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Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Humulin 50/50 14 Humulin 70/30 14 Humulin 70/30 Pen 14 Humulin L 10 Humulin N 13 Humulin N Pen 13 Humulin R 7 Humulin R, Regular U-500 (Concentrated) 7 Humulin U 5 Lente Iletin II 8 Lente 8 Novolin 70/30 14 Novolin L 10 Novolin N 13 Novolin
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— A-200 Gel Concentrate A-200 Shampoo Concentrate Barc Blue Licetrol Pronto Lice Killing Shampoo Kit Pyrinyl R & C Rid Tisit Tisit Blue Tisit Shampoo Triple X In Canada— R & C Category Pediculicide Description Medicin
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— A-200 Gel Concentrate A-200 Shampoo Concentrate Barc Blue Licetrol Pronto Lice Killing Shampoo Kit Pyrinyl R & C Rid Tisit Tisit Blue Tisit Shampoo Triple X In Canada— R & C Category Pediculicide Description Medicin
Generic Name: 10% arginine hydrochloride Dosage Form: Injection, usp R-Gene 10 Description Each 100 mL of R-Gene® 10 (10% Arginine Hydrochloride Injection, USP) for intravenous use contains 10 g of L-Arginine Hydrochloride, USP in Water for Injection, USP. L-arginine is a naturally occurring
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Allerest Maximum Strength 7 Allerphed 14 Atrohist Pediatric 7 Atrohist Pediatric Suspension Dye Free 8 Benadryl Allergy Decongestant Liquid Medication 10 Brofed Liquid 3 Bromadrine TR 3 Bromfed 3 Bromfed-PD 3 Bromfenex 3 Bromfenex PD 3 Chlo
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, and phenylephrine (klor feh NEER a meen, pie RIH la meen, feh nill EH frin) Brand Names: Atrohist Pediatric, Equitan Pediatric, Gelhist Pediatric, Histatan, R-Tannamine, R-Tannate, Rhinatate, Tanamine, Tanoral, Triotann, Triotann-S, Tritan, URL-
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Allerest Maximum Strength 7 Allerphed 14 Atrohist Pediatric 7 Atrohist Pediatric Suspension Dye Free 8 Benadryl Allergy Decongestant Liquid Medication 10 Brofed Liquid 3 Bromadrine TR 3 Bromfed 3 Bromfed-PD 3 Bromfenex 3 Bromfenex PD 3 Chlo
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Allerest Maximum Strength 7 Allerphed 14 Atrohist Pediatric 7 Atrohist Pediatric Suspension Dye Free 8 Benadryl Allergy Decongestant Liquid Medication 10 Brofed Liquid 3 Bromadrine TR 3 Bromfed 3 Bromfed-PD 3 Bromfenex 3 Bromfenex PD 3 Chlo
Generic Name: chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine, and phenylephrine (klor feh NEER a meen, pie RIH la meen, feh nill EH frin) Brand Names: Atrohist Pediatric, Equitan Pediatric, Gelhist Pediatric, Histatan, R-Tannamine, R-Tannate, Rhinatate, Tanamine, Tanoral, Triotann, Triotann-S, Tritan, URL-
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AK-Dex 2 AK-Pred 6 AK-Tate 6 Baldex 2 Decadron 2 Dexair 2 Dexotic 2 Econopred 6 Econopred Plus 6 Eflone 3 Flarex 3 Fluor-Op 3 FML Forte 3 FML Liquifilm 3 FML S.O.P. 3 HMS Liquifilm 5 Inflamase Forte 6 Inflamase Mild 6 I-Pred 6 Lite Pred 6 M
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— RA Category Keratolytic, topical Description Resorcinol (re-SOR-si-nole) is used to treat acne, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders. It is also used to treat corns, calluses, and warts. Resorcinol wor
Generic Name: Rabies Vaccine (RAY-beez) Brand Name: RabAvertRabAvert is used for:Preventing rabies before and after exposure. RabAvert is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus. Do NOT use RabAvert if:you are allergic to any ingredi
Generic Name: rabies vaccine, purified chick embryo cell (RAY beez vax EEN, PYUR if eyed CHIK EM bree o sel) Brand Names: RabAvert What is rabies vaccine? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an in
Generic Name: rabies vaccine (ray BEES vack seen) Brand Names: Imovax Rabies (obsolete), Imovax Rabies I.D. (obsolete), RabAvert (obsolete), Rabies Vaccine (obsolete) What is RabAvert (obsolete) (rabies vaccine)? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease
Generic Name: Rabeprazole (ra-BEP-ra-zole) Brand Name: AciphexRabeprazole is used for:Treating heartburn or irritation of the esophagus caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It may be used for short-term treatment of ulcers of the small intestine. It may be used with certain antibi
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— AcipHex † Not commercially available in Canada. Category Gastric acid pump inhibitor Antiulcer agent Description Rabeprazole (ra-BE-pray-zole) is used to treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomac
Generic Name: rabeprazole (rah BEH prah zole) Brand Names: Aciphex What is rabeprazole? Rabeprazole decreases the amount of acid produced in your stomach. Rabeprazole is used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or heartburn), and other conditions involving excessive st
Generic name: Rabeprazole sodium Brand names: AcipHex Why is Rabeprazole sodium prescribed? AcipHex blocks acid production in the stomach. It is prescribed for the short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment of sores and inflammation in the upper digestive canal (esophagus). This condition, known as gas
Pronouncation: (ra-BE-pray-zole SO-dee-uhm) Class: Proton pump inhibitor Trade Names: Aciphex - Tablets, delayed-release 20 mg Pariet (Canada) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Suppresses gastric acid secretion by blocking acid (proton) pump within gastric parietal cells. Pharmacokinetics Absorption
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— BayRab Hyperab Imogam Rabies-HT Imogam In Canada— Hyperab Imogam Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada. Other commonly used names are HRIG and RIG . Category Immunizing agent, passive Description Rabi
( RIG ) Pronouncation: (RAY-beez ih-MYOON GLAB-byoolin) Class: Immune globulin Trade Names: BayRab - Injection 150 units/mL Trade Names: Imogam Rabies-HT - Injection 150 units/mL Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Directly neutralizes rabies virus. Pharmacokinetics Absorption Absorbed slowly (IM). T
Generic Name: Rabies Vaccine (RAY-beez) Brand Name: RabAvertRabies Vaccine is used for:Preventing rabies before and after exposure. Rabies Vaccine is a vaccine. It works by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against the rabies virus. Do NOT use Rabies Vaccine if:you are aller
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Imovax 2 Imovax I.D. 2 Other commonly used names are: HDCV RVA Note: For quick reference, the following rabies vaccines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This information applies to the following vaccines: 1.
