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Generic Name: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) (ah SCORE bik AH sid) Brand Names: Ascot, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cemill 1000, Cemill 500, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Cevi-Bid, N Ice with Vitamin C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Vicks Vitamin C Drops What is ascorbic acid? Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ipol 2 Orimune 3 Other commonly used names are: eIPV IPV N-IPV OPV Sabin vaccine Salk vaccine TOPV Note: For quick reference, the following poliovirus vaccines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This informati
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.— 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.— Norgesic Norgesic Forte Norphadrine Norphadrine Forte N3 Gesic N3 Gesic Forte Orphenagesic Orphenagesic Forte In Canada— ‡ Norgesic Norgesic Forte ‡ In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic acid is th
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Norgesic Norgesic Forte Norphadrine Norphadrine Forte N3 Gesic N3 Gesic Forte Orphenagesic Orphenagesic Forte In Canada— ‡ Norgesic Norgesic Forte ‡ In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic acid is th
Generic Name: Hepatitis B Immune Globulin Injection (hep-ah-TY-tiss B ih-MYOON GLAH-bu-lin) Brand Name: Examples include BayHep B and Nabi-HBNabi-HB is used for:Preventing hepatitis B infection after exposure to the virus. Nabi-HB is an immunizing agent. It works by temporarily increasing the
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Nabi-HB Category Immunizing agent (passive) Description Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Human)(hep-ah-TY-tiss B im-yoon GLOB-u-lin) is used to prevent hepatitis B. Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Human) may be used for the following pati
Generic Name: hepatitis B immune globulin (HEP a TYE tis B im MYOON GLOB yoo lin) Brand Names: H-BIG, HepaGam B, Hyperhep B, Nabi-HB What is Nabi-HB (hepatitis B immune globulin)? Hepatitis B immune globulin is made from human plasma containing proteins that protect against the type B f
Generic Name: Nabilone Capsules (NAB-i-lone) Brand Name: CesametNabilone is used for:Treating nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy in patients who have not responded to other medicine. Nabilone is a cannabinoid. It works by affecting the actions of certain chemicals in the brain.
Some commonly used brand names are: In Canada— Cesamet * Not commercially available in the U.S. Category Antiemetic Description Nabilone (NA-bi-lone) is chemically related to marijuana. It is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with cancer medic
Generic Name: nabilone (NAB il own) Brand Names: Cesamet What is nabilone? Nabilone is a man-made form of cannabis (marijuana is an herbal form of cannabis). Nabilone causes many effects on your central nervous system. Nabilone is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting that is caused
Pronouncation: (NA-bi-lone) Class: Antiemetic, Antivertigo Trade Names: Cesamet - Capsules 1 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Has complex effects on the CNS; interacts with the cannabinoid receptor system in neural tissue. Pharmacokinetics Absorption Completely absorbed following oral ingestion.
Generic Name: Nabumetone (nab-UE-me-tone) Brand Name: Relafen Nabumetone 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, stroke). The risk may be greater if you already have heart
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: nabumetone (na BYOO me tone) Brand Names: Relafen What is nabumetone? Nabumetone is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Nabumetone works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Nabumetone is used to treat pain
Generic name: Nabumetone Brand names: Relafen Why is Nabumetone prescribed? Relafen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis). Most
Pronouncation: (nab-UE-me-TONE) Class: NSAID Trade Names: Nabumetone - Tablets 500 mg - Tablets 750 mg Apo-Nabumetone (Canada) Gen-Nabumetone (Canada) Rhoxal-nabumetone (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Decreases inflammation, pain, and fever, probably through inhibition of cyclooxygenase a
Dosage Form: Tablets BOXED WARNING Cardiovascular Risk NSAIDs11 may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for
Dosage Form: Tablets Cardiovascular Risk • NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. This risk may increase with duration of use. Patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors for cardiova
Generic Name: Carbinoxamine/Methscopolamine/Pseudoephedrine Sustained-Release Tablets (kar-bi-NOX-a-meen/meth-skoe-POL-a-meen/soo-deo-e-FED-rin) Brand Name: Nacon and PannazNacon Sustained-Release Tablets is used for:Relieving congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes due to cold
