Drug classes

Insulin Regular

Generic name: insulin regular [ IN-soo-lin-REG-yoo-lar ]Brand names: HumuLIN R, Myxredlin, NovoLIN RDrug class: Insulin  What is regular insulin? Insulin is a hormone that is produced naturally in...

September 28, 2025

Invega

Generic name: paliperidone (oral) [ PAL-ee-PER-i-DONE ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Invega? Invega is an antipsychotic medicine. It works by changing the effects of chemicals...

September 28, 2025

Invega Sustenna

Generic name: paliperidone (injection) [ PAL-ee-PER-i-DONE ]Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Invega Sustenna? Invega Sustenna is an extended-release antipsychotic medicine given by intramuscular injection. Invega...

September 28, 2025

Invokana

Generic name: canagliflozin [ KAN-a-gli-FLOE-zin ]Drug class: SGLT-2 inhibitors  What is Invokana? Invokana is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Canagliflozin works...

September 28, 2025

Iopamidol

Generic name: iopamidol [ eye-oh-PAM-ih-dol ]Brand names: Isovue-200, Isovue-250, Isovue-300, Isovue-370, Isovue-M-200Dosage forms: injectable solution (41%; 51%; 61%; 76%), intrathecal solution (41%; 61%)Drug class: Non-ionic iodinated contrast media  What is iopamidol?...

September 28, 2025

Ipratropium

Package insert / product labelGeneric name: ipratropium bromideDosage form: inhalation solutionDrug class: Anticholinergic bronchodilators  Ipratropium Description The active ingredient, ipratropium bromide monohydrate, USP, is...

September 28, 2025

Irbesartan

Generic name: irbesartan [ ir-be-SAR-tan ]Brand name: AvaproDosage form: oral tablet (150 mg; 300 mg; 75 mg)Drug class: Angiotensin receptor blockers  What is irbesartan? Irbesartan is an angiotensin...

September 28, 2025

Isoniazid

Generic name: isoniazid [ eye-so-NYE-a-zid ]Brand name: NydrazidDosage forms: oral syrup (50 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (100 mg; 300 mg)Drug class: Hydrazide derivatives  What is isoniazid? Isoniazid...

September 28, 2025

Isosorbide Mononitrate

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

September 28, 2025

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Package insert / product labelDosage form: tabletDrug class: Antianginal agents  Isosorbide Mononitrate Description Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN), an organic nitrate and the major biologically...

September 28, 2025

Jaypirca

Pronunciation: jay-pihr-kaaGeneric name: pirtobrutinibDosage form: tablets (50mg, 100mg)Drug class: BTK inhibitors  Jaypirca is a cancer medicine used to treat types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic...

September 27, 2025

Itraconazole

Generic name: itraconazole [ IT-ra-KON-a-zole ]Brand names: Sporanox, Tolsura, Onmel, Sporanox PulsePakDosage forms: oral capsule (100 mg; 65 mg), oral solution (10 mg/mL)Drug class: Azole antifungals  What is itraconazole?...

September 27, 2025

Ivabradine

Generic name: ivabradine [ eye-VAB-ra-deen ]Brand name: CorlanorDosage forms: oral liquid (5 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (5 mg; 7.5 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents  What is ivabradine?...

September 27, 2025

Ivermectin

Generic name: ivermectin (oral) [ EYE-ver-MEK-tin ]Brand name: StromectolDrug class: Anthelmintics  What is ivermectin? Ivermectin is an anti-parasite medication used to treat parasitic diseases. It is...

September 27, 2025

Jadenu

Generic name: deferasirox [ de-FER-a-sir-ox ]Brand names: Jadenu, Jadenu SprinkleDrug class: Chelating agents  What is Jadenu? Jadenu binds to iron and removes it from the bloodstream. Jadenu is...

September 27, 2025

Jakafi

Generic name: ruxolitinib [ RUX-oh-LI-ti-nib ]Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Jakafi? Jakafi is used to treat certain types of myelofibrosis in adults. Jakafi is also...

September 27, 2025

Jalyn

Generic name: dutasteride and tamsulosin [ doo-TAS-ter-ide-and-tam-soo-LOE-sin ]Drug class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors  What is Jalyn? Jalyn contains a combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin. Dutasteride prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone...

September 27, 2025

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