A-Z Drug Information

A-Z Drug Index for Prescription and OTC Medications. Alphabetical Listing for easy reference.

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Bacampicillin
Bacampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections and uncomplicated gonorrhea.
Bacitracin (Neomycin/Polymyxin B) Opthalmic
Bacitracin (Neomycin/Polymyxin B) Opthalmic is an antibiotic, prescribed for eye infections caused by bacteria.
Baclofen
Baclofen is a derivative of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), prescribed for severe chronic spasticity.
Balofloxacin
Balofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic, prescribed for infective ophthalmitis and sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, acute exacerbation, community-acquired pneumonia, skin infections.
Balsalazide
Balsalazide is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for ulcerative colitis.
Bambuterol
Bambuterol is a prodrug of terbutaline, prescribed for chronic bronchial asthma.
Bamipine
Bamipine is an antihistamine with anticholinergic properties used as an antipruritic.
Basiliximab
Basiliximab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for prevention of rejection in renal transplant patients.

BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin
BCG live - Bacillus Calmette- Guerin is a vaccine, prescribed for tuberculosis and bladder cancer.
Becaplermin
Becaplermin is a wound-healing agent, prescribed for lower extremity diabetic neuropathic ulcers (skin ulcers of the lower legs or feet caused by diabetes) with other medications.
Beclomethasone
Beclomethasone is a synthetic steroid, prescribed for asthma attacks.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid and an anti-inflammatory drug.
Bedaquiline
Bedaquiline is a diarylquinoline anti-tuberculosis drug, prescribed for multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) with other medications.
Belatacept
Belatacept is a fusion protein, prescribed for preventing organ rejection in kidney transplantation along with other medications.
Belimumab
Belimumab is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for active, autoantibody-positive, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are receiving standard therapy.
Belladona/Ergotamine/Phenobarbital
Belladona/Ergotamine/Phenobarbital contains Belladonna/Ergotamine/Phenobarbital, which are anticholinergic, barbiturate, and ergot agents.

Belladonna Alkaloid Combinations and Phenobarbital
Belladonna Alkaloid Combinations and Phenobarbital is an anticholinergic and barbiturate combination, prescribed for Irritable Bowel Syndrome and intestinal inflammation.
Bemiparin
Bemiparin is used for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis with or without pulmonary (lung related) embolism, for the prophylaxis (prevention) of venous thromboembolism in both surgical and non-surgical patients, and for clot prevention in an extracorporeal system during dialysis for the kidneys.
Bemotrizinol / Bisoctrizole
Bemotrizinol / Bisoctrizole is used in sunscreens.It absorbs both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B and protects the skin against sun damage including skin cancers.It also prevents photodegradation of other chemical ingredients in sunscreens.
Benazepril
Benazepril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide
Benazepril HCl and Hydrochlorothiazide contains angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Bendamustine hydrochloride
Bendamustine hydrochloride is an alkylating agent, prescribed for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL).
Benfotiamine
Benfotiamine is a vitamin, prescribed for Beri Beri, Wenicke-korsakoff syndrome, diabetic neuropathy.
Benidipine
Benidipine is a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.

Benoxinate
Benoxinate is a local anesthetic, used in ophthalmology to determine fluid pressure inside the eye and for fitting of contact lenses.
Benralizumab
Benralizumab is a type of monoclonal antibody which is prescribed as an add-on maintenance treatment for treating severe eosinophilic asthma in patients 12 years of age and older.
Benserazide
Benserazide is a peripherally-acting aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) or DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor, prescribed for Parkinson's syndrome.
Benzalkonium chloride
Benzalkonium chloride is a topical antiseptic, prescribed for cold sore and fever blister.
Benznidazole
Benznidazole is a nitroimidazole antiprotozoal agent prescribed to treat children of 2 to 12 years of age suffering from American trypanosomiasis or Chagas disease which is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi.
Benzocaine
Benzocaine is a local anesthetic used to treat painful conditions such as mouth ulcers, sore throat, before inserting instruments into the rectum or vagina for examination.
Benzonatate
Benzonatate is a non-narcotic cough suppressant, prescribed for cough.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl Peroxide is a keratolytic agent with antibacterial actions, prescribed for acne.

Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin Phosphate
Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin Phosphate contains an antibiotic and drying agent, prescribed for acne.
Benzphetamine
Benzphetamine is an anorectic agent, prescribed for obesity.
Benztropine
Benztropine is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for Parkinson disease, tremor and stiffness of muscles.
Benzydamine
Benzydamine is a locally-acting non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, prescribed for painful musculoskeletal and soft tissue disorders and inflammation of the mouth and throat.
Benzyl benzoate
Benzyl benzoate is the ester of benzyl alcohol and benzoic acid, prescribed for lice and scabies infestations.
Bepotastine
Bepotastine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis.
Beractant
Beractant is an intratracheal suspension, prescribed for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in premature infants.
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension
Besifloxacin Ophthalmic Suspension is a quinolone antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial conjunctivitis.

Betahistine
Betahistine is an anti-vertigo agent, prescribed for dizziness (vertigo) in those who have Meniere's disease.
Betaine anhydrous
Betaine anhydrous is a metabolic agent, prescribed for homocystinuria.
Betamethasone Ophthalmic
Betamethasone Ophthalmic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for eye inflammation.
Betamethasone Topical
Betamethasone Topical is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for certain types of skin disorders.
Betaxolol Ophthalmic
Betaxolol Ophthalmic is an ophthalmic beta-blocker, prescribed for glaucoma.
Bethanechol
Bethanechol is a powerful cholinergic agent.
Betrixaban
Betrixaban is prescribed to prevent venous thromboembolism in adult patients who are hospitalized for an acute illness and are at a greater risk of developing a clot due to the restricted mobility or any thromboembolic related risk factors.
Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab is used to treat certain types of advanced lung cancer.
Bexarotene
Bexarotene is an oral antineoplastic agent, prescribed for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL, a type of skin cancer), lung cancer, breast cancer and Kaposi's sarcoma.
Bezafibrate
Bezafibrate is a fibrate drug, prescribed for high cholesterol in blood.
Biafine
Biafine is a water-based emulsion, prescribed for various types of wounds.
Bicalutamide
Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal anti-androgen, prescribed for prostate cancer.
Bictegravir, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide
Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide is a three-drug combination where bictegrair is an HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor, and emtricitabine and tenofovir alafenamide are HIV -1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors prescribed to treat HIV infections in adults.The drug combination can be used in patients: Who has not been previously treated with antiretroviral therapy To replace current antiretroviral therapy for those who are virologically suppressed after taking antiretroviral regimen for at least three months; these patients must not have had any failed treatment nor any known substitutions associated with resistance to the individual components .
Bifonazole
Bifonazole is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections like ringworm including jock itch and athlete’s foot.Bifonazole interferes with the synthesis of the cell membrane of the fungi.
Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog, prescribed for open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Biotin
Biotin is a dietary supplement prescribed to prevent and treat a rare biotin deficiency which is associated with malnutrition, pregnancy, long-term tube feeding and rapid weight loss. It assists in various biochemical pathways as a cofactor that break down the body’s carbohydrate, protein and fat. Biotin is used for conditions like hair loss, brittle nails, conjunctivitis, and seborrheic dermatitis in children. It is also used in some metabolic disorders.
Biperiden
Biperiden is an anticholinergic agent, prescribed for Parkinson disease and involuntary muscle movement due to neuroleptic drug therapy.
Bisacodyl
Bisacodyl is a stimulant laxative, prescribed for constipation.
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Bismuth Subsalicylate is an antidiarrheal agent, prescribed for diarrhea, heartburn, and upset stomach.
Bisoprolol
Bisoprolol is a beta- blocker, prescribed for heart disease.
Bitolterol
Bitolterol is a bronchodilator, prescribed for the relief of bronchospasm due to asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Bivalirudin
Bivalirudin is an anticoagulant (thrombin inhibitor), prescribed for preventing blood clots in patients with unstable angina undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty ((PTCA) procedure to open blocked arteries).
