August 30, 2025

Osimertinib

Generic name: osimertinib [ OH-sim-ER-ti-nib ]Brand name: TagrissoDosage form: oral tablet (40 mg; 80 mg)Drug class: EGFR inhibitors  What is osimertinib? Osimertinib is used to treat non-small cell...

August 30, 2025

Opcon-A

Generic name: naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic [ naf-AZ-oh-leen-and-fen-IR-a-meen-off-THAL-mik ]Other brand names of naphazoline and pheniramine ophthalmic include: Naphcon-A, Opcon-A, Visine-ADrug class: Ophthalmic antihistamines and decongestants  What is Opcon-A? Naphazoline is...

August 30, 2025

Otezla

Generic name: apremilast [a-PRE-mi-last]Dosage form: tablets (10 mg, 20mg, 30mg)Drug class: Antirheumatics  What is Otezla? Otezla (apremilast) is used to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and...

August 30, 2025

Oxaliplatin

Generic name: oxaliplatinBrand name: EloxatinDosage form: intravenous (infusion) injectionDrug class: Alkylating agents  What is oxaliplatin? Oxaliplatin is a cytotoxic chemotherapy drug used to treat cancer....

August 30, 2025

Oxazepam

Generic name: oxazepam [ ox-A-ze-pam ]Brand name: SeraxDosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 15 mg; 30 mg)Drug class: Benzodiazepines  What is oxazepam? Oxazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen)...

August 30, 2025

Oxcarbazepine

Generic name: oxcarbazepine [ ox-kar-BAY-zeh-peen ]Brand names: Oxtellar XR, TrileptalDosage forms: oral suspension (300 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (150 mg; 300 mg; 600 mg), oral tablet, extended...

August 30, 2025

Oxtellar XR

Generic name: oxcarbazepineDosage form: oral extended-release tabletDrug class: Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants  What is Oxtellar XR? Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine) is a once-a-day anticonvulsant drug used to...

August 30, 2025

Oxybutynin

Generic name: oxybutynin (oral) [ OX-i-BUE-ti-nin ]Brand name: Ditropan XLDosage forms: oral syrup (5 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (5 mg), oral tablet, extended release (10 mg/24...

August 30, 2025

Oxycodone

Pronunciation: ox-i-KOE-doneBrand names: Oxaydo, OxyCONTIN, Roxicodone, RoxyBond, Xtampza ERDosage forms: oral capsule (5 mg), oral capsule, extended-release (13.5 mg; 18 mg; 27 mg; 36 mg; 9 mg), oral...

August 30, 2025

OxyContin

Pronunciation: ox-e-KON-tinGeneric name: oxycodoneDosage form: extended-release tablets (10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg)Drug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics) ...

August 30, 2025

Oxytocin

Generic name: oxytocin [ OX-i-TOE-sin ]Brand names: Pitocin, SyntocinonDosage forms: injectable solution (10 units/1000 mL-0.9%; 10 units/1000 mL-D5%; 10 units/1000 mL-D5% with 0.45% NaCl; 10 units/1000 mL-D5%LR;...

August 30, 2025

Ozanimod

Generic name: ozanimod [ oh-ZAN-i-mod ]Brand name: ZeposiaDosage form: oral capsule (0.23 mg-0.46 mg; 0.23 mg-0.46 mg-0.92 mg; 0.92 mg)Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants  What is ozanimod? Ozanimod is...

August 30, 2025

Pantoprazole

Generic name: pantoprazole (oral/injection) [ pan-TOE-pra-zole ]Brand name: ProtonixDrug class: Proton pump inhibitors  What is pantoprazole? Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of...

August 30, 2025

Paracetamol

Generic name: paracetamolOther brand names of paracetamol include: Panadol, Calpol, Tylenol, AlvedonDosage form: effervescent tablet, intravenous (infusion) injection, orally disintegrating tablet, oral capsule, oral powder,...

August 30, 2025

Paragard

Generic name: copper intrauterine deviceDosage form: intrauterine deviceDrug class: Miscellaneous vaginal agents  What is Paragard? Paragard is a copper IUD (intrauterine device) used to...

August 30, 2025

Paxil

Generic name: paroxetine [ pa-ROX-a-teen ]Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Paxil? Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin...

August 30, 2025

Paxlovid

Pronunciation: pax-LO-vidGeneric name: nirmatrelvir and ritonavirDosage form: tablets, co-packaged for oral useDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Paxlovid? Paxlovid is an antiviral treatment for COVID-19 used to...

August 30, 2025

Pegcetacoplan eye injections

Pronunciation: peg-SET-a-KOE-planGeneric name: pegcetacoplan ophthalmicBrand name: SyfovreDosage form: intravitreal injection (15 mg/0.1 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents  What is pegcetacoplan? Intravitreal pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) is used to...

August 30, 2025

Pentasa

Generic name: mesalamine (oral) [ me-SAL-a-meen ]Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Pentasa? Pentasa affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea....

August 30, 2025

Pepcid

Generic name: famotidine [ fam-OH-ti-deen ]Drug class: H2 antagonists  What is Pepcid? Pepcid is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the...

August 30, 2025

Percocet

Generic name: acetaminophen and oxycodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-OX-i-KOE-done ]Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations  What is Percocet? Percocet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication....

August 30, 2025

Phenergan

Generic name: promethazine (oral) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]Other brand names of promethazine (oral) include: Phenergan, Phenadoz, PrometheganDrug classes:Antihistamines  , Phenothiazine antiemetics  What is Phenergan? Phenergan belongs to a group of drugs...

August 30, 2025

Phentermine

Generic name: phentermine [ FEN-ter-meen ]Brand names: Adipex-P, LomairaDrug classes: Anorexiants , CNS stimulants  What is phentermine? Phentermine is used to speed weight loss in overweight people. It is used...

August 30, 2025

Phenylephrine

Pronunciation: fee-nile-eff-frinGeneric name: phenylephrineBrand names: Nasop12, Sudafed PE, Sudafed PE Children’s Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Congestion, NasopDosage form: oral tablet, extended-release oral tablet, oral liquid, nasal...

August 30, 2025

Phenytoin

Generic name: phenytoin (oral) [ FEN-i-toyn ]Brand names: Dilantin, PhenytekDrug class: Hydantoin anticonvulsants  What is phenytoin? Phenytoin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. Phenytoin works by slowing...

August 30, 2025