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ENALAPRIL

Enalapril is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a vasodilator (it widens the blood vessels) that acts by blocking the production of chemicals that may be responsible for constricting or narrowing the blood vessels.

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EPINEPHRINE (OPHTHALMIC)

Epinephrine (ophthalmic) is used to treat glaucoma. It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (a particular fluid in the eye) and increasing its drainage.

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ERGOCALCIFEROL (VITAMIN D)

Ergocalciferol is used to treat rickets, hypophosphatemia (low blood levels of phosphate), and hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid gland). This medication is converted by the liver and kidney to the active form of vitamin D a vitamin essential to many body systems (including bone and tooth structure, regulation of blood calcium levels, and heart and muscle contraction).

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ERGOLOID MESYLATES

This medication is used to reduce the symptoms associated with senility. It is not clear how ergoloid mesylates work, but it is thought that they act by dilating (widening) the blood vessels, thus increasing blood flow to the brain.

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ERGONOVINE

Ergonovine is used to prevent or treat postpartum (immediately after delivery) or postabortion uterine bleeding. This medication is usually administered for only a short period of time (usually 48 hours). It acts directly on the uterus to cause contractions and to constrict blood vessels.

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ERGOTAMINE

This medication is used to treat migraine and cluster headaches. These headaches are thought to be caused by an increase in the diameter of the blood vessels in the head, which results in increased blood flow, increased pressure, and pain. Ergotamine is a vasoconstrictor; it acts by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels.

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ERGOTAMINE AND CAFFEINE COMBINATION

This medication is used to treat migraine and cluster headaches. These headaches are thought to be caused by an increase in the diameter of the blood vessels in the head, which results in increased blood flow, increased pressure, and pain. Ergotamine is a vasoconstrictor: it acts by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels. Caffeine helps in both the absorption of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract and in constricting blood vessels.

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ERYTHROMYCIN

Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including infections of the middle ear and the respiratory tract. It is also used to treat infections in persons who are allergic to penicillin. It acts by preventing the bacteria from manufacturing protein, which prevents their growth. It is not effective against viruses, parasites, or fungi.

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