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Cortaid
Cortaid (hydrocortisone topical) is an over-the-counter low-potency corticosteroid used to temporarily relieve itching associated with minor skin irritations, inflammation, and rashes.
Cortane-B Aqueous otic
Cortane-B Aqueous otic (hydrocortisone and pramoxine) is a combination topical corticosteroid and local anesthetic eardrop used to relieve inflammation, itching, and pain in the ear canal.
Cortane-B Lotion
Cortane-B Lotion (hydrocortisone and pramoxine) is a combination topical corticosteroid and local anesthetic used to relieve itching and inflammation of the skin.
Cortane-B otic
Cortane-B otic (hydrocortisone and pramoxine) is a combination product used as eardrops to relieve inflammation, itching, and pain associated with certain ear conditions.
Cortaren Corticosteroid
Cortaren is a topical corticosteroid product, likely containing hydrocortisone or a similar agent, used to relieve inflammation and itching associated with skin conditions.
Cortef
Cortef (hydrocortisone oral) is an oral corticosteroid used to treat various conditions, including endocrine disorders, severe allergies, inflammatory diseases, and certain types of cancer.
Cortef Oral Suspension
Cortef Oral Suspension (hydrocortisone) is a liquid oral corticosteroid used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, allergic conditions, and endocrine disorders.
Cortenema
Cortenema (hydrocortisone enema) is a corticosteroid retention enema used to treat ulcerative colitis, particularly for the relief of inflammation in the rectum and lower colon.
Cortenema foam, enema
Cortenema (hydrocortisone) is a corticosteroid administered as a foam or liquid enema for the local treatment of ulcerative colitis of the distal colon.
Corti Sav Cream
Corti Sav Cream is a topical corticosteroid cream, typically containing hydrocortisone, used to temporarily relieve itching, redness, and inflammation of the skin.
Corticaine
Corticaine (hydrocortisone and pramoxine) is a topical combination corticosteroid and local anesthetic used to relieve pain, itching, and inflammation associated with skin and anorectal disorders.
Corticool Maximum Strength
Corticool Maximum Strength is an over-the-counter topical anti-itch product, likely containing hydrocortisone or pramoxine, used to provide cooling relief and reduce itching.
Corticorelin ovine triflutate
Corticorelin ovine triflutate (Acthrel) is a synthetic ovine corticotropin-releasing factor used as an injection for diagnostic purposes to distinguish Cushing's disease from other causes of excess cortisol.
Corticosteroids General Statement
Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones used to treat conditions involving inflammation, allergy, and immune function, as well as hormone replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency.
Corticotropin
Corticotropin (ACTH) is a pituitary hormone used to treat multiple sclerosis relapses, certain forms of arthritis, and as a diagnostic agent in adrenal function testing.
Cortifoam
Cortifoam (hydrocortisone acetate) is a corticosteroid foam preparation administered rectally to treat active ulcerative proctitis and proctosigmoiditis.
Cortifoam foam, enema
Cortifoam (hydrocortisone acetate) is a corticosteroid foam preparation administered rectally for the local treatment of ulcerative proctitis.
Cortisone
Cortisone is a glucocorticoid used for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency, and for the short-term management of various inflammatory, allergic, and autoimmune disorders.
Cortisone Acetate
Cortisone Acetate is a less active form of the glucocorticoid used for replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency and to treat inflammatory and allergic conditions.
Cortisporin
Cortisporin is a combination product typically containing neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone, available in various formulations for ophthalmic, otic, and topical use to treat inflammation and bacterial infection.
Cortisporin (Neomycin, polymyxin b, and hydrocortisone Ophthalmic)
Cortisporin ophthalmic formulation is a combination antibiotic and corticosteroid used to treat steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where a bacterial infection is present or suspected.
Cortisporin (Neomycin, polymyxin b, and hydrocortisone Otic)
Cortisporin otic formulation is a combination antibiotic and corticosteroid eardrop used to treat external ear infections (otitis externa) and associated inflammation.
Cortisporin Cream
Cortisporin Cream (neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone) is a topical combination antibiotic and corticosteroid used to treat steroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection.
Cortisporin Ointment
Cortisporin Ointment (neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone) is a topical combination antibiotic and corticosteroid used to treat infected inflammatory skin conditions.
Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension
Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension (neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone) is an eye drop suspension used to treat inflammatory eye conditions complicated by bacterial infection.
Cortisporin Otic
Cortisporin Otic (neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone) is a combination antibiotic and corticosteroid eardrop used to treat bacterial infections of the external ear canal.
