MT Monthly's New Medical Terminology
S-Z
S*D*sorb
Meniscal Stapler:
used during arthroscopic knee surgery.
S.M.A.R.T.
Stent:
self-expanding, crush-recoverable nitinol stent for treating biliary
obstructions.
Sable:
PTCA balloon catheter
Sactimed-I-Sinald:
agent used
to disinfect bronchoscopes
Saf-Clens:
wound
cleanser
Safe
Step IV
catheter system
Safe-Connect
valve:
needle-less IV connector used in conjunction with intravenous delivery system
SAFHS
2000: system
that uses ultrasound to heal fractures
SAHARA
Clinical Bone Sonometer:
ultrasound device that estimates bone density of the heel; used as an aid in the
diagnosis of osteoporosis and in estimating a patient's risk for future
fracture.
Saizen
(somatropin [rDNA origin] for injection): approved for use in the treatment of growth failure in children caused
by inadequate levels of growth hormone
SalEst
system:
salivary estriol test to help identify risk for spontaneous preterm labor and
delivery.
Saleto
CF:
antihistamine/decongestant combination
Salubria Nerve Cuff:
used in peripheral nerve repair.
Sandman:
line of sleep disorder diagnostic systems
Sandostatin
LAR Depot (octreotide acetate for injectable suspension):
approved for the treatment of acromegaly.
saquinavir
(Invirase): HIV
infection; antiviral agent; 600 mg t.i.d.
Sarafem (fluoxetine): first
drug treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a disorder that
causes mood changes and physical symptoms such as bloating and breast
tenderness in women; fluoxetine is also marketed as Prozac.
sargramostim
(Leukine): cytokine
Savvy
catheter
SBR
Lipocream:
skin barrier repair cream used to restore and maintain skin barrier functions
for dry, chapped, cracked, irritated or sensitive skin.
SCA-EX
7F graft:
coronary atherocath
Scanmaster
DX:
digitizes x-ray film, allowing the image to be viewed on a monitor
Schuco
2000 nebulizer:
aerosolization therapy for outpatient use
Scimed
Long Cruise 30
and 40 catheters
Scion
manual instrument set: nondisposable
endoscopic set of instruments for use in saphenous vein harvesting during
coronary artery bypass graft procedures; instrument set includes dissectors,
graspers, optical retractors, and scissors
ScleroLASER:
dermatological product used to treat leg veins
Scriptene
(AZT-P-ddI): antiviral
Seitzinger
tripolar cutting forceps
selective
saphenous vein graft thrombolytic therapy: technique used to recanalize occluded coronary bypass grafts
selegiline:
generic
equivalent of Eldepryl tablets, a drug used to treat Parkinson's disease; 5-mg
tablets
Selute
steroid-eluting lead:
sensing and pacing lead used as part of an implanted pacemaker system
Sensaire: handheld spirometer.
Sensar: foldable acrylic posterior chamber intraocular lens
(IOL).
Seprafilm:
bioresorbable membrane
Sequestra
1000: blood
processing system used to conserve blood during major surgery
Serevent
Diskus (salmeterol xinafoate inhalation powder): approved for the treatment of asthma, as well as
prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm, in both children and adults.
sermorelin
(Geref):
growth hormone
serum
pregnancy assay cartridge
Serzone
(nefazodone): antidepressant
sevoflurane
(Ultane):
rapid-acting inhalation anesthetic
Shaker
exercise:
exercise aimed at making the swallowing muscles located in front of neck work
harder.
Sharplan
6020 Diode Laser System: compact
laser system for applications in general surgery, ENT, urology and
gastroenterology
Sharplan
SilkTouch flashscan technology: only
laser system thus far to be granted FDA marketing clearance for laser hair
transplantation
Sharplan
u Sight:
ultrasound system
side-firing
laser devices: new
laser devices used to coagulate tissue in urologic and other surgical procedures
SIL:
squamous intraepithelial lesion
Siladryl:
OTC
antihistamine; elixir
SILENT (sonotherapy for in-lesion elimination of
neointimal tissue): used to reduce the incidence of stent restenosis in angioplasty
patients.
Silent
Night: sleep
diagnostic/screening device used in the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA)
Silent
Nite: external
nasal dilator designed to reduce snoring at night by opening the nasal airway
thus improving air flow
silicone
nasal septal button: designed
for non-surgical closure of nasal septal perforations
siliconoma:
a benign tissue reaction to silicone gel particles
Silikon
1000: retinal
tamponade; injectable silicone oil product
SilkTouch
CO2 Flash Scanner:
laser system for treating wrinkles
Simon
Nitinol Filter (SNF): approved
for implantation through the subclavian vein in the shoulder; used to prevent
pulmonary embolisms
Simplicity
spirometer:
device that measures lung capacity and performance.
