September 2025

Modafinil

Pronunciation: moe-daf’-i-nilGeneric name: modafinilBrand name: ProvigilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is modafinil? Modafinil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness...

September 5, 2025

Montelukast

Generic name: montelukast [ mon-te-LOO-kast ]Brand name: SingulairDosage forms: oral granule, oral tablet, oral chewable tabletDrug class: Leukotriene modifiers  What is montelukast? Montelukast helps to reduce inflammation...

September 5, 2025

Mounjaro

Pronunciation: mown-JAHR-OHGeneric name: tirzepatideDosage form: single-dose injection pen (multiple strengths), single-dose vial (multiple strengths)Drug class: GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics)  What is Mounjaro? Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is...

September 5, 2025

Moxifloxacin (Monograph)

Brand name: AveloxDrug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones Chemical name: (4aS-cis)-1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-(octahydro-6H-pyrrolol[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid monohydrochlorideMolecular formula: C21H24FN3O4Warning Introduction Antibacterial; fluoroquinolone. Uses for Moxifloxacin Respiratory Tract Infections Treatment of acute...

September 5, 2025

Mucinex

Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin ]Drug class: Expectorants  What is Mucinex? Mucinex is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it...

September 5, 2025

Mycapssa

Generic name: octreotide (delayed-release capsules)Drug class: Somatostatin and somatostatin analogs  What is Mycapssa? Who should not take Mycapssa? Do not take Mycapssa if you:...

September 5, 2025

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral)

Generic name: mycophenolate mofetil [ mye-koe-FEN-oh-late-MOE-fe-til ]Brand name: CellceptDrug class: Selective immunosuppressants  Oral route(Capsule;Tablet;Powder for Suspension) Embryofetal Toxicity, Malignancies and Serious Infections Use during pregnancy is...

September 5, 2025

Myfembree

Generic name: relugolix, estradiol and norethindrone acetateDosage form: tabletsDrug class: Sex hormone combinations  What is Myfembree? Myfembree is a prescription medicine used in premenopausal...

September 5, 2025

Mylotarg

Generic name: gemtuzumab ozogamicin [ jem-TOOZ-ue-mab-OH-zoe-ga-MYE-sin ]Drug class: CD33 monoclonal antibodies  What is Mylotarg? Mylotarg is a monoclonal antibody linked to a chemotherapy drug. Monoclonal antibodies...

September 5, 2025

Myrbetriq

Generic name: mirabegron [ MIR-a-BEG-ron ]Drug class: Urinary antispasmodics  What is Myrbetriq? Myrbetriq relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, reducing bladder spasms. It is used...

September 5, 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