Drug classes

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

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