Simulect
(basiliximab):
new drug for prevention of acute rejection episodes in renal transplant
patients.
Sinu-Clear
technique: procedure
that uses a laser n combination with warmed irrigating fluid to remove nasal
polyps and diseased sinus tissue
SITEtrac:
spinal
surgery system.
SJM
Epic:
stented porcine valve from St. Jude Medical.
SJM
Masters Series:
St. Jude Medical mechanical heart valve with Silzone coating; Silzone is a proprietary metallic silver coating
which is applied to the valve sewing cuff.
SJM
Pericardial Patch with EnCap technology: a piece of bovine pericardium tissue is used during cardiac surgery for
vessel reconstruction and repair and pericardial closure; from St. Jude Medical.
SJM
Seguin Annuloplasty Ring: heart
valve repair product
SJM
Tailor:
annuloplasty ring from St. Jude Medical.
Skar
Kare: externally
worn, silicone-based scar management device
Skinscan:
device used in aesthetic laser surgery; used with the
SKINLIGHT Erbium: YAG laser system
Sleek
Plus catheter
Sleepscan
Traveler ambulatory polysomnography system: miniaturized computer that records physiological
activity used to diagnose sleep disorders
SmartScan:
microprocessor-controlled
dermatologic scanning device
SmartSite:
needleless infusion system
SofDraw
Safety Syringe:
blood and fluid collection syringe
SOFLEX
ultraviolet-absorbing
silicone posterior chamber intraocular lenses
SoftLight
hair-removal process:
laser procedure for the removal of unwanted facial and body hair
SoftLight:
laser for
skin resurfacing.
Soft-Vu
Omni Flush:
angiographic catheter used in abdominal aortography
Solaraze (diclofenac sodium):
topical gel for the treatment of actinic keratosis.
Solus
Model 2002B pulse
generator
SomatoKine:
orphan drug used to treat major burns.
somnoplasty
system: used
for tissue coagulation (thermal ablation) in the inferior turbinates to treat
the symptoms of nasal obstruction
Sonata
(zaleplon):
new drug for the short-term treatment of insomnia.
Sonic
Accelerated Fracture Healing System (SAFHS)
SONOLINE
Versa: new
imaging system
Sonopuls
190:
ultrasound system used to treat acute and chronic pain.
Soprano
cryotherapy system:
system used to surgically ablate tissue by application of extreme cold.
SoundScan
2000:
clinical bone sonometer used to assess bone strength.
soypinitol:
experimental drug for NIDDM
Spacemaker
SAPHtrak:
balloon dissection system used to harvest saphenous vein for CABG, etc.
Spectral
Cardiac STATus Test: test
to help diagnose a heart attack
Spectranetics
12 Fr Laser Sheath (SLS):
device for removing pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
leads.
Spectranetics
support catheter:
used to accessing and/or cross lesions in the cardiovascular system; provides
support to angioplasty guidewires.
speculoscopy:
visual
cervical screening exam; uses a combination of magnification, acetic acid and a
light source (Speculite); used in
addition to Pap smear to help diagnosis possible cervical abnormalities
spiral
CT (computed tomography):
spins the patient and takes 400 to 500 pictures in half a minute
spirapril
(Renormax): antihypertensive
SpirOxCard:
the world's first combination spirometer/pulse oximeter.
Sporanox
oral solution:
approved for the treatment of thrush
Spurling
sign: a sign
of nerve root compression at the intervertebral foramina; involves cervical
extension with ipsilateral-lateral deviation
squaric
acid: used
in the treatment of alopecia areata; mixed in acetone by pharmacist per
physician's prescription
Squirt:
thrombolytic delivery system, used in conjunction with the Fountain infusion
system and catheter, to treat peripheral arterial occlusions, hemodialysis
graft occlusions, and deep vein thrombosis.
STAAR
TORIC IOL:
intraocular lens designed to reduce preexisting astigmatism in cataract
patients.
STAARVISC:
clear,
viscous liquid used to protect tissues inside the eye during cataract surgery
or insertion of implantable contact lenses (ICLs).
Star
Excimer laser: approved
for phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)
Starlix (nateglinide):
new drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
STARRT
(Selective Tubal Assessment to Refine Reproductive Therapy) Falloposcopy
System: system
used to diagnose proximal tubal occlusion, a blockage of the fallopian tube
Stat-Simple
pylori test:
used to test for the bacterial infection responsible for the majority of
stomach ulcers and certain other GI diseases.
Stat-Simple:
rapid whole blood test for Helicobacter pylori.
STC
Cocaine Metabolite Micro-Plate EIA Kit: used to detect cocaine and cocaine metabolites in oral fluid.
