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Drug of the Week (KEPPRA)

Generic Name:(Levetiracetam) Keppra (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Keppra is used as adjunctive therapy to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children 1 month of age and older with epilepsy. Keppra is also used to...

Drug of the Week (EFFEXOR)

Generic Name:(Venlafaxine) Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Effexor...

Drug of the Week (Nexium)

Generic Name:(Esomeprazole) Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid...

Drug of the Week (Voltaren)

Generic Name: Diclofenac Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or...

Drug of the Week (Zyprexa)

Generic Name: Olanzapine Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and (manic depression) in adults and children who...

Drug of the Week (Microzide)

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Hydrochlorothiazide treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart...