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Zantac is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production, and commonly used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trad more...
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Also known as Ezetimibe, Zetia is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
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Zestril, or Lisinopril, is one of a class of drugs known as ACE Inhibitors. When used as an antihypertensive, Zestril helps lower high blood pressure by blocking an enzyme that causes the tightening of blood vessels.
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Also known as Ezetimibe, Zetia is used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
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Ziac, a combination of Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide, is a Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agent (sometimes called beta-blockers) and a Thiazide diuretic. This combination belongs to the group of medicines known as antihypertensives, or high blood pressure more...
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Zithromax, also called Azithromycin, is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to prevent Mycobacterium Avium Complex (MAC) disease in patients infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It works more...
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Zocor, also known as Simvastatin, used to lower levels of cholesterol and other fats in the blood. Zocor belongs to the group of medicines called 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) Reductase Inhibitors. They work by blocking an enzyme that is more...
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Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraine with or without aura. It is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. It can also reduce substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivit more...
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Zoloft, sometimes called Sertraline, is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Zocor belongs to a group of medicines kno more...
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Zolpidem is in a class of drugs called sedative/ hypnotics or sleep medications. Zolpidem affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause insomnia.
Zolpidem induces sleep and causes relaxation. It is used to treat sleep disorders suc more...
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Zomig, or Zolmitriptan, is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely, while others find that their headaches are much less painful, and that they are able to go back to normal activities. Zomig often more...
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Zovirax is the brand name for acyclovir. Acyclovir is medication that is injected and used to treat the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can defeat the infection. Acyclovir is an antiviral drug, it does not cure herpes, but decreas more...
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Zyban is an antidepressant used to treat seasonal affective disorder and major depressive disorder. Both of these disorders lead to serious mood swings, non-functional depression, and suicidal tendencies. Seasonal depressive disorder is known to ca more...
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Zyprexa, sometimes called Olanzapine, is used to treat psychotic mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and the agitation that occurs with schizophrenia and bipolar mania.
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Zyrtec, also called Cetirizine, is an antihistamine, or an H1 Receptor. It is used to treat hay fever, and hives. Zyrtec works by blocking the effects of a substance called Histamine, which is naturally produced by the body.
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