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Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone A hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex which affects
metabolism.
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Hormone
A chemical substance formed in the body that is carried in the bloodstream to affect another part of the body; an example is thyroid hormone, produced by the thyroid gland in the neck, which affects growth, temperature regulation, metabolic rate, and other body functions.
Cortex
The outer layer of the cerebrum, densely packed with nerve cells.
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Hydra-zide
Hydra-zide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide
Hydralazine and hydrochlorthiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl
Hydralazine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride.
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide
Hydralazine hcl and hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 100-50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 25-25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 50-50
Hydralazine hcl with hydrochlorothiazide 50-50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine
Hydralazine hcl, hydrochlorothiazide and reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine
Hydralazine hcl-hydrochlorothiazide-reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydralazine, hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydramine
Hydramine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diphenhydramine hydrochloride.
Hydrap-es
Hydrap-es is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydration
Provision of fluids by any means to prevent dehydration.
Hydrea
Hydrea is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxyurea.
Hydro-d
Hydro-d is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-reserp
Hydro-reserp is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-ride
Hydro-ride is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): amiloride hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydro-serp "25"
Hydro-serp "25" is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydro-serp "50"
Hydro-serp "50" is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocele
A painless swelling of the scrotum caused by the buildup of fluid in the outer covering of the testes.
Hydrocephalus
A relatively rare condition caused by swelling of the fluid-filled cavities in the brain (called ventricles), hydrocephalus or "water on the brain" is sometimes the first sign of spina bifida or can be caused by a tumor or surgery to close an open spinal column.
Hydrocet
Hydrocet is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrochloric acid
An acid made in the stomach that works with pepsin and other enzymes to break down proteins.
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol
Hydrochlorothiazide intensol is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with hydralazine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine
Hydrochlorothiazide with reserpine and hydralazine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide
Hydrocodone bitartrate and homatropine methylbromide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen
Hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocodone bitartrate; ibuprofen.
Hydrocodone compound
Hydrocodone compound is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydrocortisone acetate
Hydrocortisone acetate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone acetate.
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent
Hydrocortisone acetate 1 per cent and pramoxine hcl 1 per cent is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone acetate; pramoxine hydrochloride.
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid
Hydrocortisone and acetic acid is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): acetic acid, glacial; hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone butyrate
Hydrocortisone butyrate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone butyrate.
Hydrocortisone in absorbase
Hydrocortisone in absorbase is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone.
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate
Hydrocortisone sodium succinate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone sodium succinate.
Hydrocortisone valerate
Hydrocortisone valerate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone valerate.
Hydrocortone
Hydrocortone is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrocortisone.
Hydrodiuril
Hydrodiuril is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide
Hydroflumethiazide is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroflumethiazide.
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine
Hydroflumethiazide and reserpine is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroflumethiazide; reserpine.
Hydrogen breath test
A test for lactose intolerance that measures breath samples for too much hydrogen.
Hydrogen peroxide
Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as mouth rinse.
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids
Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): ergoloid mesylates.
Hydrogenation
A process used by food manufacturers to harden unsaturated liquid vegetable oils into saturated fats, in order to increase the shelf-life of a product or make it thicker in consistency.
Hydromorphone hcl
Hydromorphone hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydromorphone hydrochloride.
Hydromox
Hydromox is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinethazone.
Hydromox r
Hydromox r is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): quinethazone; reserpine.
Hydronephrosis
Distension of the renal pelvis and calices with urine.
Hydropane
Hydropane is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): homatropine methylbromide; hydrocodone bitartrate.
Hydropres 25
Hydropres 25 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydropres 50
Hydropres 50 is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h
Hydroserpine plus r-h-h is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydralazine hydrochloride; hydrochlorothiazide; reserpine.
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy in a heated pool.
Hydroureter
Distension of the ureter with fluid due to obstruction. Hydroureter is often accompanied by hydronephrosis if the obstruction is in the bladder trigone or more distal.
Hydroxocobalamin
Hydroxocobalamin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxomin
Hydroxomin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxocobalamin.
Hydroxyapatite
Calcium hydroxyapatite. One form of calcification which may be associated with acute inflammation in soft tissue or a destructive arthropathy (Milwaukee shoulder).
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate
Hydroxyprogesterone caproate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxyprogesterone caproate.
Hydroxyproline
A collagen constituent. May serve as a surrogate for collagen breakdown when assessing bone turnover.
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate
Hydroxystilbamidine isethionate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxystilbamidine isethionate.
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxyurea.
Hydroxyzine
A tranquilizer.
Hydroxyzine hcl
Hydroxyzine hcl is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxyzine hydrochloride.
Hydroxyzine pamoate
Hydroxyzine pamoate is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): hydroxyzine pamoate.
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Hearing impairment
Complete or partial loss of the ability to hear, caused by a variety of injuries or diseases, including congenital causes. Limitations, including difficulties in understanding language or other auditory messages and/or in production of understandable speech, are possible.
Hemiplegia
Paralysis of one side of the body as a result of injury to neurons carrying signals to muscles from the motor areas of the brain.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia (or more rarely, hypermetropia), also known as farsightedness or longsightedness, is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in the eye (often when the eyeball is too short), causing inability to focus on near objects, and in extreme cases causing a sufferer to be unable to focus on objects at any distance. As an object moves towards the eye, the eye must increase its power to keep the image on the retina.
Hemophilia
A genetic blood disorder, almost always in males, in which blood does not clot properly as a result of an enzyme deficiency.
Hallucination
A false perception of something that is not really there. Hallucinations may be seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled by the ill individual. In schizophrenia, auditory hallucinations are most common.
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Hyperglicemia
A condition in which the blood sugar is higher than normal.
Hypoglicemia
A condition in which the blood sugar is lower than normal.
Heart disease
Usually, heart disese occurs due to inadequate blood flow to the hear muscle. This occurs when the arteries that supply the heart muscle (the coronary arteries) become partially or completely blocked. Obese people are at increased risk of heart disease due to their higher rates of hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and hypertension.
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease or Huntington's chorea is an inherited disorder characterized by abnormal body movements called chorea, and loss of memory. The incidence is 5 to 8 per 100,000. It's a progressive and fatal disorder of the nervous system that develops between the ages of 30 and 50 years; caused by an expansion of a trinucleotide repeat and inherited as a dominant trait.
Hodgkin's Disease
A malignant disease of the lymphatic system that is characterized by painless enlargement of lymph nodes, the spleen, or other lymphatic tissue. Other symptoms may include fever, weight loss, fatigue, or night sweats. Also called Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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