STC
Cotinine Micro-Plate EIA (enzyme immunoassay): used in the qualitative determination of cotinine (nicotine) in oral
fluid; used with OraSure oral specimen collection device.
stereotactic
radiosurgery:
outpatient radiosurgery that uses CAT scans of the brain to assist in precise
delivery of high-dose radiation to tumors
Stethos:
electronic
stethoscope
Storz
Modulith lithotripter: for
noninvasive fragmentation of urinary calculi
Storzine
2:
ophthalmic solution
Straight-In:
surgical system used during open or laparoscopic bladder-neck fixation
procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence in women.
STRATIS
II MR imaging system
Stromectol:
antiparasitic medicine for treatment for infection with nondisseminated
intestinal threadworm
STS-T:
transportable lithotripsy system.
Stylet:
internal esophageal MRI coil.
SU101:
anticancer
compound
Sub-Second:
high-power,
Argon, dental composite curing and whitening device
Sudex:
pseudoephedrine HCl
Sunrise
Hyperion LTK:
laser thermal keratoplasty system used to treat hyperopia (farsightedness).
Sunrise
laser thermal keratoplasty (LTK): used to treat mid-hyperopia from +2.75 to +4.0 diopters.
Supartz: joint fluid therapy used to treat osteoarthritis.
SureCell
Herpes (HSV) Test: detects
HSV 1 and 2 antigens from lesions
SureCell
Strep A Test: detects
Group A streptococci
SurgiTouch
Flashscan: CO2
laser technology specifically for myringotomy
Sustiva (efavirenz):
once-daily non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used in combination
with other anti-HIV medications for the treatment of HIV infection.
Sustiva
(efavirenz):
once-daily nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) for treatment
of HIV-1 infected individuals.
SVS
Apex Plus:
Excimer laser system used to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
Swift-Cut
phaco incision knife
Symmetra
I-125 brachytherapy seed:
used in prostate cancer radiation seed implant procedures.
Symphony
stent: used
in biliary stenting
Synagis
(palivizumab): new
drug used to prevent serious lower
respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in
children; first monoclonal antibody to be licensed for any infectious disease.
Synercid
(quinupristin/dalfopristin) I.V.: an injectable
antibiotic in a class of antibacterials known as streptogramins, this drug has been approved
to treat bloodstream infections due to vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus
faecium (VREF) and skin and skin structure infections (SSSI) caused by
methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus
aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes.
Synergy
II: convertible
rapid exchange catheter
Syn-Rx:
14-day
treatment for regimen for sinusitis
Synthesis
Critical Care Analyzer: integrated
blood gas and electrolyte instrument utilizing CO-Oximetry
measurement technology
Synvisc (hylan G-F 20): injection; used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee
Syracol
CF: antitussive
w/ expectorant (OTC)
Syringe
Avitene: microfibrillar
collagen hemostat
System
37 home
uterine activity monitor
T.R.U.E.
Test: used
to diagnose allergic contact dermatitis
Tagamet
HB: OTC
cimetidine for heartburn
Tamiflu
(oseltamivir phosphate):
neuraminidase inhibitor approved for the treatment of influenza A&B.
Tanafed:
antihistamine/decongestant
TAP
Prevpac:
compliance pack containing Prevacid delayed-release capsules, clarithromycin
tablets, and amoxicillin capsules for patients with Helicobacter pylori.
targeted
cryosurgery:
new cryoablation technique that enables physicians to precisely freeze and
destroy cancerous tissue in and around the prostate gland.
Targretin
(bexarotene):
once-daily treatment of cutaneous manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
(CTCL).
Tarka:
combination of the ACE inhibitor trandolapril and the calcium channel blocker
verapamil HCl ER; indicated for the
treatment of hypertension as second line therapy
Taxol
(paclitaxel): injection
approved for use in second-line treatment of AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma
Taxotere (docetaxel): antineoplastic for breast cancer
Tazorac
(tazarotene topical gel):
0.05% and 0.1% gel used to treat stable plaque psoriasis on up to 20% body
surface area and 0.1% gel for the treatment of mild-to-moderately severe
facial acne vulgaris
technetium-sestamibi:
myocardial perfusion imaging agent used in the diagnosis of CAD
technetium-teboroxime:
myocardial
perfusion imaging agent used in the diagnosis of CAD
Teczem
(enalapril maleate/diltiazem malate): cleared for the treatment of hypertension
Telescope
balloon catheter:
angioplasty device.
Temodar
(temozolomide):
chemotherapy agent used to treat patients with refractory anaplastic
astrocytoma.
