Reprinted with permission from the book From Magic
to Medicine
HABITROL: Nicotine patch.
HALAZONE: A powder used to disinfect drinking water.
HALCION: Insomnia. Sedative.
HALDOL: Trademark for a tranquilizer.
HALOPERIDOL: A drug which restores brain chemistry … it has been used effectively for conditions in which a patient hears imaginary voices or is plagued by delusions of persecution and danger.
HALOTHANE: A gas used as a general anesthetic.
HAVRIX: Hepatitis A vaccine ... 1.44 mu/ml, 720 u/0.5 ml.
HECTOROL: Also called ... "doxercalciferol". An injectable drug used for secondary hyperparathyroidism.
HEMATINIC: A medication, which improves the quality of blood by stimulating the production of erythrocytes and hemoglobin.
HEMOCYTE: A medication, which improves the quality of blood by stimulating the production of erythrocytes and hemoglobin ... 324 mg.
HEPARIN: A mixture of active principles capable of prolonging blood clotting time ... a blood thinner … an anticoagulant.
HEP-LOCK: IV flush for catheter patency.
HEPTAVAX-B: Preparation for hepatitis vaccine.
HEPTRIX: Currently being researched.
HIBICLENS: Over-the-counter, antiseptic, antimicrobial, germicidal skin cleanser.
HIRSCHSPRUNG'S DISEASE: Congenital megacolon.
HISMANAL: Non sedating anti-histamine.
HISTUSSIN: Cough syrup.
HITONE: Dermatology ointment.
HOMATROPINE: Eye drops; anticholinergic.
HUMALOG: Insulin for the treatment of diabetes.
HUMIBID LA: For cough.
HUMULIN: Insulin for diabetes.
HUMULIN 70/30: Human insulin.
HYALURONIC ACID: For osteoarthritis. It is a joint lubricant and friction fighter.
HYCAMTIN: For small cell lung cancer. The generic name is "Topotecan hydrochloride".
HYCODAN: Narcotic, antitussive.
HYCOTUSS: Antitussive ... narcotic ... expectorant.
HYDRALAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE: For high blood pressure.
HYDREA: Medication used for lowering blood counts.
HYDROBEXAN: Vitamin B-12 supplement ... antianemic.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE: Also called "HydroDIURIL". Antihypertensive; diuretic. Implicated in impotence in a small percentage of men who take it.
HYDROCODONE: Pain.
HYDROCORTISONE: Reduce swelling and inflammation. Corticosteroids are used in a variety of disorders such as skin diseases (psoriasis, hives), allergic conditions, asthma, respiratory conditions, cancer, blood disorders (anemia), digestive problems, eye disorders, and rheumatic disorders (arthritis, bursitis).
HYDRODIURIL: Properly spelled ... "HydroDIURIL". Edema, hypertension. Lowers blood pressure by removing sodium and water from the body.
HYDROMORPHONE: Narcotic used for pain control.
HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE: For malaria. Also, suppresses lupus erythematosus.
HYDROXYUREA: Prescribed for many cancers like melanoma, ovarian cancer (inoperable) leukemia. It inhibits cells when they begin to divide rapidly. Also, used to treat sickle cell and psoriasis.
HYDROXYZINE: Tranquilizer and antihistamine used to treat anxiety and relieve itching caused by allergic conditions. A gas used as a general anesthetic. May cause drowsiness and/or dry mouth.
HYDROXYACETIC ACID: Another word for "glycolic acid".
HYGROTON: Diuretic, antihypertensive. Lowers blood pressure by removing sodium and water from the body. (Manufactured by Mylan Inc ... chlorthalidone.)
HYOSCYAMINE: Antispasmodic ... 0.15 mg, 0.125 mg, 0.125 mg/ml, 0.375 mg, 0.5 mg/ml, 12 mcg/mL.
HYPERIMMUNOGLOBULIN VACCINE: For rabies.
HYPERTET: Properly spelled ... "Hyper-Tet". Antihypertensive.
HYTRIN: Hypertension; systematic benign prostatic hyperplasia.
HYZAAR: Angiotensin II receptor.
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