Zerit - treatment of infection caused by HIV, with severe clinical manifestations and ineffectiveness or intolerance of zidovudine, and other antiretroviral drugs. The nucleoside analogue of thymidine is phosphorylated by cellular enzymes to its active form - stavudine triphosphate. Suppresses reverse transcriptase of HIV, cellular DNA polymerases (beta and gamma), inhibits the synthesis of viral and mitochondrial DNA. It is active against HIV-1.
Zestoretic - tablets containing 12,5Mg of Hydrochlorothiazide and 10Mg of Lisinopril, as active ingredients. It is hypotensive, vasodilating, natriuretic, cardioprotective medical preparation.The drug is used to treat arterial hypertension, also in order to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy, manifesting cumulative reduction in the incidence of cardiovascular death, incidence of stroke and myocardial infarction.
Zestril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE). It works by relaxing the blood vessels. This helps lower blood pressure. It is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, alone or in conjunction with other medicines.
Zetia contains ezetrol as an active ingredient, which is a selective representative of a new class of lipid-lowering drugs that reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine, including cholesterol from plant fats.
Zithromax - antibiotic of a wide spectrum of action. Antibiotic-azalide, a representative of a new subgroup of macrolide antibiotics. In the focus of inflammation it has a bactericidal effect. For the active ingredient of Zithromax, Azithromycin, all the gram-positive cocci (except those bacteria which are resistant to erythromycin) are susceptible.
Zocor is indicated to reduce mortality due to coronary artery disease. It is prescribed for the reduction of risk of serious vascular and coronary complications: non-fatal myocardial infarction, coronary death, stroke; revascularization operations. Designed to reduce the risk of the need for coronary blood flow restoration; rot reduce the risk of the need for surgical intervention to restore peripheral blood flow and other types of non-coronary revascularization; to reduce the risk of hospitalization in connection with attacks of angina pectoris; to decrease in the elevated level of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides. apolipoprotein B; for increasing HDL cholesterol in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia, including heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
is given to patients for treating severe acne that do not respond to other medicines
Zoloft is an antidepresant stopping the reuptake of serotonin, which is performed by the neurons that isolated it. As a result, the concentration of the neurotransmitter increases in the synaptic cleft and the main cause of depressive states, the serotonin deficiency, is eliminated.
Zovirax in the form of a cream for external use is prescribed for the treatment of infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, including herpes lips. Eye ointment is used for keratitis caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. Zovirax inside and in the form of a solution for infusion is used in the presence of herpes zoster and chicken pox;
Indications for taking Zovirax in the form of tabletsis a:treatment of infections of the mucous membranes and skin caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, including genital herpes; treatment of patients with severe immunodeficiency (mainly, with the expanded clinical picture of AIDS, with HIV infection), who underwent bone marrow transplantation.
Zudena is another representative of the PDE5 inhibitors ubiquitously used in contemporary urology. It is commonly used for the therapy and prevention of erectile dysfunction. The pills contain udenafil – a reverse inhibitor of the phosphodiesterase-5, which is responsible for filling the penis with blood. This active ingredient has a range of recently introduced advantages the most notable of which are more rapid absorption (30-60 minutes) and increased half-life (starting from 10 to 12 hours, which leads to a 24-hour period of activity). The medicine may be prescribed not only for symptomatic but also for a long-term treatment.
Any dependence of the body on external influences is considered as human weakness and drug addiction. Perhaps one of the most common is nicotine addiction. Zyban helps to overcome it.
Zyloprim is a tablet the effect of which appears due to the mechanism of action of its basic component called Allopurinol. This medicine is prescribed as a treatment of hyperuricemia, primary and secondary gout, urolithiasis with the formation of urinary calculi, hemoblastoma, cytostatic and radiation therapy of tumors, psoriasis, traumatic toxicosis. It is used as a corticosteroid therapy for the prevention of urinary acid nephropathy, malignant neoplasms and congenital disorders of purine metabolism in children.
Zyprexa is an antipsychotic drug used mainly to treat severe mental conditions, most notably schizophrenia. This oral medication normalizes the balance of chemical compounds in the brain, especially when used in combination with other antipsychotics. The active ingredient, which is a ligand for serotonin and dopamine receptors, provides also a selective impact on the functioning of the limbic system. The target group of the drug is not limited to the cases with extra severity – the pills may be prescribed for people with moderate mood or nervous conditions as well.
is given to patients for treating severe acne that do not respond to other medicines
Zyvox is a synthetic medicine with the increased antibacterial effectiveness. It is mostly used in the treatment of pulmonary and skin diseases caused by a wide range of Gram-positive species. In current medicinal practice, Zyvox often plays a role of the drug of last resort, since it is intended for use in people suffering from multidrug-resistant infections. The extremely high efficiency of this medicine makes it a popular choice in the treatment of severe bacterial infections and simultaneously limits its use against low-hazard infections in order to avoid propagation of resistant microorganisms.
