Reprinted with permission from the book From Magic
to Medicine
XANAX: A tranquilizer. This medication is used to relieve nervousness and tension or improve sleep disturbances. It may also be used to relieve symptoms of alcohol withdrawal such as tremors, or used as an anticonvulsant or skeletal muscle relaxant.
XALATAN: Used to treat glaucoma.
XENICAL: (Orlistat). Marketed as a diet product because of it's ability to restrict the ability of the body to break down fats (required for absorption into the body). The drug itself is not absorbed into the body thus lessening the risk of side effects. One problem is that vitamins A, D, E and K are fat-soluble and require fat to be assimilated into the body. This drug is an adjunct to a diet program that includes exercise and a healthy diet. The drug is classified as a "gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor".
XEROFORM DRESSING:
XOPENEX: Aerosol treatment.
XYLOCAINE: Local anesthetic. See lidocaine.
XYLO-PHAN: Correctly spelled ... "Xylo-Pfan". Intestinal function test.
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