October 2025

Glucosamine

Generic name: glucosamine [ glue-KOE-sah-meen ]Brand names: Genicin, Optiflex-G, GS-500Dosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg), oral tablet (500 mg; 750 mg; hydrochloride 1500 mg)Drug class: Nutraceutical products  What...

October 25, 2025

Glucotrol

Generic name: glipizide [ GLIP-i-zide ]Brand names: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XLDrug class: Sulfonylureas  What is Glucotrol? Glucotrol is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by...

October 25, 2025

Glutathione

What are other common names? What is this product used for? Glutathione is used by some people as medicine. Science does...

October 25, 2025

Glyburide

Generic name: glyburide [ GLYE-bue-ride ]Brand names: DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, MicronaseDrug class: Sulfonylureas  What is glyburide? Glyburide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Glyburide is used...

October 25, 2025

Glycerin (Oral)

Generic name: glycerin [ GLIS-er-in ]Brand name: Osmoglyn Uses for glycerin Glycerin , when taken by mouth, is used to treat certain conditions in which...

October 25, 2025

GlycoLax

Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]Brand names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, HealthyLax, MiraLax, Natura-LaxDrug class: Laxatives  What is GlycoLax? GlycoLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water...

October 25, 2025

Glyxambi

Generic name: empagliflozin and linagliptin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin-and-LIN-a-GLIP-tin ]Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Glyxambi? Glyxambi contains a combination of empagliflozin and linagliptin. Empagliflozin and linagliptin are oral diabetes medicines...

October 25, 2025

Gocovri

Generic name: amantadine [ a-MAN-ta-deen ]Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Gocovri? Gocovri is a prescription medicine containing amantadine. Gocovri is used to treat dyskinesia (sudden...

October 25, 2025

Golimumab

Generic name: golimumab [ goe-LIM-ue-mab ]Brand names: Simponi, Simponi Aria, Simponi SmartJectDosage forms: intravenous solution (50 mg/4 mL), subcutaneous solution (100 mg/mL; 50 mg/0.5 mL)Drug class: TNF alfa...

October 25, 2025

GoLYTELY

Generic name: polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution [ pall-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol-ee-LEK-troe-lyte ]Brand names: GaviLyte-C With Lemon Flavor Pack, GaviLyte-G With Lemon Flavor Pack, GaviLyte-N With Flavor Packs, GoLYTELY, MoviPrepDrug class: Laxatives ...

October 25, 2025

Glumetza

Generic name: metformin [ met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Glumetza, MetFORMIN (Eqv-Fortamet), MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR), MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glumetza), Fortamet, Glucophage XR, Riomet ERDrug class: Non-sulfonylureas  What is Glumetza? Glumetza is used together with...

October 25, 2025

Gomekli

Pronunciation: go-MEK-leeGeneric name: mirdametinibDosage form: tablets (1mg), capsules (1mg, 2mg)Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Gomekli? Gomekli (mirdametinib) is an FDA-approved medication used to treat neurofibromatosis...

October 25, 2025

Goserelin (Monograph)

Brand name: ZoladexDrug class: Gonadotropins VA class: AN500Chemical name: 2-(Aminocarbonyl)hydrazide-6-[O-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-d-serine]-10-deglycinamide luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig)Molecular formula: C59H84N18O14 Introduction Synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, gonadorelin);...

October 25, 2025

Granisetron

Generic name: granisetron (oral) [ gra-NIS-e-tron ]Dosage form: oral tablet (1 mg)Drug class: 5HT3 receptor antagonists What is granisetron? Granisetron blocks the actions of chemicals in...

October 25, 2025

Griseofulvin

Generic name: griseofulvin [ GRIS-ee-oh-FUL-vin ]Brand names: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin U/F, Gris-PEG, Grisactin UltraDosage forms: oral suspension (microcrystalline 125 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (microcrystalline 500 mg; ultramicrocrystalline...

October 25, 2025

Guaifenesin

Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin ]Brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Triaminic Chest Congestion, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect, Organidin NR, Bidex 400Drug class: Expectorants  What is guaifenesin? Guaifenesin is...

October 25, 2025

Guselkumab

Pronunciation: GUE-sel-KOO-mabBrand name: TremfyaDosage form: injection (Tremfya Pen, Prefilled syringe, One-Press Injector), infusion (single dose vial)Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors  What is guselkumab? Guselkumab (Tremfya) is an...

October 25, 2025

Gvoke

Generic name: glucagon (injection) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]Brand names: Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS, Gvoke KitDrug class: Glucose elevating agents  What is Gvoke? Gvoke is a hormone that increases...

October 25, 2025

Haldol

Generic name: haloperidol (oral) [ HAL-oh-PER-i-dol ]Drug class: Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents  What is Haldol? Haldol is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia. Haldol is...

October 25, 2025

Halobetasol Topical

Generic name: halobetasol topical [ HAL-oh-BAY-ta-sol ]Brand names: Bryhali, Lexette, Ultravate, Ultravate X Ointment, Ultravate X CreamDosage forms: topical cream (0.05%), topical foam (0.05%), topical lotion (0.01%; 0.05%),...

October 25, 2025

Harvoni

Pronunciation: har-VOE-neeGeneric name: ledipasvir and sofosbuvirDosage form: oral tablets, oral pelletsDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Harvoni? Harvoni is used to treat hepatitis C virus...

October 25, 2025

Hemgenix

Generic name: etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlbDosage form: suspension, for intravenous infusionDrug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers What is Hemgenix? Hemgenix is a one-time gene therapy for the...

October 25, 2025

Hemlibra

Generic name: emicizumab [ EM-a-SIZ-ue-mab ]Drug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers What is Hemlibra? Hemlibra is a monoclonal antibody that functions in place of a natural blood-clotting...

October 25, 2025

Heparin Injection

Generic name: heparin (injection) [ HEP-a-rin ]Brand names: Hep-Pak (obsolete), Heparin Lock Flush (obsolete), Hep-Pak CVC (obsolete), Hep-Lock (obsolete), Heparin Sodium ADD-VantageDrug class: Heparins  What is...

October 25, 2025

Heparin Injection

Generic name: heparin (injection) [ HEP-a-rin ]Brand names: Hep-Pak (obsolete), Heparin Lock Flush (obsolete), Hep-Pak CVC (obsolete), Hep-Lock (obsolete), Heparin Sodium ADD-VantageDrug class: Heparins  What is...

October 21, 2025

Heparin Sodium (Monograph)

Brand name: HepFlushDrug class: Heparins  Introduction Anticoagulant; a heterogeneous group of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycans. Unless otherwise specified in this monograph, the term “heparin”...

October 21, 2025

Hepatitis B adult vaccine

Generic name: hepatitis B adult vaccine [ HEP-a-TYE-tis-B-a-DULT-VAX-een ]Brand names: Engerix-B (HepB), Heplisav-B, Recombivax HB Adult, Recombivax HB Dialysis Formulation, PreHevbrioDosage forms: intramuscular solution (20 mcg/0.5 mL), intramuscular suspension (10...

October 21, 2025