Drug classes

Premarin

Generic name: conjugated estrogens (oral) [ KON-joo-gay-ted-ES-troe-jenz ]Drug class: Estrogens  What is Premarin? Premarin tablets contain conjugated estrogens, a mixture of estrogen hormones. Estrogen is a female...

August 29, 2025

Prevnar 20

Generic name: Pneumococcal 20-valent conjugate vaccine [ NOO-moe-KOK-al-VAY-lent-KON-joo-gate-VAX-een ]Dosage form: intramuscular injectionDrug class: Bacterial vaccines  What is Prevnar 20? Prevnar 20 is a vaccine used to prevent pneumococcal...

August 29, 2025

Prilosec

Generic name: omeprazole [ oh-MEP-ra-zol ]Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors  What is Prilosec? Prilosec is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced...

August 29, 2025

Primidone

Generic name: primidone [ PRIM-i-done ]Brand name: MysolineDosage form: oral tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 50 mg)Drug class: Barbiturate anticonvulsants  What is primidone? Primidone is an anticonvulsant...

August 29, 2025

Progesterone

Generic name: progesterone [ proe-JESS-te-rone ]Brand names: First Progesterone MC10, Menopause Formula Progesterone, PrometriumDrug class: Progestins  What is progesterone? Progesterone is a naturally occurring hormone important for...

August 29, 2025

Prolia

Pronunciation: PRO-lee-aGeneric name: denosumabDosage form: injection for subcutaneous useDrug class: Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors  What is Prolia? Prolia (denosumab) is an injection that is administered...

August 29, 2025

Promacta

Generic name: eltrombopag [ el-TROM-boe-pag ]Drug class: Platelet-stimulating agents  What is Promacta? Promacta is a man-made form of a protein that stimulates cells in the bone...

August 29, 2025

Promethazine

Generic name: promethazine (oral) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]Brand name: PhenerganDrug classes: Antihistamines, Phenothiazine antiemetics  What is promethazine? Promethazine is in a group of drugs called phenothiazines (FEEN-oh-THYE-a-zeens). It...

August 29, 2025

Protonix

Generic name: pantoprazole (oral/injection) [ pan-TOE-pra-zole ]Drug class: Proton pump inhibitors  What is Protonix? Protonix is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid...

August 29, 2025

Provenge

Generic name: sipuleucel-T [ SI-pu-LOO-sel-tee ]Drug class: Therapeutic vaccines  What is Provenge? Provenge contains a protein that stimulates the body’s immune system to help it respond...

August 29, 2025

Provigil

Pronunciation: pro-vig-illGeneric name: modafinilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Provigil? Provigil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness caused...

August 29, 2025

Prozac

Generic name: fluoxetine [ floo-OX-e-teen ]Other brand names of fluoxetine include: Prozac, Prozac WeeklyDrug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Prozac? Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)...

August 29, 2025

Pseudoephedrine

Generic name: pseudoephedrine [ SOO-doe-ee-FED-rin ]Brand names: Chlor Trimeton Nasal Decongestant, Contac Cold, Drixoral Decongestant Non-Drowsy, Elixsure Decongestant, EntexDrug class: Decongestants  What is pseudoephedrine? Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant...

August 29, 2025

Qbrelis

Generic name: lisinopril [ lyse-IN-oh-pril ]Other brand names of lisinopril include: Prinivil, Qbrelis, ZestrilDrug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors  What is Qbrelis? Qbrelis is used alone or in combination...

August 28, 2025

Qbrexza

Qbrexza (Topical application) Generic name: glycopyrronium tosylate [ glye-koe-pir-OH-nee-um-TOS-i-late ]Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents  Uses for Qbrexza Glycopyrronium tosylate is used to treat excessive underarm sweating...

August 28, 2025

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