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What is a Compounding Pharmacy?
NextGenRx is first and foremost known as your local compounding pharmacy. But what is a compounding pharmacy, and how is it different from other pharmacies? History Traditionally, compounding pharmacies were created to make drugs prescribed by doctors for specific patients whose needs can not be met at traditional pharmacies. For example, a child might need a…
Read MoreSildenafil (generic Revatio)
Uses Sildenafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels in your lungs which allows the blood to flow more easily. Decreasing high blood pressure in the lungs allows your heart and lungs to work better and improves your ability to exercise.…
Read MoreOlopatadine HCL (generic Patanase, Patanol, Pataday)
Uses This medication is an antihistamine used to treat itching and redness in the eyes due to allergies. This medication is not recommended for the treatment of eye irritation due to wearing contact lenses. How to use Olopatadine HCL Drops Apply this medication in the affected eye(s) usually once or twice a day as directed…
Read MoreAzelastine HCL (generic Optivar)
Uses This medication is used to treat itching eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). Azelastine belongs to a class of drugs known as antihistamines. It works by blocking certain natural substances called histamines that are responsible for allergic symptoms. Do not use this medication to treat redness and irritation due to wearing contact lenses. How…
Read MoreKetotifen (generic Zaditor)
Uses This medication is used to prevent and treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic/seasonal conjunctivitis). Ketotifen is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that…
Read MoreEpinastine HCL (generic Elestat)
Uses This medication is an antihistamine used to prevent itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis). How to use Elestat Drops This medication is used in both eyes, usually twice daily; or as directed by your doctor. Use should continue during times when you may be exposed to the agents (e.g., allergens, pollens)…
Read MoreDiclofenac (generic Voltaren)
Uses This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) of the eye after cataract surgery. It is also used after another type of eye surgery (corneal refractive surgery) to temporarily relieve pain and sensitivity of the eye to light. Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). How to use…
Read MoreKetorolac (generic Acular)
Uses This medication is used to temporarily relieve itching eyes caused by seasonal allergies. It is also used to prevent and treat eye swelling due to a certain type of eye surgery (cataract removal). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in…
Read MoreProlensa (Bromfenac)
Uses This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) and pain in the eye after a certain type of eye surgery (cataract surgery). Bromfenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking the effects of certain natural substances (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. How to use…
Read MoreIlvero (Nepafenac)
Uses This medication is used to relieve eye pain, irritation, and redness following cataract eye surgery. Nepafenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances (prostaglandins) in your body that cause pain and swelling. How to use Nepafenac Drops, Suspension Apply this medication to…
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