TEMPprobes:
temperature
monitoring probes; designed to be a component of the CRYOcare
temperature monitoring system; allows surgeon to monitor temperature of
tissue at, or adjacent to, the site targeted for cryoablation
Tendril
1188K lead: unipolar
pacesetter lead
tension-free
vaginal tape (TVT) procedure: combines the use of Prolene polypropylene mesh tape with a sling
procedure; used to correct stress urinary incontinence.
Tequin
(gatifloxacin):
broad-spectrum quinolone antibiotic available in 400-mg oral and IV
formulations.
terfenadine:
generic
version of Seldane; 60-mg tablets; allergy medication
Testoderm
patch: newly
approved for men with testosterone deficiency.
Teveten
(eprosartan mesylate):
angiotensin II inhibitor approved for the treatment of hypertension.
T-graft
configuration:
also known as Barner’s technique,
this surgical technique uses arteries from both the arm and chest to form a
T-shaped conduit around the diseased portions of the heart during coronary
bypass surgery.
thalidomide:
approved as
orphan drug for treatment of cachexia
Thalomid
(thalidomide):
approved to treat erythema nodosum leprosum (leprosy).
The
Closer: new
device that provides minimally invasive closure of the arterial access site in
the femoral artery following a diagnostic procedure, such as coronary
angiography.
Theragran
AntiOxidant:
multivitamin
Theragyn:
orphan drug approved for adjuvant treatment of ovarian cancer.
Therapack:
gel-filled
wrap for sore muscles and joints that can be heated in a microwave or chilled in
a refrigerator.
theraPORT
vascular access system
TheraSeed:
implant for
prostate cancer
ThermaChoice
uterine balloon therapy system: used to treat excessive menstrual bleeding.
ThermaStim:
body warming device
ThermaWave:
body warming device
ThinLine
EZ lead: bipolar
cardiac pacing lead
Thinprep
2000 System: used
for bladder and lung cancer screening and approved for cervical cancer
screening; intended to replace Pap smear
ThinPrep
Pap Test:
cervical collection device, using an endocervical brush and plastic spatula
Thioplex
(thiotepa): antineoplastic
agent; alkylating agent
thiotepa
(Thioplex):
see above
Thoratec
VAD System: ventricular
assist system
Thrombex PMT (percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy)
system: device
used to remove blood clots from the access grafts of hemodialysis patients.
Thrombopoietin
(TPO): stimulates
production of platelets
Thrombosphere:
synthetic platelets
Thrombus
Precursor Protein (TpT) immununoassay: blood test for early detection of impending
heart attacks
thymidine
kinase gene:
cancer gene for use after bone-marrow transplant for multiple myeloma
Thymoglobulin
(anti-thymocyte globulin, [rabbit]): a new drug that could prevent organ loss in kidney
transplant recipients experiencing acute rejection.
thymopentin
(Timunox):
immunomodulator
thymostimuline
(TP-1):
immunomodulator
Thyrogen
(thyrotropin alfa for injection): approved for use in follow-up screening of patients who have been
treated for thyroid cancer.
Tiazac
(diltiazem):
approved for the treatment of chronic stable angina.
Tibial
Nail: nail
used in external fixation procedures
Tikosyn
(dofetilide):
new drug indicated for the maintenance and conversion of normal sinus rhythm in
patients with highly symptomatic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter.
Tilade
nebulizer solution:
new dosage form of Tilade inhaler; used for the preventive management of
mild to moderate asthma.
Timunox
(thymopentin): immunomodulator
TIPS
(transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt): used to relieve severe portal hypertension
Tisseel:
fibrin sealant; “biological tissue glue with sealing, hemostatic and adhesive
properties containing three components: fibrinogen (with other coagulation
factors) and thrombin (a plasma enzyme), and aprotinin (a proteolytic enzyme)”
Titanium
VasPort:
implantable access device
TMS
3-Dimensional: radiation
therapy treatment planning system
TNKase (Tenecteplase):
single bolus thrombolytic agent used to treat acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
TOBI
(tobramycin for inhalation):
used in cystic fibrosis patients.
Toftness
spinal correction
tolmetin
sodium: is a
generic equivalent of Tolectin 600, approved for marketing
Topamax
(topiramate): antiepileptic
drug
Topaz
30 surgical CO2 laser system:
used for general surgical and dermatological applications
Toronto
SPV:
stentless porcine aortic valve.
total
contact cast: used
to treat diabetic foot ulcers
Total
O2 Delivery System:
home oxygen device.
Tourguide
guiding catheters:
line of 6 through 10 French guiding catheters
TP-1
(thymostimuline): immunomodulator
Tracer:
over-the-wire microcatheter for diagnostic mapping and pacing in the coronary
sinus.
