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• Phenytoin sodium
  ...and [[seizures]]. It is a type of [[anticonvulsant]] or [[antiepileptic]] drug. ...g and a hydantoin ring. The "sodium" refers to the sodium salt form of the drug, which is commonly used in its formulation.
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• Meclomen
  ...steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and fever. It is also known by its generic name, '''meclofenamate sodium'''. ...ps present in the molecule. "Sodium" refers to the sodium salt form of the drug, which is used to improve its solubility.
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• Drug class
  == Drug class == ...tion (i.e., bind to the same biological target), a related mode of action, and/or are used to treat the same disease.
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• Meclozine
  ...[[antihistamine]] that is commonly used to treat [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], and [[dizziness]] caused by [[motion sickness]]. It is also used to manage symp ..., "chloro", and "piperazine", which describe the chemical structure of the drug.
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• CIOMS/RUCAM scale
  ...ces''' scale, is a widely used tool for assessing the causality of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). ...rld Health Organization|WHO]] and [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization|UNESCO]] in 1949. "RUCAM" stands for Roussel Uclaf Ca
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• Trimetozine
  '''Trimetozine''' (pronounced: tri-met-o-zine) is a [[pharmaceutical drug]] used in the treatment of various medical conditions. ...is derived from the Greek words "tri" meaning three, "met" meaning change, and "ozine" meaning ring. This refers to the three-ring structure of the compou
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• Pirprofen
  ...non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and inflammation in conditions such as arthritis. ...common suffix for NSAIDs, indicating its function as an anti-inflammatory drug.
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• Thenalidine
  ...he chemical structure of the compound, which includes a [[thiophene]] ring and an [[aniline]] group. The "then-" prefix refers to the thiophene component, ...is used to treat symptoms of [[allergies]], such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. It works by blocking the action of [[histamine]], a s
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• Preclinical
  ...and in-vivo (animal) testing to determine the safety and efficacy of a new drug or procedure. The term "preclinical" is derived from the prefix "pre-", meaning "before", and "clinical", which refers to the practice or observation of medicine. Thus,
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• Cromolyn sodium
  ...he management and prevention of chronic [[asthma]], [[allergic rhinitis]], and other [[allergy]]-related conditions. It belongs to a class of drugs known ...emical compound, and "glycate", referring to the glycerin component of the drug.
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• Rimexolone
  ...eroid]] medication primarily used in the treatment of [[eye inflammation]] and related conditions. The term "Rimexolone" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a derivative of [[prednisolone]]. The prefix "Rim" is an arbitrar
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• Clinoril
  ...ain and inflammation caused by conditions such as [[arthritis]], [[gout]], and [[ankylosing spondylitis]]. ...is not publicly disclosed. The generic name "Sulindac" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a sulfoxide form of indomethacin.
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• Fenoprofen
  ...inflammation caused by various conditions such as [[arthritis]], [[gout]], and [[menstrual pain]]. ...he prefix "Feno-" is derived from the Greek word "pheno", meaning "light", and "pro-" is a Latin prefix meaning "before". The suffix "-fen" is a common en
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• Ebastine
  ...histamine]] used in the treatment of [[allergic rhinitis]], [[urticaria]], and other [[allergy]]-related symptoms. ...eridinecarboxylate''. The name "Ebastine" is a combination of parts of the chemical name.
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• Levocetirizine
  ...mine]], which is used for the treatment of [[allergies]] such as hay fever and urticaria. It is derived from the second-generation antihistamine [[cetiriz ..."-cetirizine" part of the name is a combination of its chemical structure and its classification as an antihistamine.
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• Tralonide
  ...s a synthetic corticosteroid used in the treatment of various inflammatory and allergic conditions. ...derived from acetonide, and "ide" is a common suffix used in the naming of chemical compounds.
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• Oxidation-Reduction
  ...nciation}} (ok-SAN-droh-lone) A drug that helps patients gain weight after injury, chronic infection, or serious illness. It belongs to the anabolic steroid ...r. Oxidation-reduction reactions also occur when glucose (a type of sugar) and fat are broken down in the body for energy. Also called redox {{dictionary-
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• Acrivastine
  ...yl]-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole'''. The name is a combination of parts of the chemical name. ...viate the symptoms of allergic reactions such as [[hay fever]], [[hives]], and [[eczema]]. It works by blocking the action of [[histamine]], a substance i
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• Zanaflex
  ...used to treat muscle spasticity, a condition that causes muscle tightness and stiffness. ...generic name, "Tizanidine," is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a type of [[imidazoline]] derivative.
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• Indocin
  ...is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces inflammation and pain in the body. ...rived from the chemical compound indole, which is a component of the drug, and "-methacin" is a common suffix for NSAIDs.
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