Drug classes

Hydrocodone

Generic name: hydrocodone (oral) [ HYE-droe-KOE-done ]Brand names: Hysingla ER, Zohydro ERDrug classes: Antitussives  , Opioids (narcotic analgesics)  What is hydrocodone? Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication. Zohydro ER and...

October 14, 2025

Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone

Generic name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-hye-droe-KOE-done ]Brand names: Hycet, Lorcet, Norco, Verdrocet, Vicodin, Xodol, ZamicetDrug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations  What is hydrocodone and acetaminophen? Hydrocodone and acetaminophen is a combination medicine...

October 14, 2025

Hydrocodone and ibuprofen

Generic name: hydrocodone and ibuprofen [ HYE-dro-KOE-done-and-EYE-bue-pro-fen ]Brand names: Ibudone, Vicoprofen, Reprexain, Xylon 10Dosage form: oral tablet (10 mg-200 mg; 5 mg-200 mg; 7.5 mg-200 mg)Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations ...

October 14, 2025

Hydrocortisone

Pronunciation: HYE-droe-KOR-ti-soneBrand names: Ala-Cort, Alkindi Sprinkle, Beta HC, Caldecort, CortefDosage form: topical cream (0.5%, 1%, 2.5%), ointment (2.5%, 1%), lotion, gel, oral granule (0.5 mg; 1...

October 14, 2025

Hydroxychloroquine

Generic name: hydroxychloroquine [ hye-drox-ee-KLOR-oh-kwin ]Brand names: Plaquenil, QuineproxDrug classes: Antimalarial quinolines , Antirheumatics  What is hydroxychloroquine? Hydroxychloroquine is a quinoline medicine used to treat or prevent malaria, a disease caused by...

October 14, 2025

Hydroxyurea

Generic name: hydroxyurea [ hye-DROX-ee-yoo-REE-a ]Brand names: Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos, MylocelDosage forms: oral capsule (200 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet (100 mg; 1000 mg)Drug class: Antimetabolites ...

October 14, 2025

Hyoscyamine

Generic name: hyoscyamine [ hye-oh-SYE-a-meen ]Brand names: Anaspaz, Ed Spaz, Hyosyne, Levbid, LevsinDosage forms: oral liquid (0.125 mg/5 mL), oral solution (0.125 mg/mL), oral tablet (0.125 mg), oral tablet,...

October 14, 2025

Hysingla ER

Generic name: hydrocodone (oral) [ HYE-droe-KOE-done ]Drug class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics)  What is Hysingla ER? Hysingla ER is an opioid pain medication. Hysingla ER is an...

October 14, 2025

Ibandronate (Monograph)

Brand name: BonivaDrug class: Bone resorption inhibitors VA class: HS900Chemical name: [1-Hydroxy-3-(methylpentylamino)propylidene]diphosphonate trihydrogen sodium monohydrateMolecular formula: C9H22NNaO7 Introduction Synthetic bisphosphonate; bone resorption inhibitor. Uses for Ibandronate Osteoporosis...

October 3, 2025

Ibrance

Pronunciation: EYE-bransGeneric name: palbociclibDosage form: oral tablet, oral capsuleDrug class: CDK 4/6 inhibitors  What is Ibrance? Ibrance is used to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has...

October 3, 2025

Ibu

Generic name: ibuprofen [ EYE-bue-PROE-fen ]Brand names: Advil, Advil Migraine, Children’s Advil, Children’s Ibuprofen BerryDrug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Ibu? Ibu is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug...

October 3, 2025

Ibuprofen

Pronunciation: EYE-bue-PROE-fenGeneric name: ibuprofenBrand names: Advil, Genpril, IBU, Midol IB, Motrin IB, Proprinal, Smart Sense Children’s IbuprofenDosage forms: oral capsule (200 mg), oral suspension (100 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/1.25 mL),...

October 3, 2025

Icosapent

Generic name: icosapent [ eye-KOE-sa-pent ]Brand names: Vascepa, Icosapent EthylDosage form: oral capsule (0.5 g; 1 g)Drug class: Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents  What is icosapent? Icosapent is used...

October 3, 2025

Idhifa

Generic name: enasidenib [ EN-a-SID-a-nib ]Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics  What is Idhifa? Idhifa targets a specific gene mutation called IDH2, which can affect your bone marrow....

October 3, 2025

Ilumya

Pronunciation: e-loom’-me-aGeneric name: tildrakizumabDosage form: subcutaneous injection (100 mg/mL)Drug class: Interleukin inhibitors  What is Ilumya?  Ilumya injection is used for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis to help reduce plaques,...

October 3, 2025

Imatinib

Generic name: imatinib [ im-MA-ta-nib ]Brand names: Gleevec, ImkeldiDosage form: oral tablet (100 mg; 400 mg), oral solution (80 mg/mL)Drug class: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors  What is imatinib?...

October 3, 2025

Imdelltra

Pronunciation: im-del-trahGeneric name: tarlatamabDosage form: injection for IV administrationDrug class: Bispecific T-cell engagers (BiTE)  What is Imdelltra? Imdelltra (tarlatamab) is an immunotherapy treatment that may...

October 3, 2025

Imbruvica

Pronunciation: im-BRU-vih-kuhGeneric name: ibrutinibDosage forms: oral capsules, oral tablets, oral suspensionDrug class: BTK inhibitors  What is Imbruvica? Imbruvica (ibrutinib) is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL),...

October 3, 2025

Imdur

Generic name: isosorbide mononitrate [ EYE-soe-SOR-bide-MON-oh-NYE-trate ]Brand names: Imdur, Monoket, ISMODrug class: Antianginal agents  What is Imdur? Imdur is a nitrate that dilates (widens) blood vessels, making it easier for blood...

October 3, 2025

Imipramine

Generic name: imipramine [ im-IP-ra-meen ]Brand names: Tofranil, Tofranil-PMDosage forms: oral capsule (pamoate 100 mg; pamoate 125 mg; pamoate 150 mg; pamoate 75 mg), oral tablet (10...

October 3, 2025

Imitrex

Generic name: sumatriptan (oral/nasal) [ soo-ma-TRIP-tan ]Drug class: Antimigraine agents  What is Imitrex? Imitrex is a headache medicine that narrows blood vessels around the brain. Sumatriptan also reduces...

October 3, 2025