Letter – P

Ninlaro

Generic name: ixazomib [ ix-AZ-oh-mib ]Drug class: Proteasome inhibitors  What is Ninlaro? Ninlaro is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in...

September 3, 2025

Nitazoxanide

Generic name: nitazoxanide [ NYE-ta-ZOX-a-nide ]Brand name: AliniaDosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (100 mg/5 mL), oral tablet (500 mg)Drug class: Amebicides  What is nitazoxanide? Nitazoxanide is...

September 3, 2025

Nitrofurantoin

Generic name: nitrofurantoin [ NYE-troe-fue-RAN-toin ]Brand names: Macrobid, Macrodantin, Nitro MacroDrug class: Urinary anti-infectives  What is nitrofurantoin? Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body....

September 3, 2025

Norco

Generic name: acetaminophen and hydrocodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-hye-droe-KOE-done ]Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations  What is Norco? Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain medication....

September 3, 2025

Nortriptyline

Generic name: nortriptyline [ nor-TRIP-ti-leen ]Brand names: Pamelor, Aventyl HClDrug class: Tricyclic antidepressants  What is nortriptyline? Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant. It affects chemicals in the brain...

September 3, 2025

Norvasc

Generic name: amlodipine [ am-LOE-di-peen ]Dosage form: oral tablet (2.5 mg; 5 mg; 10 mg)Drug class: Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis What is Norvasc? Norvasc (amlodipine) belongs to a class of...

September 3, 2025

Novolin N

Generic name: insulin isophane [ IN-soo-lin-EYE-soe-fane ]Other brand names of insulin isophane include: HumuLIN N, HumuLIN N KwikPen, NovoLIN N, ReliOn/NovoLIN NDrug class: Insulin  What is Novolin N?...

September 3, 2025

NovoLog

Generic name: insulin aspart [ IN-su-lin-AS-part ]Other brand names of insulin aspart include: NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFillDrug class: Insulin  What is NovoLog? NovoLog is a fast-acting insulin that...

September 3, 2025

NP Thyroid

Generic name: thyroid desiccated [ THYE-roid ]Other brand names of thyroid desiccated include: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, NP Thyroid, Westhroid, WP ThyroidDrug class: Thyroid drugs  What is desiccated thyroid? Desiccated (dried) thyroid...

September 3, 2025

Nubeqa

Generic name: darolutamide [ DAR-oh-LOO-ta-mide ]Drug classes: Antiandrogens , Hormones / antineoplastics  What is Nubeqa? Nubeqa is a prescription androgen receptor inhibitor used to treat prostate cancer. Nubeqa is...

September 3, 2025

Nucala

Pronunciation: new-KAH-laGeneric name: mepolizumabDosage form: single-dose prefilled autoinjector (100 mg/mL), single-dose prefilled syringe (100 mg/mL, 40 mg/0.4 mL), vial for subcutaneous injection (100 mg)Drug...

September 3, 2025

Nurtec ODT

Pronunciation: NUR-tekGeneric name: rimegepantDosage form: Oral Dispersible Tablet (ODT) (75 mg)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors  What is Nurtec ODT? Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) is used to treat...

September 3, 2025

Nuvigil

Pronunciation: nu-vij-elGeneric name: armodafinilDosage form: oral tabletsDrug class: CNS stimulants  What is Nuvigil? Nuvigil (armodafinil) is an oral prescription medicine that may be used to...

September 3, 2025

Pantoprazole

Generic name: pantoprazole (oral/injection) [ pan-TOE-pra-zole ]Brand name: ProtonixDrug class: Proton pump inhibitors  What is pantoprazole? Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of...

August 30, 2025

Paracetamol

Generic name: paracetamolOther brand names of paracetamol include: Panadol, Calpol, Tylenol, AlvedonDosage form: effervescent tablet, intravenous (infusion) injection, orally disintegrating tablet, oral capsule, oral powder,...

August 30, 2025

Paragard

Generic name: copper intrauterine deviceDosage form: intrauterine deviceDrug class: Miscellaneous vaginal agents  What is Paragard? Paragard is a copper IUD (intrauterine device) used to...

August 30, 2025

Paxil

Generic name: paroxetine [ pa-ROX-a-teen ]Drug class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors  What is Paxil? Paxil is an antidepressant that belongs to group of drugs called selective serotonin...

August 30, 2025

Paxlovid

Pronunciation: pax-LO-vidGeneric name: nirmatrelvir and ritonavirDosage form: tablets, co-packaged for oral useDrug class: Antiviral combinations  What is Paxlovid? Paxlovid is an antiviral treatment for COVID-19 used to...

August 30, 2025

Pegcetacoplan eye injections

Pronunciation: peg-SET-a-KOE-planGeneric name: pegcetacoplan ophthalmicBrand name: SyfovreDosage form: intravitreal injection (15 mg/0.1 mL)Drug class: Miscellaneous ophthalmic agents  What is pegcetacoplan? Intravitreal pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) is used to...

August 30, 2025

Pentasa

Generic name: mesalamine (oral) [ me-SAL-a-meen ]Drug class: 5-aminosalicylates  What is Pentasa? Pentasa affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea....

August 30, 2025

Pepcid

Generic name: famotidine [ fam-OH-ti-deen ]Drug class: H2 antagonists  What is Pepcid? Pepcid is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the...

August 30, 2025

Percocet

Generic name: acetaminophen and oxycodone [ a-SEET-a-MIN-oh-fen-and-OX-i-KOE-done ]Drug class: Narcotic analgesic combinations  What is Percocet? Percocet contains a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication....

August 30, 2025

Phenergan

Generic name: promethazine (oral) [ pro-METH-a-zeen ]Other brand names of promethazine (oral) include: Phenergan, Phenadoz, PrometheganDrug classes:Antihistamines  , Phenothiazine antiemetics  What is Phenergan? Phenergan belongs to a group of drugs...

August 30, 2025

Phentermine

Generic name: phentermine [ FEN-ter-meen ]Brand names: Adipex-P, LomairaDrug classes: Anorexiants , CNS stimulants  What is phentermine? Phentermine is used to speed weight loss in overweight people. It is used...

August 30, 2025

Phenylephrine

Pronunciation: fee-nile-eff-frinGeneric name: phenylephrineBrand names: Nasop12, Sudafed PE, Sudafed PE Children’s Nasal Decongestant, Sudafed PE Congestion, NasopDosage form: oral tablet, extended-release oral tablet, oral liquid, nasal...

August 30, 2025