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Alprolix

Pronunciation:  al-pro-lixGeneric name:  Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Fc Fusion ProteinDosage form: lyophilized powder for solution for iv What is Alprolix? Alprolix is used to help...

December 24, 2025

Alecensa

Generic name: allopurinol (oral/injection) [ AL-oh-PURE-i-nol ]Brand names: Zyloprim, Lopurin, AloprimDosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (500 mg), oral tablet (100 mg; 200 mg; 300 mg)Drug classes: Antigout...

December 24, 2025

Alecensa

Pronunciation: a-le-sen-sahGeneric name: alectinibDosage form: oral capsulesDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Alecensa? Alecensa (alectinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that may be used to...

December 24, 2025

Advil

Generic name: ibuprofen [ EYE-bue-PROE-fen ]Other brand names of ibuprofen include: Advil, Junior Strength AdvilDrug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Advil? Advil is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory...

December 24, 2025

Aptiom

Generic name: eslicarbazepine [ ES-li-kar-BAZ-e-peen ]Drug class: Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants  What is Aptiom? Aptiom is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain....

August 26, 2025

Apixaban

Generic name: apixaban [ a-PIX-a-ban ]Brand names: Eliquis, Eliquis Starter Pack for Treatment of DVT and PEDosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Factor Xa...

August 26, 2025

AndroGel

Generic name: testosterone topical [ tes-TOS-ter-one-TOP-i-kal ]Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids  What is AndroGel? AndroGel contains testosterone, a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many...

August 26, 2025

Amitriptyline

Pronunciation: a-mee-TRIP-ti-leenBrand names: Elavil, Endep, VanatripDosage form: tablets (10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg, 150mg)Drug class: Tricyclic antidepressants  What is amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used...

August 26, 2025

Alunbrig

Pronunciation: uh-lun-brigGeneric name: brigatinibDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Alunbrig? Alunbrig is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in...

August 26, 2025

Alfuzosin

Generic name: alfuzosin [ al-FUE-zoe-sin ]Brand name: UroxatralDosage form: oral tablet, extended release (10 mg)Drug class: Alpha blockers  What is alfuzosin? Alfuzosin is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-Jk)...

August 26, 2025

Albuterol Inhalation

Pronunciation: al-BYOO-ter-allGeneric name: albuterol inhalationBrand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, AccuNebDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators  What is albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a...

August 26, 2025

Agamree

Pronunciation: ah gam’ reeGeneric name: vamoroloneDosage form: oral suspension (40 mg/mL)Drug class:  Glucocorticoids  What is Agamree? Agamree (vamorolone) is a novel corticosteroid used to treat Duchenne...

August 26, 2025

Acyclovir

Generic name: acyclovir (oral) [ a-SYE-klo-veer ]Brand names: Sitavig, ZoviraxDosage forms: buccal tablet (50 mg), oral capsule (200 mg), oral suspension (200 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (400...

August 26, 2025

Abilify Discmelt (Oral)

Generic name: aripiprazole [ ar-i-PIP-ra-zole ]Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt, Abilify MyciteDrug class: Atypical antipsychotics  Oral route(Tablet;Tablet, Disintegrating;Solution) Warning: Increased Mortality In Elderly Patients With Dementia-Related Psychosis And...

August 26, 2025

Ambroxol Hydrochloride

Dosage form: tablets, syrup What is Ambroxol? Ambroxol works to thin down and break up phlegm (sputum) and is used to clear...

August 26, 2025

Alprazolam

Pronunciation: al-PRAY-zoe-lamGeneric name: alprazolamBrand names: Xanax, Xanax XR, NiravamDosage forms: oral concentrate (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating...

August 26, 2025

Alendronate

Generic name: alendronate [ a-LEN-dro-nate ]Brand names: Binosto, FosamaxDosage forms: oral solution (70 mg/75 mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg; 70 mg), oral tablet,...

August 26, 2025

Albuterol Inhalation

Pronunciation: al-BYOO-ter-allGeneric name: albuterol inhalationBrand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, AccuNebDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators  What is albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles...

August 26, 2025

Ajovy

Pronunciation: a-JO-veeGeneric name: fremanezumab-vfrmDrug class: CGRP inhibitors  What is Ajovy? Ajovy is an injectable prescription medicine used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Ajovy...

August 26, 2025

Afinitor

Pronunciation: a-fin-it-orGeneric name: everolimusBrand names: Afinitor, Afinitor DisperzDrug classes: MTOR inhibitors  , Selective immunosuppressants  What is Afinitor? Afinitor is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells...

August 26, 2025

Adderall

Pronunciation: ADD-ur-allGeneric name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamineBrand names: Adderall, Adderall XR, MydayisDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Adderall? Adderall is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...

August 26, 2025

Abiraterone

Generic name: abiraterone acetate [ A-bir-A-te-rone ]Brand names: Yonsa, ZytigaDosage form: oral tablet (125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous antineoplastics  What is abiraterone? Abiraterone works by reducing...

August 26, 2025