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Generic Name: guaifenesin (oral) (gwye FEN e sin) Brand Names: Anti-Tuss, Bidex, Breonesin, Duratuss G, Fenesin, Ganidin NR, GG 200 NR, Guaifenesin LA, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Humibid Pediatric, Liquibid, Muco-Fen 1200, Muco-Fen 800, Muco-Fen LA, Naldecon-EX Senior, Organidin NR, Pneum
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
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
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Dextromethorphan Tablets (klor-fen-IHR-ah-meen/DEX-troe-meth-OR-fan) Brand Name: Examples include Coricidin HBP Cough/Cold and QC Cough/ColdQC Cough/Cold is used for:Relieving cough and other symptoms such as runny nose and sneezing due to colds, upper respirator
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Pseudoephedrine 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules (klor-fen-IHR-ah-meen/sue-do-eh-FED-rin) Brand Name: QDALLQDALL 24-Hour Sustained-Release Capsules is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, sinus pressure, runny nose, and sneezing due to colds, upper re
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine and pseudoephedrine (klor fen EER a meen and soo doe e FED rin) Brand Names: Aller-Chlor Decongestant, Allerest Maximum Strength, Anamine, Anaplex, Atrohist Pediatric Capsule, Biohist LA, Brexin L.A., Chlor Trimeton Allergy Decongestant, Chlorafed, Chlordrin
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine Sustained-Release Capsules (24 Hour) (klor-fen-IHR-ah-meen) Brand Name: QDALL ARQDALL AR Sustained-Release Capsules is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, sinus pressure, runny nose, watery eyes, itching of the nose and throat, and sneezing due to uppe
Generic Name: Carbetapentane/Chlorpheniramine/Ephedrine/Phenylephrine Suspension (car-beta-PEN-tane/klor-fen-EER-a-meen/e-FED-rin/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: Examples include Quad-Tuss and Rynatuss PediatricQuad-Tuss Suspension is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sne
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Quadramet † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Antineoplastic Description Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam (sa-MARE-ee-um lex-ID-roe-nam) is a radiopharmaceutical ((ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal)) . Radiopharmaceuticals
Generic Name: samarium Sm 153 lexidronam Dosage Form: Injection Quadramet Description Quadramet® is a therapeutic agent consisting of radioactive samarium and a tetraphosphonate chelator, ethylenediaminetetramethylenephosphonic acid (EDTMP). Quadramet® is formulated as a sterile, non-pyro
Generic Name: Carbetapentane/Chlorpheniramine/Ephedrine/Phenylephrine Tablets (car-beta-PEN-tane/klor-fen-EER-a-meen/e-FED-rin/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: Examples include Quadratuss and RynatussQuadratuss is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Guaifenesin/Phenylephrine Drops (klor-fen-EER-a-meen/gwye-FEN-e-sin/fen-ill-EF-rin) Brand Name: Examples include Donatussin Pediatric and Qual-Tussin PediatricQual-Tussin Pediatric Drops is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and
Generic Name: quinine (KWYE nine) Brand Names: Qualaquin What is Qualaquin (quinine)? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine because of the risk of serious side effects or death. As of December 2006, Qualaquin is the only brand of
Generic Name: quinine sulfate Dosage Form: Capsules Qualaquin Description Qualaquin (quinine sulfate) is an antimalarial drug chemically described as cinchonan-9-ol, 6’-methoxy-, (8α, 9R)-, sulfate (2:1) (salt), dihydrate with a molecular formula of (C20H24N2O2)2
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Anaspaz 8 A-Spas S/L 8 Banthine 10 Bentyl 5 Cantil 9 Cystospaz 8 Cystospaz-M 8 Donnamar 8 ED-SPAZ 8 Gastrosed 8 Homapin 7 Levbid 8 Levsin 8 Levsinex Timecaps 8 Levsin/SL 8 Pro-Banthine 13 Quarzan 4 Robinul 6 Robinul Forte 6 Symax SL 8 Trans
Generic Name: clidinium (cli DIN ee um) Brand Names: Quarzan What is Quarzan (clidinium)? Clidinium reduces the secretions of certain organs in the body. Clidinium helps to control conditions such as peptic ulcers that involve excessive stomach acid production. Clidinium may also be use
Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (extended-cycle oral contraceptive) (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ol and lee voe nor JESS trel) Brand Names: Jolessa, Quasense, Seasonale, Seasonique What is ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel extended-cycle? Ethinyl estradiol and levono
Generic Name: Quazepam (KWAY-ze-pam) Brand Name: DoralQuazepam is used for:Treating insomnia (trouble sleeping). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Quazepam is a benzodiazepine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness to
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
Generic Name: quazepam (KWAY ze pam) Brand Names: Doral What is quazepam? Quazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Quazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Quazepam is used to treat i
