Drug classes

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

Ninlaro

Generic name: ixazomib [ ix-AZ-oh-mib ]Drug class: Proteasome inhibitors  What is Ninlaro? Ninlaro is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in...

September 3, 2025

Nitazoxanide

Generic name: nitazoxanide [ NYE-ta-ZOX-a-nide ]Brand name: AliniaDosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (100 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (500 mg)Drug class: Amebicides  What is nitazoxanide? Nitazoxanide is...

September 3, 2025

Nitrofurantoin

Generic name: nitrofurantoin [ NYE-troe-fue-RAN-toin ]Brand names: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro MacroDrug class: Urinary anti-infectives  What is nitrofurantoin? Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body....

September 3, 2025

Nitrostat

Generic name: nitroglycerin (sublingual) [ NYE-troe-GLI-ser-in ]Drug classes: Antianginal agents , Vasodilators  What is Nitrostat? Nitrostat is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for...

September 3, 2025

Norepinephrine

Generic name: norepinephrine [ nor-ep-i-NEF-rin ]Brand names: Levophed, Levophed BitartrateDosage forms: injectable solution (4 mg/250 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-D5%; 8 mg/250 mL-NaCl 0.9%), intravenous solution (1 mg/mL;...

September 3, 2025

Norethindrone

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila (28 Day), Deblitane (28 Day), Errin (28 Day), Gallifrey, Heather (28 Day)Dosage form: oral tablet (0.35 mg; acetate 5...

September 3, 2025

Norflex

Generic name: orphenadrine [ or-FEN-a-drin ]Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants  What is Norflex? Norflex is a muscle relaxer. Norflex is used together with rest and physical...

September 3, 2025

Nortriptyline

Generic name: nortriptyline [ nor-TRIP-ti-leen ]Brand names: Pamelor, Aventyl HClDrug class: Tricyclic antidepressants  What is nortriptyline? Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain...

September 3, 2025