Drug classes

Gemcitabine

Generic name: gemcitabine [ jem-SYE-ta-been ]Brand names: Infugem, GemzarDosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (1 g; 2 g; 200 mg), intravenous solution (10 mg/mL-NaCl 0.9%; 100 mg/mL;...

November 8, 2025

Gemfibrozil

Generic name: gemfibrozil [ jem-FYE-broe-zil ]Brand name: LopidDosage form: oral tablet (600 mg)Drug class: Fibric acid derivatives  What is gemfibrozil? Gemfibrozil helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids)...

November 8, 2025

Gemzar

Generic name: gemcitabine [ jem-SYE-ta-been ]Drug class: Antimetabolites  What is Gemzar? Gemzar is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells...

November 8, 2025

Gemtesa

Pronunciation: gem tes’ ahGeneric name: vibegronDosage form: tablet 75mgDrug class: Urinary antispasmodics  What is Gemtesa? Gemtesa is used to treat overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms, including urinary urgency,...

November 8, 2025

Genotropin

Pronunciation: JEEN-o-tro-pinGeneric name: somatropin [ soe-ma-TROE-pin ]Dosage form: Genotropin 12 mg Pen Device, Genotropin 5 mg Pen Device, Genotropin Miniquick: 0.2 mg, 0.4 mg,...

November 8, 2025

Gentamicin

Generic name: gentamicin [ GEN-ta-MYE-sin ]Brand names: Garamycin, CidomycinDosage forms: injectable solution (10 mg/mL; 40 mg/mL), intravenous solution (100 mg/100 mL-0.9%; 100 mg/50 mL-0.9%; 120 mg/100...

November 8, 2025

Geodon

Generic name: ziprasidone [ zi-PRAY-si-done ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Geodon? Geodon is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in...

November 8, 2025

Giazo

Generic name: balsalazide [ bal-SAL-a-zide ]Brand names: Colazal, GiazoDrug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Giazo? The Colazal brand of balsalazide is used to treat mild to moderate active ulcerative colitis in adults and children...

November 8, 2025

Ginkgo Biloba

Generic name: ginkgo [ GINK-goe ]Drug class: Herbal products  What is  Ginkgo Biloba? Ginkgo Biloba is a plant also known as Maidenhair tree, Ginkgo Biloba  biloba, Abricot Argente...

November 8, 2025

Glatiramer (Subcutaneous)

Generic name: glatiramer [ gla-TIR-a-mer-AS-e-tate ]Brand names: Copaxone, GlatopaDrug class: Other immunostimulants  Uses for glatiramer Glatiramer injection is used to treat relapsing-forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including...

November 8, 2025

Gleevec

Pronunciation: ɡli-vɪkGeneric name: imatinibDosage form: tabletDrug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors  What is Gleevec? Gleevec is a targeted therapy cancer treatment used to treat specific...

November 8, 2025

Glimepiride

Generic name: glimepiride [ glye-MEP-ir-ide ]Brand name: AmarylDosage form: oral tablet (1 mg; 2 mg; 4 mg)Drug class: Sulfonylureas  What is glimepiride? Glimepiride is an oral diabetes...

November 8, 2025

Glipizide

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

November 1, 2025

Glucagon

Generic name: glucagon (injection) [ GLOO-ka-gon ]Brand name: Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood SugarDosage form: injectionDrug class: Glucose elevating agents  What is glucagon? Glucagon is a hormone...

November 1, 2025

Glucophage

Generic name: metformin [ met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Glucophage, Glucophage XRDrug class: Non-sulfonylureas  What is Glucophage? Glucophage is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Glucophage is used...

November 1, 2025

Glycopyrrolate

Generic name: glycopyrrolate (oral/injection) [ GLY-koe-PIE-roe-late ]Brand names: Cuvposa, Dartisla ODT, Glycate, Glyrx-PFDosage forms: injectable solution (0.2 mg/mL; 0.2 mg/mL preservative-free), intravenous solution (0.2 mg/mL)Drug classes: Anticholinergic bronchodilators , Anticholinergics / antispasmodics ...

November 1, 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...

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