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Prescription Drugs Beginning With "O"
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prescription drugs currently available beginning with "O":
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This medication is a combination of 2 hormones: an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin (drospirenone). This product is used to prevent pregnancy. It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. This medication also may be used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or moderate acne if you have chosen to use birth control pills as your method of pregnancy prevention. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills may make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods, and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts.
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This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent (NSAIA) used in the eye before, during, and after eye surgery to reduce inflammation and swelling. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is a corticosteroid used to reduce itching, redness, and swelling associated with skin conditions of the scalp.
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This medication is used to treat symptoms of the nose (stuffiness or congestion, runny nose, itching, and sneezing) caused by seasonal and year-round nasal allergies. Ciclesonide works by reducing the swelling (inflammation) of the nasal passages. It belongs to the class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
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Cefdinir 300mg is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
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Onglyza is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used to treat type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND OPTIVAR IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME ALLERGODIL
Optivar 0.05% Solution is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes due to allergies
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND ORACEA IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME EFRACEA.
This medication is used to treat a certain type of skin condition called rosacea. It helps to reduce the number of pimples and bumps on the face, but it may not decrease redness. Doxycycline belongs to the class of antibiotics known as tetracyclines. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may worsen rosacea.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND ORTHO NOVUM 7/7/7 IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME TRINOVUM.
This combination hormone medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. These hormones prevent pregnancy in 3 ways. One way is by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation). A second way is by changing the cervical mucus, making it more difficult for an egg to meet sperm (fertilization). A third way is by changing the womb lining, making it difficult for a fertilized egg to attach to the lining of the womb (implantation). A fertilized egg (embryo/unborn baby) needs to attach to the womb to receive blood and nutrients and continue to grow. If an embryo/unborn baby does not attach, it cannot survive. Besides preventing pregnancy, birth control pills have been shown to help make your periods more regular, decrease blood loss and painful periods (dysmenorrhea), and decrease your risk of ovarian cysts. Use of this medication does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
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Oxiconazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm. This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a fungal infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Oxiconazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.
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This medication is used to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy) in adults and children who are 6 years or older. It is used with other seizure medications as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND OXYTROL IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME KENTERA.
This medication is used to treat an overactive bladder. By relaxing the muscles in the bladder, oxybutynin improves symptoms such as the inability to control urination (incontinence), feeling that one has to urinate (urgency), and having to go to the bathroom often (frequency). This medication belongs to the class of drugs known as antispasmodics. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 5 years of age. Consult your doctor for more information.
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