Cortisporin Otic Suspension
Cortisporin Otic Suspension (neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone) is a liquid eardrop used for the treatment of external otitis and associated inflammation.
Cortisporin TC
Cortisporin TC (colistin, neomycin, thonzonium bromide, and hydrocortisone) is an otic suspension used to treat acute external otitis and middle ear infections with intact tympanic membrane.
Cortisporin-TC otic
Cortisporin-TC otic (colistin, neomycin, thonzonium bromide, and hydrocortisone) is an ear drop solution used to treat infections of the external ear canal complicated by inflammation.
Cortizone-10
Cortizone-10 (hydrocortisone 1%) is an over-the-counter topical corticosteroid used to temporarily relieve itching associated with minor skin irritations, insect bites, and rashes.
Cortizone-5
Cortizone-5 (hydrocortisone 0.5%) is a low-strength over-the-counter topical corticosteroid used to temporarily relieve minor skin itching and irritation.
Cortomycin
Cortomycin (hydrocortisone and neomycin) is a combination topical corticosteroid and antibiotic used to treat inflamed skin conditions where a bacterial infection is present.
Cortrophin Gel, Purified
Cortrophin Gel, Purified (adrenocorticotropic hormone, ACTH) is an injectable form of ACTH used to treat exacerbations of multiple sclerosis, certain types of arthritis, and in diagnostic testing.
Cortrosyn
Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) is a synthetic analog of ACTH used as an injection to diagnose adrenal insufficiency (the Cortrosyn stimulation test).
Corvatrol Injection
Corvatrol Injection is a product whose specific active ingredients are not standard, but the name suggests an injectable agent used in cardiovascular support or for vasodilation.
Corvert
Corvert (ibutilide) is an antiarrhythmic agent (Class III) used for the rapid conversion of recent onset atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter to sinus rhythm.
Corzide
Corzide (nadolol and bendroflumethiazide) is a combination drug containing a beta-blocker and a thiazide diuretic, used to treat hypertension.
Corzide 40/5
Corzide 40/5 (nadolol 40 mg and bendroflumethiazide 5 mg) is a fixed-dose combination beta-blocker and diuretic used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Corzide 80/5
Corzide 80/5 (nadolol 80 mg and bendroflumethiazide 5 mg) is a fixed-dose combination beta-blocker and diuretic used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Cosela
Cosela (trilaciclib) is a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor used to decrease the incidence of chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression in adults being treated for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer.
Cosentyx
Cosentyx (secukinumab) is an interleukin-17A (IL-17A) antagonist used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis.
Cosibelimab
Cosibelimab is a programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) blocker used for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).
Cosmegen
Cosmegen (dactinomycin) is a cytotoxic antibiotic used in combination chemotherapy to treat Wilms' tumor, rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia.
Cosopt
Cosopt (dorzolamide and timolol) is a combination ophthalmic solution containing a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and a beta-blocker, used to lower elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Crotamiton
Crotamiton is an antipruritic and scabicidal agent used to treat scabies infestations and to relieve itching associated with various skin conditions.
Crotamiton topical
Crotamiton topical is a lotion or cream formulation used for the treatment of scabies and for symptomatic relief of pruritus.
Crotan
Crotan is a brand name for crotamiton lotion, used for the treatment of scabies and the relief of itching.
Crotan Lotion
Crotan Lotion is a topical formulation of crotamiton used to eradicate scabies mites and their eggs and to relieve itching.
Crovalimab
Crovalimab is a monoclonal antibody targeting complement C5, used for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
Crovalimab-akkz
Crovalimab-akkz is the specific biosimilar or branded formulation of crovalimab, a C5 inhibitor for treating paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Cruex
Cruex is an over-the-counter antifungal cream containing clotrimazole, used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Cruex Prescription Strength
Cruex Prescription Strength is a higher-potency antifungal cream used to treat severe or recurrent fungal skin infections like athlete's foot and jock itch.
Cryoserv
Information for the drug name 'Cryoserv' could not be verified from standard medical references; it may be a cryosurgical device or non-standard name.
Cryselle
Cryselle is a combination oral contraceptive containing norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol, used to prevent pregnancy.
Cryselle (28 Day)
Cryselle (28 Day) is a 28-day oral contraceptive pill pack containing norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol for birth control.
Crysvita
Crysvita is a brand name for burosumab, a monoclonal antibody used to treat X-linked hypophosphatemia in adult and pediatric patients.
Dabigatran
Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor (anticoagulant) used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in non-valvular atrial fibrillation, and to treat/prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
Dapagliflozin
Dapagliflozin is a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor used to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus, and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and hospitalization for heart failure.