Trakstar
14 catheter
tramadol
(Ultram): analgesic;
moderate to moderately-severe pain
Tranquility
Bilevel:
device that maintains airway patency utilizing dual pressures
transcervical
fallopian tube catheterization: physicians enter the fallopian tubes through the cervix to diagnose
tubal disorders
Transcervical
Tubal Access Catheter (T-TAC): device used to access and navigate the proximal fallopian tube
Transcription
Mediated Amplification
(TMA): DNA probe test
Transcutaneous Access Flow (TQa):
device used for the transcutaneous estimation of access blood flow.
transformation
zone: preferred
site for obtaining Pap smear specimen
Transjugular
Access Set:
used in minimally invasive liver access procedures, including TIPS (transjugular
intrahepatic portal shunt) procedures
transmyocardial
revascularization (TMR):
procedure in which a high-powered carbon dioxide laser (“heart laser system”) is used to drill approximately 30 to
50 holes through the heart to improve blood flow.
Transvene
tined silicone lead
trap-door
approach: approach
to minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
TraumaJet: fluid jet-based wound debridement system.
Travatan (travoprost ophthalmic solution, 0.004%):
indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients
with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
TRAx
CD4 Test Kit: enumerates
CD4 T cells
treatment
IND: treatment
investigational new drug
Trelstar Depot (triptorelin pamoate): used for the palliative treatment of advanced
prostate cancer.
Triage BNP: blood test to help doctors decide whether a patient
who is short of breath is suffering from congestive heart failure.
Triage
C. difficile panel:
test for the detection of the Clostridium difficile.
Triage
Cardiac Panel:
used in conjunction with the Triage
Meter, the Triage Cardiac Panel provides rapid quantitative measurement of
three important biochemical markers for acute myocardial infarction.
Triage
Parasite Panel:
rapid diagnostic for the simultaneous detection of three common waterborne
parasites (Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum and Entamoeba
histolytica/dispar).
trichloracetic
acid: used
to treat condyloma
Tricor
(fenofibrate):
micronized form for treatment of very high triglyceride levels; 67-mg
capsules.
trifluoperazine hydrochloride tablets:
1-mg, 2-mg, 5-mg and 10-mg strengths; generic version of Stelazine; an
antianxiety/antipsychotic agent
Trilogy
DR (dual-chamber, rate-responsive), SR (single-chamber, rate-responsive), and DC (dual-chamber) pulse generators
Trinam (EG004): orphan drug used for the prevention of
intimal hyperplasia in certain vascular anastomoses.
Tri-Nasal (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray:
approved for the treatment of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis; 50 mcg
dose.
Trisenox (arsenic trioxide) injection:
approved to treat patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).
Trivagizole 3 (clotrimazole): used to treat vaginal yeast infections.
Trizivir (lamivudine, zidovudine and abacavir):
triple combination tablet for the treatment of HIV infection.
Trocaine:
benzocaine; lozenge
Trovan
(trovafloxacin):
quinolone antibiotic.
TRUFILL n-BCA liquid embolic system: used
for presurgical embolization of cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
Tru-Pulse
C02 laser: used
for the treatment of wrinkles, as well as scar revision and burn debridement
Truquant
BR RIA:
blood test for the detection of recurrent breast cancer
Trusopt
(dorzolamide):
drops for treatment of elevated intraocular pressure
TUMT:
transurethral microwave thermotherapy; nonsurgical outpatient procedure for the
treatment of BPH
TUNA
system
(transurethral needle ablation): for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy
Turbuhaler:
multi-dose
powder inhaler
Tusibron:
guaifenesin;
expectorant
Tusibron-DM:
antitussive
with expectorant
TVL
transvenous lead system:
approved for use with all Ventritex defibrillators
Twilite diode laser system:
used for laser whitening of teeth.
Typhim
Vi: Typhoid
Vi Polysaccharide Vaccine
Uendex
(dextran sulfate):
antiviral
Ulcerease:
anesthetic
mouth rinse
Ultane
(sevoflurane):
rapid-acting inhalation anesthetic
Ultex
suture
Ultrafast
CT scanner: now
able to visualize stenoses or blockages in the coronary arteries, using 3-D
images of the surface
Ultram
(tramadol): analgesic;
moderate to moderately-severe pain
Ultrasound
Contrast Microspheres:
improves endocardial border definition in ventricular function and regional wall
motion studies
Ultravist
(iopromide): contrast
agent for x-ray imaging and CT scanning
Ultrex: new hydrogel containing Acemannan Hydrogel; used
for patients with sensitive skin.
Uni-Dur:
theophylline; bronchodilator
UNIprobe:
two tests
used with Abbott's LCx Probe System;
one diagnoses chlamydia and the other diagnoses gonorrhea
Unistep Plus Permalume Covered Biliary Wallstent:
cleared for palliating malignant obstructions of the bile duct.
