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BUN

Nitrogen in the blood that comes from urea (a substance formed by the breakdown of protein in the liver). The kidneys filter urea out of the blood and into the … [Read more...]

Buphenyl

(Other name for: sodium phenylbutyrate) … [Read more...]

bupivacaine

A drug used to relieve pain by blocking signals at nerve endings. It is being studied in the relief of pain following surgery for cancer. It is a type of local … [Read more...]

bupivacaine hydrochloride

A long-acting, amide-type local anesthetic. Bupivicaine reversibly binds to specific sodium ion channels in the neuronal membrane, resulting in a decrease in … [Read more...]

buprenorphine transdermal matrix patch

A transdermal matrix patch containing the synthetic opioid buprenorphine with analgesic and sedative activities. Buprenorphine binds to and activates the … [Read more...]

bupropion

A substance that is used to treat depression, and to help people quit smoking. It belongs to the family of drugs called antidepressants. … [Read more...]

bupropion hydrochloride

The hydrochloride salt of an aminoketone antidepressant. The molecular mechanism of the antidepressant effect of bupropion is unknown. This agent does not … [Read more...]

burdock

A plant whose seeds and root have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have antioxidant effects. The scientific name is Arctium … [Read more...]

Burkitt leukemia

A rare, fast-growing type of leukemia (blood cancer) in which too many white blood cells called B lymphocytes form in the blood and bone marrow. It may start in … [Read more...]

Burkitt lymphoma

An aggressive (fast-growing) type of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that occurs most often in children and young adults. The disease may affect the jaw, central … [Read more...]