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ZafirlukastWhy is this drug prescribed? Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-try-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are substances in the body that are associated with the inflammation and constriction of airway muscles and the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, all of which occur during an asthma attack. |
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ZagamWhy is this drug prescribed? Sparfloxacin is an antibiotic in a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in your body Sparfloxacin is used to treat various types of bacterial infections |
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ZalcitabineWhy is this drug prescribed? Zalcitabine is an antiviral medication. It is in a category of HIV medicines called reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Zalcitabine inhibits the reproduction of HIV in the body. Zalcitabine is used to treat the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zalcitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS |
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ZaleplonWhy is this drug prescribed? Zaleplon is in a class of drugs called sedative / hypnotics or sleep medications. Zaleplon affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia. Zaleplon is used to treat insomnia. Zaleplon is for short-term use only--usually only a few days to two weeks. Longer-term use must be monitored closely by your doctor |
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ZanaflexWhy is this drug prescribed? Tizanidine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Tizanidine is used to treat increased muscle tone associated with spasticity. |
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ZanamivirWhy is this drug prescribed? Zanamivir is an antiviral medication. It blocks the actions of viruses in your body Zanamivir is used to treat illness (flu) due to influenza virus in patients who have had symptoms for less than 2 days. |
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ZantacWhy is this drug prescribed? Ranitidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Ranitidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Ranitidine is also used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid and conditions in which acid comes up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) |
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ZantrylWhy is this drug prescribed? Phentermine is a sympathomimetic amine, which is similar to an amphetamine. It is also known as an "anorectic" or "anorexigenic" drug. Phentermine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite. |
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