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Generic Name: senna (SEH nah) Brand Names: Black Draught, Dosaflex, Dr Caldwell Laxative, Ex-Lax Chocolated, Ex-Lax Gentle Nature, Ex-Lax Maximum Relief Formula, Ex-Lax Regular Strength Pills, Fletchers Castoria, Gentlax, Innerclean, Sennalax, Senokot, Senokot Child, Senokot Extra, Senola
Generic Name: carbinoxamine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine (car bih NOX a meen, dex tro meh THOR fan, and feh nill EFF rin) Brand Names: Dacex-A, DMax Syrup, X-Hist DM, XiraHistDM What is X-Hist DM (carbinoxamine, dextromethorphan, and phenylephrine)? Carbinoxamine is an antihista
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
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: Coal Tar/Salicylic Acid Shampoo (kohl tar/sal-ih-SILL-ik AS-id) Brand Name: Examples include Tarsum and X-Seb T PlusX-Seb T Plus Shampoo is used for:Relieving itching, flaking, irritation, redness, and scaling due to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis of the scalp. It
Generic Name: Latanoprost Eye Drops (la-TAN-oh-prost) Brand Name: XalatanXalatan Drops is used for:Treating increased pressure in the eye (ocular hypertension) and open-angle glaucoma. Xalatan Drops is a prostaglandin analog. It works to lower pressure in the eye by increasing fluid drainage fro
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Xalatan Category Antiglaucoma agent (ophthalmic) antihypertensive, ocular Description Latanoprost (la-TA-noe-prost) is used to treat certain kinds of glaucoma. It is also used to treat a condition called hypertension of the eye. La
Generic Name: latanoprost ophthalmic (la TAN oh prost) Brand Names: Xalatan What is latanoprost ophthalmic? Latanoprost ophthalmic reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Latanoprost ophthalmic is used to treat glaucoma and high pressure in
Generic name: Latanoprost Brand names: Xalatan Why is Xalatan prescribed? Xalatan is used to relieve high pressure within the eye (a hallmark of the condition known as open-angle glaucoma). It can be prescribed alone or with other glaucoma medications. Most important fact about Xalatan Be care
Generic Name: latanoprost Dosage Form: Ophthalmic solution 0.005% Xalatan Description Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue. Its chemical name is isopropyl-(Z)-7 [(1R,2R,3R,5S) 3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate. Its molecular formula is C26H40O5
Generic Name: latanoprost Dosage Form: Ophthalmic solution Xalatan Description Latanoprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue. Its chemical name is isopropyl-(Z)-7 [(1R,2R,3R,5S) 3,5-dihydroxy-2-[(3R)-3-hydroxy-5-phenylpentyl]cyclopentyl]-5-heptenoate. Its molecular formula is C26H40O5 and it
Generic Name: Alprazolam Tablets (al-PRAY-zoe-lam) Brand Name: XanaxXanax is used for:Treating anxiety and panic disorder. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Xanax is a benzodiazepine. It works by slowing down the movement of chemicals in the brain. Thi
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: alprazolam (al PRAY zoe lam) Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR What is alprazolam? Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Alprazolam is
Generic name: Alprazolam Brand names: Xanax XR, Xanax Why is Xanax prescribed? Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns. Anxiety associated w
Generic Name: alprazolam Dosage Form: Tablets, usp civ CIV Xanax Description Xanax Tablets contain alprazolam which is a triazolo analog of the 1,4 benzodiazepine class of central nervous system-active compounds. The chemical name of alprazolam is 8-Chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-triazolo [4,3-&
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: Alprazolam Extended-Release Tablets (al-PRAY-zoe-lam) Brand Name: Xanax XRXanax XR Extended-Release Tablets is used for:Treating anxiety and panic disorder. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Xanax XR Extended-Release Tablets is a benzodiaze
Generic Name: alprazolam (al PRAY zoe lam) Brand Names: Niravam, Xanax, Xanax XR What is alprazolam? Alprazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Alprazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety. Alprazolam is
Generic name: Alprazolam Brand names: Xanax XR, Xanax Why is Xanax XR prescribed? Xanax is a tranquilizer used in the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety or the treatment of anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorder is marked by unrealistic worry or excessive fears and concerns. Anxiety associate
Generic Name: alprazolam Dosage Form: Extended-release tablets civ Xanax XR Description Xanax XR Tablets contain alprazolam which is a triazolo analog of the 1,4 benzodiazepine class of central nervous system-active compounds. The chemical name of alprazolam is 8-chloro-1-methyl-6-phenyl-4H-s-tr
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Uroxatral; In Canada— Xatral Category Benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent Description Alfuzosin((al-FYOO-zoe-sin)) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyper
Generic Name: guaifenesin and phenylephrine (gwye FEH ne sin and feh nill EFF rin) Brand Names: Amidal, Amitex LA, Chemdal, Crantex, Crantex ER, Crantex LA Capsules, Crantex LA Tablets, Deconex, Deconsal II, Deconsal Pediatric, Despec, Duraphen II, Efasin, Endal, Entex, Entex ER, Entex LA
Generic Name: Capecitabine (cap-eh-SITE-ah-been) Brand Name: XelodaXeloda may cause serious and sometimes fatal bleeding problems when taken with anticoagulants (eg, warfarin). Bleeding problems have occurred during therapy and for up to 1 month after stopping therapy with Xeloda . This risk is
Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.— Xeloda In Canada— Xeloda Category Antineoplastic Description Capecitabine (ka-pe-SITE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used to treat breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Capecitabine i
Generic Name: capecitabine (cah peh SIGH tah bean) Brand Names: Xeloda What is capecitabine? Capecitabine is a cancer (chemotherapeutic) medication. Capecitabine interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body. Capecitabine is used in the treatmen
Generic Name: capecitabine Dosage Form: Tablets Warning Xeloda Warfarin Interaction: Patients receiving concomitant capecitabine and oral coumarin-derivative anticoagulant therapy should have their anticoagulant response (INR or prothrombin time) monitored frequently in order to adjust the antic
Generic Name: Balsam Peru/Castor Oil/Trypsin Ointment (BAL-sum pe-ROO/KAS-tor oil/TRIP-sin) Brand Name: XenadermXenaderm Ointment is used for:Treating skin wounds and promoting wound healing. Xenaderm Ointment is a wound agent. It works by stimulating blood vessel activity and removal of unhealt
Generic Name: balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin topical (BAL sum pe ROO, KAS tur oyl, and TRIP sin TOP ik al) Brand Names: Dermuspray, Granulderm, Granulex, Granumed, Optase, TBC, Xenaderm What is balsam Peru, castor oil, and trypsin? Balsam Peru increases blood flow to a woun
Generic Name: Orlistat (OR-li-stat) Brand Name: XenicalXenical is used for:Managing obesity in adults and adolescents 12 years and older. It is also used to reduce the risk of weight regain after previous weight loss. Xenical is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the d
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Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit)
Generic Name: Anti-Thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit) (AN-tye THYE-moe-site GLOB-yoo-lin)
Brand Name: ThymoglobulinAnti-Thymocyte Globulin (Rabbit) should only be given by a doctor in a medical setting under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in management of organ transplant patients.
Ant
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Dexedrine Spansule
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
Adderall 3
Adderall XR
Desoxyn 4
Desoxyn Gradumet 4
Dexedrine 2
Dexedrine Spansule 2
DextroStat 2
In Canada—
Dexedrine 2
Dexedrine Spansule 2
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For quick reference, the following amphetamines are numbered to match the corr
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Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine
Generic Name: Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine (JAP a NEEZ en CEF a LYE tis)
Brand Names: Je-Vax
What is Japanese encephalitis virus vaccine?
Japanese encephalitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. It is the leading cause of viral
encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) in Asia
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Lactinex Granules
Generic Name: Lactobacillus Granules (LACT-o-bah-sill-us)
Brand Name: LactinexLactinex Granules is used for:Aiding digestion, preventing diarrhea, and alleviating symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lactinex Granules
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Loxitane
Generic Name: loxapine (LOX a peen)
Brand Names: Loxitane, Loxitane C
What is Loxitane (loxapine)?
Loxapine is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in
your brain.
Loxapine is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions, including hallucinatio
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Maxidex
Generic Name: dexamethasone ophthalmic (dex a MEH tha sone)
Brand Names: AK-Dex, Decadron Ocumeter, Dexasol, Maxidex
What is Maxidex (dexamethasone ophthalmic)?
Dexamethasone ophthalmic is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It inhibits
processes in the body that cause inflammat
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Naphazoline Drops
Generic Name: Naphazoline Nasal Drops (naf-AZ-oh-leen)
Brand Name: PrivineNaphazoline Drops is used for:Temporarily relieving stuffy nose due to cold, hay fever, or other upper respiratory allergies associated with sinus inflammation. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by you
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Nateglinide
Pronouncation: (nah-TEG-lih-nide)
Class: Meglitinide
Trade Names:
Starlix
- Tablets 60 mg
- Tablets 120 mg
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacology
Lowers blood glucose levels by stimulating insulin secretion from the pancreas.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
Rapidly absorbed immediately prior to a meal. Oral
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