Generic Name: rabies vaccine (ray BEES vack seen) Brand Names: Imovax Rabies (obsolete), Imovax Rabies I.D. (obsolete), RabAvert (obsolete), Rabies Vaccine (obsolete) What is rabies vaccine? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get
Pronouncation: (RAY-beez vaccine) Class: Vaccine, viral Trade Names: Imovax Rabies Vaccine (Human Diploid Cell) - Powder for injection Freeze-dried suspension of Wistar rabies virus strain PM-1503-3M grown in human diploid cell cultures (inactivated whole virus). Contains 2.5 IU or more rabies anti
Generic Name: rabies vaccine (ray BEES vack seen) Brand Names: Imovax Rabies (obsolete), Imovax Rabies I.D. (obsolete), RabAvert (obsolete), Rabies Vaccine (obsolete) What is Rabies Vaccine (obsolete) (rabies vaccine)? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a di
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Imovax 2 Imovax I.D. 2 Other commonly used names are: HDCV RVA Note: For quick reference, the following rabies vaccines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This information applies to the following vaccines: 1.
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Imovax 2 Imovax I.D. 2 Other commonly used names are: HDCV RVA Note: For quick reference, the following rabies vaccines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This information applies to the following vaccines: 1.
Generic Name: rabies vaccine, human diploid cell (RAY beez vax EEN, HYOO man DY ploid sel) Brand Names: Imovax Rabies What is rabies vaccine? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an infected animal
Generic Name: rabies vaccine, purified chick embryo cell (RAY beez vax EEN, PYUR if eyed CHIK EM bree o sel) Brand Names: RabAvert What is rabies vaccine? Rabies is a serious disease caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by an in
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Albumin Human (Normal Serum Albumin)
( Normal Serum Albumin ) Pronouncation: (al-BYOO-MIN human)
Class: Plasma protein fraction
Trade Names:
Albuminar-5
- Injection 5%
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Albuminar-25
- Injection 25%
Trade Names:
Albunex
- Injection 5%
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Albutein 5%
- Injection 5%
Trade Names:
Albutein 25%
- Injection 25%
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Amoxil Suspension
Generic Name: Amoxicillin Oral Suspension (a-MOX-ih-sil-in)
Brand Name: Examples include Amoxil and TrimoxAmoxil Suspension is used for:Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may be used with other medications to treat ulcers of the small intestines.
Amoxil Suspension is a penicilli
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Campral
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Campral
† Not commercially available in Canada.
Category
Alcohol-abuse deterrent
Description
Acamprosate (a-kam-PROE-sate) is used to help overcome your drinking problem. It is not a cure for alcoholism, but rather will help
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Hydrocortisone 2.5%
Generic Name: hydrocortisone
Dosage Form: Cream usp, 2.5% and ointment usp, 2.5%
FOR DERMATOLOGICAL USE ONLY
NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE
Rx only
Hydrocortisone 2.5% Description
The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic
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Insulin Lispro
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Humalog
Category
Antidiabetic agent
Description
Insulin lispro (IN-su-lin LYE-sproe) is a type of insulin. Insulin is one of many hormones that help the body turn the food we eat into energy. This is done by using the glucose (suga
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Lamivudine, Zidovudine
Generic name: Lamivudine, Zidovudine
Brand names: Combivir
Why is Lamivudine, Zidovudine prescribed?
Combivir is used to fight the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS. It is a combination product containing the two AIDS drugs, lamivudine (Epivir) and zidovudine (Retrovir). It is
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Metoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide
Generic Name: metoprolol tartrate and hydrochlorothiazide
Dosage Form: Tablets
Rx only
Metoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide Description
Metoprolol Tartrate and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP have the antihypertensive effect of metoprolol tartrate, a selective beta1-adrenoreceptor blocking agent
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Peginterferon Alfa-2a
Pronouncation: (peg-IN-ter-FEER-on AL-fa-2a)
Class: Immunomodulator
Trade Names:
PEGASYS
- Injection 180 mcg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Binds to specific receptors on cell surface and initiates a complex cascade of protein-protein interactions, leading to rapid activation of gene transcriptio
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