Wainua
Pronunciation: way-noo’-ahGeneric name: EplontersenDosage form: subcutaneous injection (45 mg/0.8 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents What is Wainua? Wainua (eplontersen) is used to treat polyneuropathy of...
Pronunciation: way-noo’-ahGeneric name: EplontersenDosage form: subcutaneous injection (45 mg/0.8 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents What is Wainua? Wainua (eplontersen) is used to treat polyneuropathy of...
Key facts What over-the-counter medicines are available to relieve cold and flu symptoms? There are a number of over-the-counter medicines that...
Generic name: valacyclovir [ val-a-SYE-kloe-veer ]Brand name: ValtrexDrug class: Purine nucleosides What is valacyclovir? Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of...
Pronunciation: vye ep’ teeGeneric name: eptinezumab-jjmrDosage form: injection single-dose vial (100 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Vyepti? Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) is used to prevent migraines and is...
Generic name: abiraterone acetate [ A-bir-A-te-rone ]Brand names: Yonsa, ZytigaDosage form: oral tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics What is abiraterone? Abiraterone works by reducing...
Generic name: aripiprazole [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Asimtufii, Abilify MaintenaDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics Intramuscular route(Powder for Suspension;Suspension, Extended Release) Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis...
If you are thinking about taking a medicine while you’re pregnant, there are a few things to consider. This is because...
Pronunciation: AIM-oh-vigGeneric name: erenumabDosage form: Aimovig autoinjector (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL), prefilled Aimovig injection (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Aimovig? Aimovig...
Pronunciation: ah gam’ reeGeneric name: vamoroloneDosage form: oral suspension (40 mg/mL)Drug class: Glucocorticoids What is Agamree? Agamree (vamorolone) is a novel corticosteroid used to treat Duchenne...
Scientific Name(s): Coenzyme Q-10, Mitoquinone, UbidecarenoneCommon Name(s): Adelir, Coenzyme Q10, Heartcin, Inokiton, Neuquinone, Taidecanone, Ubiquinone, Udekinon Clinical Overview Use Ubiquinone may have applications...
Generic name: fluticasone and salmeterol [ floo-TIK-a-sone, sal-ME-te-rol ]Brand names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClickDrug class: Bronchodilator combinations What is Advair Diskus? Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and...
Pronunciation: you-brel-veeGeneric name: ubrogepantDosage form: 50mg tablet, 100mg tabletDrug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Ubrelvy? Ubrelvy tablets are used to treat migraine headaches in adults, that are...
Pronunciation: a dal aye’ mu mabBrand names: Humira, Amjevita, Yusimry, Cyltezo, Yuflyma, Dosage form: Subcutaneous injection by Autoinjector, Pre-Filled Syringe, Single-Dose VialDrug classes: Antirheumatics , TNF alfa inhibitors What is adalimumab? Adalimumab...
Key facts Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) What is the PBS? The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) lets Australians use lots of prescribed...
Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fenGeneric name: acetaminophen (oral)Brand names: Actamin, Anacin AF, Aurophen, Bromo Seltzer, Children’s Tylenol,Dosage forms: oral capsule (325 mg; 500 mg), oral granule, effervescent (650 mg), oral...
Generic name: aripiprazole lauroxil (injection) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics What is Abilify Maintena? Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) extended-release injection is used alone or in combination...
Generic name: tamsulosin [ tam-soo-LOE-sin ]Brand name: FlomaxDosage form: oral capsule (0.4 mg)Drug class: Alpha blockers What is tamsulosin? Tamsulosin belongs to a class of medications called...
Generic name: aripiprazole (oral) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics What is Abilify? Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of...
Key facts What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is a medicine used for mild to moderate pain. It can be bought over the...
Pronunciation: ac-tem-raGeneric name: tocilizumabDosage form: intravenous (infusion) injection, subcutaneous injectionDrug class: Interleukin inhibitors What is Actemra? Actemra (tocilizumab) is a FDA approved biological medicine that...
Generic name: abiraterone acetate [ A-bir-A-te-rone ]Brand names: Yonsa, ZytigaDosage form: oral tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics What is abiraterone? Abiraterone works by reducing...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Key facts Medicines to treat nicotine dependence What is nicotine dependence? Nicotine is the addictive chemical found in tobacco. If you find...