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A-Z Drug Information

A-Z Drug Index for Prescription and OTC Medications. Alphabetical Listing for easy reference.
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Abacavir
Abacavir is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV/AIDS....
Abarelix
Abarelix is a gonadotropin releasing-hormone (GnRH) antagonist, prescribed for prostate c...
Abatacept
Abatacept is a synthetic protein, prescribed for adult rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile ...
Abciximab
Abciximab is an antithrombolytic agent, prescribed for percutaneous coronary intervention,...
Abiraterone acetate
Abiraterone acetate is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for prostate cancer either alone or with oth...
Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection
Abobotulinumtoxin A Injection is a neurotoxin, prescribed for cervical dystonia to reduce the severity of abno...
Acamprosate
Acamprosate is an anti-alcoholic agent, to prevent the need for alcohol in people who have s...
Acarbose
Acarbose is an oral alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, prescribed for type 2 diabetes with diet...
Acebutolol
Acebutolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure, and arrhythmias (abnormal...
Aceclofenac
Aceclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs), prescribed for fever, pain an...
Acenocoumarol
Acenocoumarol is an anticoagulant, prescribed for thromboembolic disorders....
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen is a non-opiate, analgesic and antipyretic, prescribed for headache, pain (muscl...
Acetaminophen and Codeine
Acetaminophen and Codeine contains nonopiate, non-salicylate analgesic, antipyretic and opium ...
Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate is a narcotic pain reliever prescribed for moderate to severe pain....
Acetaminophen and Oxycodone
Acetaminophen and Oxycodone is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain....
Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene
Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene contains narcotic analgesic and antipyretic, prescribed for pain and...
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine
Acetaminophen, Butalbital and Caffeine contains analgesic, antipyretic and depressant agent, prescribed for...
Acetazolamide
Acetazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for glaucoma, edema due to congest...
Acitretin
Acitretin is a synthetic retinoid, prescribed for severe psoriasis (abnormal growth of ski...
Aclarubicin
Aclarubicin is an anthracycline agent, prescribed for acute non-lymphocytic leukaemia....
Acrivastine and Pseudoephedrine
Acrivastine and Pseudoephedrine is an antihistamine and decongestant combination, prescribed for seasonal allerg...
Acyclovir
Acyclovir is an antiviral agent, prescribed for herpes simplex, genital herpes, herpes zos...
Adalimumab
Adalimumab is a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) inhibitor, prescribed for rheumatoi...
Adapalene
Adapalene is a retinoid-like compound, prescribed for severe acne....
Adefovir dipivoxil
Adefovir dipivoxil is a reverse transcriptase inhibitor (ntRTI), prescribed for hepatitis B, and he...
Adenosine
Adenosine is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for irregular heart beat....
Agalsidase
Agalsidase is a glycoprotein, prescribed for Fabry disease....
Albendazole
Albendazole is an anthelmintic, prescribed for tapeworm infections, hydatid cyst disease, c...
Albumin Human
Albumin Human is derived from human plasma, used to treat shock as a result of blood loss in t...
Albuterol (Salbutamol)
Albuterol (Salbutamol) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for asthma. It...
Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Solution
Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Solution is an H1-receptor antagonist, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis....
Alclometasone Dipropionate
Alclometasone Dipropionate is a synthetic corticosteroid, prescribed for itching, redness and swelling of s...
Aldesleukin
Aldesleukin is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. ...
Alefacept
Alefacept is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for moderate to severe psoriasis....
Alemtuzumab
Alemtuzumab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for B-chronic lymphocytic leukemia....
Alendronate
Alendronate is a bisphosphonate, primarily used for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis...
Alfacalcidol
Alfacalcidol is an analogue of vitamin D, prescribed for hypocalcaemia, hypoparathyroidism, h...
Alfuzosin
Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men wi...
Alglucerase injection
Alglucerase injection is an enzyme, prescribed for type I Gaucher disease, an inherited metabolic diso...
Alglucosidase
Alglucosidase is a glycoprotein, prescribed for pompe disease....
Aliskiren
Aliskiren is a renin inhibitor, prescribed for hypertension. This medication decreases the...
Aliskiren, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide
Aliskiren, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide contains an anti-hypertensive agent, a calcium channel blocker, and a th...
Aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide
Aliskiren/hydrochlorothiazide is a direct renin inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination, prescribed for hi...
Aliskiren/valsartan
Aliskiren/valsartan contains renin inhibitor and angiotensin II receptor blocker, prescr...
