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SCOPOLAMINE (TRANSDERMAL)Scopolamine is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. Scopolamine is one of a group of substances known as belladonna alkaloids. Transdermal scopolamine is a small patch that is applied to the skin. Transdermal application (i.e. application of medicine through the skin) delivers reduced doses of scopolamine, which are large enough to be effective but small enough to decrease the risk of adverse side effects. |
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SECOBARBITALSecobarbital belongs to a group of drugs known as barbiturates, which are central nervous system depressants (drugs that slow the activity of the brain and spinal cord). This medication is used as a sleeping aid in the treatment of insomnia. |
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SELEGILINEThis medication is used either alone or in combination with levodopa or levodopa/carbidopa to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This drug helps to increase and extend the beneficial effects of levodopa. Recent studies suggest that selegiline may help to slow the progression of Parkinson's disease when taken early in the course of the disease. This drug has also been used to treat depression. |
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SODIUM SULFACETAMIDE (OPHTHALMIC)Sodium sulfacetamide is used to treat bacterial eye infections and corneal ulcers. Sodium sulfacetamide is an antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria. It acts by preventing production of the nutrients that are required for growth of the infecting bacteria. This medication, however, is not effective against infections that are caused by viruses or fungi. |
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SPIRONOLACTONESpironolactone is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce fluid accumulation in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, and the long-term use of some medications. Spironolactone reduces fluid accumulation by increasing the elimination of salt and water through the kidneys. It may be used in combination with other diuretics to prevent potassium loss. Since spironolactone blocks the effects of a chemical (aldosterone) released from the adrenal gland, it can also be used to diagnose and treat an overactive adrenal gland. |
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SPIRONOLACTONE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE COMBINATIONSpironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide combination is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to reduce fluid accumulation in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disease, and the long-term use of some medications. This medication reduces fluid accumulation by increasing the elimination of salt and water through the kidneys. Spironolactone is combined with hydrochlorothiazide to prevent potassium loss from the body. |
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SUCRALFATESucralfate is used for the short-term treatment of ulcers. This medication binds to the surface of the ulcer, thereby protecting it from stomach acid and promoting healing. |
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SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND PHENAZOPYRIDINE COMBINATIONSulfamethoxazole is a sulfonamide antibiotic. It acts by preventing production of the nutrients that are required for growth of the infecting bacteria. Phenazopyridine is excreted in the urine, where it exerts a topical analgesic (pain-relieving) effect on the urinary tract. This medication is not useful for any pain other than that of a urinary tract infection. |
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