‘Women's Health’ Category

Vaniqa

Vaniqa Cream is slowing the growth of unwanted facial hair in women. Vaniqa Cream is an enzyme inhibitor. It works by blocking an enzyme necessary for hair to grow. This results in slower hair growth and improved appearance where Vaniqa is applied. Vaniqa does not permanently remove hair or “cure” unwanted facial hair. Your treatment program should include continuation of any hair removal technique you are currently using. Vaniqa will help you manage your condition and improve your appearance. It is not a depilatory.

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Seasonale

Preventing pregnancy. It may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Seasonale is a progesterone and estrogen combination birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, thickening the mucus in the cervix, and changing the lining of the uterus.

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Naprosyn

Naprosyn, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (spinal arthritis), tendinitis, bursitis, and acute gout; it is also used to relieve menstrual cramps and other types of mild to moderate pain. Naprosyn Suspension is recommended for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in order to obtain the maximum dosage flexibility based on the patient’s weight.

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Microzide

Microzide is recommended for the treatment of edema, and for high blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Levbid

Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms.
Levbid is used to control conditions such as excessive stomach acid production, excessive secretion from the pancreas, and excessive sweating and drooling associated with diseases like Parkinson’s disease. Hyoscyamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Fosamax

Fosamax is prescribed to treat and to prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause; it is also used to increase the bone mass of men with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. Some reports indicate that as much as half of the men and women over the age of 75 are affected by osteoporosis. Fosamax is a member of the class of drugs known as bisphosphonates. This class of drugs is designed to inhibit bone breakdown. They decrease the activity of cells that break down bones in the body.

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Evista

Evista is used to prevent and treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in women after menopause. Maintaining strong bones by slowing bone loss helps to reduce the risk of fractures. This drug is different from hormones (including estrogens and progestins). It works by acting like estrogen (as a selective estrogen receptor modulator or SERM) in some parts of the body. Evista helps to preserve bone mass, but it does not affect the breast and uterus like estrogen or relieve symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes. This medication is not recommended for use in women before menopause. It should not be used in children.

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Estradiol

Estradiol is prescribed for symptomatic treatment of the usual symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, vaginal dryness, etc.), prevention of bone fractures associated with osteoporosis, reduction of the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and dysfunctional (excessive and painful) uterine bleeding. The vaginal cream is prescribed for vaginal or vulvar atrophy associated with menopause.

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Diflucan

Diflucan is now being prescribed for fungal infections in kidney and liver transplant patients, and fungal infections in patients with AIDS.Diflucan is indicated for the treatment of:
-Vaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infections due to Candida).
-Oropharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis.
-Cryptococcal meningitis.
Diflucan is also prescribed to guard against candidiasis in some people receiving bone marrow transplants, and is used to treat meningitis (brain or spinal cord inflammation) caused by another type of fungus.

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