Drug classes

Rizatriptan

Generic name: rizatriptan [ RYE-za-TRIP-tan ]Brand names: Maxalt, Maxalt-MLTDosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 5 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Antimigraine agents  What is...

August 27, 2025

Robaxin

Generic name: methocarbamol [ meth-oh-KAR-ba-mal ]Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants  What is Robaxin? Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain...

August 27, 2025

Rosuvastatin

Generic name: rosuvastatinBrand names: Crestor, Ezallor SprinkleDosage form: oral capsule, oral tabletDrug class: Statins What is rosuvastatin? Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle) is a prescription medication...

August 27, 2025

Rowasa

Generic name: mesalamineOther brand names of mesalamine include: Rowasa, sfRowasaDosage form: rectal enemaDrug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Rowasa? Rowasa (mesalamine, sfRowasa) is an enema used...

August 27, 2025

Rozanolixizumab

Pronunciation: roz-an-o-lik-i-zoo-mabGeneric name: rozanolixizumab-noliBrand name: RystiggoDosage form: vial for subcutaneous infusion (280 mg/2 mL, 420 mg/3 mL, 560 mg/4 mL, 840 mg/6 mL)Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants ...

August 27, 2025

Ruconest

Generic name: c1 esterase inhibitor recombinant injection (conestat alfa)Drug class: Hereditary angioedema agents  What is Ruconest? Ruconest is a manmade form of the c1...

August 27, 2025

Rybrevant

Pronunciation: RYE–breh–vantGeneric name: amivantamab-vmjwDosage form: injection for intravenous infusion (350 mg/7 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous bispecific antibodies  What is Rybrevant? Rybrevant is used to treat advanced non-small cell...

August 27, 2025

Rydapt

Generic name: midostaurin [ MYE-doe-STAW-rin ]Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Rydapt? Rydapt is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer...

August 27, 2025

Rystiggo

Pronunciation: Rye-stig-ohGeneric name: rozanolixizumab-noliDosage form: single-dose vial for subcutaneous infusion (280 mg/2 mL, 420 mg/3 mL, 560 mg/4 mL, 840 mg/6 mL)Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants ...

August 27, 2025

Rytary

Generic name: carbidopa and levodopa [ KAR-bi-DOE-pa-and-LEE-voe-DOE-pa ]Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Rytary? Rytary contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa. Rytary extended release capsules...

August 27, 2025

Sabril

Generic name: vigabatrin [ vye-GA-ba-trin ]Brand names: Sabril, Vigadrone, VigpoderDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs What is Sabril? Sabril is an anticonvulsant used for refractory complex partial...

August 26, 2025

Timothy grass pollen allergen extract 

Generic name: timothy grass pollen allergen extract [ TIM-oh-thee-grass-PAW-len-AL-er-gen-EX-tract ]Brand name: GrastekDosage form: sublingual tablet (2800 BAU)Drug class: Allergenics What is timothy grass pollen allergen extract? Timothy...

August 26, 2025

Tacrolimus

Package insert / product labelDosage form: capsuleDrug class: Calcineurin inhibitorsJ Code (medical billing code): J7507 (Per 1 mg, oral) Highlights of Prescribing Information These...

August 26, 2025

Aptiom

Generic name: eslicarbazepine [ ES-li-kar-BAZ-e-peen ]Drug class: Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants  What is Aptiom? Aptiom is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain....

August 26, 2025

Apixaban

Generic name: apixaban [ a-PIX-a-ban ]Brand names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PEDosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Factor Xa...

August 26, 2025

AndroGel

Generic name: testosterone topical [ tes-TOS-ter-one-TOP-i-kal ]Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids  What is AndroGel? AndroGel contains testosterone, a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many...

August 26, 2025

Opioids

Key facts What are opioids? Opioids are a group of medicines that may be prescribed by a doctor to treat pain....

August 26, 2025

Amitriptyline

Pronunciation: a-mee-TRIP-ti-leenBrand names: Elavil, Endep, VanatripDosage form: tablets (10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg)Drug class: Tricyclic antidepressants  What is amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used...

August 26, 2025

Alunbrig

Pronunciation: uh-lun-brigGeneric name: brigatinibDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Alunbrig? Alunbrig is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in...

August 26, 2025