Category: M

Defect in development characterized by abnormally small arms.  

Antiarrhythmic indicated for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. A medication employed to manage specific heart rhythm irregularities, typically following a heart attack. Potential negative effects encompass feelings of nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and trembling.  

Vasoconstrictor used to treat migraine. This drug is used only when other attempts to treat severe and frequent migraine are unsuccessful, because of serious potential adverse effects, including pulmonary and cardiac abnormalities, blood disorders, and pains in various parts of the body. A drug used to prevent severe migraine attacks and to control diarrhea associated…

Sedative hypnotic used to treat sleep disorders. Adverse effects include dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, headache, paradoxical excitement, and the possibility of dependence.  

Antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure. Adverse effects include sedation, dry mouth, and liver and blood abnormalities.  

Androgen preparation used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain. Adverse effects include edema, masculinization, and jaundice.  

Oil of wintergreen; a liquid used as a counterirritant and pain reliever, applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain. Adverse effects include skin reactions. Also called oil of Wintergreen, the liquid has analgesic and counter-irritant properties. Rubbed into the skin, the oil helps to relieve pain in lumbago, sciatica and ‘rheumatic conditions.  

Diuretic and antihypertensive used to treat high blood pressure. Adverse effects include electrolyte imbalance and hypersensitivity reactions.  

Skeletal muscle relaxant used to treat spasms of skeletal muscles. Adverse effects include low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.  

Antibacterial contained in many products (e.g., Urotone) used to treat urinary tract infections. Adverse effects include rashes and gastrointestinal distress.