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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.— Adrenalin Chloride 3 Airet 1 Alupent 8 Arm-a-Med Isoetharine 6 Arm-a-Med Metaproterenol 8 Asthmahaler Mist 3 AsthmaNefrin 3 Beta-2 6 Brethaire 12 Bronkaid Mist 3 Bronkaid Suspension Mist 3 Bronkometer 6 Bronkosol 6 Dey-Lute Isoetharine 6 De
Generic Name: s-adenosylmethionine (s ad in O si l met hi o nine) Brand Names: What is s-adenosylmethionine? S-adenosylmethionine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body. S-adenosylmethionine has been used for depression, osteoarthritis, joint health and liver problems. S-adenosyl
Generic Name: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine (gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin) Brand Names: Ambifed-G, Anatuss LA, Congestac, Decongest II, Defen-LA, Entex PSE, Eudal SR, Fenex-PSE, Guaibid D, Guaifed, Guaifenex PSE 60, Guaitab, Guaivent (Ethex), Guiatuss PE, Humibid GC, Iosal II, Nale
Generic Name: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin, and pseudoephedrine (dex troe meth OR fan, gwye FEN e sin, soo doe e FED rin) Brand Names: Altarussin CF, Ambenyl-D, Ambifed-G DM, Anatuss DM, Benylin Multi-Symptom Cough, Daytime Liquicap, Dimacol, Dorcol Childrens Cough, Guaifenex DM RX, Mult
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Aclovate 1 Acticort 100 7 Aeroseb-Dex 4 Aeroseb-HC 7 Ala-Cort 7 Ala-Scalp HP 7 Allercort 7 Alphaderm 7 Bactine 7 Beta-HC 7 CaldeCORT Anti-Itch 8 CaldeCORT Light 9 Carmol-HC 9 Cetacort 7 Cloderm 2 Cortaid 8 Cort-Dome 7 Cortef Feminine Itch 9
Generic Name: Chlorpheniramine/Hydrocodone Oral Liquid (klor-fen-EER-a-meen/hye-droe-KOE-done) Brand Name: S-T Forte 2S-T Forte 2 Liquid is used for:Treating symptoms of the common cold, flu, or hayfever, and other upper respiratory allergies such as cough, runny nose, sneezing, itching of the n
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 and hydrocodone (klor feh NEER uh meen, hy dro KO dohn) Brand Names: HyTan, S-T Forte 2, Tussionex PennKinetic What is S-T Forte 2 (chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone)? Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring c
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Azulfidine Azulfidine EN-Tabs In Canada— Alti-Sulfasalazine PMS-Sulfasalazine PMS-Sulfasalazine E.C. Salazopyrin Salazopyrin EN-Tabs S.A.S.-500 S.A.S. Enteric-500 Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada. Other
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Azulfidine Azulfidine EN-Tabs In Canada— Alti-Sulfasalazine PMS-Sulfasalazine PMS-Sulfasalazine E.C. Salazopyrin Salazopyrin EN-Tabs S.A.S.-500 S.A.S. Enteric-500 Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada. Other
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 Canada— Sabril * Not commercially available in the U.S. Category Anticonvulsant Description Vigabatrin (VYE-gab-a-trin) increases the amount of the brain chemical GABA. It is thought that epileptic seizures are the result of low levels of GA
Generic Name: Sacrosidase (sack-row-SIH-days) Brand Name: SucraidSacrosidase is used for:Treating congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID), a condition in which the body does not produce sucrase. Sacrosidase is an enzyme replacement therapy. It works by replacing sucrase that is normall
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Sucraid Category Enzyme replenisher Description Sacrosidase (sa-KRO-si-daze) is used to replace the enzyme (called sucrase) that helps the body digest sucrose (sugar). It is used in certain conditions in which the body is not makin
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: dextromethorphan and guaifenesin (dex troe me THOR fan and gwye FEN e sin) Brand Names: Benylin Expectorant, Cheracol-D, Duratuss DM, Fenesin DM, GG-DM SR, Glycotuss-DM, Guaibid DM, Guaifenex DM, Halotussin DM, Iophen DM NR, Mucobid DM, Naldecon DX Liquigel, Relacon LAX, Res
Generic Name: Somatropin (rDNA origin - Nonrefrigerated) (GHD) (soe-ma-TROE-pin) Brand Name: SaizenSaizen is used for:Treating certain children or adults when the body does not produce enough growth hormone. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Saizen is a gro
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Genotropin 2 Genotropin Miniquick 2 Humatrope 2 Norditropin cartridges 2 Norditropin NordiFlex 2 Nutropin 2 Nutropin AQ 2 Protropin 1 Saizen 2 Serostim 2 In Canada— Humatrope 2 Nutropin 2 Nutropin AQ 2 Protropin 1 Saizen 2 Serostim
Generic Name: somatropin (soe ma TROE pin) Brand Names: Genotropin, Humatrope, Norditropin, Nutropin, Saizen, Serostim, Zorbtive What is Saizen (somatropin)? Somatropin is a form of human growth hormone. Human growth hormone is important in the body for the growth of bones and muscles.
