MEDICINES DATA

AMIFOSTINE VIAL COMMON BRAND(S): Ethyol GENERIC NAME(S): Amifostine Crystalline Uses Amifostine is used to decrease the risk of  kidne y   problems caused by  trea tment with a certain anti- cancer   drug ( cisplatin ). It is also used to help prevent a certain side effect ( dry mouth ) caused by   radiation   treatment for head and neck   cancer . Amifostine is thought to work by preventing certain chemicals from damaging healthy cells. It may also help repair cells damaged by cisplatin or radiation treatment. How to use Amifostine Vial This  medication  is given by injection into a vein by a  health care  professional, usually 15 to 30 minutes before  cancer treatment  or as directed by your doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition, body size, and response to treatment. To decrease the risk of a certain side effect ( low blood pressure ), your doctor may direct you to lie down while receiving this medication. Al...

ACEBUTOLOL HCL                                                                  COMMON BRAND(S): Sectral GENERIC NAME(S): Acebutolol Uses Acebutolol  is used to treat  high blood pressure  an d irregular heartbeat ( arrhythmia ). Lowering  high blood pressure  helps prevent strokes,  heart attacks , and  kidney  problems. Treating irregular heartbeat helps the  heart  work better and with less strain. Irregular heartbeats can be serious and may sometimes even lead to a  heart attack . This  medication  belongs to a class of drugs known as  beta blockers . It works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in your body, such as  epinephrine , on the  heart  and  blood  vessels. This effect lowers  heart rate ,...