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Alesse Ethinyl Estradiol; Levonorgestrel tablets What do ethinyl estradiol; levonorgestrel tablets do?ETHINYL ESTRADIOL/LEVONORGESTREL products are effective as oral contraceptives (birth control pills or “the pill”). These products combine natural or synthetic estrogens and progestins, similar to the natural sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) produced in a woman’s body. Ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen and levonorgestrel is a progestin. These products can prevent ovulation and pregnancy. In general, a combination of estrogen and progestin works better than a single-ingredient product. After consultation with a health care professional, this combination of products can be used under specific circumstances for emergency contraception after unprotected sex, contact your health care prescriber for information. Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel tablets can also help regulate menstrual flow, treat acne, or may be used for other hormone related problems in females. The type and amount of estrogen and/or progestin may be different from one product to another.
Synthroid Levothyroxine tablets What do levothyroxine tablets do?LEVOTHYROXINE (Levothroid(R), Levoxyl(R), Synthroid(R), Unithroid(R) and others) acts as a replacement for people whose thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine can improve symptoms of thyroid deficiency such as slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin and unusual sensitivity to cold. Levothyroxine also helps to treat a condition called goiter, which is an enlarged thyroid gland. Generic levothyroxine tablets are available.
Zestoretic Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ; Lisinopril tablets What do lisinopril; hydrochlorothiazide tablets do?LISINOPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Prinzide(R) or Zesteretic(R)) is a combination of two drugs used to lower blood pressure. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. By lowering blood pressure, lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide can help reduce your risk of having damage to your kidneys, heart, or other organs. This medicine does not cure high blood pressure.
Lisinopril Lisinopril tablets What do lisinopril tablets do?LISINOPRIL (Prinivil(R), Zestril(R)) is an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering agent) known as an ACE inhibitor. Lisinopril controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels; it is not a cure. High blood pressure levels can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Lisinopril also helps to treat patients with heart failure (heart does not pump strongly enough).
Zestoretic Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ; Lisinopril tablets What do lisinopril; hydrochlorothiazide tablets do?LISINOPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Prinzide(R) or Zesteretic(R)) is a combination of two drugs used to lower blood pressure. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. By lowering blood pressure, lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide can help reduce your risk of having damage to your kidneys, heart, or other organs. This medicine does not cure high blood pressure.
Claritin Loratadine tablets What do loratadine tablets do?LORATADINE (Claritin(R), Claritin(R) Reditab) is an antihistamine. It relieves the symptoms of hay fever (sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes), and may help treat hives and associated itching of the skin.
Zaart Losartan tablets What do losartan tablets do?LOSARTAN (Cozaar(R)) helps lower blood pressure to normal levels. It controls high blood pressure, but it is not a cure. High blood pressure can damage your kidneys, and may lead to a stroke or heart failure. Losartan helps prevent these things from happening. Losartan is also used to improve symptoms in patients with heart failure. P> What should my health care professional know before I take losartan?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Hyzaar Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ; Losartan tablets What do losartan-hydrochlorothiazide tablets do?LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Hyzaar(R)) is a combination of two drugs used to lower blood pressure. Losartan controls high blood pressure (hypertension) by relaxing blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. By lowering blood pressure, losartan-hydrochlorothiazide can help reduce your risk of having damage to your kidneys, heart, or other organs. This medicine does not cure high blood pressure.
Lovastatin Lovastatin tablets What do lovastatin tablets do?LOVASTATIN (Mevacor(R)) blocks the body’s ability to make cholesterol. Lovastatin can help lower blood cholesterol for patients who are at risk of getting heart disease or a stroke. It is only for patients whose cholesterol level is not controlled by diet. It is not a cure.
Lariam Mefloquine tablets What do mefloquine tablets do?MEFLOQUINE (Lariam(R)) is an antimalarial agent. Mefloquine prevents and treats malaria infection, which is transmitted by mosquitos. This drug is commonly given prior to travel to an area where malaria is a common infection.
Meloxicam Meloxicam tablets What do meloxicam tablets do?MELOXICAM (Mobic(R)) is used for osteoarthritis to reduce pain and inflammation. Meloxicam has also been used to treat mild to moderate pain due to other conditions.