Category Archives: R

Rocephin (Ceftriaxone) Side Effects, Important Info, How to Use &...

Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Rocephin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or...

Robaxin (Methocarbamol) Side Effects, Important Info, Before Taking &#...

Robaxin (methocarbamol) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Robaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat sk...

Risperdal Side Effects, Before Taking, How to Take & More

Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depr...

Restasis Side Effects, Important Info, How to Take & What to Avoi...

Restasis eye drops contain cyclosporine which is an immunosuppressant. Cyclosporine can increase tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eye(s). Restasis eye drops are used to tr...

Requip (Ropinirole) Side Effects, Important Information, Before Takin...

Requip (ropinirole) has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson’s disease....

Remicade (Infliximab) Side Effects, Important Info, How to Use & ...

Remicade (infliximab) reduces the effects of substances in the body that can cause inflammation. Remicade is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s...

Reglan (Metoclopramide) Side Effects, Before Taking & What to Avo...

Reglan (metoclopramide) increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines. Reglan is used short-term to treat heartb...

Reclast (Zoledronic Acid) Side Effects, Important Information, How to ...

Reclast (zoledronic acid – sometimes called zoledronate) is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). Zoledronic acid inhibits the release of calcium from bones. Reclas...

Rapaflo (Silodosin) Side Effects, Before Taking, How to Use & Mor...

Rapaflo (silodosin) is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blocker. Rapaflo helps relax the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Rapaflo is used to improve uri...

Ranexa (Ranolazine) Side Effects, Overall Information & How to Ta...

Ranexa (ranolazine) is an anti-anginal medication. It works by improving blood flow to help the heart work more efficiently. Ranexa is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain). It is not for use dur...

Ritalin (Methylphenidate) Side Effects, How to Take, Before Taking �...

Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Ritalin is used to treat attention ...

Risperidone Side Effects, How it Works, Tips & Upsides

Risperidone is a antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). It...