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Generic Name: Brompheniramine Oral Suspension (brome-fen-EER-a-meen) Brand Name: Examples include Brovex and J-TanJ-Tan Suspension is used for:Temporarily relieving runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and itchy nose, eyes, and throat associated with hay fever or other allergies. It may also be u
Generic Name: Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine Suspension (brome-fen-IR-a-meen/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: Examples include BroveX-D and J-Tan DJ-Tan D Suspension is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and
Generic Name: warfarin sodium Dosage Form: Tablets Anticoagulant Rx Only Rev. 09-05 15084-05 Jantoven Description Jantoven® (crystalline warfarin sodium) is an anticoagulant which acts by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Chemically, it is 3-(α-acetonylbenzyl)-4-hydr
Generic Name: Sitagliptin/Metformin Tablets (si-ta-GLIP-tin/met-FOR-min) Brand Name: Janumet Janumet may rarely cause a serious and sometimes fatal condition called lactic acidosis. Most of these cases have occurred in diabetic patients who also have certain kidney problems. The risk of lactic
Generic Name: metformin and sitagliptin (met FOR min and SI ta glip tin) Brand Names: Janumet What is metformin and sitagliptin? Metformin and sitagliptin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the l
Generic Name: sitagliptin and metformin hydrochloride Dosage Form: Tablets WARNING: LACTIC ACIDOSIS Lactic acidosis is a rare, but serious complication that can occur due to metformin accumulation. The risk increases with conditions such as sepsis, dehydration, excess alcohol intake, hepatic ins
Generic Name: Sitagliptin Tablets (si-ta-GLIP-tin) Brand Name: JanuviaJanuvia is used for:Treating type 2 diabetes in patients who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone. It is used along with diet and exercise. It may be used alone or with other antidiabetic medicines. Ja
Generic Name: sitagliptin (SI ta glip tin) Brand Names: Januvia What is sitagliptin? Sitagliptin is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Sitagliptin is for people with type 2 diabe
Generic Name: sitagliptin Dosage Form: Tablets 1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Monotherapy Januvia1 is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. 1.2 Combination Therapy Januvia is indicated in patients with type 2 diabetes m
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Je-Vax In Canada— Je-Vax Category Immunizing agent, active Description Japanese encephalitis (in-cef-a-LY-tis) virus vaccine is an immunizing agent used to help prevent infection by the Japanese encephalitis virus. Japanese
Generic Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (JAP a NEEZ en CEF a LYE tis) Brand Names: Je-Vax What is Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine? Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in Asia
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Je-Vax In Canada— Je-Vax Category Immunizing agent, active Description Japanese encephalitis (in-cef-a-LY-tis) virus vaccine is an immunizing agent used to help prevent infection by the Japanese encephalitis virus. Japanese
Generic Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (JAP a NEEZ en CEF a LYE tis) Brand Names: Je-Vax What is Je-Vax (Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine)? Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral encephalitis (inflammation of the brai
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— DexFerrum 4 Femiron 1 Feosol Caplets 3 Feosol Tablets 3 Feostat 1 Feostat Drops 1 Feratab 3 Fer-gen-sol 3 Fergon 2 Fer-In-Sol Drops 3 Fer-In-Sol Syrup 3 Fer-Iron Drops 3 Fero-Gradumet 3 Ferospace 3 Ferralet 2 Ferralet Slow Release 2 Ferraly
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.— Alesse 3 Brevicon 5 Cyclessa 1 Demulen 1/35 2 Demulen 1/50 2 Desogen 1 Estrostep 4 Estrostep Fe 4 Genora 0.5/35 5 Genora 1/35 5 Genora 1/50 6 Intercon 0.5/35 5 Intercon 1/35 5 Intercon 1/50 6 Jenest 5 Levlen 3 Levlite 3 Levora 0.15/30 3 Loe
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Accupep HPF 9 Advera 2 Alitraq 9 Amin-Aid 2 Attain 10 Carnation Instant Breakfast 7 Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added 7 Casec 8 CitriSource 10 Compleat Modified 1 Compleat Regular 1 Comply 10 Criticare HN 9 Crucial 2 Deliver 2.0 10
Generic Name: Dimethicone Cream and Gel (dye-METH-i-kone) Brand Name: Examples include Johnson's Baby Cream and Remedy Skin RepairJohnson's Baby Cream Cream is used for:Moisturizing the skin. It may also have other uses, such as treating or preventing dry, itchy skin or minor skin irritations.
