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Generic Name: Folic Acid Capsules and Tablets (FOE-lik ASS-id) Brand Name: FA-8FA-8 is used for:Treating certain types of anemia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. FA-8 is a vitamin. It works by helping the body to produce blood cells. Do NOT use FA-8 if:y
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Fabrazyme † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Enzyme (alpha-galactosidase A) replenisher Description Agalsidase beta (a-GAl-si-daze bay-ta) is used to treat Fabry disease which is an inherited disease caused by
Generic Name: agalsidase beta (a GAL sih daze BAY tah) Brand Names: Fabrazyme What is agalsidase beta? Agalsidase beta is a man-made form of the naturally-occurring enzyme a-galactosidase A. A deficiency of the enzyme a-galactosidase A is called Fabry disease. Agalsidase beta reduces dep
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
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Factive † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Antibacterial, systemic Description Gemifloxacin (ji-mi-FLOX-a-sin) belongs to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. It is used to treat bronchitis and pneumoni
Generic Name: gemifloxacin (je mi FLOX a sin) Brand Names: Factive What is Factive (gemifloxacin)? Gemifloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Gemifloxacin fights bacteria in the body. Gemifloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections that c
Generic name: Gemifloxacin Brand names: Factive Why is Factive prescribed? Factive is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections of the respiratory tract, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Most important fact about Factive Medications similar to Factive have been known to cause dangerous a
Generic Name: gemifloxacin mesylate Dosage Form: Tablets To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Factive and other antibacterial drugs, Factive should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AlphaNine SD Bebulin VH BeneFix Konyne 80 Mononine Profilnine SD Proplex T In Canada— AlphaNine SD Bebulin VH BeneFix Immunine VH Other commonly used names are Christmas factor , plasma thromboplastin component (PTC) , and prothrom
Generic Name: Factor IX (Recombinant) Complex (FAK-tuhr nine) Brand Name: Examples include AlphaNine SD and Proplex TBecause Factor IX (Recombinant) Complex is made from human blood, it is possible you may develop infections from it (eg, hepatitis, viral infections). Notify your doctor immedia
Generic Name: factor IX complex (injectable) (FAC tor NINE) Brand Names: Alphanine SD, Bebulin VH, Benefix, Konyne 80, Mononine, Profilnine SD, Proplex T What is factor IX complex? Factor IX is a natural protein, normally present in the blood, that helps blood to clot. A lack of this pro
Pronouncation: (FAK-tur nine KON-sen-treyt) Class: Antihemophilic agent Trade Names: AlphaNine SD - Powder for injection Dried plasma fraction of Factor IX Trade Names: BeneFix - Powder for injection Nonpyrogenic lyophilized. Purified protein produced by recombinant DNA Trade Names: Mononine - Powd
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— NovoSeven Other commonly used names are coagulation factor VIIa (recombinant) , eptacog alfa , factor 7 , proconvertin , recombinant activated factor VIIa , recombinant coagulation factor VIIa , recombinant factor VIIa , and rFVIIa. &dagge
Generic Name: Gonadorelin (goe-nad-oh-RELL-in) Brand Name: FactrelFactrel is used for:Evaluating how well the hypothalamus and pituitary glands are working. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Factrel is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone. It works by causing t
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Factrel In Canada— Factrel Lutrepulse Relisorm Other commonly used names are luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH), luteinizing hormone-releasing factor dihydrochloride (for gonadorelin hydrochloride), luteinizing hormone-re
Generic Name: gonadorelin (injectable) (gon ah doe REH lin) Brand Names: Factrel What is gonadorelin? Gonadorelin is a man-made protein that is like a hormone in the body called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH causes the pituitary gland to release other hormones including lut
Generic Name: Famciclovir (fam-SYE-kloe-vir) Brand Name: FamvirFamciclovir is used for:Treating herpes zoster infection (shingles). It is also used to treat recurring herpes skin infections in patients who also have HIV infection. Famciclovir is used in patients who have a weakened immune syst
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Famvir In Canada— Famvir Category Antiviral, systemic Description Famciclovir (fam-SYE-kloe-veer) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin. It is used to
Generic Name: famciclovir (oral) (fam SY klo veer) Brand Names: Famvir What is famciclovir? Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famciclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms
Generic name: Famciclovir Brand names: Famvir Why is Famciclovir prescribed? Famvir tablets are used to treat herpes zoster, commonly referred to as "shingles," in adults. Shingles is a painful rash with raised, red pimples on the trunk of the body, usually the back. Because it is caused by the
Pronouncation: (fam-SYE-kloe-vir) Class: Antiherpes virus agent Trade Names: Famvir - Tablets 125 mg - Tablets 250 mg - Tablets 500 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Converts to penciclovir, which inhibits viral DNA replication by interfering with viral DNA polymerase. Pharmacokinetics Absorption
