Letter – M

Mavorixafor

Pronunciation: MAV-or-ix-a-forGeneric name: mavorixaforBrand name: XolremdiDosage form: oral  capsule (100 mg)Drug class: Other immunostimulants  What is Mavorixafor? Mavorixafor is used to treat WHIM syndrome (Warts, Hypogammaglobulinemia, Infections, and Myelokathexis syndrome) in adults and...

September 10, 2025

Magnesium

Quick Summary: What You’ll Learn Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Why Magnesium Matters Magnesium plays a crucial role in over 300...

September 6, 2025

Magnesium oxide

Generic name: magnesium oxide [ mag-NEE-zee-um-OX-ide ]Brand names: Phillips’ Cramp-free, Uro-Mag, MagGel, Mag-200, Mag-Ox 400, UroMag, Mag 440Dosage forms: oral capsule (140 mg; 400 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet...

September 6, 2025

Mavenclad

Generic name: cladribine (oral) [ KLAD-ri-been ]Drug class: Antimetabolites  What is Mavenclad? Mavenclad is a purine antimetabolite that interferes with enzymes that are necessary for DNA...

September 6, 2025

Mavyret

Pronunciation: MAV-ih-rehtGeneric name: glecaprevir and pibrentasvirDosage form: oral tablets, oral pelletsDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Mavyret? Mavyret is an oral combination medicine containing fixed...

September 6, 2025

Mayzent

Pronunciation: may-zentGeneric name: siponimodDosage form: tabletDrug class: Selective immunosuppressants  What is Mayzent? Mayzent (siponimod) belongs to a class of medications called sphingosine l-phosphate receptor modulators....

September 6, 2025

Meclizine

Generic name: meclizine [ MEK-li-zeen ]Brand names: Antivert, Bonine, Bonine Max, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Dramamine Nausea Long LastingDosage forms: oral tablet (12.5 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg), oral...

September 6, 2025

Medrol

Generic name: methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]Other brand names of methylprednisolone (oral) include: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose PackDrug class: Glucocorticoids  What is Medrol? Medrol is a steroid that...

September 6, 2025

Meloxicam

Generic name: meloxicam (oral/injection) [ mel-OKS-i-kam ]Brand names: Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz ODTDosage forms: intravenous dispersion (30 mg/mL), oral capsule (10 mg; 5 mg), oral suspension (7.5 mg/5 mL)Drug...

September 6, 2025

Memantine

Pronunciation: mee-man-teenGeneric name: memantineBrand name: NamendaDosage form: oral tablets, extended-release capsulesDrug class: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents  What is memantine? Memantine is used to treat moderate to...

September 6, 2025

Meropenem

Generic name: meropenem [ MER-oh-PEN-em ]Brand names: Merrem, Merrem NovaplusDosage form: intravenous powder for injection (1000 mg; 2 g; 500 mg)Drug class: Carbapenems  What is meropenem? Meropenem...

September 6, 2025

Metformin

Generic name: metformin [ met-FOR-min ]Brand names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza. RiometDrug class: Non-sulfonylureas  What is metformin? Metformin is an FDA-approved antidiabetic agent that manages high blood...

September 6, 2025

Methadone

Generic name: methadone (oral/injection) [ METH-a-done ]Brand names: Dolophine, Methadose, Methadose Sugar-Free, DisketsDosage forms: injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral concentrate, oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet, dispersible.Drug...

September 6, 2025

Methadone

Generic name: methadone (oral/injection) [ METH-a-done ]Brand names: Dolophine, Methadose, Methadose Sugar-Free, DisketsDosage forms: injectable solution, intravenous solution, oral concentrate, oral solution, oral tablet, oral tablet, dispersible.Drug...

September 5, 2025

Methocarbamol

Generic name: methocarbamol (oral/injection) [ meth-oh-KAR-ba-mal ]Brand names: Carbacot, Robaxin, Skelex, Robaxin-750Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants  What is methocarbamol? Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve...

September 5, 2025

Methylprednisolone

Generic name: methylprednisolone (oral) [ METH-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone ]Brand names: Medrol, Medrol Dosepak, MethylPREDNISolone Dose PackDrug class: Glucocorticoids  What is methylprednisolone? Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid medicine that prevents the release of substances in...

September 5, 2025

Methylphenidate

Generic name: methylphenidate (oral) [ METH-il-FEN-i-date ]Brand names: Adhansia XR, Aptensio XR, Concerta, Cotempla XR-ODT, Jornay PM What is methylphenidate? Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals...

September 5, 2025

Metoclopramide

Generic name: metoclopramide (oral/injection) [ MET-oh-KLOE-pra-mide ]Brand names: Metozolv ODT, ReglanDrug classes: GI stimulants , Miscellaneous antiemetics  What is metoclopramide? Metoclopramide increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This...

September 5, 2025

Metoprolol

Generic name: metoprolol [ me-TOE-pro-lol ]Brand names: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XLDrug class: Cardioselective beta blockers  What is metoprolol? Metoprolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood...

September 5, 2025

Metronidazole

Pronunciation: me-troe-NI-da-zoleGeneric name: metronidazoleBrand names: Flagyl, Flagyl ER, Flagyl I.V., RTU, LikmezDosage form: intravenous solution, oral capsule, oral tablet, extended-release tablet, oral suspensionDrug classes: Amebicides , Miscellaneous antibiotics  What is...

September 5, 2025

Midazolam

Generic name: midazolam (oral) [ mye-DAZ-oh-lam ]Brand name: VersedDosage form: oral syrup (2 mg/mL)Drug class: Benzodiazepines  What is midazolam? Midazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used...

September 5, 2025

Midodrine

Generic name: midodrine [ MYE-doe-dreen ]Brand names: ProAmatine, OrvatenDosage form: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous cardiovascular agents  What is midodrine? Midodrine is used...

September 5, 2025

Minoxidil

Pronunciation: mi-NOX-i-dilBrand names: Gainextra, Rogaine, Rogaine Extra Strength, Rogaine Men’s Extra Strength, Ronoxidil, Rogaine Women’sDosage form: Mens topical foam (5%), Womens topical foam (5%), Mens topical solution...

September 5, 2025

Mirabegron

Generic name: mirabegron [ MIR-a-BEG-ron ]Brand names: Myrbetriq, Myrbetriq GranulesDosage forms: oral granule for reconstitution, extended release (8 mg/mL), oral tablet, extended release (25 mg; 50...

September 5, 2025

MiraLAX

Generic name: polyethylene glycol 3350 [ pol-ee-ETH-il-een-GLYE-kol ]Drug class: Laxatives  What is MiraLAX? MiraLAX is a laxative solution that increases the amount of water in the...

September 5, 2025

Mirtazapine

Generic name: mirtazapine [ mir-TAZ-a-peen ]Brand names: Remeron, Remeron SolTabDrug class: Tetracyclic antidepressants  What is mirtazapine? Mirtazapine is an antidepressant. The way this medication works is still not...

September 5, 2025

Misoprostol

Generic name: misoprostol [ mye-so-PROS-toll ]Brand name: CytotecDosage form: oral tablet (100 mcg; 200 mcg)Drug class: Miscellaneous GI agents  What is misoprostol? Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and...

September 5, 2025