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ziconotide

Ziconotide is a non-narcotic pain medicine that is used for around-the-clock treatment of severe chronic pain that cannot be treated with other pain medications. Ziconotide may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zidovudine

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zidovudine (oral/injection)

Zidovudine is an antiviral medicine used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Zidovudine is also given during pregnancy to prevent an HIV-infected woman from passing the virus to her baby. Zidovudine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Zidovudine may also be used for purposes not...

Zika Virus

What is Zika virus? Zika is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The mosquitoes that carry Zika are most active during the day but can bite at night. You're more likely to get the virus if you travel to parts of the world where it's more common. This includes parts of South America, Central America, Mexico, the...

zileuton

Zileuton is used to prevent asthma attacks and for long-term management of asthma in adults and children at least 12 years old. Zileuton may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zinc

How to Use It Moderate intake of zinc, approximately 15 mg daily, is adequate to prevent deficiencies. Higher levels (up to 50 mg taken three times per day) are reserved for people with certain health conditions, under the supervision of a doctor. For the alleviation of cold symptoms, lozenges providing 13–25 mg of zinc...

zinc acetate

Zinc is a mineral that is used to treat Wilson's disease, a rare genetic disorder in which copper builds up in some of your vital organs such as the brain or liver. Zinc acetate is usually given to people who have already been treated with a chelating drug to remove copper from the body. Zinc acetate may also be...

Zinc for Sports & Fitness

Zinc How Much Is Usually Taken by Athletes? Exercise increases zinc losses from the human body, and severe zinc deficiency can compromise muscle function. 1, 2 Athletes who do not eat an optimal diet, especially those who are trying to control their weight or use fad diets while exercising strenuously, may become...

zinc gluconate

Zinc is a mineral that is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough zinc from food. Zinc gluconate lozenges are used to help make cold symptoms less severe or shorter in duration. This includes sore throat, cough, sneezing, stuffy nose, and a hoarse voice. Zinc gluconate is not effective in treating...

zinc oxide topical

Zinc oxide is a mineral. Zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat diaper rash, minor burns, severely chapped skin, or other minor skin irritations. Zinc oxide rectal suppositories are used to treat itching, burning, irritation, and other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements. There...

zinc sulfate

Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues. Zinc sulfate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency. Zinc sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ziprasidone

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ziprasidone (oral/injection)

Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic medicine. Ziprasidone oral is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). Ziprasidone injection is used to quickly treat agitation in people with schizophrenia. Ziprasidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ziprasidone Mesylate

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ziv-aflibercept

Ziv-aflibercept is used in combination chemotherapy to treat colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Ziv-aflibercept is usually given after other medications did not work or have stopped working. Ziv-aflibercept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zoledronic Acid

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zoledronic acid

Reclast and Zometa are two different brands of zoledronic acid. Reclast is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use. This medicine also increases bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Reclast is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture. Reclast is also used to treat Paget's...

Zoledronic Acid-Mannitol & Water

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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Zollinger-Ellison syndrome is a rare condition in which a tumor called a gastrinoma forms in the pancreas or small intestine. The tumor releases a hormone called gastrin that causes production of excess stomach acid. Almost all people who have Zollinger-Ellison syndrome get an ulcer at some point, usually in the small...

Zolmitriptan

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zolmitriptan (nasal)

Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Zolmitriptan nasal (for use in the nose) is used to treat migraine headaches in adults and...

zolmitriptan (oral)

Zolmitriptan is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Zolmitriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Zolmitriptan is used to treat migraine headaches in adults. Zolmitriptan will only treat...

Zolpidem

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zolpidem

Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. The immediate-release forms of zolpidem are Ambien, Intermezzo, Edluar, and Zolpimist, which are used to help you fall asleep. The extended-release form of zolpidem is Ambien CR, which has a first layer that dissolves quickly to help you fall asleep, and a second layer that dissolves...

zonisamide

Zonisamide is used together with other medicines to treat partial seizures in adults and teenagers at least 16 years old. Zonisamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zonisamide

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zoster vaccine (inactivated)

Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus (varicella) that causes chickenpox in children. When this virus becomes active again, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Inactivated zoster vaccine helps prevent shingles. This vaccine works by exposing you to a small dose of inactive virus, which causes the body to...

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