What is calcium gluconate? Calcium gluconate is a salt of gluconic acid and is used in the treatment of low blood calcium, high blood potassium, and magnesium toxicity by injecting it into the vein. Calcium gluconate is also used as…

Acetazolamide is a prescription medicine that is used alone or with other medications in the treatment of glaucoma, edema and altitude sickness. Acetazolamide belongs to a class of drugs called Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors. These medications work by reducing the production…

What is Acerid used for? Acerid Tablet is used to provide relief from heartburn, acid reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). It is when there is excess stomach acid in the food pipe. It is also used in the treatment…

Acefen Tablet is composed of two medications which are Paracetamol and Ibuprofen. Both medications are members of the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). What is Acefen used for? Acefen is usually administered to reduce pain and inflammation…

Aceclofenac is a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. What is Aceclofenac used for? Aceclofenac is used for pain relief. It is administered to relieve the accompanying pain and inflammation in…

Acculol is prescribed alone or in combination with other medications in the treatment of glaucoma, high blood pressure (hypertension) and other conditions. The active ingredient in Acculol is Betaxolol which belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. They work…

Accolate is the brand name for the medication, Zafirlukast. It is a prescription medication, and is also available in generic form. What is Accolate used for? Accolate is a prescription medicine used in the treatment and control of the symptoms…

What is Aciclovir used for? Aciclovir is an antiviral medication that is used to treat skin infections caused by certain viruses. It is used in the treatment of cold sores, shingles and chickenpox. It is also used to treat genital…

What is Acarbose? Acarbose is an anti-diabetic medication used to treat Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. It is used in conjunction with other medications for the management and control of blood sugar levels in patients with Type II Diabetes. Acarbose slows…

Acnecide contains the active ingredient benzoyl peroxide which attacks acne-causing bacteria. This medication is a gel that helps to reduce the appearance of acne  on the face, chest, back or limbs. It is also effective in fading out acne scars….