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Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Agoral 35 Alophen 25 Alphamul 30 Alramucil Orange 7 Alramucil Regular 7 Bisac-Evac 25 Black-Draught 26 Black-Draught Lax-Senna 32 Carter's Little Pills 25 Cholac 14 Citroma 16 Citrucel Orange Flavor 3 Citrucel Sugar-Free Orange Flavor 3 Col
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Agoral 35 Alophen 25 Alphamul 30 Alramucil Orange 7 Alramucil Regular 7 Bisac-Evac 25 Black-Draught 26 Black-Draught Lax-Senna 32 Carter's Little Pills 25 Cholac 14 Citroma 16 Citrucel Orange Flavor 3 Citrucel Sugar-Free Orange Flavor 3 Col
Generic Name: Diphenhydramine/Phenylephrine Suspension (dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: Examples include D-Tann and Dytan-DD-Tann Suspension is used for:Temporarily relieving symptoms of hay fever, allergies, or the common cold, including nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing,
Generic Name: Carbetapentane/Diphenhydramine/Phenylephrine Suspension (car-beta-PEN-tane/dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: D-Tann CT and Dytan-CSD-Tann CT Suspension is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respirator
Generic Name: carbetapentane, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine (car bay tah PEN tane, die fen HIGH dra meen, and feh nill EH frin) Brand Names: D-Tann CT, Dytan-CS What is D-Tann CT (carbetapentane, diphenhydramine, and phenylephrine)? Carbetapentane is a cough suppressant. Diphenhydr
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AH-chew 1 D.A. Chewable 1 Dallergy 1 Dura-Vent/DA 1 Extendryl 1 Extendryl JR 1 Extendryl SR 1 Mescolor 2 OMNIhist L.A. 1 Stahist 3 Note: In November 2000, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health warning regarding
Generic Name: Dihydroergotamine Injection (dye-hye-droe-er-GOT-a-meen) Brand Name: D.H.E 45Infrequently, a very serious life-threatening decrease in the amount of blood supply to the hands and feet (peripheral ischemia) and, rarely, to the brain can occur when D.H.E 45 is taken with drugs that
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
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: dihydroergotamine (dye hye droe er GOH ta meen) Brand Names: D.H.E. 45, Migranal What is D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine)? Dihydroergotamine affects vasoconstriction (narrowing of arteries and veins). Dihydroergotamine also affects blood flow patterns that are associated with
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Agoral 35 Alophen 25 Alphamul 30 Alramucil Orange 7 Alramucil Regular 7 Bisac-Evac 25 Black-Draught 26 Black-Draught Lax-Senna 32 Carter's Little Pills 25 Cholac 14 Citroma 16 Citrucel Orange Flavor 3 Citrucel Sugar-Free Orange Flavor 3 Col
Generic Name: Dacarbazine (da-KAR-ba-zeen) Brand Name: DTIC-DomeDacarbazine can cause severe, even fatal, liver problems (hepatic necroses), or a decrease in the formation of new blood cells (hemopoietic depression). It has also caused cancer and birth defects in laboratory animals. Notify your
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— DTIC-Dome In Canada— DTIC Generic name product may be available in the U.S. Category Antineoplastic Description Dacarbazine (da-KAR-ba-zeen) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat ca
Generic Name: dacarbazine (da CARB ah zine ) Brand Names: Dtic-Dome What is dacarbazine? Dacarbazine is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Dacarbazine interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Dacarbazine is used to treat skin cancer (ma
Pronouncation: (da-CAR-buh-zeen) Class: Alkylating agent, Triazine Trade Names: DTIC-Dome - Powder for injection 100 mg - Powder for injection 200 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Exact mechanism is unknown. Three mechanisms are hypothesized: 1) inhibition of DNA synthesis by acting as a purine
Generic Name: carbinoxamine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine (car bih NOX a meen, dex tro meh THOR fan, and feh nill EFF rin) Brand Names: Dacex-A, DMax Syrup, X-Hist DM, XiraHistDM What is Dacex-A (carbinoxamine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)? Carbinoxamine is an antihistami
Generic Name: Daclizumab (da-KLYE-zue-mab) Brand Name: ZenapaxDaclizumab should only be given in a medical setting. Daclizumab is used for:Preventing organ rejection in kidney transplant patients in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by you
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Zenapax Another commonly used name is dacliximab . Category Immunosuppressant monoclonal antibody Description Daclizumab (da-KLIZ-yoo-mab) belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to lower the b
Generic Name: daclizumab (dah KLIH zyoo mab) Brand Names: Zenapax What is daclizumab? Daclizumab is an immunosuppressant. Immunosuppressants decrease the actions of the body's immune system. Daclizumab is used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted kidney. Daclizumab is usuall
Pronouncation: (da-KLIZ-uh-mab) Class: Immunosuppressive Trade Names: Zenapax - Injection 25 mg per 5 mL Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Binds with high-affinity to the Tac subunit of the high-affinity interleukin-2 (IL-2) complex and inhibits IL-2 binding, thereby impairing the response of the im
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Bisco-Lax 1 Ceo-Two 5 Dacodyl 1 Deficol 1 Dulcolax 1 Fleet Babylax 3 Fleet Bisacodyl 1 Fleet Enema 7 Fleet Enema for Children 7 Fleet Enema Mineral Oil 4 Fleet Glycerin Laxative 3 Fleet Laxative 1 Sani-Supp 3 Senokot 6 Theralax 1 Therevac P
Generic Name: Decitabine (dee-SYE-ta-been) Brand Name: DacogenDacogen is used for:Treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) (eg, certain types of anemia or leukemia). Dacogen is a nucleoside analog. It works by blocking cell growth. Do NOT use Dacogen if:you are allergic to any ingredient in D
Generic Name: decitabine (injection) (de SIT a been) Brand Names: Dacogen What is decitabine? Decitabine is a cancer medicine. It helps prevent cancer cells from spreading in the body. Decitabine is used to treat myelodysplastic syndromes (certain types of blood or bone marrow cancer).
