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Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Humulin 50/50 14 Humulin 70/30 14 Humulin 70/30 Pen 14 Humulin L 10 Humulin N 13 Humulin N Pen 13 Humulin R 7 Humulin R, Regular U-500 (Concentrated) 7 Humulin U 5 Lente Iletin II 8 Lente 8 Novolin 70/30 14 Novolin L 10 Novolin N 13 Novolin
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Carbocaine 7 Carbocaine with Neo-Cobefrin 7 Chirocaine 5 Citanest Forte 8 Citanest Plain 8 Dalcaine 6 Dilocaine 6 Duranest 4 Duranest-MPF 4 Isocaine 7 L-Caine 6 Lidoject-1 6 Lidoject-2 6 Marcaine 2 Marcaine Spinal 2 Nesacaine 3 Nesacaine-MP
Generic Name: hyoscyamine (hye oh SYE a meen) Brand Names: Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Cystospaz-M, Levbid, Levsin, Levsin SL, Levsinex SR What is hyoscyamine? Hyoscyamine produces many effects in the body, including relief from muscle spasms. Hyoscyamine also reduces the fluid secretions of man
Generic Name: Lidocaine Cream (L Y E-doe-cane) Brand Name: Examples include L-M-X4 and LidaMantleL-M-X4 Cream is used for:Treating pain, itching, soreness, and discomfort of the skin or mucous membranes due to certain conditions such as eczema, scratches, minor burns, insect bites, and hemorrho
Generic Name: L-Methylfolate Tablets (METH-ill-FOH-late) Brand Name: DeplinL-Methylfolate is used for:Dietary management of low plasma or low red blood cell folate in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. L-Methylfolate is a medical food. It w
Generic Name: L-Methylfolate with Vitamins B6 and B12 (meth-ill-FOE-late/VYE-tah-min) Brand Name: MetanxL-Methylfolate with Vitamins B6 and B12 is used for:Managing hyperhomocysteinemia and supplementing the diet. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. L-Methylfo
Generic Name: L-Methylfolate/B12/B6/B2 (Vitamins) Tablets (meth-ill-FOE-late) Brand Name: CerefolinL-Methylfolate/B12/B6/B2 is used for:Managing hyperhomocysteinemia or to supplement the diet. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. L-Methylfolate/B12/B6/B2
Generic Name: L-Methylfolate/Methylcobalamin/N-Acetylcysteine (meth-ill-FOE-late/meth-ill-koe-BAL-a-min/a-se-teel-SIS-teen) Brand Name: Cerefolin with NACL-Methylfolate/Methylcobalamin/N-Acetylcysteine is used for:Supplying nutritional requirements of certain patients with neurovascular oxidati
Some commonly used brand names are: In Canada— Alti-Tryptophan Other commonly used names are Tryptophan * Not commercially available in the U.S. Category Antidepressant therapy adjunct Antimanic Description L-tryptophan (L-TRIP-toe-fan) is used along with other medications to tre
Generic Name: L-tryptophan (L TRIP toh fan) Brand Names: What is L-tryptophan? The use of dietary or herbal supplements in cultural and traditional settings may differ from what is accepted in Western medicine. When considering the use of any dietary or herbal supplement, it is best to
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Alphamin 2 Cobex 1 Cobolin-M 1 Crystamine 1 Crysti-12 1 Cyanoject 1 Cyomin 1 Hydrobexan 2 Hydro-Cobex 2 Hydro-Crysti-12 2 Hydroxy-Cobal 2 LA-12 2 Neuroforte-R 1 Nascobal 1 Primabalt 1 Rubramin PC 1 Shovite 1 Vibal 1 Vibal LA 2 Vitabee 12 1
Generic Name: cyanocobalamin (sye AN oh koe BAL a min) Brand Names: B-12 Resin, CaloMist, Cobal-1000, Crystal B-12, Crystamine, Crysti-12, Cyanoject, Cyomin, LA-12, Sytobex, Vibal, Vitamin B-12 What is LA-12 (cyanocobalamin)? Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12
Generic Name: Labetalol Injection (la-BET-ah-lole) Brand Name: TrandateLabetalol is used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines, such as diuretics. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Labetalol is an adre
