Angeliq (Drospirenone and Estradiol)
Angeliq 0.25 mg drospirenone (DRSP)/0.5 mg estradiol (E2) is an estrogen/progestin indicated in women with an intact uterus for the treatment of: Vasomotor symptoms due to menopause…
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Triazolam
Triazolam is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7-10 days). Use for more than 2-3 weeks requires complete reevaluation of the patient (see WARNINGS.). Prescriptions for triazolam should be written for short-term use (7-10…
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium)
Hypothyroidism. SYNTHROID is indicated as a replacement therapy in primary (thyroidal), secondary (pituitary), and tertiary (hypothalamic) congenital or acquired hypothyroidism. Pituitary Thyrotropin (Thyroid‑Stimulating Hormone. TSH) Suppression…
Acyclovir
Herpes Zoster Infections. Acyclovir is indicated for the acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Genital Herpes. Acyclovir is indicated for the treatment of initial episodes and the management of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. Chickenpox…
Allopurinol
THIS IS NOT AN INNOCUOUS DRUG. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASYMPTOMATIC HYPERURICEMIA. Allopurinol reduces serum and urinary uric acid concentrations. Its use should be individualized for each patient and requires an understanding of…