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PHOSCHECK
- A red-colored chemical fire retardant manufactured by Monsanto that is dropped by fixed-wing aircraft during fire-suppression efforts.
- Usage: Local coverage of wildfire in Southern California.
Source: Reporter; multiple on-line sources.
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TOPIRAMATE
- An anticonvulsant used to treat seizures in epilepsy patients, commonly sold as Topamax, and used to augment other drugs, such as carbamazepine or phenytoin, in cases where such drugs are not effective.
- Usage: Report on possible use of epilepsy drug to provide relief for people suffering from migraine headaches.
Source: Multiple on-line resources.
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