Unistep Plus Wallstent:
enteral endoprosthesis used for relief of malignant obstructions of the colon
and duodenum.
UNITRACK:
transition-less
shaft used during percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Univasc
(moexipril HCl): ACE inhibitor; hypertension; 7.5 and 15 mg tablets
upper and lower respiration belt:
used in the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
urethral coil: miniaturized MRI device that improves a
physician's ability to diagnose and treat disease in the female urethra.
urine
sediment analysis:
procedure in which a laboratory instrument (MICRO21
system) is used for locating, digitally storing and displaying microscopic
fields of view from urine sediments in a urine slide.
Uri-Test
Protein in Urine Test:
home-screening test for protein in urine.
UROD
(ultra rapid opiate detoxification): process that detoxifies individuals under anesthesia within four to
seven hours.
UROloop:
device used in urology to cut, coagulate and vaporize tissue
UroLume:
stent for
treatment of BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy) blockage
UROSProbe
Model 1000 cryosurgical system: used to destroy diseased tissue of the breast, kidney, liver, and
prostate by freezing
Urowave:
microwave
thermotherapy device used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Vagistat-1:
vaginal
yeast infection treatment approved for OTC sales
Valcyt (valganciclovir hydrochloride): used
to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS).
Valtrex
(valacyclovir HCl):
caplet formation used as once-daily therapy for the suppression of genital
herpes
Valtrex:
antiviral
used to treat herpes zoster
Vanceril
84 mcg:
double-strength inhalation aerosol for treatment of asthma; requires only
twice-daily dosing
Vaniqa (eflornithine hydrochloride) cream, 13.9%:
first topical prescription treatment for women with unwanted facial hair; it
works by inhibiting the growth of facial hair.
Vantin
Oral Suspension (cefpodoxime proxetil): approved as the first and only five-day oral cephalosporin antibiotic
for treatment of mild to moderate acute otitis media.
VAQTA
PLA: Hepatitis
A vaccine; dispensed in two formulations: pediatric/adolescent, 25U/0.5 mL;
adult 50U/1.0 mL
Varivax
(Varicella
Virus Vaccine Live): chickenpox vaccine
VasoSeal
vascular hemostasis device: used
in both coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty procedures; rapidly stops
the bleeding, sealing the wound by delivering a collagen plug directly to the
exterior surface of the artery, where it creates a hemostatic seal directly over
the puncture
Vasotrax:
handheld blood pressure monitor.
Vectra
VAG:
vascular access graft; investigational device.
Veldona:
cytokine
Velogene
rapid MRSA identification assay: diagnostic test enabling identification of methicillin resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Velosulin
BR (human buffered regular insulin injection): used to treatment diabetes patients.
Venofer (iron sucrose): used to treat iron deficiency anemia in
patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental
erythropoietin therapy.
Venom-Time:
clotting reagent used to detect low or abnormal levels of fibrinogen, a protein
necessary to the formation of blood clot
Ventak
AICD (automatic
implantable cardioverter defibrillator)
Ventak
Mini HC and the Ventak Mini II: automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator (AIDC) devices
Ventak
P3 AICD: automatic
implantable cardioverter defibrillator system
Ventak Prizm HE system:
dual-chamber defibrillation system for patients with high defibrillation
thresholds.
VentCheck:
hand-held respiratory mechanics monitor
Ventolin HFA (albuterol sulfate HFA): new version of the Ventolin metered-dose
inhaler (MDI) for asthma and other obstructive lung diseases; uses HFA or
hydrofluoroalkane.
Ventolin
Nebules: albuterol
Ventritex
Angstrom II:
implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD).
Ventritex
dual-electrode SPL:
transvenous lead
Ventritex
Profile MD:
world’s thinnest, smallest implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
Venus
laser system:
used for multiple laser applications in dermatology, cosmetic and plastic
surgery, general surgery, gynecology, ENT, and ophthalmology.
Verdia: once-a-day angiotensin II receptor blocker for the treatment
of hypertension.
Verdict
Barbiturates test:
one-step assay that tests for barbiturates; utilizes
immuno-chromatographic technology
Verdict
THC: one-step
assay that tests for marijuana abuse; utilizes immuno-chromatographic technology
Verelan
PM (verapamil HCl):
a calcium channel blocker approved for the management of essential hypertension.
VersaBond:
bone cement.
