Drug classes

Aimovig

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...

August 26, 2025

Agamree

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...

August 26, 2025

Advair Diskus

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...

August 26, 2025

Ubrelvy 

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...

August 26, 2025

Adalimumab

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...

August 26, 2025

Acetaminophen

Pronunciation: a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fenGeneric name: acetaminophen (oral)Brand names: Actamin, Anacin AF, Aurophen, Bromo Seltzer, Children’s Tylenol,Dosage forms: oral capsule (325 mg; 500 mg), oral granule, effervescent (650 mg), oral...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Maintena

Generic name: aripiprazole lauroxil (injection) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Abilify Maintena? Abilify Maintena (aripiprazole) extended-release injection is used alone or in combination...

August 26, 2025

Tamsulosin

Generic name: tamsulosin [ tam-soo-LOE-sin ]Brand name: FlomaxDosage form: oral capsule (0.4 mg)Drug class: Alpha blockers What is tamsulosin? Tamsulosin belongs to a class of medications called...

August 26, 2025

Abilify

Generic name: aripiprazole (oral) [ AR-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Abilify? Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of...

August 26, 2025

Paracetamol 

Key facts What is paracetamol? Paracetamol is a medicine used for mild to moderate pain. It can be bought over the...

August 26, 2025

Actemra

Pronunciation: ac-tem-raGeneric name: tocilizumabDosage form: intravenous (infusion) injection, subcutaneous injectionDrug class: Interleukin inhibitors  What is Actemra? Actemra (tocilizumab) is a FDA approved biological medicine that...

August 26, 2025

Abiraterone

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...

August 26, 2025

Pain-relief medicines 

Key facts What is pain-relief medicine? Pain-relief medicines are used as part of a strategy to manage short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic)...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Mycite (Oral)

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...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Asimtufii

Pronunciation: a-BIL-i-fy AH-SIM-TUH-FYEGeneric name: aripiprazoleDosage form: extended-release injectable suspension, for intramuscular useDrug class:  Atypical antipsychotics  What is Abilify Asimtufii? Abilify Asimtufii is an atypical antipsychotic used for schizophrenia and...

August 26, 2025

Abecma

Pronunciation: uh-BEK-muhGeneric name:  idecabtagene vicleucelDosage form: suspension for intravenous infusionDrug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics  What is Abecma? Abecma is a CAR T cell therapy used to...

August 26, 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...

August 26, 2025

Sabril

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

August 26, 2025

Ozempic

Pronunciation: oh-ZEM-pickGeneric name: semaglutide injectionDosage form: Single-patient-use injection pen (multiple-strengths)Drug class: GLP-1 Agonists (Incretin Mimetics) What is Ozempic? Ozempic (semaglutide) is a prescription medication used...

August 26, 2025

Nystatin topical 

Generic name: nystatin topical [ nye-STAT-in ]Brand names: Nyamyc, Nystop, Mycostatin Topical, Pedi-Dri, Pediaderm AFDosage forms: topical cream (100,000 units/g), topical ointment (100000 units/g), topical powder (100000 units/g)Drug class: Topical antifungals...

August 26, 2025

Methylene blue 

Pronunciation: METH-i-leen-BLOOBrand name: ProvayblueDosage form: injectionDrug classes: Antidotes, Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes What is methylene blue? Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent used to treat methemoglobinemia, a condition where hemoglobin...

August 26, 2025

Lyumjev

Generic name: insulin lispro [ IN-soo-lin-LISS-pro ]Drug class: Insulin What is Lyumjev? Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the...

August 26, 2025

Acetylcysteine

Generic name: acetylcysteine (oral) [ a-SEET-il-SIS-teen ]Brand names: NAC, N-A-C SustainDosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg; 600 mg), oral tablet (600 mg), IM injection (100 mg)Drug classes:Antidotes , Mucolytics ...

August 26, 2025

Lithium

Key facts What is lithium? Lithium is a mood stabilising medicine used to treat certain mental illnesses, such as: Lithium can also...

August 26, 2025

HIV and AIDS medicines 

Key facts What are antiretrovirals and why do I need them? HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus) damages your immune system by...

August 26, 2025