Medication

Cafergot

A drug called cafergot is used to treat migraines. Ergotamine and caffeine are combined, and it narrows the blood vessels surrounding the brain to produce its effects. This aids in...

Avelox

Moxifloxacin, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, is sold under the brand name Avelox. Avelox is a member of the fluoroquinolone antibiotic family. The antibiotics ciprofloxacin (Cipro), levofloxacin (Levaquin),...

Avar

Avar is a gel used to relieve the pain and swelling associated with ailments like arthritis. Up to four times per day, it can be applied directly to the affected...

Combivir

Zidovudine (Retrovir) and lamivudine (Epivir) are two medications that are combined to create Combivir. HIV infection in adults and children who are at least three months old is treated with...

Colazal

The drug colazal is used to treat IBD, or inflammatory bowel disease. It is a member of the aminosalicylates drug class. Colazal works by reducing intestinal inflammation. Health Benefits Colazal...

Colestid

A bile acid sequestrant is called colestid. It functions by attaching to bile acids in the intestine and preventing bloodstream absorption of those acids. As a result, the body absorbs...