Albuterol and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

Albuterol relaxes the smooth muscle in the lungs and dilates airways to improve breathing. It is used in the treatment of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The inhaler enables the drug to reach deep into the lungs for maximum benefit.

Diazepam and Meniere’s disease

Diazepam, which is a benzodiazepine-type drug, induces a calming effect of the central nervous system (CNS) functions. It is usually prescribed for anxiety-related disorders and alcohol withdrawal. Common side effects of diazepam include drowsiness and fatigue; however, similar to most drugs containing benzodiazepine, dependence and withdrawal effects are possible.

Famotidine and anaphylaxis

Famotidine inhibits the action of histamine on stomach cells and reduces the production of stomach acid in ulcers, acid reflux, and heartburn.

Montelukast (Singulair) and Urticaria

Montelukast is an antiasthmatic drug used to control chronic asthma and help decrease the number of asthma attacks. It is also used to treat hay fever.

Fluoxetine (Prozac) for Tension Headache

Fluoxetine belongs to a class of antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and is used to treat mental depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Amantadine (Symmetrel) for fatigue in multiple sclerosis

Amantadine belongs to a class of drugs known as antivirals, used to prevent or treat influenza (flu) infections.

Acyclovir and retinal necrosis

Acyclovir is an anti-viral drug typically used to treat chickenpox and different types of herpes.

Doxycycline and Lyme Disease

Doxycycline is an antibiotic. According to a report from Children’s Hospital of Boston, treatment for all stages of Lyme disease requires antibiotics, and the choice of antibiotic should be one that is comprehensive and will cover all likely pathogens — that is, including possible infectious causes other than Lyme.

Prevention of Bacterial Endocarditis

In bacterial endocarditis, complete eradication of the organism causing the disease is necessary. Prolonged therapy with an antibacterial drug is the only way to kill all bacteria that are present in the endocarditis (inner lining of the heart).

Crohn’s Disease and antibiotics

Ciprofloxacin and metronidazole are antibiotics that are effective against a broad range of bacteria.