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
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
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
Generic Name: jojoba topical (Ho ho ba TOP ih kcal) Brand Names: What is jojoba topical? The use of jojoba topical in cultural and traditional settings may differ from concepts accepted by current Western medicine. When considering the use of herbal/health supplements, consultation with
Generic Name: Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets 91-Day Pack (LEE-voe-nor-JES-trel/ETH-i-nil ES-tra-DYE-ol) Brand Name: Examples include Jolessa and SeasonaleSmoking cigarettes while using Jolessa increases your chance of having serious heart problems. Do not smoke while using Jolessa .
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (extended-cycle oral contraceptive) (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and lee voe nor JESS trel) Brand Names: Jolessa, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique What is ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel extended-cycle? Ethinyl estradiol and levono
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Bilivist 3 Bilopaque 4 Cholebrine 1 Oragrafin Calcium 3 Oragrafin Sodium 3 Telepaque 2 In Canada— Telepaque 2 Biloptin 3 Cistobil 2 Colebrin 1 Colebrina 1 Colegraf 2 Felombrine 2 Jopanonsyre 2 Lumopaque 4 Neocontrast 2 Another co
Dosage Form: Tablets Junel ™ 1/20 (Each light yellow tablet contains 1 mg norethindrone acetate and 20 mcg ethinyl estradiol.) Junel ™ 1.5/30 (Each pink tablet contains 1.5 mg norethindrone acetate and 30 mcg ethinyl estradiol.) Junel ™Fe 1/20 (Each light yellow tablet contains
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: Acetaminophen Dispersible Tablets (a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen) Brand Name: Examples include Children's Tylenol Meltaways and Junior Tylenol MeltawaysJunior Tylenol Meltaways Dispersible Tablets is used for:Treating minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headaches, sore throat
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— 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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AccuHist Pediatric
Generic Name: brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine (brom fen EER a meen and soo doe e FED rin)
Brand Names: AccuHist Pediatric, Allent, Bromfed, Endafed, Histex SR, Iofed, Lodrane 12D, Lodrane Liquid, Nalfed, Respahist
What is AccuHist Pediatric (brompheniramine and pseudoephedrine)?
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CaldeCORT Light Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Aclovate 1
Acticort 100 7
Aeroseb-Dex 4
Aeroseb-HC 7
Ala-Cort 7
Ala-Scalp HP 7
Allercort 7
Alphaderm 7
Bactine 7
Beta-HC 7
CaldeCORT Anti-Itch 8
CaldeCORT Light 9
Carmol-HC 9
Cetacort 7
Cloderm 2
Cortaid 8
Cort-Dome 7
Cortef Feminine Itch 9
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Cardoxin
Generic Name: digoxin (oral) (di JOX in)
Brand Names: Cardoxin, Digitek, Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin
What is digoxin?
Digoxin helps the heart to beat more strongly and regularly.
Digoxin is used to treat conditions such as congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation/atrial
flutter (types of
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Depen
Generic Name: penicillamine (pen ih SILL ah meen)
Brand Names: Cuprimine, Depen
What is Depen (penicillamine)?
Penicillamine is a chelating agent. It attaches to other chemicals in the body, which aids in their
removal.
Penicillamine is used to remove excess copper associated with Wilso
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Leukeran
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Leukeran
In Canada—
Leukeran
Category
Antineoplastic
Immunosuppressant
Description
Chlorambucil (klor-AM-byoo-sill) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the blood and lym
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Lidocaine and Epinephrine Injection
Generic Name: lidocaine hydrochloride and epinephrine
Dosage Form: Injection, usp
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Fliptop Vial
Multiple-dose
Fliptop Vial
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Rx only
Lidocaine and Epinephrine Injection Description
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection, USP i
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Promethazine HCl/Phenylephrine HCl/Codeine Phosphate
Pronouncation: (proe-METH-a-zeen HYE-droe-KLOR-ide/fen-il-EF-rin HYE-droe-KLOR-ide/KOE-deen FOS-fate)
Class: Antihistamine, Decongestant, Antitussive, Narcotic analgesic
Trade Names:
Promethazine VC w/Codeine
- Syrup 6.25 mg promethazine hydrochloride/5 mg phenylephrine hydrochloride/10 mg codeine
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propantheline
Generic Name: propantheline (proe PAN the leen)
Brand Names: Pro-Banthine
What is propantheline?
Propantheline reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body.
Propantheline helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive
stomach acid production.
Although no
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