August 2025

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

HIV and AIDS medicines 

Key facts What are antiretrovirals and why do I need them? HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) damages your immune system by...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Asimtufii (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 aripiprazole? Abilify Maintena and Abilify Asimtufii are used in...

August 26, 2025

Jatenzo

Generic name: testosterone oral [ tes-TOS-ter-one ]Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids What is Jatenzo? Jatenzo (testosterone) is a liquid filled capsule used to treat symptoms...

August 26, 2025

Abilify

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 chemicals...

August 26, 2025

Abbokinase (Intravenous)

Generic name: urokinase [ ure-oh-KYE-nase ]Brand names: Abbokinase, KinlyticDrug class: Thrombolytics  Uses for Abbokinase Urokinase injection is used to dissolve blood clots that have formed in the lungs...

August 26, 2025

Izervay

Generic name: avacincaptad pegolDosage form: intravitreal injectionDrug class: Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents What is Izervay? Izervay (avacincaptad pegol) injection is a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA), which is...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Maintena

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...

August 26, 2025

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

Abilify

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 chemicals...

August 26, 2025

Abemaciclib

Pronunciation: a-BEM-a-SYE-klibGeneric name: abemaciclibBrand name: VerzenioDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CDK 4/6 inhibitors  What is abemaciclib? Abemaciclib is used to treat HR-positive and HER2-negative breast cancer...

August 26, 2025

Abatuss DMX

Generic name: dexchlorpheniramine, dextromethorphan, and pseudoephedrine [ dex-klor-fen-EER-a-meen, dex-tro-me-THOR-fan, and-soo-doe-e-FED-rin ]Brand names:   Deltuss DMX, Bromatan Plus, SuTan-DM What is Abatuss DMX? Dexchlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects...

August 26, 2025

Hyzaar

Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and losartan [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-loe-SAR-tan ]Drug class: Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides What is Hyzaar? Hyzaar contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide...

August 26, 2025