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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine (klor fen IR a meen/fen ill toe LOX a meen/fen ill EFF rin) Brand Names: C-Hist-SR, Chlortox, Comhist, Linhist-L.A., Nalex-A What is C-Hist-SR (chlorpheniramine, phenyltoloxamine, and phenylephrine)? Chlorpheniramine an
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Alora 4 Climara 4 Congest 1 Delestrogen 4 Depo-Estradiol 4 Depogen 4 Estinyl 7 Estrace 4 Estraderm 4 Estragyn 5 5 Estragyn LA 5 4 Estrasorb 4 Estro-L.A. 4 Kestrone-5 5 Neo-Estrone 4 Menest 3 Ogen .625 6 Ogen 1.25 6 Ogen 2.5 6 Ortho-Est .625
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine (klor fen IR a meen) Brand Names: Aller-Chlor, C.P.M., Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Al Rel, Chlor-Mal, Chlor-Phen, Chlor-Phenit, Chlor-Trimeton, Chlorphen, Efidac-24 Chlorpheniramine, Ridramin What is C.P.M. (chlorpheniramine)? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. C
Generic Name: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (ah SCORE bik AH sid) Brand Names: Ascot, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cemill 1000, Cemill 500, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Cevi-Bid, N Ice with Vitamin C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Vicks Vitamin C Drops What is ascorbic acid? Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit
Generic Name: clindamycin topical (klin da MYE sin) Brand Names: C/T/S, Cleocin T, Clinda-Derm, Clindets Pledget What is C/T/S (clindamycin topical)? Clindamycin is an antibiotic. Clindamycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your skin. Clindamycin is used topically to treat bac
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Acuprin 81 1 Amigesic 8 Anacin Caplets 2 Anacin Maximum Strength 2 Anacin Tablets 2 Anaflex 750 8 Arthritis Pain Ascriptin 3 Arthritis Pain Formula 3 Arthritis Strength Bufferin 3 Arthropan 5 Aspergum 1 Aspirin Regimen Bayer Adult Low Dose
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Acuprin 81 1 Amigesic 8 Anacin Caplets 2 Anacin Maximum Strength 2 Anacin Tablets 2 Anaflex 750 8 Arthritis Pain Ascriptin 3 Arthritis Pain Formula 3 Arthritis Strength Bufferin 3 Arthropan 5 Aspergum 1 Aspirin Regimen Bayer Adult Low Dose
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Damason-P 5 Darvon Compound-65 9 Empirin with Codeine No.3 2 Empirin with Codeine No.4 2 Endodan 6 Lortab ASA 5 Panasal 5/500 5 PC-Cap 9 Percodan 6 Percodan-Demi 6 Propoxyphene Compound-65 9 Roxiprin 6 Synalgos-DC 1 Talwin Compound 7 In Ca
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Damason-P 5 Darvon Compound-65 9 Empirin with Codeine No.3 2 Empirin with Codeine No.4 2 Endodan 6 Lortab ASA 5 Panasal 5/500 5 PC-Cap 9 Percodan 6 Percodan-Demi 6 Propoxyphene Compound-65 9 Roxiprin 6 Synalgos-DC 1 Talwin Compound 7 In Ca
Generic Name: Cabergoline (ka-BER-goe-leen) Brand Name: DostinexCabergoline is used for:Treating disorders associated with high levels of the hormone prolactin, either due to tumors in the pituitary gland or to unknown causes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your docto
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Dostinex Category Dopamine agonist antihyperprolactinemic Description Cabergoline (ca-BER-goe-leen) is used to treat different types of medical problems that occur when too much of the hormone prolactin is produced. It can be used
Generic Name: cabergoline (ca BER goe leen) Brand Names: Dostinex What is cabergoline? Cabergoline is in a group of drugs called dopamine receptor antagonists. It works by reducing the amount of prolactin (a hormone) that is released from the pituitary gland. Cabergoline is used to tre
Generic Name: Cabergoline Dosage Form: Tablets Cabergoline Description Cabergoline tablets contain Cabergoline, a dopamine receptor agonist. The chemical name for Cabergoline is 1-[(6-allylergolin-8β-yl)-carbonyl]-1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-3-ethylurea. Its empirical formula is C26H37N5O2,