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
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: Salicylic Acid Gel 17% (sal-ih-SILL-ik AS-id) Brand Name: Examples include Duoplant and Sal-PlantSal-Plant Gel is used for:Removing common warts and warts on the bottom of the foot (plantar warts). It may also be used for other skin conditions as determined by your doctor. Sal-Pla
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: Atropine Tablets (AT-row-peen) Brand Name: Atreza and Sal-TropineSal-Tropine is used for:Treating spasms in the stomach, intestines, and other organs. It may also be used to decrease the production of saliva and secretions of the airway or for other conditions as determined by yo
Generic Name: atropine (AH troe peen) Brand Names: Sal-Tropine What is Sal-Tropine (atropine)? Atropine produces many effects in the body, including relief from spasms of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestines), the bladder, and the biliary tract. This is helpful in controll
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
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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DepoCyt
Generic Name: cytarabine liposomal (sye TAR ah been lye poe SEW mul)
Brand Names: DepoCyt
What is DepoCyt (cytarabine liposomal)?
Cytarabine liposomal is a cancer (antineoplastic) medication. Cytarabine liposomal
interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spre
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Ergocaff-PB
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Belcomp-PB 5
Cafergot 3
D.H.E. 45 1
Ergocaff-PB 5
Ergomar 2
Migergot 3
Migracet-PB 5
Wigraine 3
In Canada—
Cafergot 3
D.H.E. 1
Ergodryl 8
Gravergol 7
Note:
For quick reference, the following ergot derivative-containing headach
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Evoxac
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Evoxac
† Not commercially available in Canada.
Category
Cholinergic enhancer:
For treatment of dry mouth symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Description
Cevimeline ((se-VIM-e-leen)) is used to treat the symptoms of
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Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Generic name: Fexofenadine hydrochloride
Brand names: Allegra-D, Allegra
Why is Fexofenadine hydrochloride prescribed?
Allegra relieves the itchy, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy, red, watery eyes that come with hay fever. It is also used to relieve the itching and welts of hives. Allegra is a t
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Fluocinonide
Pronouncation: (flew-oh-SIN-oh-nide)
Class: Corticosteroid
Trade Names:
Lidex
- Cream 0.05%
- Gel 0.05%
- Ointment 0.05%
- Topical Solution 0.05%
Trade Names:
Lidex-E
- Cream 0.05%
Tiamol (Canada)
Topsyn (Canada)
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Depresses formation, release, and activity of endogen
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Humulin
Generic name:
Brand names: Insulin, Apidra, Humalog, Humulin, Iletin, Novolin
Why is Humulin prescribed?
Insulin is prescribed for diabetes mellitus when diet modifications and oral medications fail to correct the condition. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a large gland that lies
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Ocucoat Parenteral-Local
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Ocucoat
Another commonly used name is hypromellose .
Category
Surgical aid (ophthalmic)
Description
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (hye-drox-ee-PROE-pil meth-ill-SELL-yoo-lose) is used as a surgical aid in certain eye surgeries, suc
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Poliovirus Vaccine
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
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