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Relenza (zanamivir)
Relenza inhalation powder contains the active ingredient zanamivir, which is a type of medicine called a neuraminidase inhibitor. It is used to treat and prevent infection with the influenza virus (flu). Flu is caused by a highly contagious virus ... [... more]
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Zofran melt (ondansetron)
Zofran melt tablets contain the active ingredient ondansetron, which is a type of medicine called a 5HT3 antagonist. (NB. Ondansetron is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Ondansetron is used to prevent nausea and ... [... more]
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Zolvera (verapamil)
Zolvera oral solution contains the active ingredient verapamil, which is a type of medicine called a calcium channel blocker. This type of medicine acts on the heart and blood vessels. (NB. Verapamil is also available without a brand name, ie as ... [... more]
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Zinacef (cefuroxime)
Zinacef injection contains the active ingredient cefuroxime, which is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. (NB. Cefuroxime is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Cefuroxime is a type of antibiotic called a ... [... more]
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ZeaSORB
This dusting powder contains two ingredients, chloroxylenol and aluminium dihydroxyallantoinate (Aldioxa).Aldioxa is an aluminium salt that has powerful antiperspirant properties.Chloroxylenol is an antiseptic that is effective against a wide ... [... more]
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Sonata
Zaleplon belongs to a new group of medicines that are used to help individuals who have difficulty falling asleep. It selectively binds to a particular part of a receptor in the brain called GABA receptors. This causes the release of a chemical ... [... more]
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Zevalin (ibritumomab)
Zevalin infusion contains Yttrium-90 radiolabelled ibritumomab, which is a type of medicine known as a radiolabelled monclonal antibody. This means that it is a monclonal antibody that has been combined with a radioactive substance. It is used to ... [... more]
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Zovirax eye ointment
Zovirax eye ointment contains the active ingredient aciclovir, which is an antiviral medicine. Aciclovir is used to treat infections with the herpes simplex virus. Zovirax eye ointment is specially formulated to treat inflammation of the front of ... [... more]
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Zorac
Tazarotene is a type of medicine known as a retinoid. Retinoids have a structure similar to vitamin A and are involved in the normal growth of skin cells. Tazarotene works by inhibiting the excessive cell growth and keratinisation (process by ... [... more]
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Zirtek allergy relief for children (cetirizine)
Zirtek allergy relief for children solution contains the active ingredient cetirizine, which is a type of medicine called a non-sedating antihistamine. (NB. Cetirizine is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) ... [... more]
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