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MAPROTILINE

Maprotiline is used to relieve the symptoms of mental depression. This medication is a tetracyclic antidepressant. It is related to a group of drugs referred to as the tricyclic antidepressants. These medicines are thought to relieve depression by increasing the concentration of certain chemicals necessary for nerve transmission in the brain.

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MAZINDOL

Mazindol is used as an appetite suppressant during the first few weeks of dieting, to help establish new eating habits. This medication is thought to relieve hunger by altering nerve impulses to the appetite control center in the brain. Its effectiveness lasts only for short periods (three to 12 weeks), however.

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MECLIZINE

Meclizine is used to provide symptomatic relief of dizziness due to ear infections and to prevent or relieve dizziness, nausea, and vomiting due to motion sickness. It is thought to relieve dizziness and vomiting by altering nerve transmission in the balance and vomiting centers in the brain.

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MECLOFENAMATE

Meclofenamate is used as a short-term treatment for the pain and inflammation (pain, swelling, stiffness) of certain types of arthritis, gout, bursitis, and tendinitis. Meclofenamate has been shown to block the production of certain body chemicals, called prostaglandins, that may trigger pain. However, it is not yet fully understood how meclofenamate works.

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MEDROXYPROGESTERONE

Medroxyprogesterone is a synthetic progesterone (progesterone is a female hormone that is naturally produced by the body) that is used to treat abnormal menstrual bleeding, difficult menstruation, or lack of menstruation. It can be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

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MEFENAMIC ACID

Mefenamic acid is used to treat painful menstruation. Mefenamic acid has been shown to block the production of certain body chemicals, called prostaglandins, that may trigger pain. However, it is not yet fully understood how it works.

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MEPERIDINE

Meperidine is a narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) that acts directly on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

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MEPROBAMATE

Meprobamate is used to relieve anxiety or tension and is also prescribed as a sleeping aid. It is not exactly clear how meprobamate works, but it is thought to act as a central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) depressant.

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