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Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution Chloromycetin Ophthalmic Ointment Chloromycetin for Ophthalmic Solution Chloroptic Ophthal
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AK-Homatropine 2 Atropair 1 Atropine Care 1 Atropine Sulfate S.O.P. 1 Atropisol 1 Atrosulf 1 I-Homatrine 2 Isopto Atropine 1 Isopto Homatropine 2 Isopto Hyoscine 3 I-Tropine 1 Ocu-Tropine 1 Spectro-Homatropine 2 In Canada— Atropisol
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ak-Con Albalon Allerest Allergy Drops Clear Eyes Lubricating Eye Redness Reliever Comfort Eye Drops Degest 2 Estivin II I-Naphline Muro's Opcon Nafazair Naphcon Naphcon Forte Ocu-Zoline Sterile Ophthalmic Solution VasoClear VasoClear A Vaso
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ak-Dilate Ak-Nefrin Dilatair I-Phrine Isopto Frin Mydfrin Neofrin Neo-Synephrine Ocugestrin Ocu-Phrin Sterile Eye Drops Ocu-Phrin Sterile Ophthalmic Solution Phenoptic Prefrin Liquifilm Relief Eye Drops for Red Eyes In Canada— Ak-Di
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— I-Picamide Mydriacyl Mydriafair Ocu-Tropic Opticyl Spectro-Cyl Tropicacyl In Canada— Minims Tropicamide Mydriacyl Tropicacyl Generic name product may be available in the U.S. Category Cycloplegic Diagnostic aid, cycloplegic Dia
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AK-Dex 2 AK-Pred 6 AK-Tate 6 Baldex 2 Decadron 2 Dexair 2 Dexotic 2 Econopred 6 Econopred Plus 6 Eflone 3 Flarex 3 Fluor-Op 3 FML Forte 3 FML Liquifilm 3 FML S.O.P. 3 HMS Liquifilm 5 Inflamase Forte 6 Inflamase Mild 6 I-Pred 6 Lite Pred 6 M
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ak-Sulf 1 Bleph-10 1 Cetamide 1 Gantrisin 2 Isopto-Cetamide 1 I-Sulfacet 1 Ocu-Sul-10 1 Ocu-Sul-15 1 Ocu-Sul-30 1 Ocusulf-10 1 Ophthacet 1 Sodium Sulamyd 1 Spectro-Sulf 1 Steri-Units Sulfacetamide 1 Sulf-10 1 Sulfair 1 Sulfair 10 1 Sulfair
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AK-Homatropine 2 Atropair 1 Atropine Care 1 Atropine Sulfate S.O.P. 1 Atropisol 1 Atrosulf 1 I-Homatrine 2 Isopto Atropine 1 Isopto Homatropine 2 Isopto Hyoscine 3 I-Tropine 1 Ocu-Tropine 1 Spectro-Homatropine 2 In Canada— Atropisol
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Amidrine Duradrin I.D.A Iso-Acetazone Isocom Midchlor Midrin Migrapap Migquin Migratine Migrazone Migrend Migrex Mitride Generic name product may be available in the U.S. † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Vascular
Generic Name: Hyoscyamine Oral Spray (HYE-oh-SYE-a-meen) Brand Name: IB-StatIB-Stat Spray is used for:Treating certain stomach, intestinal, and bladder conditions, including spasms. It is used to control stomach secretions and cramps. It is used to relieve the symptoms of colic, runny nose, and
Generic Name: Ibandronate (Monthly) (eye-BAN-droe-nate) Brand Name: BonivaIbandronate is used for:Preventing and treating osteoporosis (weak bones) in women past menopause. Ibandronate may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Ibandronate is a bisphosphonate. It work
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Boniva † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Bone resorption inhibitor Description Ibandronate (i-BAN-dro-nate) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis (thinning of the bone) in women after menopause. This medici
Generic Name: ibandronate (eye BAN dro nayt) Brand Names: Boniva What is ibandronate? Ibandronate is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Ibandronate slows bone loss while increasing bone m
Pronouncation: (i-BAN-droh-nate SO-dee-um) Class: Bisphosphonate Trade Names: Boniva - Tablets 2.5 mg - Tablets 150 mg - Injection 1 mg/mL Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Inhibits osteoclast activity and reduces bone resorption and turnover. Pharmacokinetics Absorption Absorption from an oral dose
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Generic Name: multivitamins with iron (mull tee VYE tah mins with i ron) Brand Names: Allbee-C 800 with Iron, Anemagen, Anemagen FA, Bugs Bunny with Iron Chewable, Chromatinic, Contrin, Dayalets Plus Iron, Diatx Fe, Equi-Roca Plus, Equicyte Plus, Fe-Tinic 150 Forte, Femiron Multi with Iro
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Actron 9 Advil 7 Advil Caplets 7 Advil, Children's 7 Aleve 14 Anaprox 14 Anaprox DS 14 Ansaid 6 Bayer Select Ibuprofen Pain Relief Formula Caplets 7 Cataflam 1 Clinoril 18 Cotylbutazone 16 Cramp End 7 Daypro 15 Dolgesic 7 Dolobid 2 EC-Napro
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Actron 9 Advil 7 Advil Caplets 7 Advil, Children's 7 Aleve 14 Anaprox 14 Anaprox DS 14 Ansaid 6 Bayer Select Ibuprofen Pain Relief Formula Caplets 7 Cataflam 1 Clinoril 18 Cotylbutazone 16 Cramp End 7 Daypro 15 Dolgesic 7 Dolobid 2 EC-Napro
Generic Name: ibritumomab (ib ri TYOO mo mab) Brand Names: In-111 Zevalin, Y-90 Zevalin What is ibritumomab? Ibritumomab is a protein that targets white blood cells in the body. When ibritumomab is attached to a radioactive chemical, the radiation is delivered directly to the tumor (lymp
