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Abilify is prescribed for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder treatment.

Accupril is an ACE inhibitor which is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure and to protect the kidneys from harm due to diabetes.

Accutane is designed to treat severe acne.

Aceon is an ACE inhibitor which is used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, to prevent heart attacks and to protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes.

Aciphex is proton pump inhibitor which is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid.

Acticin Cream is a scabicide. It works by killing the scabies mite (Sarcoptes scabiei).

Actonel, which is risedronate - is prescribed for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (post-menopausal, caused by corticosteroids), Paget disease. Risedronate binds to substance of a bone tissue, inhibits its resorption mediated by ost

Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes.

Adalat is a calcium channel blocker which is used to prevent certain types of chest pain (angina) or to treat a certain blood circulation disorder.

Advair Diskus is a drug manufactured to cope with diseases which attack bronchi and lungs. Medics prescribe it for people with COPD, pant, wheeze, dyspnea, pulmonary emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It consists of two main components: a c

Aggrenox - the combined antiplatelet agent. There are two active ingredients - acetilsalicylic acid and dipiridamol. Action of such combination is caused by different biochemical mechanisms. Aggrenox is prescribed for secondary prevention o

Albenza is prescribed for treatment of worm infections.

Aldactone is prescribed to treat fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, and nephrotic syndrome. It helps regulate salt and water balance in your body.

Alesse is a prescription oral contraceptive which is used to prevent pregnancy.

Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies, skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children.

Allopurinol is Xanthine oxidase inhibitor which is used primarily to treat hyperuricemia and its complications, including chronic gout.

Altace is an ACE inhibitor and used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.

Amaryl is used to treat type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes) by helping the pancreas to produce more insulin.

Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat different types of infections.

Ampicillin is an antibiotic used for treatment of pneumonia and other infectious diseases of respiratory, urogenital, gastrointestinal systems.

Anafranil is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Antabuse is a medicine used to treat chronic alcoholism.

Apcalis SX is a powerful medicine for erectile dysfunction treatment.

Arava is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, to reduce joint damage, to prevent rejection of organ transplant by weakening your immune system and decreasing swelling (inflammation).

Arcoxia belongs to a group of medicines called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors. It is used for the following: acute and chronic treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis and of acute pain.

Aricept prevents the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. It is used to treat mild to moderat

Arimidex is a prescription medication used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Aristocort is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat psoriasis, allergic eczema, insufficiency of the adrenal cortex, inflammatory disorders, allergic disorders, and connective tissue disorders and to relieve itchiness.

Artrane is used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease.

Asacol belongs to the group of medications known as anti-inflammatories. It is used to treat ulcerative colitis, a type of bowel disease.

Ascorbic acid What is ascorbic acid? Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vi

Amoxapine is a tricyclic antidepressant which is used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety, or agitation.

Aspirin is used to treat mild to moderate pain and to reduce fever or inflammation.

Astelin is an antihistamine nasal spray. It is used to treat sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and nasal itching, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and vasomotor rhinitis.

Atacand is an angiotensin II receptor blocker which is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure.

Atarax reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.

Atorlip-10 belongs to the drugs which reduce the level of low-density lipoprotein and triglycerides. Doctors identify the level with the help of blood tests. If the level is rather high, then the patients are prescribed the pills. Heart att

Combined oral contraceptives block the action of gonadotropins. The first effect of these drugs is aimed to inhibit ovulation. The drug leads to modifications in cervical mucus. Thus, it is strenuous for sperm to pass to the uterine cavity

Atorlip-5 is a drug which purpose is to lower the level of so-called bad cholesterol in the human organism. Its amount is identified due to the blood testing. The accumulation of low-density lipoprotein can lead to atherosclerosis. As the r

Augmentin is an antibiotic prescribed for treatment of pneumonia and other infectious diseases of respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, urogenital systems.

Aurogra is medication that is used to treat erectile dysfunction or impotency.

Avalide is an effective medicine which aim is to lower the blood pressure. Hypertension provokes serious diseases as strokes, heart attack, and problems with the kidney. An angiotensin receptor blocker and diuretic are the basic components

AVANA is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Avapro is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure and to protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone in the body.

Aygestin is used for contraception to prevent pregnancy, to treat menstrual disorders, endometriosis, abnormal vaginal bleeding, amenorrhea.

Ayurslim is a polyherbal medicine that helps reduces appetite and normalizes fat production and utilization.

Azulfidine is used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.