Generic Name: Labetalol Tablets (la-BET-ah-lole) Brand Name: TrandateLabetalol is used for:Treating high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines, such as diuretics. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Labetalol is an adrenerg
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Betapace 13 Blocadren 14 Cartrol 5 Corgard 8 Inderal 12 Inderal LA 12 Kerlone 3 Levatol 10 Lopressor 7 Normodyne 6 Sectral 1 Tenormin 2 Toprol-XL 7 Trandate 6 Visken 11 Zebeta 4 In Canada— Apo-Atenolol 2 Apo-Metoprolol 7 Apo-Metopro
Generic Name: labetalol (la BAY ta lol) Brand Names: Normodyne, Trandate What is labetalol? Labetalol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Labetalol is used to treat hypertension (high blood p
Generic Name: Labetalol hydrochloride Dosage Form: Injection, usp Rx only Labetalol Description Labetalol hydrochloride is an adrenergic receptor blocking agent that has both selective alpha1- and nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking actions in a single substance. Labetalol HCl is a r
Generic Name: Labetalol hydrochloride Dosage Form: Injection Rx only Labetalol Description Labetalol HCl is an adrenergic receptor blocking agent that has both selective alpha1- and nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking actions in a single substance. Labetalol HCl is a racemate,
Generic Name: Labetalol hydrochloride Dosage Form: Injection usp Rx ONLY. Labetalol Description Labetalol Hydrochloride Injection USP is an adrenergic receptor blocking agent that has both selective alpha1-adrenergic and nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking actions in a single substanc
Generic Name: Labetalol hydrochloride Dosage Form: Tablets Rx only Labetalol Description Labetalol HCl is an adrenergic receptor blocking agent that has both selective alpha1- and nonselective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking actions in a single substance. Labetalol HCl is a racemate, chemical
Pronouncation: (la-BET-uh-lahl HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: Alpha-adrenergic blocker, Beta-adrenergic blocker Trade Names: Trandate - Tablets 100 mg - Tablets 200 mg - Tablets 300 mg - Injection 5 mg/mL Apo-Labetalol (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Selectively blocks alpha-1 receptor
Generic name: Labetalol hydrochloride Brand names: Trandate, Normodyne Why is Labetalol hydrochloride prescribed? Normodyne is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications, especially thiazide diuretics
Pronouncation: (la-BET-uh-lahl HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: Alpha-adrenergic blocker, Beta-adrenergic blocker Trade Names: Trandate - Tablets 100 mg - Tablets 200 mg - Tablets 300 mg - Injection 5 mg/mL Apo-Labetalol (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Selectively blocks alpha-1 receptor
Generic Name: Lactic Acid Cream (LACK-tick ASS-id) Brand Name: Examples include AmLactin and Lac-HydrinLac-Hydrin Cream is used for:Treating mild to severe forms of dry, scaly skin. Lac-Hydrin Cream is a humectant. Exactly how it works is unknown but it increases the amount of water in the skin
Generic Name: Lactic Acid Lotion (LACK-tick ASS-id) Brand Name: Examples include Lac-Hydrin and LactinolLac-Hydrin Lotion is used for:Moisturizing and softening dry, scaly skin (xerosis) and ichthyosis vulgaris, and for the temporary relief of itching associated with these conditions. Lac-Hydri
Generic Name: ammonium lactate topical (ah MOE knee um LACK tate) Brand Names: Amlactin, Lac-Hydrin What is ammonium lactate? Ammonium lactate is a combination of lactic acid and ammonium hydroxide. Ammonium lactate is a moisturizer. Ammonium lactate is used for the treatment of dry, sca
Generic name: Ammonium Lactate Brand names: Lac-Hydrin Why is Lac-Hydrin prescribed? Lac-Hydrin is used in the treatment of dry, scaly skin, including the genetic condition called ichthyosis vulgaris. Available in cream and lotion form, the drug moisturizes the skin and breaks up the scales. M