Allantoin
Allantoin is a topical agent, prescribed for psoriasis, and other skin diseases. ...
Allopurinol
Allopurinol is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor, prescribed for gout. It is used to treat high u...
Allylestrenol
Allylestrenol is a synthetic progestogen, prescribed for the prevention of threatened miscarri...
Almotriptan
Almotriptan is a triptan, prescribed for acute migraine attacks. The medication results in t...
Alpha One-proteinase inhibitor
Alpha One-proteinase inhibitor is an alpha-1 protease inhibitor, prescribed for emphysema....
Alprazolam
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders....
Alprostadil
Alprostadil is a vasodilator, prescribed for erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to g...
Alteplase
Alteplase is an enzyme (tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)), prescribed for heart attack, ...
Altretamine
Altretamine is an antineoplastic alkylating agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer su...
Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide
Aluminum Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide contains antacids, prescribed for preventing ulcers, heartburn relie...
Alvimopan Capsules
Alvimopan Capsules is an opioid receptor blocker, prescribed for bowel recovery (postoperative ileu...
Amantadine
Amantadine is a synthetic (man-made) anti-viral and antiparkinson agent, prescribed for Par...
Ambenonium
Ambenonium is a cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. It inh...
Ambrisentan
Ambrisentan is an endothelin receptor antagonist, prescribed for pulmonary atrial hypertensi...
Ambroxol
Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphys...
Amifostine
Amifostine is a cytoprotective agent, prescribed for preventing kidney damage due to chemot...
Amikacin
Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections. It...
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide
Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide contains diuretics, prescribed for hypertension and congestive heart...
Aminocaproic Acid
Aminocaproic Acid is an antidote, prescribed for excessive bleeding caused by fibrinolytic drugs. ...
Aminoglutethimide
Aminoglutethimide is an adrenal steroid inhibitor, prescribed for Cushing syndrome....
Aminohippurate Sodium
Aminohippurate Sodium is a diagnostic agent, prescribed for measuring renal function....
Aminolevulinic acid
Aminolevulinic acid is a photosensitizing agent, prescribed for actinic keratoses of the face or sca...
Amiodarone
Amiodarone is used to treat life-threatening irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to m...
Amisulpride
Amisulpride is an atypical antipsychotic agent, prescribed for schizophrenia....
Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression. It is also prescribed ...
Amitriptyline and Perphenazine
Amitriptyline and Perphenazine is a phenothiazine and tricyclic antidepressant combination, prescribed for anxi...
Amlexanox
Amlexanox is an anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for aphthous ulcers ...
Amlodipine
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain....
Ammonium Lactate
Ammonium Lactate is a moisturizer, prescribed for dry, scaly, itchy skin normally used along with...
Amobarbital
Amobarbital is a barbiturate derivative, prescribed for anxiety, insomnia and induction of p...
Amodiaquine
Amodiaquine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria either alone or with other medi...
Amorolfine
Amorolfine is a topical antibiotic, prescribed for toenail infections and skin fungal infection...
Amoxapine
Amoxapine is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression....
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections....
Amoxicillin and Bromhexine
Amoxicillin and Bromhexine contains penicillin antibiotic and mucolytic agent. It is prescribed...
Amoxicillin and Carbocisteine
Amoxicillin and Carbocisteine contains penicillin antibiotic and mucolytic agent. It is prescribed...
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium contains semisynthetic antibiotic amoxicillin and β-lactamase i...
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections. ...
Ampenavir
Ampenavir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for HIV/AIDS either alone or with other medi...
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Mixed Salts belongs to central nervous system stimulants class, prescribed for a...
Amphotericin B
Amphotericin B is prescribed for serious fungal infections such as fungal menigitis, cryptococc...
Ampicillin
Ampicillin is beta-lactam antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections ...
Ampicillin/Sulbactam
Ampicillin/Sulbactam is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible bacterial infections like...
Amyl Nitrite
Amyl Nitrite is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for angina pectoris....
Anagrelide
Anagrelide is a cytotoxic chemotherapy agent, prescribed for chronic myeloid leukemia. ...
Anakinra
Anakinra is a recombinant human interleukin 1 antagonist, prescribed for reducing the pai...
Anastrozole
Anastrozole is prescribed for early breast cancer in women who have experienced menopause in...
Anidulafungin
Anidulafungin is an antifungal agent, prescribed for candida infections and esophageal candidi...
