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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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Alamag
Some commonly used brand names are:
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Advanced Formula Di-Gel 29
Alamag 2
Alamag Plus 9
Alenic Alka 15
Alenic Alka Extra Strength 18
Alka-Mints 27
Alkets 27
Alkets Extra Strength 27
Almacone 9
Almacone II 9
AlternaGEL 21
Alu-Cap 25
Aludrox 9
Alu-Tab 25
Amitone 27
Amphojel 25
An
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Brovex HC Liquid
Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Hydrocodone/Pseudoephedrine Liquid, Solution, and Syrup (BROME-fen-IR-a-meen/hye-droe-KOE-done/SOO-doe-e-FED-rin)
Brand Name: Examples include Brovex HC and EndaCof-HCBrovex HC Liquid is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cou
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Citalopram
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Celexa
In Canada—
Celexa
Category
Antidepressant
Description
Citalopram (si-TAL-oh-pram) is used to treat mental depression.
Citalopram belongs to a group of medicines known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs
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estradiol topical
Generic Name: estradiol (topical) (ess tra DYE ole)
Brand Names: Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring
What is estradiol?
Estradiol (a form of estrogen) is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the
body. Estradiol vaginal products release estrogen that is absorbed directly throug
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Gonak Ophthalmic
Some commonly used brand names are:
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Artificial Tears
Bion Tears
Gonak
Goniosoft
Goniosol
Isopto Alkaline
Isopto Plain
Isopto Tears
Just Tears
Lacril
Moisture Drops
Nature's Tears
Ocucoat
Ocucoat PF
Tearisol
Tears Naturale
Tears Naturale II
Tears Naturale Free
Tears Renewed
Ul
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Levonorgestrel IUD
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel IUD System (LEE-voe-nor-JESS-truhl)
Brand Name: MirenaLevonorgestrel IUD is used for:Preventing pregnancy for up to 5 years in certain women.
Levonorgestrel IUD is a progestin intrauterine device (IUD). It works by preventing ovulation. It also alters the lining of t
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Perdiem Fiber
Generic Name: psyllium (SIH lee um)
Brand Names: Alramucil, Cilium, Fiber Eze, Fiberall, Genfiber, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl for Kids, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy, Metamucil, Modane Bulk, Perdiem Fiber, Reguloid, Serutan, Syllact, V-Lax
What is Perdiem Fiber (psyll
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Pilocar Solution
Generic Name: Pilocarpine Ophthalmic Solution (pye-loe-KAR-peen)
Brand Name: Examples include Isopto Carpine and PilocarPilocar Solution is used for:Treating glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used to reverse the effects of othe
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