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Gleevec What is Gleevec? Gleevec (imatinib) interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Gleevec is used to treat certain types of leukemia (blood cancer), bone marrow disorders, and skin cancer, or certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system. Gleevec may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Vidaza What is Vidaza? Vidaza (azacitidine) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Vidaza is used to treat certain types of bone marrow cancers and blood cell disorders. Vidaza may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Valacyclovir In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes.
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PUVA What is PUVA? PUVA or photochemotherapy is a type of ultraviolet radiation treatment (phototherapy) used for severe skin diseases. PUVA is a combination treatment which consists of Psoralens (P) and then exposing the skin to UVA (long wave ultraviolet radiation). It has been available in its present form since 1976.
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Lung Cancer Treatment There are a number of chemotherapeutic regimens that can be used to treat NSCLC. These are usually reserved 1) for higher stages of lung cancer (stages III and IV) or 2) as adjuvant therapy, that is, to be used after surgery or 3) as neoadjuvant therapy, which is treatment before surgery.
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Merck Challenges Harvoni with New Hepatitis C Treatment In a phase 3 clinical trial called C-EDGE, 412 patients infected with hepatitis C were given either the drug or a placebo. Of 316 patients who received the drug for 12 weeks, 95 percent had sustained viral response, often called an SVR or “cure,” for 12 consecutive weeks after treatment ended.
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- Famciclovir is an antiviral medication used for treating shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores. This eMedTV article offers dosing information for the medication, explains how it works, describes its clinical effects for various conditions, and more.
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- Glatiramer acetate. Glatiramer acetate (also known as Copolymer 1, Cop-1, or Copaxone - as marketed by Teva Pharmaceuticals) is an immunomodulator drug currently used to treat multiple sclerosis. It is a random polymer of four amino acids found in myelin basic protein, namely glutamic acid, lysine, alanine, and tyrosine.
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Valganciclovir Hydrochloride More information about valganciclovir hydrochloride is available: Recommendations on the HIV-related uses of valganciclovir hydrochloride, from the Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents, prepared by CDC, NIH, and IDSA-HIVMA.
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Lucentis, Avastin, Eylea, Jetrea, Triesence, Ozurdex, Iluvien Avastin, also known as bevacizumab, is a medication that is also used to swelling in the macula due to wet age-related macular degeneration, vein occlusion, or diabetes. The macula is the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision.
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Zirgan You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ganciclovir or acyclovir (Zovirax). Ganciclovir implant (Vitrasert) is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the eye. Ganciclovir gel (Zirgan) is used to treat eye ulcers caused by the herpes simplex virus.Ganciclovir is not a cure for CMV or herpes. This medication will not treat symptoms of these infections in any other part of the body.his is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Read the Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) Side Effects Center for a complete guide to possible side effects.
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Glatiramer acetate Glatiramer acetate (also known as Copolymer 1, Cop-1, or Copaxone - as marketed by Teva Pharmaceuticals) is an immunomodulator drug currently used to treat multiple sclerosis. It is a mixture of random-sized peptides that are composed of the four amino acids found in myelin basic protein, namely glutamic acid, lysine, alanine, and tyrosine.
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Valtrex What is Valtrex? Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight the infection. Valtrex is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults. Valtrex is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.
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Cervical Cancer Treatment (PDQÂ®)âPatient Version Use in Cancer. Bevacizumab is approved to be used alone or with other drugs to treat: 1  Cervical cancer that has not gotten better with other treatment, has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body), or has recurred (come back).
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- Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There are four stages of the disease: primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary. Primary syphilis is the first stage of the disease.ther symptoms of secondary syphilis include: 1  sore throat. 2  fever. 3  swollen lymph glands. 4  headaches. 5  hair loss. 6  weight loss. 7  fatigue. 8  muscle aches. 9  wart-like patches around skin folds or genitals. 10  loss of appetite. 11  joint pain. 12  enlarged lymph nodes (swelling around your jawline). 13  changes in vision.
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Valacyclovir Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth. Valacyclovir is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, this medication is used to reduce the number of future episodes. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug.
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Hepatitis C Vosevi is an antiviral medicine used to treat adults with chronic (long-term) hepatitis C, an infectious disease that affects the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Vosevi contains the active substances sofosbuvir, velpatasvir and voxilaprevir.
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Valacyclovir Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. In children, it is used to treat cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex) and chickenpox (caused by varicella zoster). In adults, it is used to treat shingles (caused by herpes zoster) and cold sores around the mouth.
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Valtrex  (Valacyclovir) Drug Information Valtrex (valacyclovir) is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Pros and Cons of New Hepatitis C Drugs Here's a rundown of US Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for hepatitis C, from newest to oldest. Viekira Pak: Approved December 2014. Viekira Pak is an interferon-free, all oral cure for hepatitis C for patients who have genotype 1 infections, including those with cirrhosis.
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Banta Though the origin of its name isn't clear, Banta has been sold since the late 18th Century, long before popular carbonated drinks arrived. The drink is often sold mixed with lemon juice, crushed ice, chaat masala and kala namak (black salt) as a carbonated variant of popular lemonades shikanjvi or jal-jeera.he banta bottles are largely bottled by unorganized manufacturers, who sell bottles for as little as ₹ 2. Delhi itself has over 100 single-room bottling units. During the bottling process, a chemical flavouring agent known as Lemon No. 1 by International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) is added.
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Avastin Â®  (bevacizumab) Recurrent ovarian cancer (rOC). Avastin in combination with paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin or topotecan, is approved to treat platinum-resistant recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer (prOC) in women who received no more than two prior chemotherapy treatments.
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New drug combination treats hepatitis C patients also infected with HIV Combination Treatment for Hep C Associated With Favorable Response Among HIV Patients. July 19, 2014 — HIV-infected patients also infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) who received a combination of the medications sofosbuvir plus ribavirin had high rates of sustained HCV virologic response 12 weeks ...
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BEAM chemotherapy BEAM is a high-dose chemotherapy treatment. It's given before a stem cell transplant. A stem cell transplant allows you to have much higher doses of chemotherapy. This can improve the chances of curing your cancer. Some people have BEAM chemotherapy in lower doses. This is known as mini-BEAM.
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Vosevi: Frequently Asked Questions These frequently asked questions will help you understand what Vosevi is, how it works, and help you decide if it is the right medication for you. What is Vosevi? Vosevi is a medication used to treat hepatitis C (HCV). It is actually three drugs in one pill: sofosbuvir, velpatasvir and voxilaprevir. Each of these drugs work to prevent the HCV virus from reproducing, and if it can’t reproduce, the virus can’t survive inside you. What genotypes does Vosevi work against? Vosevi works for people who have HCV genotype (GT) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Who should take Vosevi? Vosevi is approved for “treatment-experienced” patients for whom a prior HCV treatment didn’t work.