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Vyvanse
Pronunciation: lis-DEX-am-FET-a-meen
Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine
Brand Name: Vyvanse
Vyvanse has a high risk for abuse. It may be habit-forming if used for a long period of time. Use Vyvanse only as prescribed. Do not share it with others. Abuse of Vyvanse may cause serious heart problems, blood vessel problems, or sudden death.
Vyvanse is used for:
Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is used as a part of a total treatment program that may include psychological, educational, and social therapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vyvanse is an amphetamine. Exactly how Vyvanse works is not known. It affects certain chemicals in the brain that may help improve attention span and behavior.
Do NOT use Vyvanse if:
Pronunciation: lis-DEX-am-FET-a-meen
Generic Name: Lisdexamfetamine
Brand Name: Vyvanse
Vyvanse has a high risk for abuse. It may be habit-forming if used for a long period of time. Use Vyvanse only as prescribed. Do not share it with others. Abuse of Vyvanse may cause serious heart problems, blood vessel problems, or sudden death.
Vyvanse is used for:
Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is used as a part of a total treatment program that may include psychological, educational, and social therapy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vyvanse is an amphetamine. Exactly how Vyvanse works is not known. It affects certain chemicals in the brain that may help improve attention span and behavior.
Do NOT use Vyvanse if:
Category: V
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Vytorin
Pronunciation: e-ZET-i-mibe/SIM-va-STAT-in
Generic Name: Ezetimibe/Simvastatin
Brand Name: Vytorin
Vytorin is used for:
Treating high cholesterol along with a cholesterol-lowering diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vytorin is a combination of 2 medicines. Ezetimibe is an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs from your diet. Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin." It works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood reduces the chance of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Vytorin has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than simvastatin alone.
Do NOT use Vytorin if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vytorin
Pronunciation: e-ZET-i-mibe/SIM-va-STAT-in
Generic Name: Ezetimibe/Simvastatin
Brand Name: Vytorin
Vytorin is used for:
Treating high cholesterol along with a cholesterol-lowering diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vytorin is a combination of 2 medicines. Ezetimibe is an antihyperlipidemic agent. It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that your body absorbs from your diet. Simvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor or "statin." It works by blocking an enzyme that is necessary for your body to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol levels in the blood reduces the chance of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Vytorin has not been shown to reduce heart attacks or strokes more than simvastatin alone.
Do NOT use Vytorin if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vytorin
Category: V
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Vytone
Pronunciation: hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone/eye-oh-doe-KWIN-ole
Generic Name: Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol
Brand Name: Examples include Dermazene and Vytone
Vytone is used for:
Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions when bacterial or fungal infection may be present. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vytone is a topical adrenocortical steroid and antibacterial/antifungal. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood. The antibacterial/antifungal works by killing sensitive bacteria and fungi.
Do NOT use Vytone if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vytone
Pronunciation: hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone/eye-oh-doe-KWIN-ole
Generic Name: Hydrocortisone/Iodoquinol
Brand Name: Examples include Dermazene and Vytone
Vytone is used for:
Treating inflammation and itching due to certain skin conditions when bacterial or fungal infection may be present. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Vytone is a topical adrenocortical steroid and antibacterial/antifungal. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not clearly understood. The antibacterial/antifungal works by killing sensitive bacteria and fungi.
Do NOT use Vytone if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vytone
Category: V
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Vusion
Pronunciation: MYE-KON-a-zole/zinc/pet-roe-LAY-tum
Generic Name: Miconazole/Zinc/White Petrolatum
Brand Name: Vusion
Vusion is used for:
Treating a certain type of diaper rash in certain pediatric patients. It is used along with gentle cleansing of the diaper area and frequent diaper changes.
Vusion is an antifungal and skin protectant ointment. It works by killing sensitive fungi. It also helps to protect the skin from irritation.
Do NOT use Vusion if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vusion
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.
Pronunciation: MYE-KON-a-zole/zinc/pet-roe-LAY-tum
Generic Name: Miconazole/Zinc/White Petrolatum
Brand Name: Vusion
Vusion is used for:
Treating a certain type of diaper rash in certain pediatric patients. It is used along with gentle cleansing of the diaper area and frequent diaper changes.
Vusion is an antifungal and skin protectant ointment. It works by killing sensitive fungi. It also helps to protect the skin from irritation.
Do NOT use Vusion if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vusion
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.
Category: V
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Vumon
Pronunciation: TEN-i-POE-side
Generic Name: Teniposide
Brand Name: Vumon
Severe infections or bleeding can occur with Vumon.
Vumon is used for:
Treating certain types of leukemia. Vumon is used in combination with other medicines.
Vumon is an antineoplastic. It works by damaging the tumor cell's DNA, resulting in tumor cell death.
