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Prescription Drugs Beginning With "V"
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This medicine is a female hormone and is usually given to women who do not produce the proper amount. It is used to reduce menopause symptoms (such as vaginal dryness). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an anti-viral agent used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eye. This medicine is not a cure for CMV eye infection, but can help to slow progression of the condition. This medicine may also be used to prevent CMV disease in heart, kidney, and kidney/pancreas transplant patients who are at risk for the disease. This medicine may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Valdoxan is used in the treatment of depression or to help prevent depression returning.
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Valproate sodium is used for epilepsy, including generalised and partial. Valproate sodium is also used for mania (a condition in which a person is very excited, agitated, talking quickly, sleeping little and with expansive ideas). Valproate sodium has been used for prevention of migraine, and pain conditions including trigeminal neuralgia. Usually the medicine is started as a low dose and gradually increased to get the best benefit.
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This medicine is an antiviral used in patients with normal immune systems to treat herpes zoster infections (shingles) or to treat or suppress genital herpes. This medicine may be used in combination with safe sex practices in patients with genital herpes to help reduce the risk of spreading the condition to others. This medicine may also be used for cold sores (herpes simplex) or other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This combination medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Both medications work by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Aliskiren blocks the hormone renin. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin.
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DUE TO THE SHIPPING TIME REQUIRED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED FOR FUTURE USE.
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a severe intestinal condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This condition usually occurs after the use of another antibiotic, which allows the growth of resistant bacteria in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea. When vancomycin is given by mouth, it is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestines, allowing it to stop the growth of the bacteria responsible for this form of colitis.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VANDAZOLE IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME ZIDOVAL.
This medication is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina. It may help to decrease itching, discharge and other symptoms. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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The international version of brand Vaniqa may appear as 11.5%. This contains 115 mg eflornithine which is equivalent to 13.9% in the United States. The two products are identical.
This medicine is an enzyme inhibitor used topically to slow the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. It does not remove hair.
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DUE TO THE SHIPPING TIME REQUIRED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED FOR FUTURE USE.
This medicine is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
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This medicine is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VASOTEC IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME RENITEC.
This medicine is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat congestive heart disease and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VECTICAL IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME SILKIS.
This ointment is used to treat psoriasis. Calcitriol is a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of cells
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Please note the international version of Ventolin does not come with a dose counter.
Each inhaler has 200 doses.
This medicine is a bronchodilator used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma, emphysema, and other breathing conditions. This medicine is also used to prevent the symptoms of exercise-induced asthma. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems such as asthma. Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
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Etoposide is used alone or in combination with other chemotherapies to treat certain forms of cancer (e.g., small cell lung cancer). Etoposide works by slowing cancer cell growth. It is also commonly known as VP-16. 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 drug may also be used to treat certain types of leukemias, lymphomas, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and a certain type of prostate cancer.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VERAMYST IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME AVAMYS.
Fluticasone is used to treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, and sneezing. It may also reduce other symptoms of seasonal allergies such as red, itchy, and watery eyes. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.
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This medication is used to treat a certain skin condition (atopic dermatitis). Desonide reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in this type of condition. Desonide is a mild corticosteroid.
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Verapamil is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Verapamil is called a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. It may also lower the heart rate. 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 drug may also be used to treat other heart diseases (such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, fast/irregular heartbeats) and to prevent chest pain (angina).
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Tretinoin is used with other medications (e.g., chemotherapy) to treat a certain type of cancer of the white blood cells (APL-acute promyelocytic leukemia). APL is a disease of too many white blood cells that do not mature or function properly. This medication is used to lessen the signs and severity of this disease (induce remission). Further treatment after remission will be determined by your doctor. Tretinoin works by promoting the growth of normal, mature cells in the bone marrow and blood. This medication helps to reverse symptoms of APL such as infections, tiredness, and bleeding. Tretinoin is related to vitamin A.
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This medicine is an anticholinergic used to treat overactive bladder in patients who frequently experience symptoms such as an urgent need to urinate, a need to urinate often, or leakage of urine when there is an urgent need to urinate. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Voriconazole is an azole antifungal used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VIAGRA IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY BY PFIZER UNDER THE NAME AVIGRA AND THIS MAY BE DISPENSED FOR CUSTOMERS. PFIZER HAVE STATED THAT AVIGRA IS THE SAME QUALITY AS VIAGRA.
