Letter – R

Rabeprazole

Generic name: rabeprazole [ ra-BEP-ra-zole ]Brand names: AcipHex, AcipHex SprinkleDosage forms: oral delayed release capsule (10 mg; 5 mg), oral delayed release tablet (20 mg)Drug class: Proton pump...

August 28, 2025

Ramipril

Generic name: ramipril [ RAM-i-pril ]Brand names: Altace, VostallyDrug class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors  What is ramipril? Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart...

August 28, 2025

Ranexa

Generic name: ranolazine [ ra-NOE-la-zeen ]Drug class: Antianginal agents  What is Ranexa? Ranexa (ranolazine) belongs to a class of medications called anti-anginals. The exact way that...

August 28, 2025

Ranitidine

Generic name: ranitidine [ ra-NI-ti-deen ]Brand name: ZantacDrug class: H2 antagonists  What is ranitidine? Ranitidine was withdrawn from the market in the United States in April 2020....

August 28, 2025

Ranolazine

Generic name: ranolazine [ ra-NOE-la-zeen ]Brand names: Aspruzyo Sprinkle, RanexaDosage forms: oral granule, extended release (1000 mg; 500 mg), oral tablet, extended release (1000 mg; 500 mg)Drug...

August 28, 2025

Ravulizumab

Pronunciation: RAV-ue-LIZ-ue-mabGeneric name: ravulizumab-cwvzBrand name: UltomirisDosage form: intravenous injection (10 mg/mL, 100mg/mL)Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants  What is ravulizumab-cwvz? Ravulizumab-cwvz is a prescription medication used to treat myasthenia...

August 28, 2025

Rebif

Pronunciation: re-bifGeneric name: interferon beta-1aOther brand names of interferon beta-1a include: Rebif, Rebif RebidoseDosage form: single-dose prefilled syringe for subcutaneous use, single-dose prefilled autoinjector for subcutaneous...

August 28, 2025

Reclast

Generic name: zoledronic acid [ ZOE-le-DRON-ik-AS-id ]Drug class: Bisphosphonates  What is Reclast? Reclast (sometimes called zoledronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the...

August 28, 2025

Reglan

Generic name: metoclopramide [ MET-oh-KLOE-pra-mide ]Drug classes: GI stimulants , Miscellaneous antiemetics  What is Reglan? Reglan increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the...

August 28, 2025

Relafen

Generic name: nabumetone [ na-BUE-me-tone ]Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs  What is Relafen? Relafen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nabumetone works by reducing hormones that...

August 28, 2025

Remeron

Generic name: mirtazapine [ mir-TAZ-a-peen ]Other brand names of mirtazapine include: Remeron, Remeron SolTabDrug class: Tetracyclic antidepressants  What is Remeron? Remeron is an antidepressant. The way mirtazapine works...

August 28, 2025

Remicade

Generic name: infliximab [ in-FLIX-ih-mab ]Drug classes: Antirheumatics , TNF alfa inhibitors  What is Remicade? Remicade reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause...

August 28, 2025

Renflexis

Generic name: infliximab-abdaOther brand names of infliximab-abda include: RenflixisDosage form: intravenous (infusion) injectionDrug class: TNF alfa inhibitors  What is Renflexis? Renflexis (infliximab-abda) is a monocloncal...

August 28, 2025

Repaglinide

Generic name: repaglinide (oral) [ re-PAG-li-nide ]Brand name: PrandinDosage form: oral tablet (0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg)Drug class: Meglitinides  What is repaglinide? Repaglinide is used together...

August 28, 2025

Repatha

Pronunciation: ri-PAth-aGeneric name: evolocumabDosage form: prefilled single-dose SureClick autoinjector (140 mg/mL), prefilled single-dose syringe (140 mg/mL), single-dose Pushtonex system (420 mg/3.5mL; on-body infusor with...

August 28, 2025

Requip

Generic name: ropinirole (oral) [ roe-PIN-i-role ]Other brand names of ropinirole (oral) include: Requip, Requip XLDrug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents  What is Requip? Requip is a dopaminergic agent and it...

August 28, 2025

Restoril

Generic name: temazepam [ te-MAZ-e-pam ]Drug class: Benzodiazepines What is Restoril? Restoril is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people...

August 28, 2025

Retevmo

Pronunciation: reh-TEHV-mohGeneric name: selpercatinibDosage form: oral capsule, oral tabletDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors  What is Retevmo? Retevmo (selpercatinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that may be...

August 28, 2025

Rexulti

Pronunciation: REX-ul-TEGeneric name: brexpiprazoleDosage form: oral tablet (0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg)Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics  What is Rexulti?...

August 28, 2025

Reyvow

Generic name: lasmiditan [ las-MID-i-tan ]Drug class: Antimigraine agents  What is Reyvow? Reyvow is a serotonin (5-HT) 1F receptor agonist. Reyvow is used in adults to...

August 28, 2025

Rifampin

Generic name: rifampin (oral/injection) [ rif-AM-pin ]Brand names: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, RimactaneDosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (600 mg), oral capsule (150 mg; 300 mg)Drug class: Rifamycin derivatives  What...

August 28, 2025

Rifaximin

Generic name: rifaximin [ rif-AX-i-min ]Brand name: XifaxanDosage form: oral tablet (200 mg; 550 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous antibiotics  What is rifaximin? Rifaximin is used to treat travelers’...

August 28, 2025

Rimegepant

Generic name: rimegepant [ ri-ME-je-pant ]Brand name: Nurtec ODTDrug class: CGRP inhibitors  What is rimegepant? Rimegepant is a prescription medicine used by adults to treat migraines...

August 28, 2025

Rinvoq

Pronunciation: Rin-VOKEGeneric name: upadacitinibOther brand names of upadacitinib include: Rinvoq, Rinvoq LQDosage form: oral extended-release tablets (15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg), oral solution...

August 28, 2025

Risdiplam

Generic name: risdiplam [ ris-DIP-lam ]Brand name: EvrysdiDosage forms: oral powder for reconstitution (0.75 mg/mL), oral tablet (5 mg)Drug class: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents  What is risdiplam? Risdiplam...

August 28, 2025

Risedronate

Generic name: risedronate [ ris-ED-roe-nate ]Brand names: Actonel, AtelviaDosage forms: oral delayed release tablet (35 mg), oral tablet (150 mg; 30 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg)Drug class: Bisphosphonates ...

August 28, 2025