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Zyrtec

Pronunciation: se-TIR-i-zeen
Generic Name: Cetirizine
Brand Name: Zyrtec
Zyrtec is used for:

Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zyrtec is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine and reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do NOT use Zyrtec if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyrtec or to hydroxyzine

Zyrtec-D 12 Hour

Pronunciation: seh-TIH-rih-zeen/SUE-doe-eh-FED-rin
Generic Name: Cetirizine/Pseudoephedrine
Brand Name: Zyrtec-D 12 Hour
Zyrtec-D 12 Hour is used for:

Relieving nasal and non-nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies such as watery or itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and stuffy nose.

Zyrtec-D 12 Hour is a decongestant (pseudoephedrine) and antihistamine (cetirizine) combination. It works by blocking a chemical in the body, histamine, which causes allergy symptoms. It also shrinks swollen nasal passages, which relieves nasal congestion.

Do NOT use Zyrtec-D 12 Hour if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyrtec-D 12 Hour
you have narrow-angle glaucoma, severe difficulty urinating, very high blood pressure, or severe heart or blood vessel disease

Zyrtec Syrup

Pronunciation: se-TIR-i-zeen
Generic Name: Cetirizine
Brand Name: Zyrtec
Zyrtec Syrup is used for:

Preventing or treating symptoms of hay fever and other upper respiratory allergies such as stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the nose and throat, and itchy, watery eyes. It is also used for preventing or treating chronic hives. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zyrtec Syrup is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of histamine, which reduces the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Do NOT use Zyrtec Syrup if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyrtec Syrup or to hydroxyzine

Zyvox

Pronunciation: lin-AYZ-oh-lid
Generic Name: Linezolid
Brand Name: Zyvox
Zyvox is used for:

Treating adults with certain serious bacterial infections that are often resistant to other antibiotics.

Zyvox is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.

Do NOT use Zyvox if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyvox
you are taking an amphetamine (eg, dextroamphetamine), certain anorexiants (eg, phentermine), buspirone, a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor (eg, entacapone), levodopa, meperidine, a sympathomimetic (eg, albuterol, dopamine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine), tetrabenazine, or triptans (eg, sumatriptan)

Zyvox Suspension

Pronunciation: lin-AYZ-oh-lid
Generic Name: Linezolid
Brand Name: Zyvox
Zyvox Suspension is used for:

Treating adults with certain serious bacterial infections that are often resistant to other antibiotics.

Zyvox Suspension is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.

Do NOT use Zyvox Suspension if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zyvox Suspension
you are taking an amphetamine (eg, dextroamphetamine), certain anorexiants (eg, phentermine), buspirone, a catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor (eg, entacapone), levodopa, meperidine, a sympathomimetic (eg, albuterol, dopamine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine), tetrabenazine, or a triptan (eg, sumatriptan)

Zacare 8% Kit Lotion

Pronunciation: BEN-zoe-il per-OX-ide and SOE-dee-um HYE-al-ure-ON-ate
Generic Name: Benzoyl Peroxide
Brand Name: Examples include Zacare 4% Kit and Zacare 8% Kit
Zacare 8% Kit Lotion is used for:

Treating mild to moderate acne.

Zacare 8% Kit Lotion is a kit. It contains an antibacterial and keratolytic medicine (benzoyl peroxide) along with a skin conditioning medicine (sodium hyaluronate). The benzoyl peroxide works to treat acne by killing certain bacteria on the skin and by causing a mild drying and peeling (keratolytic) effect. The sodium hyaluronate helps treat or prevent very dry or scaly skin.

Do NOT use Zacare 8% Kit Lotion if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zacare 8% Kit Lotion

Zafirlukast

Pronunciation: ZA-fir-LOO-kast
Generic Name: Zafirlukast
Brand Name: Accolate
Zafirlukast is used for:

How COPD differs from asthma, and why it's so important to not smoke.

Prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in patients 5 years old and older. It should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zafirlukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that are responsible for some forms of asthma.

Do NOT use Zafirlukast if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zafirlukast

Zalcitabine

Pronunciation: zal-SITE-ah-been
Generic Name: Zalcitabine
Brand Name: Hivid
Zalcitabine may infrequently cause severe side effects, which could be fatal. Zalcitabine can cause severe nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy), and should be used with extreme caution in those who already suffer from this disorder. It may rarely cause swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Tell your doctor immediately if vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, or persistent nausea occur, as Zalcitabine may need to be stopped until you can be checked. Severe and sometimes fatal lactic acidosis or severe liver disease may also occur. Rarely, fatal liver failure has occurred in those with hepatitis B infection while using Zalcitabine. Zalcitabine should be used with caution if you have a hepatitis B infection. Tell your doctor immediately if tingling/numbness of the hands and feet, dark urine, yellowing of eyes/skin, rapid breathing, muscle aches, or unusual drowsiness occurs.

Zalcitabine is used for:

Treating HIV infection. It is used in combination with other medicines.

Zalcitabine in a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.

Zaleplon

Pronunciation: ZAL-e-plon
Generic Name: Zaleplon
Brand Name: Sonata
Zaleplon is used for:

Short-term treatment of insomnia.

Zaleplon is a hypnotic agent. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness to aid in falling asleep.

Do NOT use Zaleplon if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zaleplon
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)

Zanaflex

Pronunciation: tye-ZAN-i-deen
Generic Name: Tizanidine
Brand Name: Zanaflex
Zanaflex is used for:

Learn the signs of RA and how to relieve the pain.

Treating muscle spasms. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Zanaflex is a skeletal muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerves that stimulate muscles to contract.

Do NOT use Zanaflex if:

you are allergic to any ingredient in Zanaflex