Drug classes

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

Hiprex

Generic name: methenamine [ meh-THEH-na-meen ]Drug class: Urinary anti-infectives  What is Hiprex? Hiprex is an antibacterial medicine used to treat or prevent bladder infections in adults...

October 21, 2025

Hizentra

Pronunciation: hi-ZEN-traGeneric name: immune globulin (subcutaneous) [ im-MYOON-GLOB-yoo-lin ]Dosage form: subcutaneous infusionDrug class: Immune globulins  What is Hizentra? Hizentra is a sterilized solution made from human plasma. It...

October 21, 2025

Horizant

Generic name: gabapentin enacarbilDrug class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs  What is  Horizant? Horizant is a  prescription medicine used to treat adults with restless legs syndrome and pain...

October 21, 2025

Humalog

Generic name: insulin lispro [ IN-soo-lin-LISS-pro ]Drug class: Insulin  What is Humalog? Humalog is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection,...

October 21, 2025

Humira

Pronunciation: Hu-MAR-ahGeneric name: adalimumabDosage form: injection for subcutaneous useDrug classes: Antirheumatics  , TNF alfa inhibitors  What is Humira? Humira is used to treat many inflammatory conditions in...

October 17, 2025

Humulin N

Generic name: insulin isophane [ IN-soo-lin-EYE-soe-fane ]Brand names: Humulin N, Novolin NDrug class: Insulin  What is Humulin N? Humulin N is a man-made form of a hormone that...

October 17, 2025

Humulin R

Generic name: insulin regular [ IN-soo-lin-REG-yoo-lar ]Brand names: HumuLIN R, Myxredlin, NovoLIN RDrug class: Insulin  What is Humulin R? Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of...

October 17, 2025

Humulin R (Concentrated) (U-500)

Generic name: insulin regular, concentrated (U-500) [ IN-soo-lin ]Brand names: HumuLIN R (Concentrated), HumuLIN R KwikPen (Concentrated)Drug class: Insulin  What is concentrated (U-500) insulin? Insulin is a...

October 17, 2025

Hydralazine

Generic name: hydralazine [ hye-DRAL-a-zeen ]Brand name: ApresolineDosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)Drug class: Vasodilators  What is hydralazine? Hydralazine is a...

October 14, 2025

Hydrea

Generic name: hydroxyurea [ hye-DROX-ee-yoo-REE-a ]Brand names: Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos, MylocelDrug class: Antimetabolites  What is Hydrea? Hydrea is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous...

October 14, 2025