Cyclosporine Cyclosporine is available in its original form and as another product that has been modified (changed) so that the medication can be better absorbed in the body. Original cyclosporine and cyclosporine (modified) are absorbed by the body in different…
Brinzolamide Ophthalmic Ophthalmic Brinzolamide is used to treat glaucoma, a condition that increases pressure in the eye and leads to vision loss. Brinzolamide is in a class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It decreases the pressure in the eye.…
Miconazole Vaginal Vaginal miconazole is used to treat vaginal yeast infections in adults and children 12 years of age and older. Miconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that…
Meloxicam People who take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (other than aspirin) such as meloxicam may have a higher risk of having a heart attack, or a stroke than people who do not take these medications. These events may happen without…
Meperidine Injection Meperidine injection may be habit forming, especially with prolonged use. Use meperidine injection exactly as directed. Do not use more of it, use it more often, or use it in a different way than directed by your doctor.…
Hydromorphone Injection Hydromorphone injection may be habit forming, especially with prolonged use, and cause slowed or stopped breathing or death if it is overused. Inject hydromorphone injection exactly as directed. Do not use more of it or use it more…
Torsemide Torsemide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Torsemide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, or liver…
Trandolapril and Verapamil Do not take trandolapril and verapamil if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking trandolapril and verapamil, call your doctor immediately. 🔔 Why is this medication prescribed? The combination of trandolapril and verapamil…
Brimonidine Ophthalmic Ophthalmic brimonidine is used to lower pressure in the eyes in patients who have glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes that may damage nerves and cause vision loss) and ocular hypertension (pressure in the eyes that is higher…
Entacapone Entacapone is an inhibitor of catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). It is used in combination with levodopa and carbidopa (Sinemet) to treat the end-of-dose ‘wearing-off’ symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Entacapone helps the levodopa and carbidopa work better by allowing more of it…