Prescription Drugs Beginning With
"M"
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prescription drugs currently available beginning with "M":
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This medication is used to control seizures in pregnancy, to treat low magnesium levels and problems related to kidney conditions (nephritis) in children. This drug is also used for preventing premature contractions in pregnancy and to treat heart attack and asthma patients.
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This medication contains 2 medicines: atovaquone and proguanil. It is used to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria parasites can enter the body through these mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells or the liver. This medication is used to kill the malaria parasites living inside red blood cells and other tissues. In some cases, you may need to take a different medication (such as primaquine) to complete your treatment. Both medications may be needed for a complete cure and to prevent the return of infection (relapse). Atovaquone/proguanil belongs to a class of drugs known as antimalarials.
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This medication is used to treat various types of depression and related anxiety. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tetracyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting the balance of certain natural chemicals (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
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Procarbazine is an alkylating chemotherapy drug used along with other chemotherapy drugs to treat Hodgkin's disease (also known as Hodgkin's lymphoma). It works by preventing cancer cells from growing and from creating new cancer cells. Because procarbazine also affects the growth of normal body cells, you will most likely experience side effects while using this drug.
Procarbazine also acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor. (See also Drug Interactions for cautions regarding use of procarbazine with other drugs and the need to limit the amount of tyramine in your diet.)
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used to treat other cancers such as brain tumors.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND MAVIK IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME GOPTEN WHICH IS A CAPSULE.
This drug belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels, causing them to widen. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
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Maxalt is used in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches. This is a form of medication known as a cerebral vasoconstrictor. There may be other conditions where Maxalt is a good choice of medication for you and so do not be surprised if your doctor prescribes you this medication for another condition. However you can expect a full explanation for why he or she has done so.
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PLEASE NOTE MAXALT MLT IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME MAXALT MELT.
Maxalt MLT is used in the treatment of certain types of migraine headaches. This is a form of medication known as a cerebral vasoconstrictor. There may be other conditions where Maxalt MLT is a good choice of medication for you and so do not be surprised if your doctor prescribes you this medication for another condition. However you can expect a full explanation for why he or she has done so.
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This medicine is a potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to excess body water. It may be also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medication is used to treat various conditions such as allergic disorders; arthritis; blood diseases; breathing problems; certain cancers; eye diseases; intestinal disorders; collagen and skin diseases. It decreases your body's immune response to these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling and redness. Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid).
This drug may also be used with other medications as a replacement for certain hormones.
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This medication is used to treat cancer of the breast or uterus. It may be used alone or with other treatments, including surgery and radiation, to stop the growth of your tumor.
It may also be used to increase your appetite and to prevent or reverse significant weight loss (e.g., muscle wasting in cancer or AIDS). This can result in an increase in your sense of well-being and your physical ability.
Megestrol is similar to a natural substance made by the body called progesterone. It is not known how megestrol helps appetite or stops tumor growth.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat prostate cancer or certain conditions of the female reproductive system (e.g., endometriosis).
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Menopur 75unit Solution is a fertility medicine used in certain women, usually as part of an assisted reproductive therapy program, to help increase the chance of pregnancy.
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This medicine is an antifungal agent used to treat athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat myasthenia gravis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor
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This medicine is a corticosteroid used to treat severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, and skin conditions. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE METROCREAM IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME ROZEX CREAM.
This medicine is an antiprotozoal and antibacterial agent used to treat redness and inflammation associated with a skin condition known as rosacea. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE METROGEL IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME ROZEX GEL.
This medication is used on the skin to treat a certain skin disorder known as rosacea, a type of adult acne. It may help to decrease redness, swelling and the number of pimples caused by rosacea.
This medication is an antibiotic. For the treatment of rosacea, metronidazole is believed to work by decreasing swelling (inflammation).
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This medicine is used to treat certain types of bacterial infections in the vagina. It may help to decrease itching, discharge and other symptoms. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
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This medicine is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (also known as a "statin") used in combination with a low-cholesterol and low-fat diet to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in your blood. It may also be used in certain adolescent patients, age 10 to 17 years, who have a genetically caused cholesterol problem. This medicine is not a cure for high cholesterol, but may help to control it. This medicine may also be used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, blood vessel blockage, or chest pain. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND MIACALCIN IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME MIACALCIC.
