Drug classes

Chemotherapy

Key facts What is chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a word used to describe a group of strong medicines often used to treat cancer....

August 26, 2025

Fycompa

Generic name: perampanel [ per-AM-pa-nel ]Drug class: AMPA receptor antagonists What is Fycompa? Fycompa is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures in adults and children. Fycompa...

August 26, 2025

Medicines for asthma 

Key facts What are asthma medicines? Asthma medicines are usually grouped into ‘preventers’ and ‘relievers’: Most asthma medicines are taken using...

August 26, 2025

Antihistamines

Key facts Allergies and histamine Your body can become sensitive to things around you, such as foods, plants, animals and medicines....

August 26, 2025

Dutasteride

Generic name: dutasteride [ doo-TAS-ter-ide ]Brand name: AvodartDosage form: oral capsule (0.5 mg)Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors What is dutasteride? Dutasteride (brand name Avodart) is used to treat...

August 26, 2025

Antidepressants 

Key facts What are antidepressants? Antidepressants are medicines used to treat mental health conditions including: Medicine is just one strategy used...

August 25, 2025

Cymbalta 

Generic name: duloxetine [ du-LOX-e-teen ]Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors What is Cymbalta? Cymbalta is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals...

August 25, 2025

Antibiotics 

Key facts    What are antibiotics? Antibiotics are medicines that treat infections and diseases caused by bacteria. Antibiotics do not work...

August 25, 2025

Bismuth subsalicylate

Generic name: bismuth subsalicylate [ BIZ-muth-sub-sa-LISS-i-late ]Brand names: Bismarex, Kaopectate, Kaopectate Diarrhea And Upset Stomach, Kola-Pectin DS, Pepto Bismol LiquicapsDosage forms: oral capsule (262 mg), oral suspension (1050...

August 25, 2025

A/B Otic (Otic)

Generic name: antipyrine and benzocaine [ an-tee-PYE-reen, BEN-zoe-kane ]Brand names: A/B Otic, Aurodex, Auroto, Benzotic, Dec-Agesic A.B., DoloticDrug class: Otic anesthetics Uses for A/B Otic Antipyrine and benzocaine combination is...

August 25, 2025