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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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Busulfan
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Myleran
Busulfex
In Canada—
Myleran
Category
Antineoplastic
Description
Busulfan (byoo-SUL-fan) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer of the blood. It may als
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Clarinex
Generic Name: desloratadine (des lor AT a deen)
Brand Names: Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs
What is desloratadine?
Desloratadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.
Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.
De
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Colebrina Diagnostic
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
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Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets
Generic Name: Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets (dye-KLOE-fen-ak)
Brand Name: Voltaren XR
Diclofenac Extended-Release Tablets 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, strok
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Disopyramide
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Norpace
Norpace CR
In Canada—
Norpace CR
Rythmodan
Rythmodan-LA
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Category
Antiarrhythmic
Description
Disopyramide (dye-soe-PEER-a-mide) is used to treat abnormal
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Goserelin
Generic Name: Goserelin Implant 10.8 mg (GOE-se-rel-in)
Brand Name: ZoladexGoserelin is used for:Treating prostate cancer.
Goserelin is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone
(GnRH) agonist. It works by decreasing the production of testosterone.
Do NOT use Goserelin if:you are
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Micardis
Generic Name: telmisartan (TELL mi sar tan)
Brand Names: Micardis
What is telmisartan?
Telmisartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Telmisartan
keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.
Telmisartan is used
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Palladone
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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