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Ublituximab is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody and disease-modifying treatment for adults with active relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. It reduces relapses and inflammatory activity seen on scans.
Ulipristal acetate is an oral emergency contraceptive used after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It delays or prevents ovulation but does not end an existing pregnancy or provide ongoing contraception.
Umeclidinium bromide is a long-acting antimuscarinic bronchodilator inhaled into the lungs. It is used as maintenance treatment to ease symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults; it does not treat sudden breathlessness.
An inhaled combination of two long-acting bronchodilators for maintenance relief of symptoms in adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is not a quick-relief inhaler.
A topical antifungal with additional antibacterial activity, licensed in selected cream and powder products to treat and help prevent athlete’s foot.
Upadacitinib hemihydrate is an oral immunosuppressant that selectively inhibits Janus kinase pathways involved in inflammation. It is used under specialist supervision for several inflammatory joint, skin, bowel and blood-vessel conditions when treatment is appropriate.
Urea hydrogen peroxide is used as ear drops to soften hardened earwax. It releases oxygen, helping wax break up and leave the ear canal more easily.
Urokinase is a thrombolytic, or clot-dissolving, treatment that activates the body's fibrin-breaking system. In the UK, it is used in hospital to clear blocked vascular lines and treat selected serious blood clots.
Ursodeoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring bile acid used for primary biliary cholangitis, selected cholesterol gallstones and certain liver complications of cystic fibrosis.
Ustekinumab is a prescription biological antibody that reduces selected immune-system signals involved in inflammation. It is used for certain forms of psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.