Scientific notation is used primarily in *science* for expressing certain quantities such as the mass of a particle or the amount of force exerted. This is different from engineering notation (similar to scientific notation, except the exponents are multiples of 3 to allow for common SI prefixes).
What is oxaprozin used for? This prescription medication is often used for treating arthritis and other painful conditions related to pain, inflammation, swelling, or stiffness. In addition to treating rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, oxaprozin is used for treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children six years of age and older. Off-label uses of the drug include the relief of symptoms associated with gout, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.
Fluoxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Fluoxetine is sometimes used together with another medication called olanzapine (Zyprexa) to treat manic depression caused by bipolar disorder. This combination is also used to treat depression after at least 2 other medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.