Generic Name: Cadexomer Iodine Gel (ka-DEX-oh-mer EYE-oh-din) Brand Name: IodosorbCadexomer Iodine Gel is used for:Cleansing and protecting wounds and sores (eg, wet ulcers, venous stasis ulcers, pressure sores, infected surgical wounds). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by
Generic Name: Amlodipine/Atorvastatin (am-LOE-di-peen/a-TOR-va-stat-in) Brand Name: CaduetCaduet is used for:Treating patients who have high cholesterol and high blood pressure or chest pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Caduet is a calcium channel blo
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Caduet † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Antianginal Antihypertensive Antihyperlipidemic Description Amlodipine (am-LOE-di-peen)and Atorvastatin (a-TOR-va-stat-in) is a combination of a calcium channel blocker
Generic Name: amlodipine and atorvastatin (am LOE di peen and a TORE va sta tin) Brand Names: Caduet What is amlodipine and atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Atorvastatin blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fa
Generic name: Brand names: Caduet Why is Caduet prescribed? Caduet is a combination of two drugs, amlodipine (also known as Norvasc) and atorvastatin (also known as Lipitor). It's used for people who need both medications. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina. Angina is ch
Generic Name: amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium Dosage Form: Tablets Caduet Description Caduet® (amlodipine besylate and atorvastatin calcium) tablets combine the long-acting calcium channel blocker amlodipine besylate with the synthetic lipid-lowering agent atorvastatin calcium. T
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Doxil In Canada— Caelyx Category Antineoplastic Description Liposomal doxorubicin (LIP-oh-som-al dox-oh-ROO-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of cance
Generic Name: caffeine and ergotamine (cah FEEN and er GOH tah meen) Brand Names: Cafatine, Cafergot, Cafetrate, Ercaf, Migergot, Wigraine What is Cafatine (caffeine and ergotamine)? Caffeine and ergotamine both cause vasoconstriction (narrowing) of arteries and veins that supply blood
Generic Name: Caffeine Injection Solution (cah-FEEN) Brand Name: CafcitCafcit Solution is used for:Treating certain breathing problems in certain premature infants. Cafcit Solution is a methylxanthine. It works by stimulating the breathing center of the brain and widening certain airways in the
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Caffedrine Caplets 1 Cafcit 2 Dexitac Stay Alert Stimulant 1 Enerjets 1 Keep Alert 1 Maximum Strength SnapBack Stimulant Powders 1 NoDoz Maximum Strength Caplets 1 Pep-Back 1 Quick Pep 1 Ultra Pep-Back 1 Vivarin 1 In Canada— Wake-Up
Generic Name: caffeine citrate (oral) (KAF een SIT rate) Brand Names: Cafcit What is this drug? Caffeine citrate is a central nervous system stimulant. It also has effects on the lungs and metabolism. Caffeine citrate is used to treat breathing problems in premature infants. Caffeine ci
Generic Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine Tablets (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen) Brand Name: CafergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Cafergot is taken with certain other medicines, including HIV protease inhibitors
Generic Name: Caffeine/Ergotamine Suppositories (ka-FEEN/er-GOT-a-meen) Brand Name: Examples include Cafergot and MigergotSerious and sometimes life-threatening decreases in the blood supply to the extremities (eg, hands, feet) or brain may occur if Cafergot Suppositories is taken with certain o
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Belcomp-PB 5 Cafergot 3 D.H.E. 45 1 Ergocaff-PB 5 Ergomar 2 Migergot 3 Migracet-PB 5 Wigraine 3 In Canada— Cafergot 3 D.H.E. 1 Ergodryl 8 Gravergol 7 Note: For quick reference, the following ergot derivative-containing headach