Generic Name: Dactinomycin (DAK-tin-oh-MYE-sin) Brand Name: CosmegenDactinomycin is very toxic. Do not inhale the dust or vapors of Dactinomycin . Do not get Dactinomycin in your eyes, nose, mouth, or onto your skin. Do not come into contact with Dactinomycin if you are pregnant. Dactinomycin
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Cosmegen In Canada— Cosmegen Another commonly used name is actinomycin-D . Category Antineoplastic Description Dactinomycin (dak-ti-noe-MYE-sin) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to trea
Generic Name: dactinomycin (dac tih no MY sin) Brand Names: Cosmegen What is dactinomycin? Dactinomycin is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Dactinomycin interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Dactinomycin is used to treat Wilm's tum
Pronouncation: (DAK-tih-no-MY-sin) Class: Antineoplastic agent Trade Names: Cosmegen - Lyophilized powder for reconstitution 500 mcg vial with 20 mg of mannitol Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Dactinomycin is the principal component of the mixture of actinomycins produced by Streptomyces parvulus
Some commonly used brand names are: In Canada— Dagenan Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada. Category Dermatitis herpetiformis suppressant Description Sulfapyridine (sul-fa-PEER-i-deen) is a sulfa medicine. It is used to help control dermatitis herpetiform
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Cleocin Clindesse In Canada— Dalacin Category Anti-infective, vaginal Description Clindamycin (klin-da-MYE-sin) is used to treat certain vaginal infections. It works by killing the bacteria. This medicine will not work for
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Cleocin Cleocin Pediatric In Canada— Dalacin C Dalacin C Flavored Granules Dalacin C Phosphate Generic name product may be available in the U.S. Category Antibacterial, systemic Antiprotozoal Description Clindamycin (klin-d
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Aeroseb-Dex Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Aclovate 1
Acticort 100 7
Aeroseb-Dex 4
Aeroseb-HC 7
Ala-Cort 7
Ala-Scalp HP 7
Allercort 7
Alphaderm 7
Bactine 7
Beta-HC 7
CaldeCORT Anti-Itch 8
CaldeCORT Light 9
Carmol-HC 9
Cetacort 7
Cloderm 2
Cortaid 8
Cort-Dome 7
Cortef Feminine Itch 9
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Apri
Generic Name: desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
Dosage Form: Tablets
PATIENTS SHOULD BE COUNSELED THAT THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST HIV INFECTION (AIDS) AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
Rx only
ApriL 2004
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DESCRIPTION:
Apri 28 Day Regimen blister cards for desogestrel
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chloral hydrate rectal
Generic Name: chloral hydrate rectal (klor al HYE drate)
Brand Names: Aquachloral Supprettes
What is chloral hydrate rectal?
Chloral hydrate is a hypnotic and a sedative medication that slows the activity of your
central nervous system.
Chloral hydrate rectal is used to treat sleep probl
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Duetact
Generic Name: glimepiride and pioglitazone (GLYE me pye ride and pye oh GLI ta zone)
Brand Names: Duetact
What is glimepiride and pioglitazone?
Glimepiride and pioglitazone is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help
control blood sugar levels.
Glimepiride and pioglita
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Estrace Cream
Generic Name: estradiol
Dosage Form: Vaginal cream, usp, 0.01%
ESTROGENS INCREASE THE RISK OF ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
Close clinical surveillance of all women taking estrogens is important. Adequate diagnostic measures, including endometrial sampling when indicated, should be undertaken to rule
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Factive
Generic Name: Gemifloxacin (je-mi-FLOX-a-sin)
Brand Name: FactiveFactive is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Factive is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Factive if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Factive or to oth
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Hawaiian Tropic Plus Sunblock Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
A-Fil 33
Aquaderm Sunscreen Moisturizer 49
Aquaray Sunscreen 42
Bain de Soleil All Day For Kids 38
Bain de Soleil All Day Sunfilter 39
Bain de Soleil Mega Tan 34
Bain de Soleil Orange Gelee 41
Bain de Soleil Sand Buster 41
Bain de Soleil SP
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Plasbumin
Generic Name: Albumin (Human) (al-BYOO-min)
Brand Name: Examples include Albutein and PlasbuminPlasbumin is used for:Treating a variety of conditions, including shock due to blood loss in the body, burns, low protein levels due to surgery or liver failure, and as an additional medicine in bypa
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