August 26, 2025

Pain-relief medicines

Key facts What is pain-relief medicine? Pain-relief medicines are used as part of a strategy to manage short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic)...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Mycite (Oral)

Generic name: aripiprazole [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify MyciteDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics Oral route(Tablet;Tablet, Disintegrating;Solution) Warning: Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis And...

August 26, 2025

Letter - A / Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Abilify Asimtufii

Pronunciation: a-BIL-i-fy AH-SIM-TUH-FYEGeneric name: aripiprazoleDosage form: extended-release injectable suspension, for intramuscular useDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics What is Abilify Asimtufii? Abilify Asimtufii is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and...

August 26, 2025

Abecma

Pronunciation: uh-BEK-muhGeneric name: idecabtagene vicleucelDosage form: suspension for intravenous infusionDrug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics What is Abecma? Abecma is a CAR T cell therapy used to...

August 26, 2025

Letter - R / Proton pump inhibitors

Rabeprazole

Generic name: rabeprazole [ ra-BEP-ra-zole ]Brand names: AcipHex, AcipHex SprinkleDosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (10 mg; 5 mg), oral delayed release tablet (20 mg)Drug class: Proton...

August 26, 2025

Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs / Letter - S

Sabril

Generic name: vigabatrin [ vye-GA-ba-trin ]Other brand names of vigabatrin include: Sabril, Vigadrone, VigpoderDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs What is Sabril? Sabril is an anticonvulsant used for refractory complex partial seizures in specific...

August 26, 2025

Over the counter medicines

Key facts What are over-the-counter (OTC) medicines? You don’t need a prescription for some medicines. These are called over-the-counter medicines, or...

August 26, 2025

Letter - Q

Qternmet XR

Generic name: dapagliflozin, saxagliptin, and metformin hydrochlorideDosage form: Extended-Release TabletsCompany: AstraZeneca Medication Guide Read this Medication Guide before you start treatment. This information does...

August 26, 2025

Nicotine dependence medicines

Key facts Medicines to treat nicotine dependence What is nicotine dependence? Nicotine is the addictive chemical found in tobacco. If you find...

August 26, 2025

Letter - P

Pyridium

Generic name: phenazopyridine [ fen-AY-zoe-PIR-i-deen ]Other brand names of phenazopyridine include: AZO Urinary Pain Relief, Azo-Gesic, Azo-Standard, Baridium, Prodium, What is Pyridium? Pyridium is a pain reliever that affects the lower...

August 26, 2025

GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics) / Letter - O

Medicines safety for older people

Key facts Why am I more likely to have problems with my medicines as I get older? Your chance of problems...

August 26, 2025

Ozempic

Pronunciation: oh-ZEM-pickGeneric name: semaglutide injectionDosage form: Single-patient-use injection pen (multiple-strengths)Drug class: GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics) What is Ozempic? Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication used...

August 26, 2025

Letter - N / Topical antifungals

Medicines for babies and children

Key facts What medicines are commonly given to babies and children? Medicines for children can be either: If your doctor prescribes...

August 26, 2025

Nystatin topical

Generic name: nystatin topical [ nye-STAT-in ]Brand names: Nyamyc, Nystop, Mycostatin Topical, Pedi-Dri, Pediaderm AFDosage forms: topical cream (100,000 units/g), topical ointment (100000 units/g), topical powder (100000 units/g)Drug class: Topical antifungals...

August 26, 2025

Medicines and driving

Key facts Which medicines can affect my driving? Some medicines have side effects that can affect your ability to drive safely....

August 26, 2025

Medicines and breastfeeding

Key facts Can I take medicines while breastfeeding? Many medicines are safe to take while breastfeeding — only a very small amount of these medicines...

August 26, 2025

Antidotes / Letter - M / Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes

Methylene blue

Pronunciation: METH-i-leen-BLOOBrand name: ProvayblueDosage form: injectionDrug classes: Antidotes, Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes What is methylene blue? Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent used to treat methemoglobinemia, a condition where hemoglobin...

August 26, 2025

Medicines and alcohol

Why is drinking alcohol a concern when I’m taking medicines? Alcohol can interact with many medicines. This can change how both...

August 26, 2025

Insulin / Letter - L

Lyumjev

Generic name: insulin lispro [ IN-soo-lin-LISS-pro ]Drug class: Insulin What is Lyumjev? Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the...

August 26, 2025

Letter - A / Miscellaneous antineoplastics

Local anaesthetic

Key facts What is a local anaesthetic? A local anaesthetic is a type of medicine used to numb a part of...

August 26, 2025

Antidotes / Letter - A / Mucolytics

Acetylcysteine

Generic name: acetylcysteine (oral) [ a-SEET-il-SIS-teen ]Brand names: NAC, N-A-C SustainDosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg; 600 mg), oral tablet (600 mg), IM injection (100 mg)Drug classes:Antidotes , Mucolytics ...

August 26, 2025

Letter - K

Kytril

Generic name: granisetron (oral) [ gra-NIS-e-tron ]Drug class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists What is Kytril? Kytril blocks the actions of chemicals in the body that can trigger nausea...

August 26, 2025

Abiraterone Acetate

Package insert / product labelDosage form: tabletDrug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics Highlights of Prescribing Information These highlights do not include all the information needed...

August 26, 2025

Lithium

Key facts What is lithium? Lithium is a mood stabilising medicine used to treat certain mental illnesses, such as: Lithium can also...

August 26, 2025

Abilify MyCite Starter Kit (oral with sensor)

Generic name: aripiprazole (oral with sensor) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify MyCite Maintenance Kit, Abilify MyCite Starter KitDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics What is Abilify MyCite Starter Kit?...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Maintena Prefilled Syringe (injection)

Generic name: aripiprazole (injection) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify Asimtufii, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Maintena Prefilled Syringe, Aristada, Aristada InitioDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics What is Abilify Maintena Prefilled Syringe? Abilify...

August 26, 2025