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Generic name: ocular lubricant [ ok-yoo-lar-loo-bri-kant ] Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Ultra lubricating eye drops , Artelac nighttime , Artificial tears , Bion tears , Blink contacts What is Sterile lubricating tears? There are many brands and forms of ocular lubricant available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Sterile Lubricating Tears is used in adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes. Sterile Lubricating Tears may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should ...

Generic name: oxymetazoline nasal [ ox-ee-me-taz-oh-leen-nay-sal ] Drug class: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants Availability: Discontinued Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: 12 hour nasal , Dristan 12-hour , Duramist plus , Duration , Mucinex full force What is Sudafed om sinus cold? Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Sudafed OM Sinus Cold (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold. Sudafed OM Sinus Cold may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: nisoldipine [ nye-zol-di-peen ] Drug class: Calcium channel blocking agents Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Nisoldipine What is Sular? Sular is a calcium channel blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults. Sular may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. ...

Generic name: histrelin (implant) [ his-trel-in ] Drug class: Gonadotropin releasing hormones , Hormones / antineoplastics Dosage form: subcutaneous implant Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Histrelin (implant) , Supprelin la , Vantas What is Supprelin la? Supprelin LA is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. Supprelin LA implants are used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old. Supprelin LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: pramlintide [ pram-lin-tide ] Drug class: Amylin analogs Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Symlin , Symlinpen 60 , Pramlintide What is Symlinpen 120? SymlinPen 120 is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. This medicine lowers blood sugar in three ways. It slows the rate that food moves from your stomach to your intestines, which keeps your blood sugar from rising too fast. This medicine also lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver produces. Lastly, this medicine triggers the feeling of fullness after meals to help control your appetite and decrease how much food you eat. SymlinPen 120 is used together with insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This medicine is usually given after other diab...

Generic name: ocular lubricant [ ok-yoo-lar-loo-bri-kant ] Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Ultra lubricating eye drops , Artelac nighttime , Artificial tears , Bion tears , Blink contacts What is Systane complete preservative free dry eye relief? There are many brands and forms of ocular lubricant available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Systane Complete Preservative Free Dry Eye Relief is used in adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes. Systane Complete Preservative Free Dry Eye Relief may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. W...

Generic name: methimazole [ me-thim-a-zole ] Drug class: Antithyroid agents Dosage form: tablet Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Methimazole What is Tapazole? Tapazole prevents the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. Tapazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). It is also used before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. Tapazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. ...

Generic name: ocular lubricant [ ok-yoo-lar-loo-bri-kant ] Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available Brand names: Ultra lubricating eye drops , Artelac nighttime , Artificial tears , Bion tears , Blink contacts What is Tears again? There are many brands and forms of ocular lubricant available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Tears Again is used in adults to relieve burning, irritation, and discomfort caused by dry eyes. Tears Again may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use an Tears Again to treat or prevent...

Generic name: atenolol and chlorthalidone [ a-ten-oh-lole-and-klor-thal-i-done ] Drug class: Beta blockers with thiazides Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Tenoretic 50 , Atenolol and chlorthalidone , Tenoretic What is Tenoretic 100? Atenolol is a beta-blocker. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Tenoretic 100 is a combination medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Tenoretic 100 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use Tenoretic 100 if you ha...