Drug classes

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 Ranitidine was withdrawn from the market in the United States in April 2020....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

Reclast

Generic name: zoledronic acid [ ZOE-le-DRON-ik-AS-id ]Drug class: Bisphosphonates  What is Reclast? Reclast (sometimes called zoledronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the...

August 28, 2025

Reglan

Generic name: metoclopramide [ MET-oh-KLOE-pra-mide ]Drug classes: GI stimulants , Miscellaneous antiemetics  What is Reglan? Reglan increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the...

August 28, 2025

Relafen

Generic name: nabumetone [ na-BUE-me-tone ]Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Relafen? Relafen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nabumetone works by reducing hormones that...

August 28, 2025

Remeron

Generic name: mirtazapine [ mir-TAZ-a-peen ]Other brand names of mirtazapine include: Remeron, Remeron SolTabDrug class: Tetracyclic antidepressants  What is Remeron? Remeron is an antidepressant. The way mirtazapine works...

August 28, 2025

Remicade

Generic name: infliximab [ in-FLIX-ih-mab ]Drug classes: Antirheumatics , TNF alfa inhibitors  What is Remicade? Remicade reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause...

August 28, 2025

Renflexis

Generic name: infliximab-abdaOther brand names of infliximab-abda include: RenflixisDosage form: intravenous (infusion) injectionDrug class: TNF alfa inhibitors  What is Renflexis? Renflexis (infliximab-abda) is a monocloncal...

August 28, 2025

Repaglinide

Generic name: repaglinide (oral) [ re-PAG-li-nide ]Brand name: PrandinDosage form: oral tablet (0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg)Drug class: Meglitinides  What is repaglinide? Repaglinide is used together...

August 28, 2025

Repatha

Pronunciation: ri-PAth-aGeneric name: evolocumabDosage form: prefilled single-dose SureClick autoinjector (140 mg/mL), prefilled single-dose syringe (140 mg/mL), single-dose Pushtonex system (420 mg/3.5mL; on-body infusor with...

August 28, 2025

Requip

Generic name: ropinirole (oral) [ roe-PIN-i-role ]Other brand names of ropinirole (oral) include: Requip, Requip XLDrug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Requip? Requip is a dopaminergic agent and it...

August 28, 2025

Restasis

Generic name: cyclosporine ophthalmic [ SYE-kloe-SPOR-een-off-THAL-mik ]Other brand names of cyclosporine ophthalmic include: Cequa, Restasis, Restasis multidoseDrug class: Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents  What is Restasis? Restasis eye drops contain cyclosporine which...

August 28, 2025

Retevmo

Pronunciation: reh-TEHV-mohGeneric name: selpercatinibDosage form: oral capsule, oral tabletDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Retevmo? Retevmo (selpercatinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that may be...

August 28, 2025

Rexulti

Pronunciation: REX-ul-TEGeneric name: brexpiprazoleDosage form: oral tablet (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg)Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Rexulti?...

August 28, 2025