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Varicella-zoster virus
Causes both chickenpox (Varicella) and herpes zoster (shingles). Herpesvirus type 3. A neurotrophic herpes…
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Variceal bleeding
See ((Esophageal varices)) Typically presents with a painless, effortless, and recurrent hematemesis. Treatment with…
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Variant angina
Prinzmetal angina known as variant angina, and less commonly vasospastic angina, angina inversa, coronary…
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Varenicline (Chantix)
Indicated as an aid to smoking cessation treatment in adults. Partial agonist activity at…
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Vardenafil (Levitra)
A phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction. Sold under the trade names…
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