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• Zarnestra

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called farnesyltransferase inhibitors. Also called tipifarnib and R115777.



• ZD0473

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called platinum analogs.



• ZD1839

A drug that is used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer and is being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Also called gefitinib and Iressa.



• ZD4054

A substance that is being studied in the treatment of prostate cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called endothelin-receptor antagonists.



• ZD6474

A substance that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called vascular endothelial growth factor-2 (VEGF-2) receptor antagonists.



• Zheng

In traditional Chinese medicine, a way of diagnosing disease based on observing a set of signs and symptoms. A practitioner checks Zheng by looking at the patient; asking questions; feeling the pulse, organs, and tissues; listening to body sounds; and smelling the body.



• ziconotide

A drug used in the treatment of chronic pain. Also called SNX 111.



• zidovudine

A drug that inhibits the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. It belongs to the family of drugs called systemic antivirals. Also called AZT.



• zileuton

A substance that is used to prevent asthma symptoms and that is being studied in the prevention of lung cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called leukotriene blockers.



• zinc oxide

A compound that may enhance immune function, especially when administered by inhalation.



• zinc sulfate

A substance required for cell growth and tissue repair. It is being studied as a way to prevent or decrease mucositis caused by radiation therapy.



• Zofran

A drug that is used to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. It belongs to the family of drugs called antiemetics. Also called ondansetron.



• zoledronate

A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and to lower calcium levels in the blood of some cancer patients. It is also used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain in people who have cancer that has spread to the bone. It belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates. Also called zoledronic acid and Zometa.



• zoledronic acid

A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and to lower calcium levels in the blood of some cancer patients. It is also used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain in people who have cancer that has spread to the bone. It belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates. Also called zoledronate and Zometa.



• Zolinza

A drug that is used to treat cutaneous T-cell lymphoma that does not get better, gets worse, or comes back during or after treatment with other drugs. It is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer. Zolinza belongs to the family of drugs called histone deacetylase inhibitors. Also called vorinostat and suberoylanilide hydroxamic acid (SAHA).



• Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

A disorder in which tumors of the pancreatic islet cells produce large amounts of gastrin (a hormone), leading to excess acid in the stomach and, possibly, a peptic ulcer (ulcer of the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine).



• Zoloft\'c2\'ae

A drug that is used to treat depression. It belongs to the family of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Also called sertraline.



• zolpidem

A drug used to treat insomnia (inability to sleep), and anxiety. It belongs to a family of drugs known as imidazopyridines (sedative hypnotics). Also called Ambien®.



• Zometa

A drug that is used to treat multiple myeloma and to lower calcium levels in the blood of some cancer patients. It is also used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain in people who have cancer that has spread to the bone. It belongs to the family of drugs called bisphosphonates. Also called zoledronate and zoledronic acid.



• zosuquidar trihydrochloride

A substance that is being studied for its ability to reverse resistance to chemotherapy. Also called LY335979.