Like many medicines, Cymbalta works to treat more than one condition. Cymbalta has been approved by the FDA for both the treatment of depression and the management of pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Cymbalta (an SSNRI) targets two chemicals, serotonin and norepinephrine, that are believed to play a role in how the brain and body affect mood and pain.

Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen is used to relieve the pain, tenderness, inflammation (swelling), and stiffness caused by arthritis and gout. It isalso used to reduce fever and to relieve headaches, muscle aches, menstrual pain, aches and pains from the common cold, backache, and pain after surgery or dental work.

Colchicine
Colchicine relieves swelling and pain caused by attacks of gout or gouty arthritis. It may also be taken regularly to prevent gout or gouty arthritis attacks.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Levitra
Levitra is taken orally when needed between 4.30 hrs and 30 minutes before sexual activity. Take Levitra only as directed, usually once daily as needed. Levitra works along with sexual stimulation to help achieve an erection.

Propecia
PROPECIA is the first and only FDA-approved pill proven to treat male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area in men. Ask your doctor about PROPECIA today.

Medical Terms

Different definition / meanings for the word "generic drug":
When the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees; "generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs"

Definition for community pharmacy practice
About 65% of all pharmacy jobs are in this category. Includes chain and independent pharmacies. Dispensed medications are usually self-administered.

Different definition / meanings for the word "Anxiety":
# a relatively permanent state of anxiety occurring in a variety of mental disorders
# a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune

Different definition / meanings for the word "allergies":
Allergies almost always coincide with a scattered state of the nervous system and immune system in both adults and children. Homeopathic medicines will be selected that address the unfocused and over-reactive nature of the immune system and nervous system. The results are often quite successful. Most people with ADD (attention deficit disorder) also have allergies or sensitivities.

Different definition / meanings for the word "systolic blood pressure":
The top of blood pressure measurement taken when the heart is contracting.

What are the differences between Index brand-name drugs and Index generic drugs?
You probably know that pharmaceutical companies carry out extensive research and clinical testing to win approval from the Food and Drug Administration for new drugs. The new drug is then protected by patent for at least 10 years. Hence, a brand-name drug. When the patent expires another drug company can "copy the recipe" for Index brand drug. This "copy" is called a generic drug. The FDA requires that generic drugs have the same active chemical composition, be dispensed in the same dosage form such as a tablet or capsule and be taken in the same dosage as the brand-name drug.

Different definition / meanings for the word "generic drug":
A medicine with the same active ingredient, but not necessarily the same inactive ingredients, as a brand-name drug. A generic drug may be marketed only after the original drug's patent has expired.

Different definition / meanings for the word "juvenile chronic arthritis":
Arthritis in children 16 years of age or less, that has been present for at least 3 months, and for which no other cause is obvious. It is now preferably called juvenile idiopathic arthritis.