Cyclizine Hydrochloride: From 1 Different Sources
One of the ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS which is mainly used for the prevention of sickness, including sea-sickness.
A recently introduced opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe pain in cancer. A controlled drug, it is taken in capsule form or the powder may be sprinkled over soft food.... hydromorphone hydrochloride
A synthetic acridine product used in the treatment of MALARIA. It came to the fore during World War II, when supplies of quinine were short, and proved of great value both as a prophylactic and in the treatment of malaria. It is now used only to treat infestation with tapeworms (see TAENIASIS).... mepacrine hydrochloride
A non-opioid analgesic drug (see ANALGESICS) of use in the relief of pain that fails to respond to other non-opioid analgesics. It causes little depression of respiration but side-effects may be a problem.... nefopam hydrochloride
A synthetic analgesic and antispasmodic drug, which is used in the treatment of painful and spasmodic conditions in place of morphine and atropine. A prompt but short-lasting analgesic, it has less of a constipating e?ect than morphine but is less potent. Useful for analgesia during childbirth because it produces less respiratory depression in the baby than other opioids. Pethidine is one of the CONTROLLED DRUGS.... pethidine hydrochloride
A derivative of PROCAINE, used to treat certain cardiac arrythmias (irregularities in the heartbeat).... procainamide hydrochloride
A synthetic antimalarial drug usually used with CHLOROQUINE to prevent infection with MALARIA. Occasionally the drug is used to treat uncomplicated falciparum malaria in combination with atovaquone.... proguanil hydrochloride
A widely used antihistamine drug with a prolonged action and a pronounced sedative e?ect. (See ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS.)... promethazine hydrochloride
One of the BETA-ADRENOCEPTOR-BLOCKING DRUGS, propranolol hydrochloride is used in the treatment of ANGINA PECTORIS, myocardial infarction (see under HEART, DISEASES OF), certain abnormal rhythms of the heart, and high blood pressure (HYPERTENSION). It also prevents attacks of MIGRAINE, and is used for certain anxiety states – particularly those associated with unpleasant bodily sensations, such as palpitations. (See also ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS.)... propranolol hydrochloride
an anti-inflammatory drug (see NSAID) administered as a mouthwash or spray for the relief of inflammatory ulcerative conditions of the mouth and throat.... benzydamine hydrochloride
n. a drug with *antihistamine properties, used to prevent and relieve nausea and vomiting in motion sickness, vertigo, and disorders of the inner ear. Common side-effects are drowsiness and dizziness.... cyclizine
an *NMDA-receptor antagonist drug indicated for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer’s-type dementia. Its most common side-effects are dizziness, headache, and constipation.... memantine hydrochloride
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