Drug classes

Qinlock

Generic name: ripretinib [ rip-RE-ti-nib ]Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Qinlock? Qinlock is an enzyme inhibitor that blocks the action of protein kinases. Qinlock is...

August 28, 2025

QNASL

Generic name: beclomethasone nasal [ BE-kloe-METH-a-sone ]Other brand names of beclomethasone nasal include: Beconase AQ, QNASLDrug class: Nasal steroids  What is QNASL? QNASL contains beclomethasone, a corticosteroid. It prevents...

August 28, 2025

Qsymia

Generic name: phentermine and topiramate [ FEN-ter-meen-and-toe-PIR-a-mate ]Drug class: Anorexiants  What is Qsymia? Qsymia contains a combination of phentermine and topiramate in an extended-release capsule. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant...

August 28, 2025

Quazepam

Generic name: quazepam [ KWAY-ze-pam ]Brand name: DoralDosage form: oral tablet (15 mg)Drug class: Benzodiazepines  What is quazepam? Quazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to...

August 28, 2025

Questran

Generic name: cholestyramine [ koe-le-STYE-ra-meen ]Other brand names of cholestyramine include: Prevalite, Prevalite Packets, Questran, Questran Light, Questran Packets, Cholestyramine LightDrug class: Bile acid sequestrants  What is Questran? Questran is...

August 28, 2025

Questran Light

Generic name: cholestyramine [ koe-le-STYE-ra-meen ]Other brand names of cholestyramine include: Prevalite, Prevalite Packets, Questran, Questran Light, Questran Packets, Cholestyramine LightDrug class: Bile acid sequestrants  What is Questran Light? Questran Light...

August 28, 2025

Quetiapine

Generic name: quetiapine [ kwe-TYE-a-peen ]Brand names: Seroquel, Seroquel XRDosage forms: oral tablet (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 25 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 50 mg),...

August 28, 2025

QuilliChew ER

Generic name: methylphenidate hydrochlorideDosage form: oral extended-release chewable tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is QuilliChew ER? QuilliChew ER is a chewable extended-release tablet used...

August 28, 2025

Quillivant XR

Generic name: methylphenidate (oral) [ METH-il-FEN-i-date ]Drug class: CNS stimulants  What is Quillivant XR? Quillivant XR is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in...

August 28, 2025

Quinidine

Generic name: quinidine (oral/injection) [ KWIH-nih-deen ]Brand names: Quin-G, Cardioquin, Quinora, Quinidex Extentabs, Quinaglute Dura-Tabs, Quin-ReleaseDosage forms: oral tablet (200 mg; 300 mg), oral tablet, extended release (324...

August 28, 2025

Quinine

Generic name: quinine [ KWYE-nine ]Brand names: Qualaquin, QM-260, QuinammDosage form: oral capsule (324 mg)Drug class: Antimalarial quinolines  What is quinine? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

August 28, 2025

Quizartinib

Generic name: quizartinib [ kwiz-AR-ti-nib ]Brand name: VanflytaDosage form: oral tablet (17.7 mg; 26.5 mg)Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is quizartinib? Quizartinib is used in adults alone...

August 28, 2025

Qulipta

Pronunciation: kew-LIP-tahGeneric name: atogepantDosage form: oral tablet (10 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors  What is Qulipta? Qulipta is used to help prevent...

August 28, 2025

Qutenza

Pronunciation: kew-ten-zaGeneric name: capsaicin topicalDosage form: topical system (patches, 8%)Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents  What is Qutenza? Qutenza (capsaicin 8% patch) is used to treat postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)...

August 28, 2025

Qvar (Inhalation)

Generic name: beclomethasone [ be-kloe-METH-a-sone ]Other brand names of beclomethasone include: Beclovent, Qvar, Qvar RedihalerDrug class: Inhaled corticosteroids  Uses for Qvar Beclomethasone is used to help control the...

August 28, 2025

Qvar Redihaler

Generic name: beclomethasone inhalation [ be-kloe-METH-a-sone ]Drug class: Inhaled corticosteroids  What is Qvar Redihaler? Beclomethasone is an inhaled steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and...

August 28, 2025

Rabeprazole

Generic name: rabeprazole [ ra-BEP-ra-zole ]Brand names: AcipHex, AcipHex SprinkleDosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (10 mg; 5 mg), oral delayed release tablet (20 mg)Drug class: Proton pump...

August 28, 2025

Ramipril

Generic name: ramipril [ RAM-i-pril ]Brand names: Altace, VostallyDrug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors  What is ramipril? Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart...

August 28, 2025

Ranexa

Generic name: ranolazine [ ra-NOE-la-zeen ]Drug class: Antianginal agents  What is Ranexa? Ranexa (ranolazine) belongs to a class of medications called anti-anginals. The exact way that...

August 28, 2025

Ranitidine

Generic name: ranitidine [ ra-NI-ti-deen ]Brand name: ZantacDrug class: H2 antagonists  What is ranitidine? Ranitidine was withdrawn from the market in the United States in April 2020....

August 28, 2025

Ranolazine

Generic name: ranolazine [ ra-NOE-la-zeen ]Brand names: Aspruzyo Sprinkle, RanexaDosage forms: oral granule, extended release (1000 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, extended release (1000 mg; 500 mg)Drug...

August 28, 2025

Ravulizumab

Pronunciation: RAV-ue-LIZ-ue-mabGeneric name: ravulizumab-cwvzBrand name: UltomirisDosage form: intravenous injection (10 mg/mL, 100mg/mL)Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants  What is ravulizumab-cwvz? Ravulizumab-cwvz is a prescription medication used to treat myasthenia...

August 28, 2025

Rebif

Pronunciation: re-bifGeneric name: interferon beta-1aOther brand names of interferon beta-1a include: Rebif, Rebif RebidoseDosage form: single-dose prefilled syringe for subcutaneous use, single-dose prefilled autoinjector for subcutaneous...

August 28, 2025