This medicine is a hormone used to treat osteoporosis that occurs after menopause.
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Micardis is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This is a form of medication known as an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. There may be other conditions where Micardis is a good choice of medication for you and so do not be surprised if your doctor prescribes you this medication for another condition. However you can expect a full explanation for why he or she has done so.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND MICARDIS HCT IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME MICARDIS PLUS.
Micardis HCT is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. This is a form of medication known as an angiotensin II receptor blocker in combination with a thiazide diuretic. There may be other conditions where Micardis HCT is a good choice of medication for you and so do not be surprised if your doctor prescribes you this medication for another condition. However you can expect a full explanation for why he or she has done so.
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This medicine is a potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat congestive heart failure or high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an alpha blocker used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an antibiotic which falls into the class known as ‘tetracyclines’, and contains the active ingredient Minocycline. This drug works against many types of bacteria, but is ineffective at treating viral infections.
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This medicine is a vasodilator used to treat high blood pressure.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND MIRAPEX IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME MIRAPEXIN.
International versions of this brand medication may have label strengths of 0.088mg (corresponds to 0.125mg), 0.18mg (corresponds to 0.25mg), 0.35mg (corresponds to 0.5mg) and 0.7mg (corresponds to 1mg) . These products supply the same amount of active ingredient as the corresponding US brand product, the difference is due to alternate ways of measuring the strength.
Mirapex is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This is a form of medication known as a dopamine agonist. There may be other conditions where Mirapex is a good choice of medication for you and so do not be surprised if your doctor prescribes you this medication for another condition. However you can expect a full explanation for why he or she has done so.
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PLEASE NOTE BRAND MIRAPEX ER IS ALSO MARKETED INTERNATIONALLY UNDER THE NAME SIFROL ER.
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and can decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome").
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This product is a small, flexible device that is placed in the womb (uterus) to prevent pregnancy. It is used in women who desire reversible birth control that works for a long time (up to 5 years). The device works by slowly releasing a hormone (levonorgestrel) that is similar to a certain substance made by a woman's body.
This product is only intended for women who have previously given birth and have only one sexual partner. It is not meant for women with a history of certain infections/conditions (e.g., pelvic inflammatory disease, sexually transmitted disease, a certain problem pregnancy called ectopic pregnancy). For more information, consult your doctor.
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This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat congestive heart disease and other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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This medicine is used to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting. It may also be used to manage abdominal bloating, fullness and discomfort in adults.
This medicine is classed as a ‘dopamine antagonist’ and contains the active ingredient Domperidone.
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This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat minor aches and pains associated with the common cold, headache, muscle aches, backache, and arthritis. It may also be used to reduce fever. This medicine works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain, swelling, and fever.
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Multaq is a prescription medicine for patients with heart problems that is used to reduce the risk of future complications. This medicine is a type of ‘anti-arrhythmic’, which means it controls the rate of your heart and attempts to keep it regular. It is intended for use in patients who have atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) in the past 6 months.
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The Multiload IUCD is a small device made of copper that is placed into the uterus as an effective method of contraception.
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This medication is used alone or with another medication to help prevent a certain serious infection (Mycobacterium avium complex-MAC). Rifabutin is known as a rifamycin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This antibiotic treats and prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This drug may also be used with other medications to treat active MAC infection and to treat active tuberculosis (TB) infection. It may also be used alone or with another medication to prevent active TB infections in people who may be infected with the bacteria (people with positive TB skin test).
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This medication is used to widen (dilate) the pupil of the eye in preparation for certain eye examinations. It belongs to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. Tropicamide works by relaxing certain eye muscles.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication is also used to treat swelling in different parts of the eye (e.g., iritis, iridocyclitis, keratitis).
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Myfortic is an immunosuppressant used with other medicines to prevent organ rejection following kidney, liver, or heart transplants. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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