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Abilify

Abilify | Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic and anti-depressant manufactured by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. and...

AbobotulinumtoxinA

AbobotulinumtoxinA| Dysport is a generic botulism-causing bacterial injection that temporarily reduces nerve activity in muscles....

Abraxane

Abraxane | Protein-bound paclitaxel is an injectable drug that is used in the treatment of breast cancer. Abraxane |...

Abstral

Abstral | Fentanyl is used in the treatment of breakthrough pain in cancer treatment of at least 18 years of age who are taking...

Accolate

What is Accolate? Accolate | Zafirlukast is an asthma used to decrease the occurrence of chronic asthmatic symptoms in patients 5...

Accupril

Accupril | Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE inhibitor) medication marketed by Pfizer as an oral...

Accutane

Accutane | Isotretinoin is a retinoid (form of vitamin A) medication, manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals as a capsule....

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen is the generic version of the painkiller Tylenol, and is used to treat the many forms of mild to moderate pain,...

Aciphex

Aciphex | Rabeprazole is a delayed-release capsule manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals that comes from a class of...

Actimmune

Actimmune | Interferon Gamma-1B is a drug that’s a bioengineered form of interferon gamma, which is a protein that acts as a...

Actiq

Actiq | fentanyl lollipops Actiq is a fentanyl-based “lollipop” or lozenge on a plastic stick that dissolves slowly...

Actonel

Actonel | Risedronate is a bisphosphonate produced and marketed by Warner Chicott that is used to strengthen bone treat and...

Actoplus MET

Actoplus MET is a mixture of the two antihyperglycemic agents pioglitazone hydrochloride and metformin hydrochloride that is...

Actos

Actos | Pioglitazone is part of the class of drugs known as thiazolidinediones and is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals as...

Acyclovir

Acyclovir | Zovirax is a synthetic nucleoside analogue class antiviral medicine marketed by GlaxoSmithKline for treating...

Adalat

Adalat | Nifedipine is a calcium-channel blocker manufactured by Bayer as a capsule and extended-release tablet. Adalat...

Adderall

Adderall | dextroamphetamine and amphetamine is a combination of dextroamphetamine and amphetamine that is used to control the...

Adoxa

Adoxa| doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections including skin infections, acne or...

Advair Diskus

Advair Diskus | fluticasone and salmeterol is a combination corticosteroid and anti-inflammatory medication marketed by...

Advil

Advil | Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medicine marketed by Pfizer to reduce inflammation and pain....

Afinitor

Votrient | Everolimus | Afinitor is used to treat advanced stages of renal cell carcinoma, a cancer that starts in the...

Aggrenox

Aggrenox | aspirin and extended-release dipyridamole is an antiplatelet agent manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim...

Akineton

Akineton | Biperiden hydrochloride is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It can also be used to treat similar...

Aldactone

Aldactone | Spironolactone is an aldosterone receptor antagonist diuretic indicated for the treatment of the following...

Aldara

Aldara | imiquimod is an immune response modifier cream that is used to treat the following conditions: Solar keratosis, or...

Alimta

Alimta | Pemetrexed is a chemotherapy drug that is manufactured and marketed by the drug company Eli Lilly. It is indicated for...

Aliskiren

What is Aliskiren? Aliskiren is a drug that is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood...

Allegra

Allegra | Fexofenadine is an antihistamine pharmaceutical drug that’s used for the treatment of hay fever, hives and allergy...

Alli

Alli | Orlistat belongs to a class of medicines called lipase inhibitors. Alli, in combination with low-calorie, low-fat diet and...

Alora

Alora | Estradiol Transdermal is an estrogen containing skin patch marketed by Proctor and Gamble Pharmaceuticals, approved by...

Aloxi

Aloxi | Palonosetron Hydrochloride is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist medication that is administered intrevenously 30 minutes...

Alphagan P

Alphagan P | Brimonidine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist medication marketed by Allergan Inc. for treating open-angle glaucoma or...

Alprazolam

Alprazolam is a generic benzodiazepine medication which is manufactured as a tablet, extended-release tablet, orally...

Altace

Altace | ramipril is an ACE Inhibitor that is primarily prescribed for high blood pressure and to help prevent congestive heart...

Amaryl

Amaryl | Glimepiride is a drug that’s manufactured and marketed by Sanofi-Aventis and is used along with diet, exercise and at...

Ambien CR

Ambien CR | zolpidem is a sedating, extended release hypnotic medication that is indicated for the short-term treatment of...

Americaine

What is Americaine? Americaine | Benzocaine Topical is a local anesthetic used to reduce minor pain or discomfort on various...

Amiodarone

Amiodarone | Cardarone is a generic antiarrythmatic medicine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1985 for...

Amitiza

Amitiza | Lubiprostone is a laxative often prescribed to adult patients with chronic constipation and adult women with irritable...

Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline | Endep, Elavil is a generic tricylic antidepressant used to treat the harmful effects of depression and other...

Amnesteem

What is Amnesteem? Amnesteem is a retinoid used to treat severe acne (nodular or cystic acne) that hasn’t responded to any...

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin | Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic or bacteriolytic marketed by Glaxosmithkline. Amoxicillin treats bacterial...

Ampyra

Ampyra| dalfampridine is a potassium channel blocker medication prescribed to help improve symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS),...

Amyvid

Amyvid |florbetapir F 18 is used with PET imaging to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in patients who exhibit symptoms of...

Anafranil

Anafranil | Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant medication used to treat patients with Obsessive-compulsive disorder...

AndroGel 1%

AndroGel 1% is topical gel, used in the daily treatment of testosterone replacement therapy. It is specifically designed to bring...

Angiomax

Angiomax | Bivalirudin is a direct thrombin inhibitor manufactured by The Medicines Company as an injection for intravenous use....

Antivert

Antivert | meclizine is an antiemetic antihistamine medication that is used to treat the nausea and vomiting associated with...

Apri

Apri | Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol is an oral contraceptive which is used to prevent pregnancy. Apri consists of several...

Aranesp

Aranesp | darbepoetin alfa injection, made by Amgen, Inc., is an erythropoieses stimulating agent (ESA) indicated in the...

Arava

Arava | Leflunomide is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) marketed by Aventis for treating rheumatoid arthritis....

Aredia

Aredia | Pamidronate Disodium, Zometa is an intravenous or IV therapy bisphosphonate marketed by Novaris. Aredia is used to...

Aricept

Aricept | donepezil is a drug developed by Eisai and Pfizer that is indicated for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe...

Arimidex

Arimidex | Anastrozole is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor manufactured by AstraZeneca as an oral tablet. Arimidex works by...

Arixtra

Arixtra | fondaparinux is an anticoagulant medication that is used to both treat and prevent the formation of blood clots, also...

Armour

Armour | thyroid USP is a thyroid agent manufactured by Forest Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of ongoing hypothyroidism....

Arthrotec

Arthrotec | diclofenac and misoprostol is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for treating and reducing symptoms of...

Asacol

Asacol | mesalazine is an anti inflammatory drug marketed by Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Asocol and Asocol HD are indicated for...

Asmanex

Asmanex | Mometasone is a corticosteroid class inhalant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March of 2005 and...

Aspirin

Aspirin | acetylsalicylic acid belongs to a category of medicines known as salicylates and is marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals...

Astelin

Astelin | Azelastine Hydrochloride is used as a treatment for allergy symptoms. These symptoms include a running, itching, or...

Atacand

Atacand | Candesartan Celexetil is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) marketed by AstraZeneca for treating high blood...

Atarax

Atarax | Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms, particularly itching. Atarax has a wide variety of uses,...

Atenolol

Atenolol | Senormin, Tenormin is a generic beta-blocker class medication approved by the FDA in 1981, used to regulate blood...

Ativan

Ativan | Lorazepam is a high-potency benzopdiazepine drug that’s got 6 intrinsic effects in that it’s a anxiolytic, amnesic,...

Atripla

Atripla | efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) medication...

Augmentin

Augmentin | amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is a penicillin-class antibiotic marketed by GlaxoSmithKline for treating bacterial...

Auvi-Q

Auvi-Q is the first epinephrine injection that is voice and visual automated so it can guide the user through the process of...

Avalide

Avalide | Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used specifically for the treatment of...

Avandamet

Avandamet | Metformin and Rosiglitazone is a combination used to regulate blood sugar levels in patients with Diabetes, as well...

Avandia (Rosiglitazone)

Avandia (Rosiglitazone) Avandia (rosiglitazone) is used along with a diet and exercise program (and sometimes with one or more...

Avapro

Avapro | Irbesartan is a drug that’s coproduced and co-marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and Sanofi-Aventis that’s used either...

Avastin

Avastin | bevacizumab infusion is an anti-angiogenic agent marketed by Genentech USA, Inc. that is given either intrevenously or...

Avelox

Avelox | Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic marketed by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals for treating various...

Aviane

Aviane | Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol is a combination of hormones used as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. It will...

Avinza

Avinza | Morphine Sulfate Extended-Release is a drug that is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. The necessity of this...

Avodart

So, how does Avodart work? Avodart | dutasteride for BPH works by decreasing the amount of dihydrotestosterine produced in men....

Avonex

Avonex | interferon beta-1a is an immunomodulator manufactured by Biogen Idec. as a subcutaneous injection. It is uncertain...

Azilect

Azilect| rasagiline is a monoamine oxidase-B inhibitor marketed by Teva Neuroscience Inc. for reducing the symptoms...

Etanercept

What is Etanercept? Etanercept is a biopharmaceutical that treats autoimmune diseases by interfering with tumor necrosis factor...