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Ramipril

Ramipril | Altace is a generic angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor launched in 1991 for treating high blood pressure....

Ranexa

What is Ranexa? Ranexa | ranolazine is an anti-anginal medication that is used to treat adult patients who suffer from chronic...

Raptiva

Raptiva | efalizumab is a subcutaneous (below the skin) injection used to treat chronic plaque psoriasis in patients at least 18...

Rayos

Rayos | prednisone is a corticosteroid medication that has been approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic...

Rebetol

Rebetol | Ribavirin is a brand name antiviral medicine marketed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals for treating human respiratory...

Rebif

Rebif | Interferon beta-1a is a subcutaneous injection marketed by both EMD Serono and Pfizer that is used to treat the symptoms...

Reclast

Reclast may cause side effects such as atrial fibrillation Reclast | zoledronic acid is an annual injection used to treat...

Reglan

According to PubMed Health, Reglan | metoclopramide injection is used to relieve symptoms caused by slow stomach emptying in...

Relpax

Relpax | eletriptan HBr is a selective serotonin receptor agonist used to treat adult migraines and migraine symptoms after...

Remicade

Remicade | Infliximab is a drug that comes in the form of an injection. It is used to relieve the symptoms associated with...

Reminyl

Reminyl | Galantamine is a drug that is prescribed for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and other memory...

Renvela

Renvela | Sevelamer Carbonate is a phosphate binder marketed by Sanofi-Aventis for preventing hypocalcemia, a condition in which...

Requip

Requip | ropinirole is a nonergot dopamine agonist marketed by Bayer Pharmaceuticals for treating Parkinson’s disease and...

Restasis

Restasis | Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion is a medication used to treat Chronic Dry Eye by increasing the eye’s ability...

Restoril

What is Restoril? Restoril | Temazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic used for the short-term (7-10 days) treatment of insomnia in...

Revlimid

Revlimid | lenalidomide is a drug marketed by Celgene that is used to treat multiple myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells) as well...

Reyataz

Reyataz | Atazanavir is a medication that is marketed by Bristol Meyers that is an antiretroviral drug of the protease inhibitor...

Rezulin

Rezulin | troglitazone is an oral pill that is a part of a family of medications known as antihyperglycemics. Manufactured by...

Riata Defibrillator Recall

FDA Recalls Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillators The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled St. Jude Medical,...

Risperdal

Risperdal | risperidone is in a class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain...

Rituxan

Rituxan | rituximab is an injectable solution manufactured by Genentech that comes from a class of medications known...

Robaxin

Robaxin | Methocarbamol is a drug that’s manufactured by Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC. Robaxin is used along with physical...

Robitussin DAC

Robitussin DAC | Cheratussin is a drug that is an exempt narcotic cold medicine which comes in the form of a liquid solution in...