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Zevalin Other commonly used names are: IDEC-2B8 (ibritumomab tiuxetan) IDEC-Y2B8 (yttrium-90-ibritumomab tiuxetan) IDEC-In2B8 (indium-111-ibritumomab tiuxetan) IDEC-129 † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Monoclon
Pronouncation: (EYE-bri-TOOM-oh-mab tye-UX-e-tan) Class: Monoclonal antibody Trade Names: Zevalin - Injection 3.2 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Ibritumomab is a monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen found on the surface of normal and malignant B lymphocytes. The CD20 antigen i
Generic Name: Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Indium-111 (EYE-bri-TOOM-oh-mab tye-UX-e-tan) Brand Name: In-111 Zevalin Rituximab, a medicine used along with Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Indium-111 , may cause serious, sometimes fatal side effects, such as difficulty breathing, lung problems, heart attack
Generic Name: Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Yttrium-90 (EYE-bri-TOOM-oh-mab tye-UX-e-tan) Brand Name: Y-90 Zevalin Rituximab, a medicine used along with Ibritumomab Tiuxetan with Yttrium-90 , may cause serious, sometimes fatal side effects, such as difficulty breathing, lung problems, heart attack,
Generic Name: Ibuprofen Tablets (Prescription Strength) (EYE-bue-PROE-fen) Brand Name: Examples include IBU and Motrin IBU is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It may cause an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart and blood vessel problems (eg, heart attack, stroke).
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Actron 9 Advil 7 Advil Caplets 7 Advil, Children's 7 Aleve 14 Anaprox 14 Anaprox DS 14 Ansaid 6 Bayer Select Ibuprofen Pain Relief Formula Caplets 7 Cataflam 1 Clinoril 18 Cotylbutazone 16 Cramp End 7 Daypro 15 Dolgesic 7 Dolobid 2 EC-Napro
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aminophylline
Generic Name: aminophylline (a min OFF i lin)
Brand Names: Phyllocontin, Truphylline
What is aminophylline?
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator. Aminophylline works in several ways: it relaxes
muscles in your lungs and chest to allow more air in, decreases the sensitivity of your lungs to
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Asthmahaler Mist
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Adrenalin Chloride 3
Airet 1
Alupent 8
Arm-a-Med Isoetharine 6
Arm-a-Med Metaproterenol 8
Asthmahaler Mist 3
AsthmaNefrin 3
Beta-2 6
Brethaire 12
Bronkaid Mist 3
Bronkaid Suspension Mist 3
Bronkometer 6
Bronkosol 6
Dey-Lute Isoetharine 6
De
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Azelex
Generic name: Azelaic acid
Brand names: Finevin, Azelex
Why is Azelex prescribed?
Azelex is a cream used to help clear up mild to moderate acne. The skin eruptions and inflammation of acne typically begin during puberty, when oily secretions undergo an increase.
Most important fact about Azele
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Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
Pronouncation: (dex-klor-fen-AIR-uh-meen MAL-ee-ate)
Class: Nonselective alkylamine
Trade Names:
Dexchlorpheniramine Maleate
- Tablets, extended-release 4 mg
- Tablets, extended-release 6 mg
- Syrup, 2 mg per 5 mL
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Competitively antagonizes histamine H 1 at receptor
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Eprosartan
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Teveten
† Not commercially available in Canada.
Category
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Antihypertensive
Description
Eprosartan (ep-roe-SAR-tan)belongs to the class of medicines called angiotensin II inhibitors. It is us
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Lepirudin
Pronouncation: (LEP-ih-ruh-din)
Class: Thrombin inhibitor
Trade Names:
Refludan
- Powder for Injection 50 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
One molecule of lepirudin (rDNA) binds to 1 molecule of thrombin and blocks the thrombogenic activity of thrombin.
Pharmacokinetics
Distribution
Following IV
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Nubain
Generic Name: Nalbuphine (NAL-byoo-feen)
Brand Name: NubainNubain is used for:Treating and preventing moderate to severe pain. It can also be used for pain relief before and after surgery and during childbirth. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Nubain is an
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Progesterone (vaginal)
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Amen 3
Aygestin 5
Crinone 6
Curretab 3
Cycrin 3
Depo-Provera 3
depo-subQ provera 104 3
Gesterol 50 6
Gesterol LA 250 1
Hy/Gestrone 1
Hylutin 1
Megace 4
Prochieve 6
Prodrox 1
Prometrium 6
Pro-Span 1
Provera 3
In Canada—
Alti-MPA 3
Ap
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