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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.