Darzalex
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a CD38-directed cytolytic antibody used in combination with other agents or as monotherapy to treat multiple myeloma.
Dayvigo
Dayvigo (lemborexant) is a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA) used to treat adult patients with insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
Decadron
Decadron (dexamethasone) is a potent synthetic corticosteroid used to treat various conditions, including severe allergies, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune disorders, and certain cancers.
Degarelix
Degarelix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Delzicol
Delzicol (mesalamine delayed-release capsules) is an aminosalicylate anti-inflammatory agent used to treat mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.
Denosumab
Denosumab is a human monoclonal antibody (RANKL inhibitor) used to treat osteoporosis, bone loss associated with cancer treatments, and to prevent skeletal-related events in patients with bone metastases.
Descovy
Descovy (emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide) is a fixed-dose combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) used for the treatment and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) of HIV-1 infection.
Desloratadine
Desloratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine used to relieve symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives).
Desvenlafaxine
Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.
Deutetrabenazine
Deutetrabenazine is a vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor used to treat chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia.
Dexilant
Dexilant (dexlansoprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to heal and maintain healing of erosive esophagitis and treat symptomatic non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Dexlansoprazole
Dexlansoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that suppresses gastric acid secretion and is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and associated esophageal damage.
Dextroamphetamine
Dextroamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Dextromethorphan
Dextromethorphan is a non-opioid antitussive (cough suppressant) used to temporarily relieve cough caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation, such as from the common cold or inhaled irritants.
Dextrose
Dextrose (glucose) is a simple sugar solution administered intravenously to provide fluid and calories, to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), or as a vehicle for other medications.
Diacomit
Diacomit (stiripentol) is an anticonvulsant used in conjunction with clobazam and valproate for the treatment of seizures associated with severe myoclonic epilepsy in infancy (Dravet syndrome).
Diastat
Diastat (diazepam rectal gel) is a benzodiazepine used to treat selected patients with refractory, frequently recurring seizure clusters (acute repetitive seizures) who are on stable antiepileptic therapy.
Diazepam
Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal symptoms, muscle spasms, and as an adjunct for certain types of seizure disorders.
Diclofenac
Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and acute pain.
Dicyclomine
Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic/antispasmodic agent used to treat functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the smooth muscles in the stomach and intestines.
Digoxin
Digoxin is a cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and certain types of irregular heartbeats (atrial fibrillation).
Dilantin
Dilantin is a brand name for phenytoin, an anticonvulsant used to control and prevent tonic-clonic and complex partial seizures.
Diltiazem
Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain types of arrhythmias.
Dipentum
Dipentum is a brand name for olsalazine, an aminosalicylate used to maintain remission of ulcerative colitis.
Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms, as a sleep aid, and for motion sickness.
Diprolene
Diprolene is a brand name for betamethasone dipropionate, a high-potency topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammatory skin conditions.
Divalproex
Divalproex is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer used to treat seizure disorders, bipolar disorder, and migraine prevention.
Divalproex sodium
Divalproex sodium is the sodium salt formulation of divalproex, used for epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraine prophylaxis.
Docusate Sodium
Docusate Sodium is a stool softener used to treat and prevent constipation by allowing water and fats to mix into stool.
Domperidone
Domperidone is a dopamine antagonist used outside the U.S. to treat nausea, vomiting, and gastroparesis; it is not FDA-approved in the U.S.
Donepezil
Donepezil is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer's type, improving cognition and function.
Doxazosin
Doxazosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker used to treat hypertension and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Doxepin
Doxepin is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia; a low-dose formulation is used for chronic itch.
Doxycycline
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections including respiratory, skin, and certain sexually transmitted diseases.
Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate is a salt formulation of doxycycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic used for various bacterial infections.
Dulaglutide
Dulaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist injectable used to improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes and for cardiovascular risk reduction.
Dulcolax
Dulcolax is a brand name for bisacodyl, a stimulant laxative used to treat constipation and for bowel preparation before procedures.
Duloxetine
Duloxetine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor used to treat major depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and fibromyalgia.
DuoNeb
DuoNeb is a combination inhalation solution containing ipratropium and albuterol, used for bronchospasm in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Duopa
Duopa is a carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension delivered via a pump, used for motor fluctuations in advanced Parkinson's disease.
Dupilumab
Dupilumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits interleukin-4 and interleukin-13, used for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis and other conditions.
Dupixent
Dupixent is a brand name for dupilumab, used to treat moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, asthma, and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.