Generic Name: Famotidine Prescription Strength Tablets (fa-MOE-tih-deen) Brand Name: PepcidFamotidine is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers. It is also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), conditions that cause increased acid secretion, and esophagitis. It also may be used
Generic Name: Famotidine Chewable Tablets (fa-MOE-tih-deen) Brand Name: Pepcid AC Chewable TabletsFamotidine Chewable Tablets is used for:Treating heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. It is also used for preventing heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stoma
Generic Name: Famotidine Injection Solution (fa-MOE-tih-deen) Brand Name: PepcidFamotidine Solution is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers of the stomach and upper small intestine; conditions that cause increased acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome); gastroesophageal reflux diseas
Generic Name: Famotidine Oral Suspension (fa-MOE-tih-deen) Brand Name: Pepcid Oral SuspensionFamotidine Suspension is used for:Treating and preventing ulcers of the stomach and upper small intestine; conditions that cause increased acid secretion (eg, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome); gastroesophagea
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Axid 3 Axid AR 3 Fluxid 2 Mylanta AR Acid Reducer 2 Pepcid 2 Pepcid I.V. 2 Pepcid AC Acid Controller 2 Pepcid RPD 2 Tagamet 1 Tagamet HB 1 Zantac 4 Zantac 150 4 Zantac 300 4 Zantac 25 EFFERdose Tablets 4 Zantac 150 EFFERdose Tablets 4 In C
Generic Name: famotidine (fa MAH ti deen) Brand Names: Mylanta AR, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD What is famotidine? Famotidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Famotidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Famotidine is used to trea
Generic name: Famotidine Brand names: Pepcid AC, Pepcid Why is Famotidine prescribed? Pepcid is prescribed for the short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer (in the upper intestine) for 4 to 8 weeks and for active, benign gastric ulcer (in the stomach) for 6 to 8 weeks. It is prescribed for
Pronouncation: (fuh-moE-tih-deen) Class: Histamine H 2 antagonist Trade Names: Pepcid - Tablets 20 mg - Tablets 40 mg - Powder for Oral Suspension 40 mg/5 mL when reconstituted - Injection 10 mg/mL - Injection, pre-mixed 20 mg/50 mL in 0.9% NaCl Trade Names: Pepcid AC - Tablets, chewable 10 mg - Ta
Dosage Form: Tablets Famotidine Description The active ingredient in Famotidine tablets is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Famotidine is N’-(aminosulfonyl)-3-[[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]methyl]thio]propanimidamide. Its structural formula is: C8H15N7O2S3 M.W. 337.43 Fa
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Ak-Pentolate
Generic Name: Cyclopentolate (SIGH-kloe-PEN-toe-late)
Brand Name: Examples include Ak-Pentolate and CyclogylAk-Pentolate is used for:Dilating the eye before an exam or surgery and preventing the eye from focusing.
Ak-Pentolate is an anticholinergic agent. It works by relaxing the muscle of th
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Albert Glyburide
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Amaryl 4
DiaBeta 6
Diabinese 2
Dymelor 1
Glucotrol 5
Glucotrol XL 5
Glynase PresTab 6
Micronase 6
Orinase 8
Tolinase 7
In Canada—
Albert Glyburide 6
Apo-Chlorpropamide 2
Apo-Glyburide 6
Apo-Tolbutamide 8
DiaBeta 6
Diabinese 2
Diamic
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Diflorasone diacetate
Generic name: Diflorasone diacetate
Brand names: Psorcon
Why is Diflorasone diacetate prescribed?
Psorcon is prescribed for the relief of the inflammation and itching of skin disorders that respond to the application of steroids (hormones produced by the body that have potent anti-inflammatory e
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Menostar
Generic Name: estradiol transdermal (ess tra DY ol tranz DERM al)
Brand Names: Alora, Climara, Esclim, Estraderm, Fempatch, Menostar, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot
What is estradiol transdermal?
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the
body.
Estr
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nimodipine
Generic Name: nimodipine (nih MO dih peen)
Brand Names: Nimotop
What is nimodipine?
Nimodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Nimodipine relaxes
(widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Nimodipine is used to prevent brain damage caused by reduced blood flo
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NuOx
Generic Name: benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical (BEN zoe ill per OX ide and SULL fur)
Brand Names: NuOx, Sulfoxyl Regular, Sulfoxyl Strong
What is NuOx (benzoyl peroxide and sulfur topical)?
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect. It also has a mild drying effect that decreases
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PBZ
Generic Name: tripelennamine (tri pel EH na meen)
Brand Names: PBZ, PBZ-SR
What is PBZ (tripelennamine)?
Tripelennamine is an antihistamine. Tripelennamine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring
chemical histamine in the body.
Tripelennamine is used to treat sneezing; runny nose;
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Pegfilgrastim
Generic Name: Pegfilgrastim (peg-fil-GRAS-tim)
Brand Name: NeulastaPegfilgrastim is used for:Decreasing the incidence of infection in certain cancer patients undergoing myelosuppressive cancer treatments.
Pegfilgrastim is an amino acid. It works by stimulating bone marrow to produce white bloo
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