Nilutamide is the active substance in an antineoplastic medication known commercially as Anandron. This oral medication is indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer, and its action consists in protecting other tissues from the installation of cancer cells. Indications of ...
Niacin is a B-complex vitamin that helps prevent and treat pellagra, in addition to lowering triglycerides. Its use should only be done on the recommendation of a nutritionist and usually after a blood test. Niacin can be purchased from health food stores. For...
Neuropathy is one of the main complications of diabetes and corresponds to the progressive degeneration of the nerves, leading to loss of sensation in various parts of the body. Learn more about diabetic neuropathy and how it is treated.
Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eyes that can be normal or the result of disease. Understand what nystagmus is, how to identify, main causes and how treatment is done.
Nimesulide is used to treat sore throat, headache or colic and can be used in tablets, syrup, suppositories or gel. See how to use and what are the most common side effects
Isoconazole nitrate is an antifungal medication known commercially as Gyno-Icaden and Icaden. This topical and vaginal medicine is effective in treating infections of the vagina, penis and skin caused by fungi, such as balanitis and mycotic vaginitis. The Nitrate of ...
Nimodipino is a medicine that works by dilating the cerebral blood vessels, to prevent and treat changes caused by the narrowing of these vessels. Can be found in generic or similar form
Vodol is a remedy that contains miconazole nitrate, a substance with antifungal action, which eliminates a wide spectrum of skin fungi. Learn how to use and most common side effects
Circumscribed neurodermatitis is a skin lesion that occurs when the skin is itchy or rubbed constantly. Find out what are the causes, characteristics and how neurodermatitis is treated.
Nystatin is an antifungal remedy that can be used to treat oral or vaginal candidiasis, which can be found in the form of drops or gynecological ointment
What it is: Nitrofurantoin is the active substance in a medicine known commercially as Macrodantina. This medication is an antibiotic indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic urinary infections, such as cystitis, pyelitis, pyelocystitis and pyelonephritis, caused by ...
Norethisterone is a contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy, as it is able to control disorders of the menstrual cycle, being able to advance or delay menstruation. Norethisterone can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Micronor, in the form of ...
Nizatidine is an anti-ulcer remedy that inhibits the function of H2 receptors in the stomach, significantly reducing the production of gastric acid. Nizatidine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name of Axid, in the form of capsules with 150 mg of active ingredient.
Norfloxacino is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat some types of infection such as urinary tract infection, gastroenteritis or gonorrhea. Norfloxacino can be purchased from conventional pharmacies with a prescription in the form of a generic medicine or with the name ...
Nomegestrol is a female sex hormone known commercially as Lutenil. This oral medication is indicated for menopausal symptoms and irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Its action produces changes in the endometrium (transforms it into a secretory endometrium), thus softening the ...
Novaderm is an anti-bacterial medication that has Neomycin as its active ingredient. This topical and vaginal medicine is indicated for the treatment of vaginitis and skin problems such as herpes and impetigo. Novaderm promotes cell renewal of injured tissues, accelerating the ...
Nujol is a laxative medication, indicated for the treatment of constipation. This medicine for oral use slows the absorption of water by the intestines and lubricates the fecal mass, facilitating the excretion of feces. What Nujol is for Nujol is a remedy that is especially useful for ...
Norditropin Simplex is a synthetic growth hormone that can be used for various purposes. Indications Turner syndrome, growth disorders related to the lack of this hormone, growth retardation due to chronic kidney disease. Contraindications Cancer, ...
NQI is a phosphorus-based food supplement from the Gauer laboratory that helps in the treatment of kidney stones contributing to the elimination of kidney stones. NQI is a combination of phosphates that differs from the phosphorus present in food. NQI kidney stone indications; will improve...
Nitrofurazone is a medicine sold under the name Furacin that is an antibacterial to be applied directly to the skin. Furacin can be used in ointment with 30 g or in solution in bottles with 30 ml and is used to treat boils, after removing pimples or ingrown hairs or as a treatment ...
Nupercainal is a local anesthetic ointment used to relieve pain and itching caused by burns or insect bites. The active principle of Nupercainal is cinchocaine hydrochloride which acts to block nerve fibers that transmit pain information. The Nupercainal ...
Novacort, whose active ingredients are ketoconazole, neomycin sulfate and betamethasone, is a topical drug with anti-inflammatory action from the Ache laboratory. It can be found in the form of a cream or ointment Indications It is indicated for the treatment of skin diseases, where ...
Norestin is a type of birth control pill that can be used while breastfeeding. See how to start taking and what are the possible effects.
Noscapine is the active substance in an antitussive medication, indicated for the treatment of coughing fits. This medication for oral use has an action on the respiratory center thus helping to control the cough reflex due to its mild suppressive effect. Indications for Noscapine Cough ...
Normetandrone (Ginecoside) is a hormonal preparation used in cases of secondary menstrual absence, for example, in the case of athletes, girls up to 16 years old who have not yet menstruated and in malnourished girls. Normetandrone indications Indicated for the treatment of amenorrhea ...
Noma is a disease that usually manifests itself in the poorest countries, due to poor hygiene and poor nutrition, and that causes the destruction of the mouth and face. Find out what causes and symptoms and how treatment is done
Noripurum folic is a remedy used in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia and folic acid. See what it is for and how to take it.
NuvaRing is a flexible plastic ring-shaped contraceptive that releases a small dose of progesterone and estrogen over the course of 3-4 weeks. NuvaRing is produced by the Scheringplough laboratory. Important to remember that this device does not protect against diseases ...
Nutraceuticals are compounds present in foods that can be consumed in order to prevent or treat diseases, and their use should be recommended by a professional. Understand what is nutraceutical, how to find and benefits.
Norepinephrine is a drug used to control blood pressure in certain acute hypotensive states and as an adjunct in the treatment of cardiac arrest and deep hypotension. know more
Notuss is indicated for the treatment of flu symptoms and dry and irritating cough without phlegm and adults should take this medicine every 12 hours.
Oceral is an antifungal medication that has Oxiconazole as its active substance. This topical medicine is indicated for the treatment of TÃnea Corporis and athlete's foot, its action alters the cell membrane of the fungus, which ends up weakened and eliminated from the body. Indications of the Oceral ...
Syntocinon is a medication that contains synthetic oxytocin in the form of a spray that can be used to facilitate breastfeeding or the withdrawal of breast milk. Syntocinon indications Facilitate breastfeeding. Syntocinon price Syntocinon can cost between 23 and 30 reais. Effects...
Olanzapine is an antipsychotic remedy used to improve the symptoms of patients with mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Olanzapine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies with a prescription and under the trade name of Zyprexa in the form of ...
Octreotide is the active substance in a growth hormone suppressant and antidiarrheal medication known commercially as Sandostatin. This injectable medicine is indicated for acromegaly and diarrhea, its action is to inhibit the absorption of fats in the stomach, ...
Ocaliva is the trade name of a medicine based on obeticolic acid, which acts on the liver by suppressing the production of bile acid, being a new treatment option against primary biliary cholangitis, a disease that had only one form of treatment, the use of ursodeoxycholic acid ...