Generic Name: Nadolol (nay-DOE-lahl) Brand Name: CorgardIf you suddenly stop taking certain medicines, sharp chest pain, and in some cases heart attack, may occur. When stopping treatment with Nadolol , your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose over a period of 1 to 2 weeks and will wat
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: nadolol (na DOH lol) Brand Names: Corgard What is nadolol? Nadolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Nadolol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood
Generic name: Nadolol Brand names: Corgard Why is Nadolol prescribed? Corgard is used in the treatment of angina pectoris (chest pain, usually caused by lack of oxygen to the heart due to clogged arteries) and to reduce high blood pressure. When prescribed for high blood pressure, it is effectiv
Pronouncation: (nay-DOE-lahl) Class: Beta-adrenergic blocking agent Trade Names: Corgard - Tablets 20 mg - Tablets 40 mg - Tablets 80 mg Trade Names: Nadolol - Tablets 160 mg Apo-Nadol (Canada) Novo-Nadolol (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Blocks beta-receptors, which primarily affect CV s
Dosage Form: Tablets Rx only Nadolol Description 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. Its structural formula is: Nadolol is a white crystalli
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Corzide 40/5 4 Corzide 80/5 4 Inderide 6 Inderide LA 6 Lopressor HCT 3 Tenoretic 50 1 Tenoretic 100 1 Timolide 10-25 7 Ziac 2 In Canada— Corzide 4 Inderide 6 Tenoretic 1 Timolide 7 Viskazide 5 Note: For quick reference, the fo
Generic name: Nadolol, Bendroflumethiazide Brand names: Corzide Why is Nadolol, Bendroflumethiazide prescribed? Corzide is a combination drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure. It combines a beta blocker and a thiazide diuretic. Nadolol, the beta blocker, decreases the force and rate
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Amoxil 1 Bactocill 11 Beepen-VK 13 Betapen-VK 13 Bicillin L-A 12 Cloxapen 5 Crysticillin 300 A.S. 12 Dynapen 6 Dycill 6 Geocillin 4 Geopen 4 Ledercillin VK 13 Mezlin 9 Nafcil 10 Nallpen 10 Omnipen 2 Omnipen-N 2 Pathocil 6 Pentids 12 Pen Vee
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cephalexin
Generic Name: cephalexin (sef a LEX in)
Brand Names: Biocef, Keflex, Keftab, Panixine, Zartan
What is cephalexin?
Cephalexin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. Cephalexin fights
bacteria in the body.
Cephalexin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, includi
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Dyrenium
Generic Name: triamterene (try AM teh reen)
Brand Names: Dyrenium
What is Dyrenium (triamterene)?
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from
absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
Triamterene is used to tr
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Feverall
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Aceta Elixir 1
Aceta Tablets 1
Acetaminophen Uniserts 1
Actamin 1
Actamin Extra 1
Actamin Super 2
Aminofen 1
Aminofen Max 1
Apacet Capsules 1
Apacet Elixir 1
Apacet Extra Strength Caplets 1
Apacet Extra Strength Tablets 1
Apacet, Infants' 1
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Genapap Children's Elixir
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Aceta Elixir 1
Aceta Tablets 1
Acetaminophen Uniserts 1
Actamin 1
Actamin Extra 1
Actamin Super 2
Aminofen 1
Aminofen Max 1
Apacet Capsules 1
Apacet Elixir 1
Apacet Extra Strength Caplets 1
Apacet Extra Strength Tablets 1
Apacet, Infants' 1
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Glimepiride
Pronouncation: (glye-MEP-i-ride)
Class: Sulfonylurea
Trade Names:
Amaryl
- Tablets 1 mg
- Tablets 2 mg
- Tablets 4 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Decreases blood glucose by stimulating insulin release from pancreas. May also decrease hepatic glucose production as well as increase sensit
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Obenix
Generic Name: phentermine (FEN ter meen)
Brand Names: Adipex-P, Fastin, Ionamin, Obenix, Obephen, Oby-Cap, Oby-Trim, Panshape M, Phentercot, Phentride, Pro-Fast HS, Pro-Fast SA, Pro-Fast SR, Teramine, Zantryl
What is Obenix (phentermine)?
Phentermine is a stimulant that is similar to an
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Oncaspar
Generic Name: pegaspargase (peg ah SPAR jase)
Brand Names: Oncaspar
What is Oncaspar (pegaspargase)?
Pegaspargase is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and
slows their growth and spread in the body.
Pegaspargase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leuke
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Paromomycin
Generic Name: Paromomycin (par-oh-moe-MYE-sin)
Brand Name: HumatinParomomycin is used for:Treating amoeba infection in the intestines. It is also used in combination with other medicines to manage a serious complication of liver disease (hepatic coma). It may be used for other conditions as det
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