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Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Amikin 1 Garamycin 2 G-Mycin 2 Jenamicin 2 Kantrex 3 Nebcin 7 Netromycin 5 In Canada— Amikin 1 Garamycin 2 Nebcin 7 Netromycin 5 Note: For quick reference, the following aminoglycosides are numbered to match the corresponding
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Garamycin Gentamar G-Myticin In Canada— Garamycin Generic name product may be available in the U.S. Category Antibacterial, topical Description Gentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibioti
Generic Name: guaifenesin and hydrocodone (gwye FEH ne sin and high droe KOE dohn ) Brand Names: Atuss HX, Co-Tussin, Codotuss, Cotuss V, Entuss, Fentuss Expectorant, G-Tuss, Gua HC, Hycoclar Tuss, Hycoclear, Hycosin Expectorant, Hycotuss Expectorant, Hydrotuss, Kwelcof, Medcodin, Pneumot
Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylpropanolamine (gwye FEN e sin/fen ill proe pa NOLE a meen) Brand Names: Ami-Tex LA, Banex-LA, Coldloc-LA, Dayquil Sinus Pressure and Congestion, Despec, Entex LA, Exgest LA, G-Vent, Guaifenex PPA 75, Guaivent, Guiatex LA, Naldecon-EX Pediatric, Nasahist
Generic Name: Gabapentin Tablets 100 mg, 300 mg, and 400 mg (GAB-a-PEN-tin) Brand Name: NeurontinGabapentin is used for:Treating seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used for treating nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia). It may als
Generic Name: Gabapentin Capsules (GAB-a-PEN-tin) Brand Name: NeurontinGabapentin Capsules is used for:Treating seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used for treating nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia). It may also be used for othe
Generic Name: Gabapentin Oral Solution (GAB-a-PEN-tin) Brand Name: NeurontinGabapentin Solution is used for:Treating seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used for treating nerve pain associated with herpes zoster (shingles) infection (postherpetic neuralgia). It may also be used for
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Neurontin In Canada— Neurontin Novo-Gabapentin Another commonly used name is GBP . Category Anticonvulsant Antineuralgic Description Gabapentin (GA-ba-pen-tin) is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment
Generic Name: gabapentin (ga bah PEN tin) Brand Names: Neurontin What is gabapentin? Gabapentin affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain. The exact way that it works is unknown. Gabapentin is used with other drugs in the t
Generic name: Gabapentin Brand names: Neurontin Why is Gabapentin prescribed? Neurontin has two uses. First, it may be prescribed with other medications to treat partial seizures (the type in which symptoms are limited). It can be used whether or not the seizures eventually become general and re
Pronouncation: (GAB-uh-PEN-tin) Class: Anticonvulsant Trade Names: Neurontin - Tablets 600 mg - Tablets 800 mg - Capsules 100 mg - Capsules 300 mg - Capsules 400 mg - Oral solution 250 mg per 5 mL Apo-Gabapentin (Canada) Novo-Gabapentin (Canada) PMS-Gabapentin (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacol
Dosage Form: Capsules Rx only Gabapentin Description Gabapentin is described as 1-(aminomethyl)cyclohexaneacetic acid with a molecular formula of C9H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 171.24. The structural formula of Gabapentin is: Gabapentin is a white to off-white crystalline solid with a pKa1
Dosage Form: Capsules Gabapentin Description Gabapentin capsules are supplied as imprinted hard shell capsules containing 100 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg of Gabapentin. In addition, each capsule contains the following inactive ingredients: corn starch and talc. The 100 mg capsule shell contains blac
Generic Name: Gabapentin Tablets 600 mg and 800 mg (GAB-a-PEN-tin) Brand Name: GabaroneGabarone is used for:Treating seizures associated with epilepsy. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Gabarone is an anticonvulsant. The exact way that it works to prevent s
Generic Name: Tiagabine (tye-AG-a-been) Brand Name: GabitrilGabitril is used for:Controlling partial seizures. It is used in combination with other medicines. Gabitril is an antiepilepsy agent. The exact way Gabitril works is unknown. It is believed that Gabitril prevents or reduces the numb
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Gabitril Category Anticonvulsant Description Tiagabine (tye-AG-a-been) is used to help control some types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as lo
Generic Name: tiagabine (tie AY ga been) Brand Names: Gabitril What is Gabitril (tiagabine)? The exact way that tiagabine works is unknown. However, it is believed that it alters chemical impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Tiagabine is used to control seizures. Tiagabine may als
Generic Name: tiagabine hydrochloride Dosage Form: Tablets Gabitril Description Gabitril (tiagabine HCl) is an antiepilepsy drug available as 2 mg, 4 mg, 12 mg, and 16 mg tablets for oral administration. Its chemical name is (-)-(R)-1-[4,4-Bis(3-methyl-2-thienyl)-3-butenyl]nipecotic acid hydroch
This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Gadodiamide (gad-oh-DYE-a-mide) 2. Gadopentetate (gad-o-PEN-te-tate)† 3. Gadoteridol (gad-oh-TER-i-dol)† 4. Gadoversetamide (gad-oh-ver-SET-a-mide)† † Not commercially available in Canada Category
