Drug classes

Jantoven

Generic name: warfarin (oral) [ WAR-far-in ]Drug class: Coumarins and indandiones  What is Jantoven? Jantoven is an anticoagulant (blood thinner). This medicine reduces the formation of...

September 27, 2025

Janumet

Generic name: metformin and sitagliptin [ met-FOR-min-and-SI-ta-glip-tin ]Brand names: Janumet, Janumet XRDrug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Janumet? Janumet contains a combination of metformin and sitagliptin. Metformin and...

September 27, 2025

Janumet XR

Generic name: metformin and sitagliptin [ met-FOR-min-and-SIT-a-GLIP-tin ]Brand names: Janumet, Janumet XR, Zituvimet, Zituvimet XRDrug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Janumet XR? Janumet XR is a combination medicine used...

September 27, 2025

Januvia

Generic name: sitagliptin [ SI-ta-glip-tin ]Drug class: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors  What is Januvia? Januvia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels....

September 27, 2025

Jardiance

Generic name: empagliflozin [ EM-pa-gli-FLOE-zin ]Dosage form: tablets (10 mg; 25 mg)Drug class: SGLT-2 inhibitors  What is Jardiance? Jardiance (empagliflozin) is an FDA-approved tablet used to help...

September 27, 2025

Jencycla

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Gallifrey, HeatherDrug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Jencycla? Jencycla is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation....

September 27, 2025

Jentadueto

Generic name: linagliptin and metformin [ LIN-a-GLIP-tin-and-met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Jentadueto, Jentadueto XRDrug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Jentadueto? Jentadueto contains a combination of linagliptin and metformin. Linagliptin and metformin...

September 27, 2025

Jentadueto XR

Generic name: linagliptin and metformin [ LIN-a-GLIP-tin-and-met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Jentadueto, Jentadueto XRDrug class: Antidiabetic combinations  What is Jentadueto XR? Jentadueto XR are oral diabetes medicines that help control...

September 27, 2025

Jeuveau

Generic name: prabotulinumtoxinA [ pra-BOT-ue-LYE-num-TOX-in-AY ]Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants  What is Jeuveau? Jeuveau is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve...

September 27, 2025

Jevtana

Generic name: cabazitaxel [ ka-BAZ-i-TAX-el ]Drug class: Mitotic inhibitors  What is Jevtana? Jevtana is a prescription cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells...

September 27, 2025

Jinteli (Oral)

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone [ ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]Brand names: Femhrt 1/5, Femhrt Lo, Gildess 1.5/30, Jevantique, JinteliDrug class: Sex hormone combinations  Oral route(Tablet) Junel(R): Cigarette smoking increases...

September 27, 2025

Jolessa (Oral)

Generic name: levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol [ lee-voe-nor-JES-trel, ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol ]Brand names: Alesse, Alesse-28, Altavera, Amethia, Amethia LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet) Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events from...

September 27, 2025

Jolivette

Generic name: norethindrone [ nor-eth-IN-drone ]Brand names: Camila, Deblitane, Errin, Gallifrey, HeatherDrug classes: Contraceptives , Progestins  What is Jolivette? Jolivette is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and...

September 27, 2025

Jornay PM

Generic name: methylphenidate hydrochlorideDosage form: oral extended-release capsuleDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Jornay PM? Jornay PM is a once-a-day capsule used to treat attention...

September 27, 2025

Journavx

Pronunciation: jor na vixGeneric name: suzetrigineDosage form: tablet (50 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous analgesics  What is Journavx? Journavx (suzetrigine) is a new non-opioid pain-relieving tablet used to treat short-term...

September 27, 2025

Jubbonti

Pronunciation: Jue-bon’-teeGeneric name: denosumab-bbdzDosage form: injection for subcutaneous useDrug class: Miscellaneous bone resorption inhibitors  What is Jubbonti? Jubbonti (denosumab-bbdz) is an injection that is administered...

September 27, 2025

Jublia

Generic name: efinaconazole topical [ EF-in-a-KON-a-zole-TOP-ik-al ]Drug class: Topical antifungals  What is Jublia solution?Jublia topical solution contains efinaconazole, an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by...

September 27, 2025

Junel 1.5/30 (Oral)

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone [ ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone include Femhrt 1/5, Femhrt LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet)...

September 27, 2025

Junel 1/20 (Oral)

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone [ ETH-i-nil-es-tra-DYE-ol, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone include Femhrt 1/5, Femhrt LoDrug class: Contraceptives  Oral route(Tablet)...

September 27, 2025

Juxtapid

Generic name: lomitapide [ loe-MI-ta-pide ]Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is Juxtapid? Juxtapid is used along with diet changes (restriction of cholesterol and fat intake)...

September 27, 2025

Jynneos

Generic name: smallpox and monkeypox vaccineDrug class: Viral vaccines  What is Jynneos? Jynneos is used to help prevent smallpox and monkeypox diseases. Like any vaccine,...

September 27, 2025

Kadcyla

Generic name: ado-trastuzumab emtansine [ AY-doe-tras-TOOZ-ue-mab-em-TAN-seen ]Drug class: HER2 inhibitors  What is Kadcyla? Kadcyla is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of...

September 22, 2025

Kadian

Generic name: morphine (oral) [ MOR-feen ]Dosage form: oral capsules, extended release (10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg, 200mg)Drug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics)  What is...

September 22, 2025

Kalbitor

Generic name: ecallantide [ e-KAL-an-tide ]Drug class: Hereditary angioedema agents  What is Kalbitor? Kalbitor is used to treat attacks of hereditary angioedema (an immune system disorder). This medicine...

September 22, 2025

Kapvay

Generic name: clonidine (oral) [ KLOE-ni-deen ]Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting  What is Kapvay? Kapvay is a prescription medicine supplied as an extended-release tablet and...

September 22, 2025

Kariva

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel [ EH-thih-nill-ess-tra-DYE-ole-and-des-oh-JESS-trel ]Other brand names of ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel include: Apri, Azurette, Cyred EQ, Enskyce, IsibloomDrug class: Contraceptives  What is Kariva? Kariva is a combination birth...

September 22, 2025

Kayexalate

Generic name: sodium polystyrene sulfonate [ SOE-dee-um-pol-ee-STEER-een-SUL-foe-nate ]Other brand names of sodium polystyrene sulfonate include: Kalexate, Kayexalate, KionexDrug class: Cation exchange resins  What is Kayexalate? Kayexalate binds itself to...

September 22, 2025

Keflex

Generic name: cephalexin [ sef-a-LEX-in ]Drug class: First generation cephalosporins  What is Keflex? Keflex is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. It works by fighting...

September 22, 2025

Kenalog

Generic name: triamcinolone topical [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone ]Other brand names of triamcinolone topical include: Cinolar, Kenalog, Oralone, Pediaderm TA, Triamcinolone Acetonide in Absorbase, Trianex, TridermDrug class: Topical steroids  What is Kenalog topical? Kenalog...

September 22, 2025