What is Simethicone Simethicone is an oral antiflatulent agent. It is used to relieve the pain and pressure of excess gas in the digestive tract. Indications & Dosage bowel preparation dyspepsia flatulence gastrointestinal radiography For the symptomatic relief of pressure, bloating, and fullness commonly referred to as gas (flatulence) Side Effects eructation flatulence Troublesome adverse …
What is Simeprevir Simeprevir is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of genotype 1 and 4 chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in adults greater than or equal to 18 years of age. Brand Name Olysio Indications hepatitis C infection hepatitis C virus Side Effects diarrhea dizziness dyspnea fatigue headache hepatic failure hepatitis …
What is Silver Sulfadiazine Silver sulfadiazine is a topical antiinfective agent used to prevent and treat infections of wounds caused by second- and third-degree burns. Silver sulfadiazine possesses activity against both bacteria and yeast, while mafenide (Sulfamylon(R)) is active only against bacteria. In addition, silver sulfadiazine does not inhibit carbonic anhydrase (CA) as does mafenide …
What is Silver Nitrate Silver nitrate is a topical cauterizing agent. Treatment with this medicine produces astringent, germicidal, and epithelial stimulant actions. Silver nitrate is used topically for the treatment of helomas. Silver nitrate was initially marketed for use before 1962, which is when Congress passed the amended Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requiring …
What is Siltuximab Siltuximab is an interleukin-6 antagonist indicated for the treatment of adult patients with multicentric Castleman disease who are human immunodeficiency virus-negative and human herpesvirus-8-negative. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infection; do not start siltuximab in patients with a severe active infection. Severe infusion-related reactions may occur; therefore, administer siltuximab in …
What is Silodosin Silodosin is a highly selective, oral alpha-1 blocker effective for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Silodosin is similar to tamsulosin (Flomax®), an alpha-1a-receptor antagonist marketed in the US since 1997. Silodosin is as effective as tamsulosin for improving lower urinary tract symptoms associated with BPH; however, abnormal ejaculation is reported …
What is Sibutramine NOTE: This drug is discontinued in the U.S. Sibutramine was an oral weight-loss/anti-obesity agent that inhibited dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin reuptake. The drug was previously approved in 1997 and historically recommended for adult obese patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. Sibutramine was also used in overweight …