September 4, 2025

Nabumetone

Generic name: nabumetone [ na-BUE-me-tone ]Brand names: Relafen, Relafen DSDosage form: oral tablet (1000 mg; 500 mg; 750 mg)Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is nabumetone? Nabumetone is...

September 4, 2025

NAC

What is NAC? NAC is used to help prevent or lessen liver damage caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol). There are...

September 4, 2025

Nadolol

Generic name: nadolol [ na-DOE-lol ]Brand name: CorgardDosage form: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)Drug class: Non-cardioselective beta blockers  What is nadolol? Nadolol is a...

September 4, 2025

Naloxone

Generic name: naloxone [ nah-LOX-one ]Brand names: Narcan, Rezenopy, Kloxxado, ZimhiDosage form: Injectable solution (Zimhi 5 mg/0.5 mL), Nasal spray (Narcan 4 mg, Rezenopy 10 mg, Kloxxado 8 mg)Drug...

September 4, 2025

Naltrexone

Generic name: NaltrexoneBrand names: Vivitrol, Naltrexone TabletsDosage form: intramuscular injection (380 mg), oral tablet (50mg)Drug classes: Antidotes , Drugs used in alcohol dependence  What is naltrexone? Naltrexone...

September 4, 2025

Namenda

Pronunciation: Nuh-MEN-dahGeneric name: memantineOther brand names of memantine include: Namenda, Namenda XRDosage form: oral tabletsDrug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents  What is Namenda? Namenda (memantine) reduces...

September 4, 2025

Naprosyn

Generic name: naproxen [ na-PROX-en ]Other brand names of naproxen include: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, Naprelan 375, NaprosynDrug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Naprosyn? Naprosyn is...

September 4, 2025

Naproxen

Generic name: naproxen [ na-PROX-en ]Brand names: Aleve, EC-Naprosyn, Flanax Pain Reliever, Midol Extended Relief, NaprelanDrug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is naproxen? Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works...

September 4, 2025

Naratriptan

Generic name: naratriptan [ NAR-a-TRIP-tan ]Brand name: AmergeDosage form: oral tablet (1 mg; 2.5 mg)Drug class: Antimigraine agents  What is naratriptan? Naratriptan is a headache medicine that...

September 4, 2025

Narcan

Pronunciation: naar-kanGeneric name: naloxoneDosage form: Nasal sprayDrug class: Antidotes  What is Narcan? Narcan (naloxone) nasal spray is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat an opioid overdose emergency,...

September 4, 2025

Nayzilam Nasal Spray

Generic name: midazolam (nasal) [ my-DAZ-oh-lam ]Other brand names of midazolam (nasal) include: NayzilamDrug class: Benzodiazepines  What is Nayzilam? Nayzilam nasal spray contains midazolam, a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Nayzilam...

September 4, 2025

Nebivolol

Generic name: nebivolol [ ne-BIV-oh-lol ]Brand name: BystolicDosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Cardioselective beta blockers  What is nebivolol? Nebivolol...

September 4, 2025

Neomycin

Generic name: neomycin [ nee-oh-MY-sin ]Brand names: Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-TabDosage form: oral tablet (500 mg)Drug class: Aminoglycosides  What is neomycin? Neomycin is an antibiotic that is used to...

September 4, 2025

Neosporin (Ophthalmic)

Generic name: neomycin, polymyxin b, and gramicidin [ nee-oh-MYE-sin-SUL-fate, pol-ee-MIX-in-B-SUL-fate, gram-i-SYE-din ]Other brand names of neomycin, polymyxin b, and gramicidin include: Neocidin, Neosporin, Ocu-Spor-GDrug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives ...

September 4, 2025

Nerlynx

Generic name: neratinib [ ne-RA-ti-nib ]Drug classes: EGFR inhibitors , HER2 inhibitors  What is Nerlynx? Nerlynx is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells...

September 4, 2025

Neupro Skin Patches

Generic name: rotigotine (transdermal) [ roe-TIG-oh-teen ]Other brand names of rotigotine (transdermal) include: NeuproDrug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Neupro? Neupro has some of the same...

September 4, 2025

Neurontin

Generic name: gabapentin [ GA-ba-PEN-tin ]Drug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs  What is Neurontin? Neurontin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves...

September 4, 2025

Nexium

Generic name: esomeprazole magnesium (oral) [ ee-so-MEP-ra-zol ]Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors  What is Nexium? Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of...

September 4, 2025

Nexlizet

Pronunciation: NEX-lee-zetGeneric name: bempedoic acid and ezetimibeDosage form: oral tabletsDrug class: Antihyperlipidemic combinations  What is Nexlizet? Nexlizet (bempedoic acid and ezetimibe) may be used to...

September 4, 2025

Nexplanon

Generic name: etonogestrel (implant) [ e-toe-noe-JES-trel ]Drug classes: , Progestins  What is Nexplanon? Nexplanon (etonogestrel implant) is a long-term, reversible birth control for women. It is a contraceptive implant...

September 4, 2025

Ngenla

Pronunciation: en-JEN-lahGeneric name: somatrogon-ghlaDosage form: pre-filled injectable pen for subcutaneous use (24mg/1.2ml, 60mg/1.2ml)Drug class: Growth hormones  What is Ngenla? Ngenla is a long-acting human growth...

September 4, 2025

Niacin

Generic name: niacin (nicotinic acid) [ NYE-a-sin ]Brand names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Endur-acin, HDL Benefit, Niacin SRDrug classes: Vitamins  What is niacin? Niacin, also called nicotinic acid, is a B vitamin...

September 4, 2025

Nicotine (Monograph)

Brand names: Commit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicorette, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NSDrug class: Smoking cessation agents – Smoking Deterrents– Deterrents, SmokingVA class: AD900 Introduction Ganglionic (nicotinic) cholinergic-receptor agonist. Uses for Nicotine...

September 4, 2025

Nexletol

Pronunciation: NEX-le-tolGeneric name: bempedoic acidDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is Nexletol? Nexletol (bempedoic acid) is an oral pill for high cholesterol...

September 4, 2025

Nifedipine

Generic name: nifedipine [ nye-FED-i-peen ]Brand names: Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL, AdalatDrug class: Calcium channel blockers  What is nifedipine? Nifedipine is in a group...

September 4, 2025

Nilandron

Generic name: nilutamide [ nih-LUTE-ah-mide ]Drug classes: Antiandrogens , Hormones / antineoplastics  What is Nilandron? Nilandron is used to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the...

September 4, 2025

Nilutamide

Generic name: nilutamide [ nih-LUTE-ah-mide ]Brand name: NilandronDosage form: oral tablet (150 mg)Drug classes: Antiandrogens , Hormones / antineoplastics  What is nilutamide? Nilutamide is used to treat prostate cancer that has...

September 4, 2025