Letter – H

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

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

Hydrochlorothiazide

Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide [ HYE-dro-KLOR-o-THY-a-zide ]Brand names: HydroDIURIL, Esidrix, MicrozideDosage forms: oral capsule (12.5 mg), oral tablet (12.5 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg)Drug class: Thiazide diuretics What is hydrochlorothiazide?...

October 14, 2025

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