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Estramustine

Estramustine (INN, USAN, BAN) is an estrogen and cytostatic antineoplastic agent which was never marketed.[1][2] It is an estrogen ester – specifically, the C3 normustine ester of estradiol – and acts in part as a prodrug of estradiol in the body.[1][2] Estramustine phosphate, the C17β phosphate ester of estramustine and a prodrug of estramustine, estromustine, estradiol, and estrone, is marketed and used in the ...

Citric Acid + Sodium Citrate

Citric acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula HOC(CO2H)(CH2CO2H)2.[9] It is a colorless weak organic acid.[9] It occurs naturally in citrus fruits. In biochemistry, it is an intermediate in the citric acid cycle, which occurs in the metabolism of all aerobic organisms.[9] More than two million tons of citric acid are manufactured every year. It is used widely as an acidifier, as a flavoring, and a chelating agent.[10&#...

Pafolacianine Sodium

Pafolacianine, sold under the brand name Cytalux, is an optical imaging agent.[1][2][3][4] The most common side effects of pafolacianine include infusion-related reactions, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, flushing, dyspepsia, chest discomfort, itching and hypersensitivity.[2][3] It was approved for medical use in the United States in November 2021.[2][5] ...

Cytomegalovirus Immune Globulin, CMV-IGIV

Human betaherpesvirus 5, also called human cytomegalovirus (HCMV),[2] is species of virus in the genus Cytomegalovirus, which in turn is a member of the viral family known as Herpesviridae or herpesviruses. It is also commonly called CMV.[3] Within Herpesviridae, HCMV belongs to the Betaherpesvirinae subfamily, which also includes cytomegaloviruses from other mammals.[4] CMV is a double-stranded DNA virus.[5] Although they may b...

Liothyronine

Liothyronine is a manufactured form of the thyroid hormone triiodothyronine (T3).[1] It is most commonly used to treat hypothyroidism and myxedema coma.[1] It can be taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.[1] Side effects may occur from excessive doses.[1] This may include weight loss, fever, headache, anxiety, trouble sleeping, arrythmias, and heart failure.[1] Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is generally ...

Misoprostol

Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin medication used to prevent and treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, induce labor, cause an abortion, and treat postpartum bleeding due to poor contraction of the uterus.[3][4] Misoprostol is taken by mouth when used to prevent gastric ulcers in persons taking NSAIDs.[4] For abortions it is used by itself and with mifepristone or methotrexate.[5] By itself, effectiveness for abortion is betw...

Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide (CP), also known as cytophosphane among other names,[3] is a medication used as chemotherapy and to suppress the immune system.[4] As chemotherapy it is used to treat lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, small cell lung cancer, neuroblastoma, and sarcoma.[4] As an immune suppressor it is used in nephrotic syndrome, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and following organ transplant, among other condi...

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Iron supplements, also known as iron salts and iron pills, are a number of iron formulations used to treat and prevent iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia.[1][2] For prevention they are only recommended in those with poor absorption, heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy, hemodialysis, or a diet low in iron.[2][3] Prevention may also be used in low birth weight babies.[2] They are taken by mouth, injecti...

Valganciclovir

Valganciclovir, sold under the brand name Valcyte among others, is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in those with HIV/AIDS or following organ transplant.[2] It is often used long term as it only suppresses rather than cures the infection.[2] Valganciclovir is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include abdominal pain, headaches, trouble sleeping, nausea, fever, and low blood cell counts.[2]...

Cytarabine Liposomal, ARA-C

Cytarabine, also known as cytosine arabinoside (ara-C), is a chemotherapy medication used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[1] It is given by injection into a vein, under the skin, or into the cerebrospinal fluid.[1] There is a liposomal formulation for which there is tentative evidence of better outcomes in lymphoma involving the meninges.[1] ...

Aminoglutethimide

Aminoglutethimide (AG), sold under the brand names Elipten, Cytadren, and Orimeten among others, is a medication which has been used in the treatment of seizures, Cushing's syndrome, breast cancer, and prostate cancer, among other indications.[2][3][4][5][6][7] It has also been used by bodybuilders, athletes, and other men for muscle-building and performance- and physique-enhancing purposes.&#9...

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Cytisinicline, also known as baptitoxine, cytisine, or sophorine, is an alkaloid that occurs naturally in several plant genera, such as Laburnum and Cytisus of the family Fabaceae. It has been used medically to help with smoking cessation.[1] Although widely used for smoking cessation in Eastern Europe, cytisinicline remains relatively unknown beyond it.[citation needed] However, it has been found effective in several randomized clinical trials, including some...

Cytarabine, ARA-C

Cytarabine, also known as cytosine arabinoside (ara-C), is a chemotherapy medication used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[1] It is given by injection into a vein, under the skin, or into the cerebrospinal fluid.[1] There is a liposomal formulation for which there is tentative evidence of better outcomes in lymphoma involving the meninges.[1] ...

Ganciclovir

Ganciclovir, sold under the brand name Cytovene among others, is an antiviral medication used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections. Ganciclovir was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1988.[1] Contents 1 Medical use 2 Adverse effects 2.1 Toxicity 3 Mechanism of action 4 Pharmacokinetics 4.1 Administration 5 See also 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External links Medical use Ganciclovir is indicated for:[2] Sight-threatening CMV ...

My wife is a patient of arithries. I have searched on google and found that cytotron is a therapy done with MRI and magnet rays for arithrites and cancer. They give oe hour treatment for 21 days in Ludhiana/India and claims that total pain is relieved and cartilege repaired 100%.Is it so effective. I want to know it immidiately. ## Dear Madan Mohan Yakhmi, I have never said that Cytotron or from a medical point of view any other treatment is 100% effective. Can you please let me know your source of information as I will like to correct it. ## There are actually still ads available online that make claims to its being a cure for both cancer and arthritis, but this treatment actually has no basis in medical, or scientific fact. There are follow up newspaper and informational articles that...

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Cyclophosphamide

Cyclophosphamide (CP), also known as cytophosphane among other names,[3] is a medication used as chemotherapy and to suppress the immune system.[4] As chemotherapy it is used to treat lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, small cell lung cancer, neuroblastoma, and sarcoma.[4] As an immune suppressor it is used in nephrotic syndrome, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, and following organ transplant, among other condi...

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Iron supplements, also known as iron salts and iron pills, are a number of iron formulations used to treat and prevent iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia.[1][2] For prevention they are only recommended in those with poor absorption, heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy, hemodialysis, or a diet low in iron.[2][3] Prevention may also be used in low birth weight babies.[2] They are taken by mouth, injecti...

looking for information about this drug ## Cytotec contains the active ingredient Misoprostol. This medication is used to prevent ulcers induced by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, diarrhea, headache and flatulence. ## Misoprostol may also be used to end a pregnancy as an alternative to a D & C procedure. Intake process to be orally and vaginally. This is always done along side monitoring from an OBGYN doctor and is not practiced everywhere.

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Cytarabine, also known as cytosine arabinoside (ara-C), is a chemotherapy medication used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[1] It is given by injection into a vein, under the skin, or into the cerebrospinal fluid.[1] There is a liposomal formulation for which there is tentative evidence of better outcomes in lymphoma involving the meninges.[1] ...