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Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine (klor feh NEER a meen, dex troe meh THOR fan, and feh nill EH frin) Brand Names: Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough, Atuss DM, Atuss DR, Cerose DM, Coldtuss-DR, Corfen-DM, De-Chlor DM, De-Chlor DR, Dex PC, Ed A-Hist DM, Liq
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Antinea Buf-Puf Acne Cleansing Bar with Vitamin E Calicylic Creme Clearasil Clearstick Maximum Strength Topical Solution Clearasil Clearstick Regular Strength Topical Solution Clearasil Double Textured Pads Maximum Strength Clearasil Double
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Antinea Buf-Puf Acne Cleansing Bar with Vitamin E Calicylic Creme Clearasil Clearstick Maximum Strength Topical Solution Clearasil Clearstick Regular Strength Topical Solution Clearasil Double Textured Pads Maximum Strength Clearasil Double
Generic Name: bioflavonoids (bye o FLAH vo noyds) Brand Names: Amino-Opti-C, Limbrel, P-1000, Pan C 500, Peridin-C, Span C What are P-1000 (bioflavonoids)? Bioflavonoids are found in the rind of green citrus fruits and in rose hips and black currants. There is no established need for bi
Generic Name: Aspirin/Caffeine (AS-pir-in/cah-FEEN) Brand Name: Examples include Anacin and P-A-CP-A-C is used for:Treating pain including, headache, muscle aches, sprains, tooth extraction and toothache, menstrual cramps, arthritis and rheumatism, and pain and fever of the common cold. It may
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
Generic Name: Hydrocodone/Pseudoephedrine Tablets (high-droe-KOE-dohn/soo-doe-e-FED-rin) Brand Name: P-V TussinP-V Tussin is used for:Relieving congestion and cough due to colds, flu, or hay fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. P-V Tussin is a decongest
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough 21 Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Medicine Liqui-Gels 34 Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Liqui-Gels 35 Ami-Tex LA 69 Anatuss LA 70 Benylin Expectorant 54 Bromfed-DM 17 Broncholate 68 Carbinoxamine Compou
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
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Ak-Spore Ophthalmic Solution Neocidin Ophthalmic Solution Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution Ocu-Spor-G Ocutricin Ophthalmic Solution P.N. Ophthalmic Tribiotic Tri-Ophthalmic Triple Antibiotic In Canada— Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution Ge
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Adsorbocarpine Akarpine Isopto Carpine Ocu-Carpine Ocusert Pilo-20 Ocusert Pilo-40 Pilagan Pilocar Pilopine HS Piloptic-1/2 Piloptic-1 Piloptic-2 Piloptic-3 Piloptic-4 Piloptic-6 Pilostat In Canada— Isopto Carpine Minims Pilocarpine
Generic Name: epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic (ep ih NEF rin and pie low CAR peen) Brand Names: E-Pilo-1, E-Pilo-2, E-Pilo-4, E-Pilo-6, P1E1, P2E1, P3E1, P4E1, P6E1 What is P1E1 (epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic)? Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by cons
Generic Name: epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic (ep ih NEF rin and pie low CAR peen) Brand Names: E-Pilo-1, E-Pilo-2, E-Pilo-4, E-Pilo-6, P1E1, P2E1, P3E1, P4E1, P6E1 What is P2E1 (epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic)? Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by cons
Generic Name: epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic (ep ih NEF rin and pie low CAR peen) Brand Names: E-Pilo-1, E-Pilo-2, E-Pilo-4, E-Pilo-6, P1E1, P2E1, P3E1, P4E1, P6E1 What is P3E1 (epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic)? Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by cons
Generic Name: epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic (ep ih NEF rin and pie low CAR peen) Brand Names: E-Pilo-1, E-Pilo-2, E-Pilo-4, E-Pilo-6, P1E1, P2E1, P3E1, P4E1, P6E1 What is P4E1 (epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic)? Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by cons
Generic Name: epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic (ep ih NEF rin and pie low CAR peen) Brand Names: E-Pilo-1, E-Pilo-2, E-Pilo-4, E-Pilo-6, P1E1, P2E1, P3E1, P4E1, P6E1 What is P6E1 (epinephrine and pilocarpine ophthalmic)? Epinephrine ophthalmic reduces congestion in the eye by cons
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Amaphen 2 Anolor-300 2 Anoquan 2 Arcet 2 Bancap 1 Bucet 1 Butace 2 Conten 1 Dolmar 2 Endolor 2 Esgic 2 Esgic-Plus 2 Ezol 2 Femcet 2 Fioricet 2 Isocet 2 Medigesic 2 Pacaps 2 Pharmagesic 2 Phrenilin 1 Phrenilin Forte 1 Repan 2 Sedapap 1 Tence
Generic Name: Amiodarone Tablets (a-MEE-oh-duh-rone) Brand Name: Examples include Cordarone and PaceronePacerone should only be used in patients with life-threatening irregular heartbeat. Worsening of irregular heartbeat, life-threatening lung disease, and serious liver problems may occur with
Generic Name: amiodarone (a mee OH da rone) Brand Names: Cordarone, Pacerone What is Pacerone (amiodarone)? Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication that affects the rhythm of heartbeats. Amiodarone is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with life-threatening heart
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Pacis TheraCys TICE BCG In Canada— ImmuCyst Pacis Category Antineoplastic Description Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (Ba-SIL-es Kal-met Geh-rin) (BCG) is used as a solution that is run through a tube (instilled through a c