Bleomycin
Bleomycin is an anti – cancer agent, used for the treatment of skin, oral cavity, head and neck cancer.
Boceprevir
Boceprevir is a protease inhibitor, prescribed for chronic hepatitis C.
Bortezomib
Bortezomib is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma.
Bosentan
Bosentan is an endothelin receptor antagonist, prescribed for pulmonary atrial hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs).
Bosutinib
Bosutinib is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML).
Botulinum Toxin Type A
Botulinum Toxin Type A is an injectable neuro-toxin, indicated for spasms (involuntary muscle contractions) of neck, upper arm, eye or eyelid, as well as increased sweating in the armpits.
Brentuximab Vedotin
Brentuximab Vedotin is a monoclonal antibody, prescribed for certain types of lymphoma (Hodgkin lymphoma, systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma [sALCL]).
Bretylium Tosylate Injection
Bretylium Tosylate Injection is an antiarrhythmic agent, prescribed for ventricular fibrillation and life-threatening ventricular arrhythmia.
Brexpiprazole
Brexpiprazole belongs to a group of drugs called atypical antipsychotics.
Brigatinib
Brigatinib is an anticancer drug which is prescribed to treat patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) for patients who have progressed with or experience side effects with crizotinib, another drug used to treat the cancer.
Brimonidine
Brimonidine is an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, prescribed for open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).
Brinzolamide
Brinzolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for increased eye pressure (glaucoma) condition.
Brivaracetam
Brivaracetam is an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug which is used for the treatment of partial onset seizures along with other medications.
Brodalumab
Brodalumab is a human monoclonal antibody prescribed to treat moderate-or -severe plaque psoriasis in patients who do not respond to other systemic treatments.Plaque psoriasis is a skin disease in which the skin has red or scaly patches covered with a silver-white build up of dead skin cells.
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution
Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for eye pain and swelling.
Bromhexine
Bromhexine is prescribed to loosen or thin down the mucus secretions that can plug the airways.
Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine is a dopamine agonist, prescribed for Parkinson’s disease either alone or with other medications.
Brompheniramine
Brompheniramine is an antihistamine agent, prescribed for respiratory allergies, common cold, itching, hives (urticaria) and other allergic reactions.
Buclizine
Buclizine is an antihistamine, prescribed for motion sickness, migraine, nausea, and skin disorders.
Budesonide
Budesonide is a corticosteroid, prescribed for inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, and also for breathing trouble.
Budesonide and Formoterol
Budesonide and Formoterol contains steroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma in patients 12 years of age and older.
Bulaquine
Bulaquine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malarial fever with chloroquine.
Bumetanide
Bumetanide is a diuretic, prescribed for the treatment of swelling and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure, liver and kidney disease.
Bupivacaine
Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic, used for surgery and for obstetrical procedures.
Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain.
Buprenorphine and Naloxone
Buprenorphine and Naloxone is a narcotic partial agonist-antagonist, prescribed for opioid dependency.
Bupropion
Bupropion is prescribed for depression and smoking cessation.
Burosumab-twza
Burosumab-twza or KRN23 is a monoclonal antibody prescribed to treat a rare hereditary disorder called X-linked hypophosphatemia (low levels of phosphate in the blood) in adult and pediatric patients who are one year and above.
Buserelin
Buserelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, prescribed for prostate cancer and breast cancer.
Buspirone
Buspirone is a psychoactive agent, prescribed for anxiety disorders.
Busulphan
Busulphan is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for chronic myelogenous leukemia.
Butabarbital
Butabarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia.
Butenafine
Butenafine is an antifungal, prescribed for dermatological infections such as tinea versicolor (rashes on the trunk region of the body), athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch that prevent the growth of fungus.
Butoconazole
Butoconazole is an imidazole antifungal, prescribed for candidiasis (yeast infection of the vagina).
Butorphanol
Butorphanol is an opioid analgesic, prescribed to alleviate pain post operatively, migraine, balanced general anesthesia, and used to relieve pain during labor.