Anthralin
Anthralin is a topical antimitotic, prescribed for psoriasis. ...
Antihemophiliac factor
Antihemophiliac factor is an essential blood-clotting factor, prescribed for controlling and preventing...
Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex- Heat Treated
Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex- Heat Treated is a clotting factor, prescribed for bleeding episodes or bleeding during surgery in...
Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex- Vapor Heated
Anti-Inhibitor Coagulant Complex- Vapor Heated is a clotting factor, prescribed for bleeding episodes or to cover surgical interven...
Antithrombin- Recombinant
Antithrombin- Recombinant is a recombinant human antithrombin, prescribed for prevention of surgical and p...
Apomorphine
Apomorphine is a non-selective dopamine agonist, prescribed for Parkinson disease. In some c...
Apraclonidine
Apraclonidine is an alpha-2-adrenergic agonist, prescribed for short-term treatment of glaucom...
Aprepitant
Aprepitant is an antiemetic, prescribed for prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-in...
Aprotinin
Aprotinin is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for reducing blood loss and the need for blo...
Ardeparin
Ardeparin is an anticoagulant, prescribed for deep vein thrombosis....
Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation
Arformoterol Tartrate Inhalation is a long-acting beta-agonist bronchodilator, prescribed for chronic obstructive...
Argatroban
Argatroban is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor) agent prescribed for thrombosis treatme...
Aripiprazole
Aripiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic and antidepressant, prescribed for schizophrenia an...
Armodafinil
Armodafinil is a stimulant, prescribed for excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep ...
Artemether
Artemether is a potent and quick acting antimalarial agent,used for treating chloroquine re...
Artemether and Lumefantrine
Artemether and Lumefantrine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria....
Artesunate
Artesunate is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria....
Articane HCl and Epinephrine Injection
Articane HCl and Epinephrine Injection is a local dental anesthetic, used as an anesthesia for dental procedures....
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid is a vitamin, prescribed for scurvy....
Asenapine
Asenapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent, prescribed for schizophrenia and acute mania wit...
Asparaginase
Asparaginase is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for lymphocytic leukemia either alone or with...
Aspirin
Aspirin is an analgesic and antipyretic, prescribed for pain, heart attack and fever. The dr...
Aspirin and Codeine
Aspirin and Codeine is an analgesic combination, prescribed for moderate to severe pain. ...
Aspirin and Oxycodone
Aspirin and Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. The drug decreases the subst...
Aspirin, Butalbital and Caffeine
Aspirin, Butalbital and Caffeine contains barbiturate, central nervous system stimulant, analgesic, antip...
Astemizole
Astemizole is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticar...
Atazanavir
Atazanavir is an antiretroviral drug, prescribed for HIV/AIDS. It inhibits HIV protease and...
Atenolol
Atenolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for chest pain and high blood pressure. It relaxes...
Atomoxetine
Atomoxetine is a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), prescribed for Attentio...
Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as "statin”, prescribed for hyperg...
Atovaquone
Atovaquone is an antibiotic, prescribed for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), Toxoplasmosis and...
Atracurium
Atracurium is a neuromuscular-blocking agent, used as an adjuvant in anesthesia. This medi...
Atropine and diphenoxylate
Atropine and diphenoxylate is an antidiarrheal and anticholinergic combination, prescribed for diarrhea....
Atropine Ophthalmic
Atropine Ophthalmic is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for inflammatory eye disorders....
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic is a tropane alkaloid, prescribed for dilatation of pupil. It is used to relieve...
Auranofin
Auranofin is an antirheumatic agent, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis. This medication ...
Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes
Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes is an autologous (using the patient's own cells) cellular product, prescribed fo...
Axitinib Tablets
Axitinib Tablets is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for the treatment of advanced renal cell carci...
Azacitidine
Azacitidine is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for blood cancer....
Azathioprine
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of rejection kidney transplan...
Azelaic Acid
Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid, used for skin conditions s...
Azelastine
Azelastine is a selective histamine antagonist, prescribed in treating allergic rhinitis....
Azilsartan medoxomil
Azilsartan medoxomil is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, prescribed for hypertension....
Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone
Azilsartan Medoxomil and Chlorthalidone contains an angiotensin II receptor blocker and the diuretic chlorth...
Azithromycin Oral
Azithromycin Oral is a macrolide antibiotic used for various bacterial infections such as infectio...
Aztreonam
Aztreonam is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptibl...

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