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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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Acuprin 81
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Acuprin 81 1
Amigesic 8
Anacin Caplets 2
Anacin Maximum Strength 2
Anacin Tablets 2
Anaflex 750 8
Arthritis Pain Ascriptin 3
Arthritis Pain Formula 3
Arthritis Strength Bufferin 3
Arthropan 5
Aspergum 1
Aspirin Regimen Bayer Adult Low Dose
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Anakinra
Pronouncation: (an-a-KIN-ra)
Class: Immunomodulator
Trade Names:
Kineret
- Solution 100 mg per 0.67 mL
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Blocks the biologic activity of interleukin-1 (IL-1) by competitively inhibiting IL-1 binding to IL-1 type I receptor, which is expressed in a wide variety of orga
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Granisetron
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Kytril
In Canada—
Kytril
Category
Antiemetic
Description
Granisetron (gra-NI-se-tron) is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with anticancer medicines (chemotherapy) or with radiation ther
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Myambutol
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Myambutol
In Canada—
Etibi
Myambutol
Category
Antibacterial, antimycobacterial
Description
Ethambutol (e-THAM-byoo-tole) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is used with other medicines for TB. This medicine may also be
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Ocu-Sul-30 Ophthalmic
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
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Ontak
Generic Name: denileukin diftitox (de ni LOO kin DIF ti tox)
Brand Names: Ontak
What is Ontak (denileukin diftitox)?
Denileukin diftitox is a designed protein containing toxins that attach themselves to
certain types of malignant cells in the body. Denileukin diftitox works by destroy
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Otocain Drops
Generic Name: Benzocaine Ear Drops (BEN-zoe-kane)
Brand Name: Examples include Americaine Otic and OtocainOtocain Drops is used for:Relieving pain and itching in the ear caused by ear infections. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Otocain Drops is a local ane
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Otocort Otic
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
AK-Spore HC Otic
Antibiotic Ear
Cortatrigen Ear
Cortatrigen Modified Ear Drops
Cort-Biotic
Cortisporin
Cortomycin
Drotic
Ear-Eze
LazerSporin-C
Masporin Otic
Octicair
Octigen
Otic-Care
Otic-Care Ear
Otimar
Otisan
Otocidin
Otocort
Pediotic
UA
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