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Methergine | Methergine (methylergonovine) is an ergot alkaloid used to prevent or control postpartum hemorrhage by stimulating uterine muscle contractions. |
Minocin | Minocin (minocycline) is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including acne and respiratory tract infections, by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. |
Mirapex | Mirapex (pramipexole) is a dopamine agonist used to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain. |
Mobic | Mobic (meloxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with arthritis by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis. |
MS Contin | MS Contin (morphine sulfate extended-release) is a long-acting opioid analgesic used to manage severe chronic pain requiring continuous, around-the-clock treatment. |
Naprelan | Naprelan (naproxen) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, and menstrual cramps. |
Narcan | Narcan (naloxone) is an opioid antagonist used to rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors and restoring normal breathing. |
Neurontin | Neurontin (gabapentin) is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat partial seizures and to manage postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles). |
Nexium | Nexium (esomeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive esophagitis, and to reduce the risk of stomach ulcers caused by NSAIDs. |
Nitrostat | Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) is a nitrate vasodilator used to prevent and treat episodes of angina (chest pain) in people who have coronary artery disease. |
Norco | Norco (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is a combination narcotic pain reliever and non-narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. |
Norco 5/325 | Norco 5/325 (hydrocodone 5 mg and acetaminophen 325 mg) is a combination narcotic pain reliever used to manage acute moderate to moderately severe pain where non-opioid alternatives are inadequate. |
Normal Saline | Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) is an isotonic intravenous fluid replacement solution used to treat or prevent dehydration and to flush intravenous catheters. |
Norvasc | Norvasc (amlodipine) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and certain types of angina (chest pain). |
Norvir | Norvir (ritonavir) is an antiretroviral medication often used as a booster in combination with other drugs to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. |
Nystatin Cream | Nystatin cream is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various fungal and yeast infections of the skin, such as cutaneous candidiasis. |
Nystatin Oral | Nystatin is an antifungal medication, formulated as an oral suspension or tablet, used to treat fungal infections in the mouth, throat, and intestines, such as thrush. |
Omnicef | Omnicef (cefdinir) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including those of the respiratory tract, middle ear, and skin. |
Oxycontin | Oxycontin (oxycodone extended-release) is an opioid pain medication used to manage severe pain that requires continuous, around-the-clock opioid treatment for an extended period. |
Paxil | Paxil (paroxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and various anxiety disorders. |
Penicillin VK | Penicillin VK (penicillin V potassium) is a narrow-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat mild to moderate bacterial infections, including those of the respiratory tract, skin, and scarlet fever. |
Pepcid | Pepcid (famotidine) is an H2-blocker used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines, and to treat conditions where the stomach produces too much acid, such as GERD. |
Percocet | Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) is a combination narcotic pain reliever and non-narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. |
Phenergan | Phenergan (promethazine) is a phenothiazine derivative antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms, prevent and treat motion sickness, and control nausea and vomiting. |
Plaquenil | Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) is an antimalarial drug also used to treat and prevent malaria, and to manage symptoms of lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. |
Plavix | Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet agent used to prevent blood clots in people who have had a recent heart attack or stroke, and those with peripheral artery disease. |
Pravachol | Pravachol (pravastatin) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) used to lower high cholesterol and triglycerides, and to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. |
Prilosec | Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), damage to the esophagus, and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid. |
Prinivil | Prinivil (lisinopril) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. |
ProAir | ProAir (albuterol) is a short-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator used to treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease, such as asthma. |
Proamatine | Proamatine (midodrine) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist used to treat symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (a drop in blood pressure when standing up). |
Prolia | Prolia (denosumab) is a monoclonal antibody used to treat postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture, and to increase bone mass in certain men. |
Prometrium | Prometrium (progesterone) is a progestin hormone used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia in non-hysterectomized postmenopausal women taking estrogen, and for assisted reproductive technology. |
Protonix | Protonix (pantoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat erosive esophagitis and conditions associated with excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. |
Proscar | Proscar (finasteride) is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by reducing the size of the prostate gland. |
Prozac | Prozac (fluoxetine) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, OCD, and panic disorder. |
Ranexa | Ranexa (ranolazine) is an antianginal agent used to treat chronic stable angina (chest pain) in patients who have not achieved adequate response with other antianginal agents. |
Remeron | Remeron (mirtazapine) is a tetracyclic antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder by affecting chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced. |
Remicade | Remicade (infliximab) is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and plaque psoriasis. |
Requip | Requip (ropinirole) is a dopamine agonist used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease and for the management of moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome (RLS). |
Restoril | Restoril (temazepam) is a benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia by slowing down the central nervous system to induce sleep. |
Risperdal | Risperdal (risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder. |
Ritalin | Ritalin (methylphenidate) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. |
Robaxin | Robaxin (methocarbamol) is a muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. |
Rocephin | Rocephin (ceftriaxone) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various serious bacterial infections, including lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and certain forms of meningitis. |
Roxicodone | Roxicodone (oxycodone immediate-release) is an opioid pain medication used to manage moderate to severe pain when around-the-clock opioid analgesia is not needed. |
Seroquel | Seroquel (quetiapine) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic and depressive episodes), and as an adjunctive treatment for major depressive disorder. |
Silvadene | Silvadene (silver sulfadiazine) is a topical sulfonamide antibiotic cream used to prevent and treat wound infections in patients with second- and third-degree burns. |
Sinemet | Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) is a combination dopaminergic agent used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and Parkinsonism caused by carbon monoxide or manganese intoxication. |
Sinequan | Sinequan (doxepin) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mood disturbances, as well as insomnia, and topically for pruritus (itching). |