VersaPulse
Aesthetic laser:
multi-wavelength aesthetic laser; used in procedures requiring ablation,
vaporization, excision, incision and photothermolysis of soft tissues
vertebroplasty:
procedure to
treat new vertebral compression fractures that is performed by a radiologist
without surgery. Vertebroplasty involves “inserting a glue-like material into
the center of the collapsed spinal vertebra in order to stabilize and strengthen
the crushed bone. The glue (methylmethacrylate) is inserted with a needle and
syringe through anesthetized skin into the midportion of the vertebra under the
guidance of specialized x-ray equipment. Once inserted, the glue soon hardens,
forming a cast-like structure with the locally broken bone.”
Vesanoid
(tretinoin): approved
to treat acute promyelocytic leukemia
vesnarinone:
investigational heart failure therapy
VestaBlate
System: uses
endometrial ablation to treat excessive uterine bleeding
Vexol
(rimexolone): ophthalmic
corticosteroid
Viactiv:
chocolate-flavored calcium supplement.
Viadur (leuprolide acetate implant):
once-yearly implant for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer;
used with DUROS implant system (see “DUROS implants” above).
Viagra
(sildenafil citrate):
drug for the treatment of erectile dysfunction; a phosphodiesterase type 5
inhibitor that improve blood flow to the penis.
Vibrant Soundbridge:
a semi-implantable hearing device used to treat moderate to severe sensorineural
hearing loss.
Vicoprofen:
drug approved to treat acute pain.
Vigor
DR and SR:
pacemaker systems
VIMRxyn
(hypericin): antiviral
vinorelbine
tartrate (Navelbine): treatment
for non-small cell lung cancer
Vioxx
(rofecoxib):
once-a-day treatment for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, as
well as management of acute pain in adults and treatment of menstrual pain
(primary dysmenorrhea).
VIPLAS/SD
(a.k.a. SD plasma):
virally inactivated, processed blood product used as an alternative to fresh
frozen plasma (FFP).
Viramune
(nevirapine):
approved to treat infants and children infected with HIV.
Virazole
(ribavirin): antiviral
Virend:
treatment of HSV; experimental drug
Virgo
antimitochondrial antibody kit:
used to screen patients for primary biliary cirrhosis
Viridis: laser system for spider veins
Viringe: vascular access flush device for both saline and heparin
applications
Virtuoso
Smart CPAP system: automatically
adjusting continuous positive airway pressure system utilizing Respironics'
patented "smart" technology for the treatment of obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA)
Visicol tablets (brand of sodium
phosphate): approved for cleansing of the bowel as a preparation for
colonoscopy.
Vision
oxygenator
Visipaque:
nonionic contrast agent
Vista
hand-held corneal topography system: used in corneal mapping.
Vistide:
cidofovir intravenous; used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis
Visudyne (verteporfin for injection): used
to treat the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
VISX
20/20B Excimer laser:
approved for phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)
VISX
STAR S2 Excimer Laser System: approved
for the treatment of from one to six diopters of hyperopia, with up to one
diopter of astigmatism.
Vitesse catheter: used for angioplasty procedures.
Vitesse
E: a 2-mm
coronary angioplasty catheter
Vitesse-CII:
fast
exchange catheter
VITOSS Scaffold: synthetic cancellous bone void filler.
Vitrasert:
intraocular implant that delivers ganciclovir directly to the eye to treat CMV
retinitis
Vitravene
(fomivirsen sodium injectable):
new drug for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients.
Vitrea
3-D: medical
visualization system
Vivelle-Dot
(estradiol transdermal system): world’s smallest ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) patch; available
in four dosage strengths (0.0375, 0.05, 0.075 and 0.10 mg per day).
Vivus
MUSE: suppository
used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
VOCARE
bladder system:
neuro-prosthetic device developed for people with complete spinal cord injury at
any level that allows them to empty their bladders without the use of catheters,
medications or adaptive equipment.
Voltaren-XR:
maintenance therapy for chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; 100 mg
extended-release tablets
VoxelView:
3-D
visualization software
Voxgram:
hologram system for surgeons; hologram is displayed as a 3-D image which a
surgeon can put his hand into, to gain a sense of depth
Vueport
balloon occlusion guiding catheter: allows enhanced visualization of the coronary venous system for mapping
of ventricular tachycardia.
WalkAide
system: used
by patients with footdrop, this system uses a tilt sensor and software to
stimulate muscles and restore a more normal gait pattern.
Wallaby
phototherapy system: phototherapy
system for jaundiced babies
Wallstent:
flexible, self-expanding, wire-mesh stent used for TIPS procedures
Wampole
One-Step hCG: detects
hCG in urine and serum; diagnoses pregnancy
warfarin
sodium tablets: generic
equivalent of Coumadin; will be marketed in seven strengths
Watzke-Allen
sign (Ophthalmology)
WaveWire:
angioplasty guide wire used to measure intracoronary blood pressure
Welchol (colesevelam hydrochloride):
a non-absorbed, lipid-lowering agent.
