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Clotrimazole. Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Lotrimin, among others, is an antifungal medication. [ 2] It is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, diaper rash, tinea versicolor, and types of ringworm including athlete's foot and jock itch. [ 2] It can be taken by mouth or applied as a cream to the skin or in the vagina.
Physicians' Desk Reference. The Physicians' Desk Reference ( PDR ), renamed Prescriber's Digital Reference after its physical publication was discontinued, is a compilation of manufacturers' prescribing information ( package insert) on prescription drugs, updated regularly and published by ConnectiveRx. [citation needed]
Fluticasone propionate. Fluticasone propionate, sold under the brand names Flovent and Flonase among others, is a glucocorticoid steroid medication. [ 8] When inhaled it is used for the long term management of asthma and COPD. [ 8] In the nose it is used for hay fever and nasal polyps. [ 9][ 10] It can also be used for mouth ulcers. [ 11]
Medication package insert. A package insert is a document included in the package of a medication that provides information about that drug and its use. For prescription medications, the insert is technical, providing information for medical professionals about how to prescribe the drug. Package inserts for prescription drugs often include a ...
The Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties: The Canadian Drug Reference for Health Professionals, more commonly known by its abbreviation CPS, [ 1] is a reference book that contains drug monographs and numerous features which help healthcare professionals prescribe and use drugs safely and appropriately.
Simvastatin. Simvastatin, sold under the brand name Zocor among others, is a statin, a type of lipid-lowering medication. [ 4] It is used along with exercise, diet, and weight loss to decrease elevated lipid levels. [ 4] It is also used to decrease the risk of heart problems in those at high risk. [ 4] It is taken by mouth.
Saccharomyces boulardii is a tropical yeast first isolated from lychee and mangosteen fruit peel in 1923 by French scientist Henri Boulard. Although early reports claimed distinct taxonomic, metabolic, and genetic properties, [ 1] S. boulardii is genetically a grouping of S. cerevisiae strains, sharing >99% genomic relatedness, giving the ...
Lorazepam, sold under the brand name Ativan among others, is a benzodiazepine medication. [ 7] It is used to treat anxiety (including anxiety disorders ), trouble sleeping, severe agitation, active seizures including status epilepticus, alcohol withdrawal, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. [ 7]