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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
Generic Name: penicillin V (pen i SILL in) Brand Names: A-Cillin, Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, PC Pen VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin K, Veetids What is V-Cillin K (penicillin V)? Penicillin V is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body. Penicillin V
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
Note: Products containing trimeprazine were withdrawn from the market by Allergan in July 1999 Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Anergan 25 2 Anergan 50 2 Antinaus 50 2 Pentazine 2 Phenazine 25 2 Phenazine 50 2 Phencen-50 2 Phenergan 2 Phenergan Fortis 2 Phenergan P
Note: Products containing trimeprazine were withdrawn from the market by Allergan in July 1999 Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Anergan 25 2 Anergan 50 2 Antinaus 50 2 Pentazine 2 Phenazine 25 2 Phenazine 50 2 Phencen-50 2 Phenergan 2 Phenergan Fortis 2 Phenergan P
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Agoral 35 Alophen 25 Alphamul 30 Alramucil Orange 7 Alramucil Regular 7 Bisac-Evac 25 Black-Draught 26 Black-Draught Lax-Senna 32 Carter's Little Pills 25 Cholac 14 Citroma 16 Citrucel Orange Flavor 3 Citrucel Sugar-Free Orange Flavor 3 Col
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 V-Lax (psyllium)? P
Generic Name: triple sulfa vaginal (TRIH pull SUL fa) Brand Names: Gyne Sulf, Sultrin Triple Sulfa, Trysul, V.V.S. What is V.V.S. (triple sulfa vaginal)? Triple sulfa is an antibacterial medication. It fights bacteria in the body. Triple sulfa vaginal is used to treat vaginal infections
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous Category Immunizing agent (passive) Description Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (Vac-SIN-ee-a im-yoon GLOB-u-lin IN-tra-ve-nas )is used to treat infections caused by the vaccinia vi
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous Category Immunizing agent (passive) Description Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (Vac-SIN-ee-a im-yoon GLOB-u-lin IN-tra-ve-nas )is used to treat infections caused by the vaccinia vi
Pronouncation: (vax-IN-ee-ah ih-MYOON GLAH-byoo-lin) Class: Immune globulin Trade Names: Vaccinia Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) - Solution for injection 50 mg/mL (immunoglobulin 2,500 mg/vial) Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Vaccinia-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) that directly neutralizes
Generic Name: Estradiol Vaginal Tablets (ES-tra-DYE-ol) Brand Name: Vagifem Vagifem should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (
Generic Name: estradiol vaginal (local) (ess tra DYE ole VAJ in ul (LO kul)) Brand Names: Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring, Vagifem What is estradiol vaginal (local)? Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the body. Estradiol vaginal (loca
Generic name: Estradiol vaginal tablets Brand names: Vagifem Why is Vagifem prescribed? As estrogen levels decline during menopause, vaginal tissues tend to shrink and lose their elasticity--sometimes producing a condition known as atrophic vaginitis. Inserted in the vagina on a regular basis, V
Generic Name: estradiol Dosage Form: Vaginal tablets 25 µg ESTROGENS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO INCREASE THE RISK OF ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA. Three independent, case controlled studies have reported an increased risk of endometrial cancer in post-menopausal women exposed to exogenous estrogens f
Generic Name: benzocaine topical (BENZ oh kayn TOP ik al) Brand Names: Americaine, Anacaine, Anbesol Gel, Cepacol Extra Strength Cherry, Chiggerex, Chloraseptic, Dermoplast, Detane, Foille Plus, Hem-Prep, Hurricaine, Isodettes, Lanacane, Maintain, Medicone, Mosco Nail A Cain, Num-Zit, N
Generic Name: Tioconazole (mi-KON-a-zole) Brand Name: Monistat-1 and Vagistat-1Vagistat-1 is used for:Treating vaginal yeast infections. Vagistat-1 is an antifungal agent. It works by weakening the cell membrane of the fungus, resulting in the death of the fungus. Do NOT use Vagistat-1 if: y
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— FemCare 2 Femizol-M 4 Femstat 3 1 Gyne-Lotrimin 2 Gyne-Lotrimin Combination Pack 2 Gyne-Lotrimin3 2 Gyne-Lotrimin3 Combination Pack 2 Miconazole-7 4 Monistat 1 6 Monistat 1 Combination Pack 4 Monistat 3 4 Monistat 3 Combination Pack 4 Monis
Generic Name: tioconazole vaginal (tee oh CON a zole) Brand Names: Monistat-1, Vagistat-1 What is Vagistat-1 (tioconazole vaginal)? Tioconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing. Tioconazole vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Tioconaz
Generic Name: Valacyclovir Tablets (val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer) Brand Name: ValtrexValacyclovir is used for:Treating shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores (fever blisters or herpes labialis), and treating or suppressing genital herpes in patients with normal immune systems. It is also used to suppress
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Valtrex In Canada— Valtrex Category Antiviral, systemic Description Valacyclovir (val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin; it is al