Generic name: Quazepam Brand names: Doral Why is Quazepam prescribed? Doral, a sleeping medication available in tablet form, is taken as short-term treatment for insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia may include difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings throughout the night, or very early morning
Pronouncation: (KWAY-zuh-pam) Class: Benzodiazepine Trade Names: Doral - Tablets 7.5 mg - Tablets 15 mg Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Potentiates action of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, resulting in increased neuronal inhibition and CNS depression, especially in limbic system and reticul
Generic Name: Succinylcholine (suk-sin-il-KOE-leen) Brand Name: Anectine and QuelicinQuelicin has been associated with rapid muscle breakdown resulting in life-threatening heart rhythms, cardiac arrest, and death in children. Male children younger than 8 years of age seem to be at a higher ris
Generic Name: succinylcholine chloride Dosage Form: Injection, usp A short-acting depolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant. Abboject® Syringe Fliptop Vial Rx only WARNING RISK OF CARDIAC ARREST FROM HYPERKALEMIC RHABDOMYOLYSIS There have been rare reports of acute rhabdomyolysis with hyperka
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: diphenhydramine (dye fen HYE dra meen) Brand Names: 40 Winks, Aler-Dryl, Banophen, Benadryl, Calm-Aid, Compoz Nighttime Sleep Aid, Diphedryl, Diphen, Genahist, Hydramine, Nu-Med, Nytol Caplet, Quenalin, Scot-Tussin Allergy Relief Formula, Sleep, Sleepinal, Sominex, Twilite,
Generic Name: Cholestyramine and Cholestyramine (Light) Powder and Powder Packets (koe-LES-teer-a-meen) Brand Name: Examples include Prevalite and QuestranQuestran Powder is used for:Lowering blood cholesterol levels. It is used along with changes in diet. It is used to relieve itching caused b
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Questran Questran Light In Canada— Questran Questran Light Category Antidiarrheal, postoperative colonic bile acids Antidote, anion-exchange resin Antihyperlipidemic Antihyperoxaluric Antipruritic, cholestasis Description C
Generic Name: cholestyramine (koe leh STYE rah meen) Brand Names: Cholestyramine Light, Locholest, Locholest Light, Prevalite, Questran, Questran Light What is Questran (cholestyramine)? Cholestyramine is a drug that lowers cholesterol (a type of fat). Cholestyramine is used to lower hi
Generic name: Cholestyramine Brand names: Questran Light, Questran Why is Questran prescribed? Questran is used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood of people with primary hypercholesterolemia (too much LDL cholesterol). Hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition characterized by a lack of
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astemizole
Generic Name: astemizole (a STEH mih zole)
Brand Names: Hismanal
What is astemizole?
Astemizole was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 1999.
Astemizole is an antihistamine. Antihistamines prevent sneezing, runny nose, itching and
watering of the eyes, and other allergic symptoms.
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Kay Ciel
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Cena-K 5
Effer-K 4
Gen-K 5
Glu-K 6
K-8 5
K+ 10 5
Kaochlor 10% 5
Kaochlor S-F 10% 5
Kaon 6
Kaon-Cl 5
Kaon-Cl-10 5
Kaon-Cl 20% Liquid 5
Kato 5
Kay Ciel 5
Kaylixir 6
K+ Care 5
K+ Care ET 2
K-Dur 5
K-Electrolyte 2
K-G Elixir 6
K-Ide 3
K-Lease 5
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Keppra
Generic Name: Levetiracetam Tablets (LEE-ve-tye-RA-se-tam)
Brand Name: KeppraKeppra is used for:Treating partial-onset or myoclonic seizures in patients with epilepsy. It is used in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Konsyl-D
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 Konsyl-D (psyllium)?
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Micardis
Generic name: Telmisartan
Brand names: Micardis
Why is Micardis prescribed?
Micardis controls high blood pressure. It works by blocking the effects of a hormone called angiotensin II. Unopposed, this substance tends to constrict the blood vessels while promoting retention of salt and water--acti
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Nicotrol NS Spray
Generic Name: Nicotine Nasal Spray (NIK-oh-teen)
Brand Name: Nicotrol NSNicotrol NS Spray is used for:Helping you to quit smoking.
Nicotrol NS Spray is a smoking deterrent. It works by providing low levels of nicotine, which may help you to quit smoking by lessening physical signs of withdrawal
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Ogen 1.25 (estropipate 1.5 mg)
Generic Name: estropipate (ESS troe pih pate)
Brand Names: Ogen 0.625 (estropipate 0.75 mg), Ogen 1.25 (estropipate 1.5 mg), Ogen 2.5 (estropipate 3 mg), Ortho-Est
What is Ogen 1.25 (estropipate 1.5 mg) (estropipate)?
Estropipate is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone n
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Paser Controlled-Release Granules Packet
Generic Name: Aminosalicylic Acid Controlled-Release Granules Packet (ah-MEE-no-SAL-ih-sill-ik)
Brand Name: PaserPaser Controlled-Release Granules Packet is used for:Treating tuberculosis (TB) in combination with other medicines. It is most commonly used in patients with Multi-drug-resistant TB
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