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Meloxicam - is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) of the oxicam class which acts by inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-exudative and antipyretic effects. It reduces leukocyte infiltration into the inflamed tissue. To a minor extent it also inhibits collagen-induced thrombocyte aggregation. In vitro and in vivo studies have reported that meloxicam inhibits cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) to a greater extent than cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1).

MeloneX® Plus Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and analgesic, as it contains meloxicam and paracetamol. So it works as a pain-relieving medicine. It is used for the treatment of conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. It provides relief from pain, swelling, fever and redness.

Generic Mobic is used for treating rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile arthritis.

Apixaban is used to lower the risk of stroke or a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. Apixaban reduces the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery. Apixaban treats blood clots in the veins of your legs (DVT - deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.

Azor - that is a combination of amlodipine and olmesartan, used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. OLMESARTAN is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Olmesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. AMLODIPINE is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles of your heart and blood vessels.

Ticagrelor helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. An unwanted blood clot can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. It makes risk of stroke repeating lower.

Brilinta® is used to lower your risk of having a stroke or serious heart problems after you have had a heart attack or severe chest pain (angina) by prewenting blood clots forming.

Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and helps protect the stomach from damage that can be caused by taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others. Misoprostol is used to prevent stomach ulcers during treatment with aspirin or an NSAID. Misoprostol can cause birth defects, premature birth, uterine rupture, miscarriage, or incomplete miscarriage and dangerous uterine bleeding. Do not use misoprostol if you are pregnant. If you are able to become pregnant, you will need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. You will also need to use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy during treatment.

Generic Edarbi (azilsartan) is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Azilsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Edarbi is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Pentosan polysulfate sodium is used to treat bladder pain and discomfort caused by cystitis (bladder inflammation or irritation). Pentosan polysulfate sodium is for use in adults and children at least 16 years old.

Entresto contains a combination of sacubitril and valsartan. Sacubitril is a blood pressure medicine. It works by increasing the levels of certain proteins in the body that can dilate (widen) blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure by reducing sodium levels. Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB). Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Entresto is used in certain people with chronic heart failure. This medicine helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure.

Dapagliflozin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Dapagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Dapagliflozin is used together with diet and exercise improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dapagliflozin is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Farxiga® (Dapagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Farxiga® works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Farxiga® is used together with diet and exercise improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Farxiga® is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Fluoxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) antidepressant. The way this medicine works is still not fully understood. It is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system and/or restore chemical balance in the brain. Fluoxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine is sometimes used together with another medication called olanzapine (Zyprexa). to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression). This combination is also used to treat depression after at least 2 other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.

Galantamine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. Galantamine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. Galantamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream. Jardiance is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Jardiance is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease. Jardiance is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Lodine is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain of osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to relieve pain in other situations.

Nocdurna (Desmopressin ) is used to treat patients who awaken 2 or more times at night to urinate caused by nocturnal polyuria, a condition wherein your body makes too much urine at night. Desmopressin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland and regulates how the body uses water.

Ofev is a medication used to treat certain types of lung disease (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis- IPF, interstitial lung disease). Both types of lung disease scar and stiffen your lungs, making breathing hard. Nintedanib, the main compound of the drug, may help slow down the worsening of your lung disease.

Pradaxa helps to prevent platelets in your blood from sticking together and forming a blood clot. pradaxa is used to prevent blood clots and to reduce the risk of stroke in people with a certain type of heart rhythm disorder. pradaxa is also used to treat or prevent blood clots in the veins of your legs (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT), or the veins in your lungs (pulmonary embolism, or PE).

Generic Pristiq is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Generic Pristiq affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Generic Pristiq is used to treat major depressive disorder.

Trintellix is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder. Trintellix may be used alone or with other medications. It belongs to a class of drugs called Antidepressants.

Vilazodone is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Vilazodone is used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). Do not use Vilazodone if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine, or if you have had a methylene blue injection.