Generic Name: valacyclovir (oral) (val a SYE kloe veer) Brand Names: Valtrex What is valacyclovir? Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valacyclovir lessens the symptoms of these infections and
Generic name: Valacyclovir hydrochloride Brand names: Valtrex Why is Valacyclovir hydrochloride prescribed? Valtrex is used to treat certain herpes infections, including herpes zoster (the painful rash known as shingles), genital herpes, and herpes cold sores on the face and lips. Most importa
Pronouncation: (VAL-ay-SYE-kloe-vir hye-droe-KLOR-ide) Class: Antiherpes virus agent Trade Names: Valtrex - Tablets 500 mg - Tablets 1 g Mechanism of Action Pharmacology Converted to acyclovir, which then inhibits viral DNA replication by interfering with viral DNA polymerase. Pharmacokinetics Abso
Generic Name: Valganciclovir (val-gan-SYE-kloe-vir) Brand Name: ValcyteValcyte is changed into ganciclovir in the body and may cause severe blood side effects (eg, low platelets, low blood cell counts, anemia). Notify your doctor immediately if you develop unusual fatigue, easy bruising or blee
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Valcyte Category Antiviral, systemic Description Valganciclovir (val-gan-SYE-kloh-veer) is an antiviral. It is used to treat infections caused by viruses. Valganciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retini
Generic Name: valganciclovir ( val gan SYE kloe veer) Brand Names: Valcyte What is Valcyte (valganciclovir)? Valganciclovir is an antiviral drug. It works by preventing viral cells from multiplying in your body. Valganciclovir will not cure CMV but it can help control the infection. V
Generic name: Valganciclovir Brand names: Valcyte Why is Valcyte prescribed? Valcyte tablets are used in the treatment of an eye disease called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, one of the many infections that take hold when the immune system is undermined by AIDS. Valcyte is also used to prevent
Generic Name: valganciclovir hydrochloride Dosage Form: Tablets Warning THE CLINICAL TOXICITY OF Valcyte, WHICH IS METABOLIZED TO GANCICLOVIR, INCLUDES GRANULOCYTOPENIA, ANEMIA AND THROMBOCYTOPENIA. IN ANIMAL STUDIES GANCICLOVIR WAS CARCINOGENIC, TERATOGENIC AND CAUSED ASPERMATOGENESIS. Valcyt
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Not commercially available Note: Valdecoxib was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in April 2005. * Not commercially available in the U.S. Category Antirheumatic (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory), antidysmenorrheal Desc
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Actifed
Generic Name: Pseudoephedrine/Triprolidine Capsules and Tablets (soo-doe-e-FED-rin/try-PRO-li-deen)
Brand Name: Examples include Actifed and Sudafed Sinus NighttimeActifed is used for:Temporarily relieving symptoms of hay fever, allergies, or the common cold, including nasal congestion, runny
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Capreomycin
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Capastat
In Canada—
Capastat
Category
Antibacterial, antimycobacterial
Description
Capreomycin (kap-ree-oh-MYE-sin) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is given with other medicines for TB.
To help clear up your tubercul
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Desenex Antifungal Spray Powder Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Caldesene Medicated Powder
Cruex Antifungal Cream
Cruex Antifungal Powder
Cruex Antifungal Spray Powder
Decylenes Powder
Desenex Antifungal Cream
Desenex Antifungal Liquid
Desenex Antifungal Ointment
Desenex Antifungal Penetrating Foam
Dese
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Eskalith-CR
Generic Name: lithium (LITH ee um)
Brand Names: Eskalith, Eskalith-CR, Lithobid, Lithonate, Lithotabs
What is Eskalith-CR (lithium)?
Lithium affects the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells in the body. Sodium
affects excitation or mania.
Lithium is used to treat the manic epi
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Ferrous Fumarate Chewable Tablets
Generic Name: Ferrous Fumarate Chewable Tablets (FER-us FYOO-ma-rate)
Brand Name: FeostatAccidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose,
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Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Pronouncation: (fex-oh-FEN-ah-deen HIGH-droe-KLOR-ide)
Class: Piperidine, peripherally selective
Trade Names:
Allegra
- Tablets 30 mg
- Tablets 60 mg
- Tablets 180 mg
- Capsules 60 mg
Allegra 12 Hour (Canada)
Allegra 24 Hour (Canada)
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Competitively antagonizes histam
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Glynase
Generic name: Glyburide
Brand names: Glynase, DiaBeta, Micronase
Why is Glynase prescribed?
Micronase is an oral antidiabetic medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, the kind that occurs when the body either does not make enough insulin or fails to use insulin properly. Insulin transfers sugar
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Mycitracin Topical
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Bactine First Aid Antibiotic
Foille
Mycitracin
Neosporin Maximum Strength Ointment
Neosporin Ointment
Topisporin
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Category
Antibacterial, topical
Description
Neomycin, Po
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