease states such as Addison’s and congenital adrenal hyperplasia can cause imbalances such as these and so your doctor will prescribe this medication to counter act the affects of these diseases. Florinef Acetate is a medication known as a corticosteroid and can be used in many conditions as will be explained by your doctor if this is the drug they choose to prescribe for you.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FLOVENT DISKUS IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME FLIXOTIDE ACCUHALER.
Each device has 60 doses.
This medicine is a corticosteroid used to treat asthma. This medicine is also used to prevent asthma attacks. IT WILL NOT STOP an asthma attack once one has started. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FLOVENT IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME FLIXOTIDE AND DOES NOT COME WITH A DOSE COUNTER
The international version of this product has strengths of 50mcg, 125mcg and 250mcg which correspond to the strengths 44mcg, 110mcg and 220mcg in the United States. The products are identical, the difference is due to alternate ways of measuring the strength.
This medicine is a corticosteroid used to treat asthma. This medicine is also used to prevent asthma attacks. IT WILL NOT STOP an asthma attack once one has started. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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DUE TO THE SHIPPING TIME REQUIRED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED FOR FUTURE USE. BRAND FLOXIN IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME TARIVID
This medicine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
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This medication is used on the skin to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous skin growths. Fluorouracil belongs to a class of medications known as anti-metabolites. It works by blocking the growth of abnormal cells that cause the skin condition.
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This medicine is an anti-androgen used in combination with another medicine to treat prostate cancer.
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This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FORADIL IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME FORADILE.
This medicine is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator used for long-term treatment of asthma. It may be used to prevent breathing problems in certain patients, including patients with night-time asthma, or breathing problems caused by exercise. It may be used for long-term treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine should not be used to treat a sudden asthma attack.
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This medicine is a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis in adult men and women. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FOSAMAX PLUS D IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME FOSAMAX PLUS AND FOSAVANCE. International versions of this product may have label strengths of 70 mg/70 mcg (corresponds to 70 mg/2800 units) and 70 mg/140 mcg (corresponds to 70 mg/5600 units). These products supply the same amount of active ingredient as the corresponding brand product, the difference is due to alternate ways of measuring the strength.
This medicine is a bisphosphonate and vitamin D combination used to prevent or treat osteoporosis (weak bones) in certain patients
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Lanthanum is used to prevent high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Lanthanum is a natural mineral that works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.
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Fragmin Injectable is an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots in patients who have certain illnesses or who will be having certain types of surgery. It is used along with aspirin to prevent certain problems caused by heart attack or unstable angina (chest pain). It is also used to reduce the recurrence of blood clots in certain cancer patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND FROVA IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME MIGREX.
Frovatriptan is used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Frovatriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.
Frovatriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.
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