Diuretic medicines
Key facts What are diuretics? Diuretics are medicines that make your kidneys produce more urine. This helps remove extra fluid in...
Key facts What are diuretics? Diuretics are medicines that make your kidneys produce more urine. This helps remove extra fluid in...
Generic name: alfuzosin [ al-FUE-zoe-sin ]Brand name: UroxatralDosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg)Drug class: Alpha blockers What is alfuzosin? Alfuzosin is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-Jk)...
Pronunciation: al-BYOO-ter-allGeneric name: albuterol inhalationBrand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, AccuNebDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators What is albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a...
Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-lye-SIN-oh-pril ]Drug class: ACE inhibitors with thiazides What is Zestoretic? Zestoretic contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril. Hydrochlorothiazide...
Pronunciation: ah gam’ reeGeneric name: vamoroloneDosage form: oral suspension (40 mg/mL)Drug class: Glucocorticoids What is Agamree? Agamree (vamorolone) is a novel corticosteroid used to treat Duchenne...
Generic name: acyclovir (oral) [ a-SYE-klo-veer ]Brand names: Sitavig, ZoviraxDosage forms: buccal tablet (50 mg), oral capsule (200 mg), oral suspension (200 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (400...
Generic name: zaleplon [ ZAH-le-plon ]Brand name: SonataDosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics What is zaleplon? Zaleplon is a...
Generic name: aripiprazole [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify MyciteDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics Oral route(Tablet;Tablet, Disintegrating;Solution) Warning: Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis And...
Generic name: zavegepantDosage form: Nasal spray (10mg/spray)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Zavzpret? Zavzpret (zavegepant) is a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray used...
Pronunciation: a-MAN-ta-deenGeneric name: amantadineBrand names: Gocovri, Osmolex ER, SymmetrelDrug classes: Adamantane antivirals , Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents What is amantadine? Amantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the...
Pronunciation: al-PRAY-zoe-lamGeneric name: alprazolamBrand names: Xanax, Xanax XR, NiravamDosage forms: oral concentrate (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating...
Generic name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol [ dro-SPY-re-nown, ETH-in-il, ESS-tra-dy-ol ]Drug class: Contraceptives What is Yasmin? Yasmin is a combination birth control pill containing female...
Key facts What are statins? Statins are a group of prescription medicines used to lower cholesterol. They are recommended for people who are...
Generic name: alendronate [ a-LEN-dro-nate ]Brand names: Binosto, FosamaxDosage forms: oral solution (70 mg/75 mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg; 70 mg), oral tablet,...
Pronunciation: al-BYOO-ter-allGeneric name: albuterol inhalationBrand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, AccuNebDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators What is albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles...
Pronunciation: a-JO-veeGeneric name: fremanezumab-vfrmDrug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Ajovy? Ajovy is an injectable prescription medicine used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Ajovy...
Generic name: safinamide [ sa-FIN-a-mide ]Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents What is Xadago? Xadago is monoamine oxidase inhibitor type B (MAO-B). This medicine works by...
Pronunciation: a-fin-it-orGeneric name: everolimusBrand names: Afinitor, Afinitor DisperzDrug classes: MTOR inhibitors , Selective immunosuppressants What is Afinitor? Afinitor is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells...
Pronunciation: ADD-ur-allGeneric name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamineBrand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, MydayisDrug class: CNS stimulants What is Adderall? Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...
Pronunciation: way-noo’-ahGeneric name: EplontersenDosage form: subcutaneous injection (45 mg/0.8 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents What is Wainua? Wainua (eplontersen) is used to treat polyneuropathy of...
Key facts What over-the-counter medicines are available to relieve cold and flu symptoms? There are a number of over-the-counter medicines that...
Generic name: valacyclovir [ val-a-SYE-kloe-veer ]Brand name: ValtrexDrug class: Purine nucleosides What is valacyclovir? Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of...
Pronunciation: vye ep’ teeGeneric name: eptinezumab-jjmrDosage form: injection single-dose vial (100 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Vyepti? Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) is used to prevent migraines and is...
Generic name: abiraterone acetate [ A-bir-A-te-rone ]Brand names: Yonsa, ZytigaDosage form: oral tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics What is abiraterone? Abiraterone works by reducing...
Generic name: aripiprazole [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Asimtufii, Abilify MaintenaDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics Intramuscular route(Powder for Suspension;Suspension, Extended Release) Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis...
Pronunciation: AIM-oh-vigGeneric name: erenumabDosage form: Aimovig autoinjector (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL), prefilled Aimovig injection (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Aimovig? Aimovig...
Pronunciation: ah gam’ reeGeneric name: vamoroloneDosage form: oral suspension (40 mg/mL)Drug class: Glucocorticoids What is Agamree? Agamree (vamorolone) is a novel corticosteroid used to treat Duchenne...
Generic name: fluticasone and salmeterol [ floo-TIK-a-sone, sal-ME-te-rol ]Brand names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClickDrug class: Bronchodilator combinations What is Advair Diskus? Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and...
Pronunciation: you-brel-veeGeneric name: ubrogepantDosage form: 50mg tablet, 100mg tabletDrug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Ubrelvy? Ubrelvy tablets are used to treat migraine headaches in adults, that are...
Pronunciation: a dal aye’ mu mabBrand names: Humira, Amjevita, Yusimry, Cyltezo, Yuflyma, Dosage form: Subcutaneous injection by Autoinjector, Pre-Filled Syringe, Single-Dose VialDrug classes: Antirheumatics , TNF alfa inhibitors What is adalimumab? Adalimumab...