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Betaxolol Ophthalmic
Generic Name: betaxolol ophthalmic (bay TAX oh lol)
Brand Names: Betoptic, Betoptic S
What is the most important information I should know about betaxolol
ophthalmic? Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is
sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of the eye (near the nose) after each drop to prevent
the fluid from draining down the tear duct.
What is betaxolol ophthalmic?
Betaxolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Betaxolol ophthalmic reduces pressure
inside the eye.
Betaxolol ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma or high pressure in the eye.
Betaxolol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
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Benazepril
BRAND NAME: Lotensin DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Benazepril is an ACE
(angiotensin
converting enzyme) inhibitor. ACE is an enzyme in the body
which is
important for the formation of angiotensin II. Angiotensin II
causes
constriction of arteries in the body, thereby elevating blood
pressure. ACE inhibitors such as benazepril lower blood pressure by
inhibiting the
formation of angiotensin II, thus relaxing the arteries.
Relaxing the
arteries not only lowers blood pressure, but also improves the
pumping
efficiency of a failing heart and improves cardiac output in
patients with
heart failure
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BECAPLERMIN (Topical) Becaplermin (be-KAP-ler-min) is used to treat skin ulcers, usually on the lower leg, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It works by locally stimulating the wound to heal. It is important to use other methods for good skin ulcer care when using becaplermin. |
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Balsalazide
An anti-inflammatory drug which acts on the lining
of the colon to reduce inflammation. Bacteria in the colon activate
this drug by releasing the active anti-inflammatory drug, mesalamine. This drug is used to treat ulcerative colitis and ulcerative proctitis.
It may be helpful in treating Crohn's colitis and lymphocytic or
microscopic colitis. The usual dose is 3 capsules a day, taken at evenly spaced intervals.
This drug may be taken with or without food. Keep all medications
away from children. Never share your medications with anyone else... |
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