White
Blood Cell (WBC) Estimate:
procedure in which a laboratory instrument, the MICRO21 system, is used to locate,
digitally store and display white blood cells; calculates an estimate of white
blood cells per microliter WBC/uL).
WinRho
SD: used to
treat immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
Wobe-Mugos: orphan drug (a combination of systemic enzymes) used
in conjunction with chemotherapy, as an adjunct therapy for multiple myeloma.
WorkHorse:
PTA
(peripheral transluminal angioplasty) balloon catheter.
Worldpass
catheter
Xalatan (latanoprost): used to treat open-angle glaucoma and ocular
hypertension; solution
XCELON
6 balloon material:
used for balloon flexibility and excellent compliance used during percutaneous
transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA).
Xeloda
(capecitabine): first
oral tumor-activated anticancer drug for metastatic breast cancer.
Xenical
(orlistat):
lipase inhibitor that blocks absorption of dietary fat by approximately
one-third; indicated for obesity management, including weight loss and weight
maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet; 120-mg
capsules.
Xillix
LIFE-Lung Fluorescence Endoscopy System: system that uses blue light to illuminate lung
tissue during endoscopy
Xopenex
(levalbuterol HCl):
inhalation solution for use with a nebulizer for the treatment and prevention of
bronchospasm.
Xplorer 1000: direct digital radiography x-ray system.
XTRAC laser system:
approved to treat vitiligo.
Yellow
Pulse Dye Laser: used
to treat warts and other soft tissue lesions of the foot and ankle
Your
Life vegetable vitamins:
OTC vegetable vitamins; broccoli, spinach, and mixed vegetables
Zadaxin
(thymalfasin):
orphan drug approved to treat hepatocellular carcinoma.
Zagam
(sparfloxacin):
once-daily fluoroquinolone antibiotic treatment; 200-mg tablets
Zanaflex
(tizanidine hydrochloride):
oral treatment for muscle spasticity
Zantac
75 EFFERdose:
first over-the-counter effervescent H2 antagonist.
Zeldox
(ziprasidone hydrochloride): antipsychotic
drug used to treat schizophrenia
Zemplar
(paricalcitol injection):
new drug for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism
associated with chronic renal failure.
Zenapax:
humanized monoclonal antibody; used in combination with cyclosporin and
corticosteroids for prophylaxis of acute organ transplant rejection in patients
receiving kidney transplants.
Zerit
(stavudine) and Videx (didanosine):
also known as d4T and ddI, respectively, these products have been approved for
use as a combination antiretroviral
therapy regimen for HIV-I infected patients.
Ziagen
(abacavir sulfate):
anti-HIV drug.
Ziagen
(abacavir):
formerly known as 1592, this investigational drug is used to treat patients with
HIV or AIDS who are no longer maintaining viral suppression with current
treatments
Zilactin-B
Medicated: benzocaine/alcohol
gel
zinc
acetate: 25-
and 50-mg capsules approved for treatment of Wilson's disease
Zincvit:
multivitamin
with minerals
Zinecard
(dexrazoxane):
cardioprotectant; injection
Zocor
(simvastatin):
now available in 80-mg tablet for treatment of high LDL cholesterol.
Zofran
ODT (ondansetron):
antiemetic now available in orally disintegrating tablets.
Zoladex
(goserelin acetate implant):
used to treat prostate cancer, in combination with the antiandrogen flutamide;
available in 3.6 mg monthly depot and 10.8 mg three-month depot formulations.
Zomig (zolmitriptan): new drug for treatment of migraines.
Zomig-ZMT (zolmitriptan):
an orally disintegrating antimigraine compound.
Zonegran
(zonisamide) capsules: new anti-epilepsy drug indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment
of partial (focal) seizures in adults with epilepsy.
Zoto-HC:
ear drops
Zovia:
ethinyl
estradiol and ethynodiol diacetate
Z-plasty:
to remove heavy scars
Zydone
(hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen): used
for pain management; in addition to three strengths of hydrocodone (5, 7.5, 10
mg), each Zydone tablet contains 400 mg of acetaminophen.
Zyflo
(zileuton): approved
for the prevention and treatment of asthma in patients age 12 and older;
recommended dosage is one 600-mg tablet q.i.d.
Zyprexa
(olanzapine): approved
for treatment of the symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia
Zyrtec
(cetirizine HCl): now
available in syrup formulation;
once-daily dose for treatment of perennial and/or seasonal allergic rhinitis and
chronic urticaria in children between ages of 6 to 11.
Zyvox (linezolid): approved to treat patients with infections
caused by Gram-positive bacteria.