Antifungal, Azole (Vaginal Route)
Vaginal azoles are used to treat yeast (fungus) infections of the vagina. For first-time users, make sure your doctor has checked and confirmed that you have a vaginal yeast infection before you use the vaginal azole antifungal medicines that do ... [... more]
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Oxymetazoline (Nasal Route)
Oxymetazoline is used for the temporary relief of nasal (of the nose) congestion or stuffiness caused by hay fever or other allergies, colds, or sinus trouble. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your ... [... more]
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Antiandrogen (Oral Route)
Nonsteroidal antiandrogens are used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is present only in males; therefore, females do not get prostate cancer. Nonsteroidal antiandrogens block the effect of the male hormone testosterone in ... [... more]
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Methoxsalen (Oral Route)
Methoxsalen belongs to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called PUVA to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost, and psoriasis, ... [... more]
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Anesthetic, Local (Topical Application Route)
This medicine belongs to a group of medicines known as topical local anesthetics. Topical anesthetics are used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Nasal Route)
Nasal corticosteroids are cortisone-like medicines. They belong to the family of medicines called steroids. These medicines are sprayed or inhaled into the nose to help relieve the stuffy nose, irritation, and discomfort of hay fever, other ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Dental Route)
Dental corticosteroids are used to relieve the discomfort and redness of some mouth and gum problems. These medicines are like cortisone. They belong to the general family of medicines called steroids. Dental corticosteroids are available only ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Inhalation Route)
Inhalation corticosteroids are cortisone-like medicines. They are used to help prevent the symptoms of asthma. When used regularly every day, inhalation corticosteroids decrease the number and severity of asthma attacks. However, they will not ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Rectal Route)
Rectal corticosteroids are used to treat mild or moderate ulcerative colitis. They also may be used along with systemic (oral or injection) corticosteroids or other medicines to treat severe disease or mild to moderate disease that has spread too ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic Route)
Ophthalmic corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used to prevent permanent damage to the eye, which may occur with certain eye problems. They also provide relief from redness, irritation, and other discomfort. Corticosteroids for use in ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Otic Route)
Otic corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used in the ear to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by certain ear problems. Otic corticosteroids are available only with your doctor's prescription. There is no specific ... [... more]
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Corticosteroid (Oral Route, Parenteral Route)
Corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, ... [... more]
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