Generic Name: Paclitaxel (Protein-Bound Particles) Injection (PAK-li-tax-el) Brand Name: AbraxanePaclitaxel must be administered in an appropriate medical setting under close medical supervision. Patients with metastatic breast cancer who also have extremely low neutrophil (a type of white bloo
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Taxol In Canada— Taxol Category Antineoplastic Description Paclitaxel (PAK-li-tax-el)belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries, breast, certain types of lung cancer,
Generic Name: paclitaxel (pack lih TACK sell) Brand Names: Onxol, Taxol What is paclitaxel? Paclitaxel is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Paclitaxel interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Paclitaxel is used in the treatment breast,
Pronouncation: (pak-lih-TAX-uhl) Class: Taxoid Trade Names: Onxol - Solution for injection 6 mg/mL Trade Names: Taxol - Solution for injection 6 mg/mL Trade Names: Abraxane - Powder for injection, lyophilized (albumin-bound) 100 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Paclitaxel is a novel antimicrotub
Generic Name: Paclitaxel Dosage Form: Injection Rx only WARNING Paclitaxel Injection should be administered under the supervision of a physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Appropriate management of complications is possible only when adequate diagnostic a
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Abraxane † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Antineoplastic Description Paclitaxel protein-bound (PAK-li-tax-el pro-teen bound) belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cance
Generic Name: paclitaxel protein-bound (pack lee TAX eL pro teen bound) Brand Names: Abraxane What is paclitaxel protein-bound? Paclitaxel protein-bound is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Paclitaxel protein-bound interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— A-Fil 33 Aquaderm Sunscreen Moisturizer 49 Aquaray Sunscreen 42 Bain de Soleil All Day For Kids 38 Bain de Soleil All Day Sunfilter 39 Bain de Soleil Mega Tan 34 Bain de Soleil Orange Gelee 41 Bain de Soleil Sand Buster 41 Bain de Soleil SP
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
Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Aspirin/Caffeine/Salicylamide (ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen/AS-pir-in/ka-FEEN/sal-ih-SILL-ah-mide) Brand Name: Examples include Levacet and PainaidPainaid is used for:Relieving migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Paina
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Acetic Acid/Oxyquinoline
Generic Name: Acetic Acid/Oxyquinoline (ah-SEE-tick ASS-id/OX-ih-KWIN-oh-lin)
Brand Name: Examples include Fem pH and RelagardAcetic Acid/Oxyquinoline is used for:Increasing and maintaining vaginal acidity in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determi
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citric acid and sodium citrate
Generic Name: citric acid and sodium citrate (sit trick acid and sew dee umm sit trayt)
Brand Names: Bicitra, Cytra-2, Oracit
What is citric acid and sodium citrate?
Citric acid and sodium citrate are alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.
Citric acid and sodium citrate is
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Dermovate Scalp Lotion Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Alphatrex 3
Aristocort 20
Aristocort A 20
Betatrex 3
Beta-Val 3
Bio-Syn 9
Cordran 11
Cordran SP 11
Cormax 4
Cutivate 12
Cyclocort 1
Delta-Tritex 20
Dermabet 3
Dermatop 19
Diprolene 3
Diprolene AF 3
Diprosone 3
Elocon 18
Florone 7
Florone E
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Disopyramide
Generic Name: Disopyramide Capsules (dye-soe-PEER-a-mide)
Brand Name: NorpaceDisopyramide sometimes produces new irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Therefore, it should be used in carefully selected patients. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Disopyramide is used for:Cor
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Doxil
Generic Name: doxorubicin hydrochloride
Dosage Form: Liposome injection
WARNING: INFUSION REACTIONS, MYELOSUPPRESSION, CARDIOTOXICITY, LIVER
IMPAIRMENT, ACCIDENTAL SUBSTITUTION
The use of Doxil (doxorubicin HCl liposome
injection) may lead to cardiac toxicity. Myocardial damage may lead to con
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Halotex
Generic Name: haloprogin topical (ha low PROE gin)
Brand Names: Halotex
What is Halotex (haloprogin topical)?
Haloprogin topical is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing on your
skin.
Haloprogin topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock it
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Pronestyl Pronestyl-SR
Generic name: Procainamide hydrochloride
Brand names: Pronestyl Pronestyl-SR, Procanbid
Why is Pronestyl Pronestyl-SR prescribed?
Procanbid is used to treat severe irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Arrhythmias are generally divided into two main types: heartbeats that are faster than normal
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Propa pH Perfectly Clear Skin Cleanser Topical Solution Oily Skin Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Antinea
Buf-Puf Acne Cleansing Bar with Vitamin E
Calicylic Creme
Clearasil Clearstick Maximum Strength Topical Solution
Clearasil Clearstick Regular Strength Topical Solution
Clearasil Double Textured Pads Maximum Strength
Clearasil Double
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