Generic Name: ammonium lactate Dosage Form: Lotion For Dermatologic Use Only. Not for Ophthalmic, Oral, or Intravaginal Use. LAClotion Description LAClotion™ (ammonium lactate) lotion specially formulates 12% lactic acid, neutralized with ammonium hydroxide, as ammonium lactate to provide
Generic Name: Artificial Tear Ophthalmic Ointment Brand Name: Examples include Lacri-Lube S.O.P. and Tears AgainLacri-Lube S.O.P. Ointment is used for:Treating dry eyes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Lacri-Lube S.O.P. Ointment is an eye lubricant. It wor
Generic Name: ocular lubricant (AH cue ler LOO brih cant) Brand Names: Artificial Tears, Bion Tears, Clear Eyes CLR, Comfort Tears, Duratears Naturale, Hypotears, Lacri-Lube S.O.P., Lacrisert, Liquifilm Tears, Liquilube Tears, Liquitears, Lubrifair, Major Tears, Murine, Murocel, Natural T
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Ambien CR
Generic Name: zolpidem (zole PI dem)
Brand Names: Ambien, Ambien CR
What is Ambien CR (zolpidem)?
Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
Zolpidem is used to treat insomnia. This
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Aromasin
Generic Name: exemestane (ex eh MEH stain)
Brand Names: Aromasin
What is exemestane?
Exemestane decreases estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. Certain types of breast
cancer require estrogen to grow.
Exemestane is used to treat some types of estrogen-requiring breast cancer in
postme
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C/T/S
Generic Name: clindamycin topical (klin da MYE sin)
Brand Names: C/T/S, Cleocin T, Clinda-Derm, Clindets Pledget
What is C/T/S (clindamycin topical)?
Clindamycin is an antibiotic. Clindamycin topical prevents bacteria from growing on your
skin.
Clindamycin is used topically to treat bac
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Chlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Controlled-Release Tablets
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Controlled-Release Tablets (klor-fen-IHR-ah-meen/fen-ill-EF-rin/peer-IL-a-meen)
Brand Name: Examples include Poly Hist Forte and Ru-Hist ForteChlorpheniramine/Phenylephrine/Pyrilamine Controlled-Release Tablets is used for:Relieving sympto
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Lopinavir/Ritonavir
Pronouncation: (loe-PIN-a-vir/rit-OH-na-vir)
Class: Protease inhibitor combination
Trade Names:
Kaletra
- Capsules lopinavir 133.3 mg/ritonavir 33.3 mg
- Solution, oral lopinavir 80 mg/ritonavir 20 mg/mL
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Lopinavir inhibits HIV protease, the enzyme required to form f
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Lorelco
Some commonly used brand names are:
In Canada—
Lorelco
Bifenabid
Lesterol
Lurselle
Panesclerina
Superlipid
* Not commercially available in the U.S.
Category
Antihyperlipidemic
Description
Probucol (PROE-byoo-kole) is used to lower levels of cholesterol (a fat-like substance) in
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MS˙IR
Note:
Palladone (hydromorphone hydrochloride extended release capsules) was suspended from the U.S. market in July 2005 by the manufacturer. Serious side effects were reported when Palladone was taken with alcohol.
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Astramorph PF 10
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Pancron D/R
Generic Name: pancrelipase (oral) (pan kree LYE pace)
Brand Names: Cotazym, Cotazym-S, Creon 10, Creon 20, Creon 5, Ilozyme, Ku-Zyme, Pancrease, Pancrease MT 10, Pancrease MT 16, Pancrease MT 20, Pancrease MT 4, Pancron D/R, Ultrase, Ultrase MT 12, Ultrase MT 18, Ultrase MT 20, Viokase, Z
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