Singulair | Singulair (montelukast) is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath caused by asthma, prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and treat allergy symptoms. |
Skelaxin | Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxant used as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. |
Soma | Soma (carisoprodol) is a muscle relaxant used to treat pain and stiffness caused by muscle injuries, used only for short periods (up to two or three weeks). |
Spiriva | Spiriva (tiotropium) is a long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator used for the long-term, once-daily maintenance treatment of bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. |
Subutex | Subutex (buprenorphine) is a partial opioid agonist used to treat opioid dependence and is typically used in the induction phase of treatment. |
Suprax | Suprax (cefixime) is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including those of the ear, urinary tract, and respiratory tract. |
Synthroid | Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a thyroid hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and to suppress thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the management of thyroid cancer. |
Tapazole | Tapazole (methimazole) is an antithyroid agent used to treat hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) by preventing the thyroid gland from producing too much thyroid hormone. |
Tegretol | Tegretol (carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing drug used to treat partial, tonic-clonic, and mixed seizures, and to treat the pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. |
Tessalon | Tessalon (benzonatate) is a non-narcotic antitussive (cough suppressant) used to relieve the symptoms of cough and throat/airway irritation due to the common cold or other respiratory illnesses. |
Tofranil | Tofranil (imipramine) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat symptoms of depression, and also used for the treatment of bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) in children. |
Toprol | Toprol (metoprolol tartrate) is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina (chest pain), and to improve survival after a heart attack. |
Toprol XR | Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate extended-release) is a beta-blocker used for the long-term treatment of high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and heart failure. |
Toradol | Toradol (ketorolac) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term (up to 5 days) management of moderately severe acute pain, often post-operatively. |
Triamcinolone Cream | Triamcinolone cream is a topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammation, redness, itching, and swelling associated with various skin conditions, such as dermatitis and eczema. |
Trileptal | Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is an anticonvulsant drug used alone or with other medications to treat partial seizures in adults and children. |
Tussionex | Tussionex (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine) is a combination drug containing a narcotic antitussive and an antihistamine, used to relieve cough and upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies or the common cold. |
Tylenol | Tylenol (acetaminophen) is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce fever. |
Tylenol with Codeine | Tylenol with Codeine (acetaminophen and codeine) is a combination narcotic analgesic used to relieve mild to moderately severe pain. |
Ultracet | Ultracet (tramadol and acetaminophen) is a combination opioid analgesic and non-opioid pain reliever used for the short-term (five days or less) management of acute pain. |
Ultram | Ultram (tramadol) is an opioid analgesic used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. |
Valium | Valium (diazepam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, muscle spasms, and as an adjunct for certain types of seizures. |
Valtrex | Valtrex (valacyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including shingles, cold sores, and genital herpes. |
Viagra | Viagra (sildenafil) is a phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and pulmonary arterial hypertension. |
Vicodin | Vicodin (hydrocodone and acetaminophen) is a combination narcotic pain reliever and non-narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain. |
Vistaril | Vistaril (hydroxyzine pamoate) is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of anxiety and tension, and to treat pruritus (itching) due to allergic conditions. |
Voltaren | Voltaren (diclofenac) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. |
Voltaren Gel | Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used topically to treat joint pain of osteoarthritis in areas such as the knees and hands. |
Vyvanse | Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED). |
Wellbutrin | Wellbutrin (bupropion immediate-release) is an aminoketone antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and to prevent seasonal affective disorder (SAD). |
Wellbutrin XL | Wellbutrin XL (bupropion extended-release) is an aminoketone antidepressant used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and the prevention of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). |
Xanax | Xanax (alprazolam) is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and anxiety associated with depression. |
Xenical | Xenical (orlistat) is a lipase inhibitor used for weight loss and to help reduce the risk of regaining weight, in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. |
Xyzal | Xyzal (levocetirizine) is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, and itching, and to treat chronic urticaria (hives). |
Zanaflex | Zanaflex (tizanidine) is a muscle relaxant used to manage muscle spasticity by temporarily relaxing muscle tone through central nervous system action. |
Zantac | Zantac (ranitidine) is a histamine-2 (H2) blocker used to reduce stomach acid production and treat conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and ulcers. |
Zithromax | Zithromax (azithromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including respiratory, skin, ear, and sexually transmitted infections, by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. |
Zofran | Zofran (ondansetron) is an antiemetic medication used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery by blocking serotonin receptors. |
Zoloft | Zoloft (sertraline) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). |
Zosyn | Zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam) is a combination antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis and beta-lactamase enzymes. |
Zovirax | Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral medication used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including herpes simplex and varicella-zoster, by inhibiting viral DNA replication. |
Zyprexa | Zyprexa (olanzapine) is an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by altering the effects of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. |
Zyrtec | Zyrtec (cetirizine) is a second-generation antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose with minimal drowsiness. |
Bacitracin | Bacitracin is an antibiotic ointment used topically to prevent and treat minor skin infections from cuts, scrapes, and burns. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. |
Bactroban | Bactroban is a brand name for mupirocin, an antibiotic ointment used to treat bacterial skin infections by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria on the skin. |
Balsalazide | Balsalazide is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory drug used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. |
Benztropine | Benztropine is an anticholinergic medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease and side effects (like muscle stiffness) caused by certain psychiatric drugs. |
Berinert | Berinert is a plasma-derived C1 esterase inhibitor used to treat acute attacks of hereditary angioedema (swelling episodes) in adults and adolescents. |
berotralstat | Berotralstat is an oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor used for prophylaxis to prevent attacks of hereditary angioedema in adults and pediatric patients. |
Betadine | Betadine is a brand for povidone-iodine, a topical antiseptic used to disinfect the skin to prevent infection before surgery or in minor wounds and burns. |
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