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Questran helps reduce cholesterol (fatty acids) in the blood. High cholesterol is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). Questran is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol). Questran powder is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder.
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Generic Actigall is used for treating and preventing gallstones.
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Generic Arava is used for reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to improve physical function and to prevent the development of structural damage to the joints.
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Generic Avalide is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure. One component belongs to a class of blood pressure medications that prevents the hormone angiotensin II from constricting the blood vessels, thereby allowing blood to flow more freely and keeping blood pressure down. The other component is a diuretic that increases the output of urine, removing excess fluid from the body and thus lowering blood pressure.
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Generic Benicar HCT is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
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Generic CellCept is used for preventing organ rejection following kidney, liver or heart transplants. This medicine is used in combination with other medicines.
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Generic Demadex is used for treatment of edema (swelling) associated with heart, kidney, or liver failure or conditions when there is excess body water. It is also used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
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Generic Dexone depresses formation, release, and activity of endogenous mediators of inflammation, including prostaglandins, kinins, histamine, liposomal enzymes, and complement expression. Also modifies the body's immune response.
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Generic Frumil is a combination of two diuretics used for treating fluid retention (oedema), either in the legs or on the lungs.
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Generic Hyzaar is used for treating high blood pressure. It may be used to decrease the risk of stroke in certain patients with high blood pressure.
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Generic Inderal is used for treating high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. It is used in patients with angina to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance; to decrease the risk of heart death in certain patients who have survived a heart attack; to manage certain types of tremors, a heart condition called hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, or certain symptoms of pheochromocytoma (an adrenal tumor). It is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
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Generic Inderal LA is used for treating high blood pressure or atrial fibrillation. It is used in patients with angina to decrease angina frequency and increase exercise tolerance; to decrease the risk of heart death in certain patients who have survived a heart attack; to manage certain types of tremors, a heart condition called hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, or certain symptoms of pheochromocytoma (an adrenal tumor). It is also used to prevent migraine headaches.
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Generic Lasix is used for treating high blood pressure or water retention (swelling) associated with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease.
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Generic Microzide is a thiazide diuretic that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. It is used for treating high blood pressure.
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Generic Rocaltrol is used for managing certain conditions caused by high or low parathyroid hormone levels. It is used to manage low blood calcium levels in patients who are on chronic kidney dialysis.
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LEVODOPA is converted to a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of dopamine in the brain. CARBIDOPA helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect. ENTACAPONE increases levels of levodopa in the body. The combination of carbidopa, entacapone, and levodopa is used to treat Parkinson symptoms such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control.
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Generic Synthroid is used for treating low thyroid activity and treating or suppressing different types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other medicines for managing certain types of thyroid cancer. *The bottle of Synthroid 88 mcg contains 50 tablets in one. The rest of dosages are manufactured as 100 tablets in one bottle.
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Generic Tricor is used for controlling high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. It is used in combination with a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat. Generic Tricor is a lipid-lowering agent. It lowers elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides from the blood stream.
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Generic Vaseretic is used for lowering high blood pressure. It works by removing excess fluid from the body and helping to relax blood vessels.
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Generic Zestoretic is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Lisinopril lowers blood pressure and also relieves symptoms of fluid retention.
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Ziac is used for treating high blood pressure.