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Generic name: saliva substitutes [ sa-lye-va-sub-sti-tutes ] Drug class: Mouth and throat products What is Xero-lube? Xero-Lube are manmade forms of the mucus secretions normally produced in the human mouth. This medicine help to create artificial saliva when the body does not produce enough on its own. Xero-Lube are used to help relieve dryness and pain or discomfort in the mouth or throat that may be caused by certain disease conditions, medications, surgery, or chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Xero-Lube may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings There are many brands and forms of saliva substitutes available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet...

Generic name: ketoconazole topical [ kee-toe-koe-na-zole ] Drug class: Topical antifungals Dosage form: topical gel What is Xolegel? Xolegel contains ketoconazole, an antifungal medication that prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Xolegel is used on the skin to treat seborrheic dermatitis in adults and children 12 years of age and older who have a normal (healthy) immune system. The gel is applied once daily for 14 days. Patients with seborrheic dermatitis can have areas of dry, flaky skin (scales) on the scalp, face, ears, chest or upper back. The safety and effectiveness of using Xolegel for the treatment of fungal infections has not been established. Warnings You ...

Generic name: lidocaine injection [ lye-doe-kane ] Drug class: Group I antiarrhythmics Local injectable anesthetics What is Xylocaine hcl? Lidocaine is a local anesthetic (numbing medication) that is used to numb an area of your body to help reduce pain or discomfort caused by invasive medical procedures such as surgery, needle punctures, or insertion of a catheter or breathing tube. Xylocaine HCl is sometimes used to treat irregular heart rhythms that may signal a possible heart attack. Xylocaine HCl is also given in an epidural (spinal block) to reduce the discomfort of contractions during labor. Xylocaine HCl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone [ a-seet-a-min-oh-fen-and-hye-droe-koe-done ] Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations Dosage form: oral solution What is Zamicet? Zamicet is a combination medicine used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Zamicet contains an opioid medicine, and may be habit-forming. Zamicet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings MISUSE OF OPIOID MEDICINE CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Taking opioid medicine during pregnancy may cause life-threatening withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Fatal side effects can occur if you use opioi...

Generic name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol [ dro-spy-re-nown, eth-in-il, ess-tra-dy-ol ] Drug class: Contraceptives Dosage form: tablets What is Zarah? Zarah is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Zarah also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Zarah is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This medicine is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills. Yaz is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble c...

Generic name: miglustat [ mi-gloo-stat ] Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents Dosage form: capsule What is Zavesca? Zavesca reduces the formation of a certain protein in the body in people with type 1 Gaucher disease. Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured. Zavesca is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease by people who cannot receive enzyme replacement therapy. Zavesca may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, it is not a cure for this ...

Generic name: miconazole topical [ my-con-a-zole ] Drug class: Topical antifungals What is Zeasorb-af drying gel? Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel is an antifungal medication. This medicine prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin. Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use. ...

Generic name: dasiglucagon [ das-i-gloo-ka-gon ] Drug class: Glucose elevating agents Dosage form: injection, solution What is Zegalogue autoinjector? Zegalogue Autoinjector is used to treat very low blood sugar (severe hypoglycemia) in adults and children at least 6 years old. Zegalogue Autoinjector may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Be sure you and your caregivers know how to give a Zegalogue Autoinjector injection before you need to use it. Hypoglycemia should be treated as quickly as possible. Having low blood sugar for too long can cause seizure, coma, or death. ...