Mabthera (rituximab)
Mabthera infusion contains the active ingredient rituximab, which is a type of medicine known as a monoclonal antibody. It works by attacking white blood cells called B cells. This action means it can be used to treat two different diseases: ... [... more]
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Contraceptive coils (IUDs)
The IUD (coil) is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device intesrted into the womb to prevent pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) have remained quite popular during the 21st century, especially among women who have had babies. The word ... [... more]
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Contraceptive injections
The contraceptive injection contains hormones that prevent pregnancy for up to 3 months. It is 99 per cent effective. Worldwide, many millions of women use the contraceptive injection. At the moment, about 3 per cent of British women of ... [... more]
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Contraception - the contraceptive pill
The Pill is the most commonly used form of contraception in the UK, with 3.5 million women taking it. It's almost 100% effective at preventing pregnancy and can be used to manage heavy or painful periods. If you're thinking of going on the Pill, ... [... more]
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The morning-after pill
The morning-after pill stops you from becoming pregnant if contraception failed or wasn't used. The morning-after pill needs to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex - but the sooner the better. Although lots of people talk about the ... [... more]
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Avandia (rosiglitazone)
Avandia tablets contain the active ingredient rosiglitazone maleate, which is an antidiabetic medicine used to treat people with type 2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM). Rosiglitazone is a type of antidiabetic medicine known as a ... [... more]
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Rhinolast nasal spray (azelastine)
Rhinolast nasal spray contains the active ingredient azelastine hydrochloride, which is a type of medicine called an antihistamine. It works by preventing the actions of histamine. Azelastine is used as a nasal spray to allow it to act directly ... [... more]
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Remegel
This medicine contains the active ingredient calcium carbonate, which is a type of medicine called an antacid.Calcium carbonate works by binding to excess acid produced by the stomach. This neutralises the acid and decreases the acidity of the ... [... more]
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Rennie fruit
Rennie fruit tablets contain the active ingredient calcium carbonate, which is a type of medicine called an antacid.Calcium carbonate works by binding to excess acid produced by the stomach. This neutralises the acid and decreases the acidity of ... [... more]
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Rennie soft chews
This medicine contains the active ingredient calcium carbonate, which is a type of medicine called an antacid.Calcium carbonate works by binding to excess acid produced by the stomach. This neutralises the acid and decreases the acidity of the ... [... more]
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Rivotril
Clonazepam belongs to a group of medicines called the benzodiazepines. It can be used to regulate the activity of nerves.The brain and nerves are made up of many nerve cells that communicate with each other through electrical signals. These ... [... more]
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Crestor (rosuvastatin)
Crestor tablets contain the active ingredient rosuvastatin calcium, which is a type of medicine called a statin. It works by reducing the production of cholesterol by the liver. Rosuvastatin decreases the production of LDL cholesterol by blocking ... [... more]
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