Drug classes

Glyxambi

Generic name: empagliflozin and linagliptin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin-and-LIN-a-GLIP-tin ]Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Glyxambi? Glyxambi contains a combination of empagliflozin and linagliptin. Empagliflozin and linagliptin are oral diabetes medicines...

November 1, 2025

Glucosamine

Generic name: glucosamine [ glue-KOE-sah-meen ]Brand names: Genicin, Optiflex-G, GS-500Dosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg), oral tablet (500 mg; 750 mg; hydrochloride 1500 mg)Drug class: Nutraceutical products  What...

October 25, 2025

Glucotrol

Generic name: glipizide [ GLIP-i-zide ]Brand names: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XLDrug class: Sulfonylureas  What is Glucotrol? Glucotrol is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by...

October 25, 2025

Glyburide

Generic name: glyburide [ GLYE-bue-ride ]Brand names: DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, MicronaseDrug class: Sulfonylureas  What is glyburide? Glyburide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Glyburide is used...

October 25, 2025

GlycoLax

Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]Brand names: ClearLax, GaviLAX, HealthyLax, MiraLax, Natura-LaxDrug class: Laxatives  What is GlycoLax? GlycoLax is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water...

October 25, 2025

Glyxambi

Generic name: empagliflozin and linagliptin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin-and-LIN-a-GLIP-tin ]Drug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Glyxambi? Glyxambi contains a combination of empagliflozin and linagliptin. Empagliflozin and linagliptin are oral diabetes medicines...

October 25, 2025

Gocovri

Generic name: amantadine [ a-MAN-ta-deen ]Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Gocovri? Gocovri is a prescription medicine containing amantadine. Gocovri is used to treat dyskinesia (sudden...

October 25, 2025

Golimumab

Generic name: golimumab [ goe-LIM-ue-mab ]Brand names: Simponi, Simponi Aria, Simponi SmartJectDosage forms: intravenous solution (50 mg/4 mL), subcutaneous solution (100 mg/mL; 50 mg/0.5 mL)Drug class: TNF alfa...

October 25, 2025

GoLYTELY

Generic name: polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution [ pall-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol-ee-LEK-troe-lyte ]Brand names: GaviLyte-C With Lemon Flavor Pack, GaviLyte-G With Lemon Flavor Pack, GaviLyte-N With Flavor Packs, GoLYTELY, MoviPrepDrug class: Laxatives ...

October 25, 2025

Glumetza

Generic name: metformin [ met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Glumetza, MetFORMIN (Eqv-Fortamet), MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glucophage XR), MetFORMIN (Eqv-Glumetza), Fortamet, Glucophage XR, Riomet ERDrug class: Non-sulfonylureas  What is Glumetza? Glumetza is used together with...

October 25, 2025

Gomekli

Pronunciation: go-MEK-leeGeneric name: mirdametinibDosage form: tablets (1mg), capsules (1mg, 2mg)Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Gomekli? Gomekli (mirdametinib) is an FDA-approved medication used to treat neurofibromatosis...

October 25, 2025

Goserelin (Monograph)

Brand name: ZoladexDrug class: Gonadotropins VA class: AN500Chemical name: 2-(Aminocarbonyl)hydrazide-6-[O-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-d-serine]-10-deglycinamide luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig)Molecular formula: C59H84N18O14 Introduction Synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, gonadorelin);...

October 25, 2025

Griseofulvin

Generic name: griseofulvin [ GRIS-ee-oh-FUL-vin ]Brand names: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin P/G, Fulvicin U/F, Gris-PEG, Grisactin UltraDosage forms: oral suspension (microcrystalline 125 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (microcrystalline 500 mg; ultramicrocrystalline...

October 25, 2025

Guaifenesin

Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin ]Brand names: Mucinex, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Triaminic Chest Congestion, Tussin Expectorant, Xpect, Organidin NR, Bidex 400Drug class: Expectorants  What is guaifenesin? Guaifenesin is...

October 25, 2025

Guselkumab

Pronunciation: GUE-sel-KOO-mabBrand name: TremfyaDosage form: injection (Tremfya Pen, Prefilled syringe, One-Press Injector), infusion (single dose vial)Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors  What is guselkumab? Guselkumab (Tremfya) is an...

October 25, 2025

Gvoke

Generic name: glucagon (injection) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]Brand names: Gvoke HypoPen, Gvoke PFS, Gvoke KitDrug class: Glucose elevating agents  What is Gvoke? Gvoke is a hormone that increases...

October 25, 2025

Haldol

Generic name: haloperidol (oral) [ HAL-oh-PER-i-dol ]Drug class: Miscellaneous antipsychotic agents  What is Haldol? Haldol is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia. Haldol is...

October 25, 2025

Halobetasol Topical

Generic name: halobetasol topical [ HAL-oh-BAY-ta-sol ]Brand names: Bryhali, Lexette, Ultravate, Ultravate X Ointment, Ultravate X CreamDosage forms: topical cream (0.05%), topical foam (0.05%), topical lotion (0.01%; 0.05%),...

October 25, 2025

Harvoni

Pronunciation: har-VOE-neeGeneric name: ledipasvir and sofosbuvirDosage form: oral tablets, oral pelletsDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Harvoni? Harvoni is used to treat hepatitis C virus...

October 25, 2025

Hemgenix

Generic name: etranacogene dezaparvovec-drlbDosage form: suspension, for intravenous infusionDrug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers What is Hemgenix? Hemgenix is a one-time gene therapy for the...

October 25, 2025

Hemlibra

Generic name: emicizumab [ EM-a-SIZ-ue-mab ]Drug class: Miscellaneous coagulation modifiers What is Hemlibra? Hemlibra is a monoclonal antibody that functions in place of a natural blood-clotting...

October 25, 2025

Heparin Injection

Generic name: heparin (injection) [ HEP-a-rin ]Brand names: Hep-Pak (obsolete), Heparin Lock Flush (obsolete), Hep-Pak CVC (obsolete), Hep-Lock (obsolete), Heparin Sodium ADD-VantageDrug class: Heparins  What is...

October 25, 2025

Heparin Injection

Generic name: heparin (injection) [ HEP-a-rin ]Brand names: Hep-Pak (obsolete), Heparin Lock Flush (obsolete), Hep-Pak CVC (obsolete), Hep-Lock (obsolete), Heparin Sodium ADD-VantageDrug class: Heparins  What is...

October 21, 2025

Heparin Sodium (Monograph)

Brand name: HepFlushDrug class: Heparins  Introduction Anticoagulant; a heterogeneous group of anionic, sulfated glycosaminoglycans. Unless otherwise specified in this monograph, the term “heparin”...

October 21, 2025

Hepatitis B adult vaccine

Generic name: hepatitis B adult vaccine [ HEP-a-TYE-tis-B-a-DULT-VAX-een ]Brand names: Engerix-B (HepB), Heplisav-B, Recombivax HB Adult, Recombivax HB Dialysis Formulation, PreHevbrioDosage forms: intramuscular solution (20 mcg/0.5 mL), intramuscular suspension (10...

October 21, 2025

Herceptin

Generic name: trastuzumab [ tras-TOO-zoo-mab ]Drug class: HER2 inhibitors  What is Herceptin? Herceptin is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer...

October 21, 2025

Hibiclens

Generic name: chlorhexidine topical [ klor-HEX-i-deen-TOP-i-kal ]Brand names: Antiseptic Skin Cleanser, Betasept, Biopatch, Calgon Vesta, ChloraPrep One-StepDrug classes: Antiseptic and germicides  , Mouth and throat products  What is Hibiclens? Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic that...

October 21, 2025