Drugs

Mannitol

Mannitol Brand Names Aridol | Osmitrol | Resectisol What is Mannitol Mannitol is a parenteral osmotic diuretic and also acts as a bronchoconstrictor when it is orally inhaled. It is used parenterally to reduce intracranial pressure, cerebral edema, and intraocular pressure, and to promote diuresis in the prevention and/or treatment of oliguria in patients with acute renal …

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Manganese

What is Manganese Manganese is an essential trace element. In the body, manganese is stored in mitochondria-rich tissues such as the brain, kidney, pancreas, liver, and skeletal muscle parenchyma. Rich dietary sources include whole grains, cereal products, some vegetables, legumes and nuts. A role for manganese has been postulated for maintaining strong bones. There is …

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Malathion

Malathion Brand Name– Ovide What is Malathion Malathion is an organophosphate insecticide used in dermatologic preparations worldwide for the treatment of ectoparasites, including Pediculus humanus capitis (human lice infestations of the hair and scalp). Malathion is noted for its use as an aerial insecticide in heavily populated areas to control pests that are damaging to horticulture and …

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Magnesium Sulfate Potassium Sulfate Sodium Sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate Potassium Sulfate Sodium Sulfate Brand Name– Suprep What is Magnesium Sulfate Potassium Sulfate Sodium Sulfate Magnesium sulfate potassium sulfate sodium sulfate is an osmotic laxative used for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy in adults.  This sulfate salt laxative is administered as a two-day regimen containing poorly absorbed sulfate ions that cause water to …

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Magnesium Salts

Magnesium Salts Brand Names Mag-64 | Mag-G | MagGel 600 | Magonate | MagOx 400 | Mag-SR | Mag-Tab SR | Magtrate | Phillips Cramp-Free | Uro-Mag What is Magnesium Salts Magnesium sulfate is the most commonly used of the magnesium salts and can be administered orally or parenterally. It is used orally as a laxative and parenterally as a neuromuscular depressant or to …

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Magnesium Salicylate

Magnesium Salicylate Brand Names Doans | Masalate | MST 600 | Novasal | Percogesic Backache Relief What is Magnesium Salicylate Magnesium salicylate is an oral salicylic acid derivative. It is used for the control of pain and as an anti-inflammatory agent. Magnesium salicylate is a sodium-free, non-acetylated salicylate. It has a low incidence of GI side effects and does …

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Magnesium Hydroxide

Magnesium Hydroxide Brand Names Dulcolax | Ex-Lax | Fleet | Freelax | Phillips Laxative | Phillips Milk of Magnesia What is Magnesium Hydroxide Magnesium hydroxide is also known as milk of magnesia. It is a relatively nonabsorbable cation and is considered a saline laxative. Magnesium hydroxide is used primarily as a laxative for occasional constipation in adult and pediatric patients …

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