This medicine is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat sexual function problems such as impotence or erectile dysfunction. In combination with sexual stimulation, this medicine works by helping the blood flow into the penis to achieve and maintain an erection. This medicine is not intended for use in women or children. This medicine will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection. Use "safe sex" practices such as latex condoms. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
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This medicine is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine is not effective treating infections caused by viruses.
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This drug is used in combination with other medications to help control your HIV infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It also lowers your risk of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer). Didanosine belongs to a class of drugs known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors-NRTI. Didanosine is not a cure for HIV and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination (such as sharing used needles). 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 to prevent HIV infection after contact with the virus.
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DUE TO THE SHIPPING TIME REQUIRED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE ORDERED FOR FUTURE USE.
This medicine is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat eye infections.
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Vilazodone is used to treat depression. It is an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and partial serotonin receptor agonist. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (neurotransmitters such as serotonin). This medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help restore your interest in daily living.
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This medication is used to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis when there is a high risk for stomach bleeding/ulcer. This product contains 2 medications: esomeprazole and naproxen. This product should not be used to relieve sudden pain. The naproxen starts to work slower than other naproxen products because of a special coating (delayed-release).
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This medicine is an HIV protease inhibitor used alone or in combination with another medicine to manage human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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This medicine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor used to treat human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV). This medicine is not a cure for HIV. It must be used in combination with other proven anti-HIV medicines. If this medicine is taken alone to treat HIV infection, it may stop working. Contact your doctor for more information. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Nevirapine is used with other medications to help control your HIV infection, thereby improving your quality of life. It helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body so your immune system can work better. It also lowers your risk of getting HIV disease complications (such as new infections, cancer). Nevirapine belongs to a class of drugs known as non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). Nevirapine is not a cure for HIV infection and it does not prevent the spread of HIV to others through sexual contact or blood contamination (such as sharing used needles). Nevirapine should not be used to prevent HIV infection after accidental exposure (such as needle sticks, blood/bodily fluid contact). Different HIV medications are used to prevent infection after exposure.
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International versions of brand Viread may have a strength of 245mg. It is equivalent to Viread 300mg from the US.
Viread 30 300mg Tablets is an antiviral reverse transcriptase inhibitor used for treating HIV infection in combination with other medicines. It is also used to treat chronic hepatitis B infection. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Verteporfin is used along with laser light treatment to treat certain serious eye conditions (e.g., macular degeneration, pathologic myopia, ocular histoplasmosis). It is used to help prevent decreased vision and blindness. After you have received the injection of verteporfin, your doctor will use laser light treatment on the affected eye(s). The laser light will change the drug to a form that works by damaging only those cells that cause the serious eye problem.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VIVELLE-DOT IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME ESTRADOT.
This medicine is a female hormone usually given to women who no longer produce the proper amount. It is used to reduce menopause symptoms such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness/discomfort or to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) in those at high risk. This medicine may be use to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VOLTAREN IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME VOVERAN .
This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VOLTAREN EMULGEL ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME VOVERAN EMULGEL.
Voltaren Emulgel is a gel for rubbing into the skin and contains a substance called diclofenac. Diclofenac is one of a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (NSAID). Voltaren Emulgel is used to relieve pain and reduce swelling in a number of conditions affecting the joints and muscles. Voltaren Emulgel works particularly well on inflammation of tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints due to trauma (e.g. sports injuries, sprains, strains and bruises), soft tissue rheumatism and localized rheumatic conditions, e.g. bursitis. For aches and pains, back, neck and shoulder pain. Voltaren.
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Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It works by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation. The eye drop is used to reduce eye inflammation before and after eye surgery (e.g., cataract surgery) and in other cases of eye inflammation where infection is not present.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VOLTAREN XR IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME VOLTAREN RETARD
Diclofenac is used to relieve pain, swelling (inflammation), and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Reducing these symptoms helps you do more of your normal daily activities. This medication is known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This long-acting medication is not intended to relieve sudden severe pain because it starts working slowly. 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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PLEASE NOTE VOSPIRE ER (ALBUTEROL/SALBUTAMOL) IS MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY AS VENTMAX SR CAPSULES
Albuterol (also known as salbutamol) is used to treat wheezing and shortness of breath caused by breathing problems (e.g., asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Albuterol belongs to a class of drugs known as bronchodilators. It works in the airways by opening breathing passages and relaxing muscles. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND VYTORIN IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME INEGY
This is a combination of two medicines used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs from your diet. Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin". It works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. This medicine is used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet. Keeping your cholesterol level under control may reduce your risk of heart problems and stroke. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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