Letter – M

Mobic

Generic name: meloxicam [ mel-OKS-i-kam ]Other brand names of meloxicam include: Anjeso, Mobic, VivlodexDrug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Mobic? Mobic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It...

September 5, 2025

Modafinil

Pronunciation: moe-daf’-i-nilGeneric name: modafinilBrand name: ProvigilDosage form: oral tabletDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is modafinil? Modafinil promotes wakefulness and is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness...

September 5, 2025

Moxifloxacin (Monograph)

Brand name: AveloxDrug class: Quinolones and fluoroquinolones Chemical name: (4aS-cis)-1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-8-methoxy-7-(octahydro-6H-pyrrolol[3,4-b]pyridin-6-yl)-4-oxo-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid monohydrochlorideMolecular formula: C21H24FN3O4Warning Introduction Antibacterial; fluoroquinolone. Uses for Moxifloxacin Respiratory Tract Infections Treatment of acute...

September 5, 2025

Mucinex

Generic name: guaifenesin [ gwye-FEN-e-sin ]Drug class: Expectorants  What is Mucinex? Mucinex is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it...

September 5, 2025

Mycophenolate mofetil (Oral)

Generic name: mycophenolate mofetil [ mye-koe-FEN-oh-late-MOE-fe-til ]Brand name: CellceptDrug class: Selective immunosuppressants  Oral route(Capsule;Tablet;Powder for Suspension) Embryofetal Toxicity, Malignancies and Serious Infections Use during pregnancy is...

September 5, 2025

Myfembree

Generic name: relugolix, estradiol and norethindrone acetateDosage form: tabletsDrug class: Sex hormone combinations  What is Myfembree? Myfembree is a prescription medicine used in premenopausal...

September 5, 2025

Mylotarg

Generic name: gemtuzumab ozogamicin [ jem-TOOZ-ue-mab-OH-zoe-ga-MYE-sin ]Drug class: CD33 monoclonal antibodies  What is Mylotarg? Mylotarg is a monoclonal antibody linked to a chemotherapy drug. Monoclonal antibodies...

September 5, 2025

Myrbetriq

Generic name: mirabegron [ MIR-a-BEG-ron ]Drug class: Urinary antispasmodics  What is Myrbetriq? Myrbetriq relaxes the muscles of the urinary bladder, reducing bladder spasms. It is used...

September 5, 2025

Methylene blue 

Pronunciation: METH-i-leen-BLOOBrand name: ProvayblueDosage form: injectionDrug classes: Antidotes, Miscellaneous diagnostic dyes What is methylene blue? Methylene blue is an oxidation-reduction agent used to treat methemoglobinemia, a condition where hemoglobin...

August 26, 2025