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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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Amiodarone Solution
Generic Name: Amiodarone Injection Solution (a-MEE-oh-duh-rone)
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.Amiodarone Solution is used for:Treating and preventing certain kinds of life-threatening heart rhythm disturbances in patients who cannot take the oral form of Amiodarone Solution or alt
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Finasteride
Pronouncation: (fih-NASS-teer-IDE)
Class: Androgen hormone inhibitor
Trade Names:
Propecia
- Tablets 1 mg
Trade Names:
Proscar
- Tablets 5 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Inhibits conversion of testosterone into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, a potent androgen.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Mean bi
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Fludarabine injection
Generic Name: Fludarabine phosphate
Dosage Form: Injection
Warning
Fludarabine should be administered under the supervision of a qualified physician experienced in the use of antineoplastic therapy. Fludarabine can severely suppress bone marrow function. When used at high doses in dose-ranging s
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Gaviscon Extra Strength Relief Formula
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
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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Hydrocortisone 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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mercaptopurine
Generic Name: mercaptopurine (mer kap toe PYOOR een)
Brand Names: Purinethol
What is mercaptopurine?
Mercaptopurine is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and
slows their growth and spread in the body.
Mercaptopurine is used to treat acute lymphatic leukem
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Piperazine estrone sulfate
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
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Prinivil
Generic Name: lisinopril
Dosage Form: Tablets
Use in Pregnancy
When used in pregnancy
during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury
and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is
detected, Prinivil should be discontinued as soon as possible. See WARNINGS,
Fe
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