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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
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— M-Caps Pedameth Uracid Generic name product may be available in the U.S. Other commonly used names are methionine and DL -methionine . † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Acidifier, urinary Antidote, to acetaminophe
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, hydrocodone, and pseudoephedrine (klor feh NEER ah meen, hye droe KOE doe N, sue do eh FEH drin) Brand Names: Atuss HD, Cordron-HC, Cordron-HC NR, Histinex PV, Hydrocof-HC, Hydron PCS, Hydrotuss HC, Hyphed, M-End, P-V-Tussin Syrup, Pediatex HC, Tussend What
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
Generic Name: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine (MEE-zills, mumps, and rue-BELL-a) Brand Name: M-M-R IIM-M-R II is used for:Preventing measles, mumps, and rubella. M-M-R II is a vaccine. It stimulates the body to produce antibodies against infection of measles, mumps, or rubella. Do NOT use
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— M-M-R II In Canada— M-M-R II Category Immunizing agent, active Description Measles, mumps, and rubella (MEE-zills and rue-BELL-a) virus vaccine live is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection by the measles, mu
Generic Name: measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine (MEE zels, MUMPS, and roo BEL a) Brand Names: M-M-R II What is measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine? Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases caused by viruses. They are spread from person to person through the air. Measles v
Generic Name: oxycodone (ox i KOE done) Brand Names: M-Oxy, OxyContin, Oxyir, Percolone, Roxicodone What is M-Oxy (oxycodone)? Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-r
Generic Name: codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine (KOE deen, phen ill EFF rin, and pro METH ah zeen) Brand Names: M-Phen, Phenergan VC with Codeine What is M-Phen (codeine, phenylephrine, and promethazine)? Codeine is a narcotic. It is a pain reliever and a cough suppressant. Pheny
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— M-R-VAX II Generic name product may be available in Canada. † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Immunizing agent, active Description Measles and rubella (MEE-zills and rue-BELL-a)virus vaccine live is an active
Generic Name: miconazole vaginal (my CAW nah zole) Brand Names: M-Zole Dual Pack, Micon 7, Monistat 3, Monistat 5, Monistat 7 What is M-Zole Dual Pack (miconazole vaginal)? Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing. Miconazole vaginal is used to treat vagi
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
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
Generic Name: ma huang (ephedra) (ma huang) Brand Names: What is ma huang (ephedra)? Because ma huang (ephedra) has been reported to cause serious, even fatal, side effects such as heart attack, stroke, irregular heartbeats, and sudden death, the FDA has recommended that consumers not t
Generic Name: Aluminum/Magnesium Concentrate and Suspension (a-LOO-min-uhm/mag-NEE-zee-uhm) Brand Name: Examples include Alamag and MaaloxMaalox Concentrate is used for:Treating acid indigestion, heartburn, and sour stomach. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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
Brand names: Gaviscon, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Tums Why is Maalox prescribed? Available under a number of brand names, antacids are used to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms of acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach. Most important fact about Maalox Do not take antacids for longe
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
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Alka-Mints 2 Amitone 2 Calcarb 600 2 Calci-Chew 2 Calciday 667 2 Calcilac 2 Calci-Mix 2 Calcionate 5 Calcium 600 2 Calglycine 2 Calphosan 9 Cal-Plus 2 Caltrate 600 2 Caltrate Jr 2 Chooz 2 Citracal 4 Citracal Liquitabs 4 Dicarbosil 2 Gencalc
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Imodium Imodium A-D Imodium A-D Caplets Kaopectate II Maalox Anti-Diarrheal Pepto Diarrhea Control In Canada— Apo-Loperamide Diarr-Eze Imodium Loperacap Nu-Loperamide PMS-Loperamide Rho-Loperamide Generic name product may be availa
Generic Name: loperamide (oral) (loe PER a mide) Brand Names: Imodium, Imodium A-D, Imotil, Kaopectate Caplet, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal What is loperamide? Loperamide slows the rhythm of digestion so that the small intestines have more time to absorb fluid and nutrients from the foods you e