This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Gadodiamide (gad-oh-DYE-a-mide) 2. Gadopentetate (gad-o-PEN-te-tate)† 3. Gadoteridol (gad-oh-TER-i-dol)† 4. Gadoversetamide (gad-oh-ver-SET-a-mide)† † Not commercially available in Canada Category
Generic Name: Gadopentetate Dimeglumine (gad-o-PEN-te-tate dime-GLUE-mine) Brand Name: MagnevistGadopentetate Dimeglumine is used for:Providing a better picture with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Gadopentetate Dimeglumine is a diagnostic aid. When used with an MRI, it works by aiding in th
Generic Name: gadopentetate dimeglumine (gad oh PEN te tate dye MEG loo meen) Brand Names: Magnevist What is gadopentetate dimeglumine? Gadopentetate dimeglumine is a contrast agent. Gadopentetate dimeglumine produces magnetic effects. It is used in combination with magnetic resonanc
This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Gadodiamide (gad-oh-DYE-a-mide) 2. Gadopentetate (gad-o-PEN-te-tate)† 3. Gadoteridol (gad-oh-TER-i-dol)† 4. Gadoversetamide (gad-oh-ver-SET-a-mide)† † Not commercially available in Canada Category
This information applies to the following medicines: 1. Gadodiamide (gad-oh-DYE-a-mide) 2. Gadopentetate (gad-o-PEN-te-tate)† 3. Gadoteridol (gad-oh-TER-i-dol)† 4. Gadoversetamide (gad-oh-ver-SET-a-mide)† † Not commercially available in Canada Category
Generic Name: Galantamine Tablets (gal-AN-ta-meen) Brand Name: RazadyneGalantamine is used for:Treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease. Galantamine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. It
Generic Name: Galantamine Extended-Release Capsules (ga-LAN-ta-meen) Brand Name: Razadyne ERGalantamine Extended-Release Capsules is used for:Treating mild to moderate impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, and changes in personality caused by Alzheimer disease. It may also be use
Generic Name: Galantamine Solution (gal-AN-ta-meen) Brand Name: RazadyneGalantamine Solution is used for:Treating mild to moderate dementia (eg, impairment of memory or judgement, abstract thinking, changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease. Galantamine Solution is a cholinester
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Razadyne Note: In April 2005, the manufacturer changed the name of this product from Reminyl to Razadyne . Razadyne ER Category Dementia symptoms treatment adjunct Description Galantamine ((ga-LAN-ta-meen)) is used to tre
Generic Name: galantamine (ga LAN ta meen) Brand Names: Razadyne, Razadyne ER What is galantamine? Galantamine improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually ha
Generic name: Galantamine Brand names: Reminyl Why is Galantamine prescribed? Reminyl can delay or even reverse mental decline in some patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is thought to work by boosting levels of the chemical messenger acetylcholine in the brain. (In Alzheimer'
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Aleve
Generic name: Naproxen sodium
Brand names: Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Aleve, Anaprox
Why is Aleve prescribed?
Anaprox and Naprelan are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve mild to moderate pain and menstrual cramps. They are also prescribed for relief of the inflammation, swelling, st
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Dehydrocholic Acid and Docusate
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
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Depakene
Generic Name: valproic acid (val PRO ik A sid)
Brand Names: Depakene
What is Depakene (valproic acid)?
Valproic acid affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures.
Valproic acid is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Valproic acid is
sometimes use
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Erex
Generic Name: yohimbine (yo HIM bean)
Brand Names: Erex, Testomar, Yocon, Yohimar, Yohimbe, Yohimex
What is Erex (yohimbine)?
Yohimbine increases the amount of blood that is allowed to flow into the penis and prevents
blood from flowing out of the penis. It can cause an erection.
Yohimb
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Hawaiian Tropic Self-tanning 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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iodixanol
Generic Name: iodixanol (eye oh DIX an ol)
Brand Names: Visipaque
What is iodixanol?
Iodixanol is in a group of drugs called radiopaque (RAY dee oh payk) contrast agents.
Iodixanol contains iodine, a substance that absorbs x-rays. Radiopaque contrast agents are used
to allow blood vess
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Olmesartan Medoxomil
Pronouncation: (ole-mih-SAR-tan meh-DOX-oh-mill)
Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Trade Names:
Benicar
- Tablets 5 mg
- Tablets 20 mg
- Tablets 40 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Blocks vasoconstrictor effects of angiotensin II by selectively blocking the binding of angiotensin II to t
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Pediaflor
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Fluoritab
Fluorodex
Flura
Flura-Drops
Flura-Loz
Karidium
Luride
Luride Lozi-Tabs
Luride-SF Lozi-Tabs
Pediaflor
Pharmaflur
Pharmaflur 1.1
Pharmaflur df
Phos-Flur
In Canada—
Flozenges
Fluor-A-Day
Fluoritabs
Fluorosol
Karidium
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Pedi
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