Aspirin

What is the most important information I should know about aspirin?

Aspirin , acetylsalicylic acid, a drug used to reduce fever, relieve pain, and reduce swelling or inflammation.

-CAUTION:  Bleeding disorders, peptic ulcer, pregnancy, the use of anticlotting drugs, or known allergy prohibits its use.

-ADVERSE EFFECTS:  Among the most serious adverse reactions are stomach and intestinal problems (ulcers, bleeding). Use of large doses over a long time can cause blood clotting defects and liver and kidney damage. Reye's syndrome in children may be caused by aspirin. Some asthmalike and other allergic reactions are seen occasionally. Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and stomach discomfort (dyspepsia) are the most common side effects.

Lipitor

What is the most important information I should know about Lipitor?

Alprostadil

Alprostadil relaxes blood vessels and muscles in the penis. This increases the amount of blood that flows into the penis and decreases the amount of blood that flows out of the penis, causing an erection.

Alprostadil is used to treat and diagnose some types of impotence and erectile dysfunction.

Alprostadil may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Alprazolam

• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Alprazolam will cause drowsiness and may cause dizziness. If you experience drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities.
  
• Avoid alcohol while taking alprazolam. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by alprazolam.
  
• Do not crush, chew, or break the extended-release form alprazolam (Xanax XR). Swallow them whole. These tablets are specially formulated to release the medication slowly in the body.
  
• Alprazolam is habit forming. You can become physically and psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if alprazolam is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Seizures may be a side effect of sudden discontinuation of the medication. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose.....

Alosetron

(Lotronex) was approved for marketing by the FDA in February, 2000, but was withdrawn from the market in November, 2000, because of serious, life-threatening, gastrointestinal side effects. In June 2002, it was approved again by the FDA for marketing but in a restricted manner as part of a drug company-sponsored program for managing the risks associated with treatment. Use of alosetron is allowed only among women with severe, diarrhea-predominant, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have failed to respond to conventional treatment for IBS.

Almotriptan

Used to treat migraines. It helps to relieve headaches, pain and other symptoms of migraines, including sensitivity to light/sound, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt treatment allows you to get back to your normal routine and may decrease your need for other pain medications. Almotriptan does not prevent future migraines or reduce how often you may get a headache.

Almotriptan belongs to a group of drugs called triptans. It affects a certain natural chemical (serotonin) that constricts blood vessels in the brain. It may also block other pain pathways in the brain.....

GENERIC NAME: allopurinol

BRAND NAME: Zyloprim

Allopurinol is used to lower blood uric acid levels. Uric acid is a breakdown product of purines in foods. Uric acid forms crystals in the tissues of the body to cause the inflammation of gout. Elevated blood uric acid levels can also cause kidney disease and stones. Allopurinol can be used to prevent uric acid kidney stones and to prevent recurrent gouty arthritis attacks....

Alitretinoin

( al-i-TRET-i-no-in) is used as a topical treatment for cutaneous AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma in cases when there is no need for oral or intravenous medication.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

• Topical
• Gel (U.S.) 

Alfuzosin

(INN, provided as the hydrocloride salt) is an alpha-adrenegric blocker used for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

GENERIC NAME: alendronate

BRAND NAME: Fosamax

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Alendronate is in a class of medications used to strengthen bone. Bone is in a constant state of remodeling, whereby old bone is removed by cells called osteoclasts, and new bone is laid down by cells called osteoblasts. Alendronate inhibits bone removal by the osteoclasts....