Generic Name: Simethicone Chewable Tablets (sih-METH-ih-cone) Brand Name: Examples include Gas-X and Maalox Anti-GasMaalox Anti-Gas Chewable Tablets is used for:Relieving pressure, bloating, and gas in the digestive tract. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. M
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Extra Strength Maalox Anti-Gas Flatulex Gas Relief Gas-X Gas-X Extra Strength Genasyme Maalox Anti-Gas Maximum Strength Gas Relief Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength Phazyme My Baby Gas Relief Drops Mylanta Gas Mylanta Gas
Generic Name: simethicone (sye METH i cone) Brand Names: Mylanta Gas, Gas Relief, Gas-X, Major-Con, Phazyme, Flatulex, Mylicon, Maalox Anti-Gas What is Maalox Anti-Gas (simethicone)? Simethicone allows gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines to come together more easily, which allows
Generic Name: psyllium (SIH lee um) Brand Names: Alramucil, Cilium, Fiber Eze, Fiberall, Genfiber, Hydrocil, Konsyl, Konsyl for Kids, Konsyl-D, Konsyl-Orange, Maalox Daily Fiber Therapy, Metamucil, Modane Bulk, Perdiem Fiber, Reguloid, Serutan, Syllact, V-Lax What is Maalox Daily Fiber T
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Extra Strength Maalox Anti-Gas Flatulex Gas Relief Gas-X Gas-X Extra Strength Genasyme Maalox Anti-Gas Maximum Strength Gas Relief Maximum Strength Mylanta Gas Relief Maximum Strength Phazyme My Baby Gas Relief Drops Mylanta Gas Mylanta Gas
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Axid 3 Axid AR 3 Fluxid 2 Mylanta AR Acid Reducer 2 Pepcid 2 Pepcid I.V. 2 Pepcid AC Acid Controller 2 Pepcid RPD 2 Tagamet 1 Tagamet HB 1 Zantac 4 Zantac 150 4 Zantac 300 4 Zantac 25 EFFERdose Tablets 4 Zantac 150 EFFERdose Tablets 4 In C
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
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
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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Corgard
Generic Name: nadolol
Dosage Form: Tablets usp
Rx Only
Description
Corgard (nadolol) is a synthetic nonselective beta-adrenergic
receptor blocking agent designated chemically as 1-(tert-butylamino)-3-[(5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-cis-6,7-dihydroxy-1-naphthyl)oxy]-2-propanol.
Structural formula:
C17H27NO
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Dolophine
Generic Name: methadone hydrochloride
Dosage Form: Tablets
Rx Only
Deaths, cardiac and respiratory, have been reported during initiation and conversion of pain patients to methadone treatment from treatment with other opioid agonists. It is critical to understand the pharmacokinetics of methad
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flurbiprofen
Generic Name: flurbiprofen (flure BI proe fen)
Brand Names: Ansaid
What is flurbiprofen?
Flurbiprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the
body.
Flurbiprofen is used to
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Imiquimod Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Aldara
In Canada—
Aldara
Category
Biological response modifier
Description
Imiquimod (i-MI-kwi-mod) is used to treat external warts around the genital and rectal areas called condyloma acuminatum. It is not used on warts in
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Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder
Generic Name: clotrimazole topical (kloe TRIM a zole)
Brand Names: Desenex AF Prescription Strength, Fungoid Solution, Lotrimin, Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder, Mycelex, Mycelex OTC
What is Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder (clotrimazole topical)?
Clotrimazole topical is an antifungal medication. Cl
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Malarone
Generic Name: atovaquone and proguanil (a TOE va kwone and pro GWAHN il)
Brand Names: Malarone, Malarone Pediatric
What is atovaquone and proguanil?
Atovaquone and proguanil are medications to treat malaria, a disease caused by parasites.
These medicines work by interfering with the gro
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Nestrex
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Beesix
Doxine
Nestrex
Pyri
Rodex
Vitabee 6
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Category
Antidote, to cycloserine poisoning
Antidote, to isoniazid poisoning
Nutritional supplement, vitamin
Description
Vitam
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Novo-Alprazol
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Alprazolam Intensol 1
Ativan 12
Dalmane 9
Diastat 7
Diazepam Intensol 7
Dizac 7
Doral 16
Halcion 18
Klonopin 5
Librium 3
Lorazepam Intensol 12
Niravam 1
Paxipam 10
ProSom 8
Restoril 17
Serax 14
Tranxene-SD 6
Tranxene-SD Half Strength 6
Tran
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