Letter – G

Gabapentin

Generic name: gabapentin [ GA-ba-PEN-tin ]Brand names: Gralise, Horizant, Neurontin, GabaroneDosage forms: oral capsule (100 mg; 300 mg; 400 mg), oral solution (250 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (600...

November 23, 2025

Galantamine

Generic name: galantamine [ ga-LAN-ta-meen ]Brand names: Reminyl, Razadyne, Razadyne ERDosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (16 mg; 24 mg; 8 mg), oral solution (4 mg/mL), oral tablet...

November 10, 2025

Garlic

Generic name: garlic [ GAR-lik ]Brand names: Garlic Oil, Garlix, Garlicin CardioDosage forms: oral capsule (-), oral tablet (-)Drug class: Herbal products  What is garlic? Garlic is...

November 10, 2025

Gattex

Pronunciation: Ga-texGeneric name: teduglutideDosage form: injection for subcutaneous useDrug class: Miscellaneous GI agents  What is Gattex? Gattex is used to treat short bowel syndrome (SBS) in adults...

November 10, 2025

Gaviscon

Generic name: aluminum hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate [ a-LOO-mi-num-HYE-drox-IDE-AND-mag-NEE-zee-um-TRYE-sil-i-kate ]Drug class: Antacids  What is Gaviscon? Gaviscon are antacids that can lower the acidity of stomach acid. Gaviscon is...

November 10, 2025

Gavreto

Pronunciation: gav-REH-tohGeneric name: pralsetinibDosage form: oral capsuleDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Gavreto? Gavreto (pralsetinib) is an oral prescription medicine that may be used to...

November 10, 2025

Gazyva

Pronunciation: gaz-ee-vahGeneric name: obinutuzumabDosage form: single-dose vial for intravenous infusion (25 mg/mL)Drug class: CD20 monoclonal antibodies  What Is Gazyva? Gazyva (obinutuzumab) is targeted immunotherapy treatment...

November 8, 2025

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

Ginseng

What are other common names? What is this product used for? Ginseng is used by some people as medicine. Science does...

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

Glycerin (Oral)

Generic name: glycerin [ GLIS-er-in ]Brand name: Osmoglyn Uses for glycerin Glycerin , when taken by mouth, is used to treat certain conditions in which...

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

Glutathione

What are other common names? What is this product used for? Glutathione is used by some people as medicine. Science does...

October 25, 2025