Generic Name: caffeine and ergotamine (cah FEEN and er GOH tah meen) Brand Names: Cafatine, Cafergot, Cafetrate, Ercaf, Migergot, Wigraine What is Cafergot (caffeine and ergotamine)? Caffeine and ergotamine both cause vasoconstriction (narrowing) of arteries and veins that supply blood
Generic name: Ergotamine tartrate, Caffeine Brand names: Cafergot Why is Cafergot prescribed? Cafergot is prescribed for the relief or prevention of vascular headaches--for example, migraine, migraine variants, or cluster headaches. Most important fact about Cafergot The excessive use of Cafer
Generic Name: ergotamine tartrate and caffeine Dosage Form: Suppositories Cafergot® (ergotamine tartrate and caffeine) SUPPOSITORIES, USP Rx only Warning Serious and/or life-threatening peripheral ischemia has been associated with the coadministration of Cafergot® (ergotamine tartrate
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Atropine, Hyoscyamine, Scopolamine, and Phenobarbital
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Antrocol 2
Barbidonna 1
Barbidonna No. 2 1
Barophen 1
Bellalphen 1
Butibel 3
Donnamor 1
Donnapine 1
Donnatal 1
Donnatal Extentabs 1
Donnatal No. 2 1
Donphen 1
Hyosophen 1
Kinesed 1
Malatal 1
Relaxadon 1
Spaslin 1
Spasmolin 1
Spasmophen 1
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Carisoprodol
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
EZE-DS 3
Maolate 2
Paraflex 3
Parafon Forte DSC 3
Relaxazone 3
Remular 3
Remular-S 3
Robaxin 5
Robaxin-750 5
Skelaxin 4
Soma 1
Strifon Forte DSC 3
Vanadom 1
In Canada—
Robaxin 5
Robaxin-750 5
Soma 1
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Cefonicid
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Ancef 4
Ceclor 1
Ceclor CD 1
Cedax 17
Cefadyl 23
Cefditoren 8
Cefizox 18
Cefobid 10
Cefotan 12
Ceftin 20
Cefzil 15
Ceptaz 16
Claforan 11
Duricef 2
Fortaz 16
Keflex 21
Keftab 21
Kefurox 20
Kefzol 4
Mandol 3
Maxipime 6
Mefoxin 13
Monocid 9
Om
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Clobazam
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Alprazolam Intensol 1
Ativan 12
Dalmane 9
Diastat 7
Diazepam Intensol 7
Dizac 7
Doral 16
Halcion 18
Klonopin 5
Librium 3
Lorazepam Intensol 12
Niravam 1
Paxipam 10
ProSom 8
Restoril 17
Serax 14
Tranxene-SD 6
Tranxene-SD Half Strength 6
Tran
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Daunorubicin Hydrochloride
Pronouncation: (DAW-no-RUE-bih-sin)
Class: Anthracycline
Trade Names:
Cerubidine
- Lyophilized powder for injection 20 mg vial with 100 mg mannitol added
- Solution for injection 5 mg/mL, 4 mL vial
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Antimitotic and cytotoxic activity.
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution
Ex
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Dexferrum
Generic Name: Iron Dextran (EYE-urn DEX-tran)
Brand Name: Examples include Dexferrum and InfedDexferrum may cause serious and possibly fatal allergic reactions. Only use Dexferrum if oral iron therapy is not adequate or possible. Dexferrum should be administered under close medical supervisio
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Oracort Dental
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Kenalog in Orabase 2
Orabase-HCA 1
Oracort 2
Oralone 2
In Canada—
Kenalog in Orabase 2
Another commonly used name for hydrocortisone is cortisol .
Note:
For quick reference, the following corticosteroids are numbered to match
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phytonadione
Generic Name: phytonadione (fye toe na DYE own)
Brand Names: Aquamephyton, Konakion, Mephyton
What is phytonadione?
Phytonadione is a man-made form of vitamin K. Phytonadione is important in the production
of substances that cause the blood to clot.
Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin
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