Do NOT use Vumon if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vumon, including polyoxyethylated castor oil
Pronunciation: TEN-i-POE-side
Generic Name: Teniposide
Brand Name: Vumon
Severe infections or bleeding can occur with Vumon.
Vumon is used for:
Treating certain types of leukemia. Vumon is used in combination with other medicines.
Vumon is an antineoplastic. It works by damaging the tumor cell's DNA, resulting in tumor cell death.
Do NOT use Vumon if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vumon, including polyoxyethylated castor oil
Category: V
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Vpriv
Pronunciation: VEL-a-GLOO-ser-ase AL-fa
Generic Name: Velaglucerase alfa
Brand Name: Vpriv
Vpriv is used for:
Treating type I Gaucher disease.
Vpriv is an enzyme. It breaks down a substance (glucocerebroside) that builds up in the body in patients with Gaucher disease. This helps to decrease the harmful effects of the disease.
Do NOT use Vpriv if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vpriv, unless your doctor tells you otherwise
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Pronunciation: VEL-a-GLOO-ser-ase AL-fa
Generic Name: Velaglucerase alfa
Brand Name: Vpriv
Vpriv is used for:
Treating type I Gaucher disease.
Vpriv is an enzyme. It breaks down a substance (glucocerebroside) that builds up in the body in patients with Gaucher disease. This helps to decrease the harmful effects of the disease.
Do NOT use Vpriv if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vpriv, unless your doctor tells you otherwise
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Category: V
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Votrient
Pronunciation: paz-OH-pa-nib
Generic Name: Pazopanib
Brand Name: Votrient
Severe and sometimes fatal liver problems have occurred in patients using Votrient. Your doctor will monitor your liver function while you are using Votrient. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or loss of appetite; severe or persistent tiredness).
Votrient is used for:
Treating patients with advanced kidney cancer.
Pazopanib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking certain substances in the body, which kills certain cancer cells.
Do NOT use Votrient if:
Pronunciation: paz-OH-pa-nib
Generic Name: Pazopanib
Brand Name: Votrient
Severe and sometimes fatal liver problems have occurred in patients using Votrient. Your doctor will monitor your liver function while you are using Votrient. Tell your doctor right away if you experience symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; pale stools; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, or loss of appetite; severe or persistent tiredness).
Votrient is used for:
Treating patients with advanced kidney cancer.
Pazopanib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking certain substances in the body, which kills certain cancer cells.
Do NOT use Votrient if:
Category: V
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Vorinostat
Pronunciation: vor-IN-oh-stat
Generic Name: Vorinostat
Brand Name: Zolinza
Vorinostat is used for:
Treating certain patients with skin symptoms caused by a type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma [CTCL]).
Vorinostat is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. It works by blocking the growth of some cancer cells.
Do NOT use Vorinostat if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vorinostat
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Pronunciation: vor-IN-oh-stat
Generic Name: Vorinostat
Brand Name: Zolinza
Vorinostat is used for:
Treating certain patients with skin symptoms caused by a type of cancer (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma [CTCL]).
Vorinostat is a histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. It works by blocking the growth of some cancer cells.
Do NOT use Vorinostat if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Vorinostat
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Category: V
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Voriconazole Suspension
Pronunciation: VOR-i-KON-a-zole
Generic Name: Voriconazole
Brand Name: Vfend
Voriconazole Suspension is used for:
Why managing blood sugar is so important.
Treating fungal infections.
Voriconazole Suspension is an azole antifungal. It works by blocking fungal cell wall growth, which results in the death of the fungus.
Do NOT use Voriconazole Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Voriconazole Suspension
Pronunciation: VOR-i-KON-a-zole
Generic Name: Voriconazole
Brand Name: Vfend
Voriconazole Suspension is used for:
Why managing blood sugar is so important.
Treating fungal infections.
Voriconazole Suspension is an azole antifungal. It works by blocking fungal cell wall growth, which results in the death of the fungus.
Do NOT use Voriconazole Suspension if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Voriconazole Suspension
Category: V
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Voriconazole
Pronunciation: VOR-i-KON-a-zole
Generic Name: Voriconazole
Brand Name: Vfend
Voriconazole is used for:
Why managing blood sugar is so important.
Treating fungal infections.
Voriconazole is an azole antifungal. It works by blocking fungal cell wall growth, resulting in the death of the fungus.
Do NOT use Voriconazole if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Voriconazole
Pronunciation: VOR-i-KON-a-zole
Generic Name: Voriconazole
Brand Name: Vfend
Voriconazole is used for:
Why managing blood sugar is so important.
Treating fungal infections.
Voriconazole is an azole antifungal. It works by blocking fungal cell wall growth, resulting in the death of the fungus.
Do NOT use Voriconazole if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Voriconazole
Category: V
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