A-Z Drug Information

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

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Macimorelin
Macimorelin acetate is a growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor agonist which is prescribed to diagnose adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD).
Mafenide
Mafenide is a sulfonamide, prescribed for skin infections either alone or with other medications.
Mafenide Acetate
Mafenide Acetate is an topical antibacterial agent, prescribed for second- and third- degree bums.
Magaldrate-Simethicone
Magaldrate-Simethicone contains antacid and anti-flatulent, prescribed for indigestion, heartburn, gas, and sour stomach.
Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide is an antacid, prescribed for hyperacidity.
Magnesium sulphate
Magnesium sulphate is used to treat several conditions which include: Magnesium deficiency Constipation and preparation of the bowel before surgical procedures and colonoscopy for its laxative action which it brings about by increasing the water content of the intestines and stimulating intestinal movement.
Malathion
Malathion is an insecticide, prescribed for head lice.
Mangafodipir
Mangafodipir is a contrast agent, used for diagnostic purposes.

Mannitol
Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic, prescribed for increased intracranial pressure, eye pressure, to maintain urine flow in kidney failure patients, and promotion of urinary excretion of toxic materials.
Maprotiline
Maprotiline is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression and anxiety.
Maraviroc
Maraviroc is an antiretroviral agent, prescribed for HIV infection (CCR5-tropic HIV-1 detectable).
Mazindol
Mazindol, a drug used for the treatment of obesity along with lifestyle changes, is not currently available in the United States or the European Union for this purpose.It decreases the appetite and thereby the weight of a patient with a high body mass index.It has received an orphan drug status in the European Union for the treatment of narcolepsy, a condition that results in an irresistible desire to sleep.
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine is an active immunization against measles, mumps and rubella.
Mebendazole
Mebendazole is an antihelmintic agent, prescribed for worm infections.
Mebeverine
Mebeverine is a musculotropic antispasmodic agent without atropic, prescribed for irritable bowel syndrome, and GI tract spasm.
Mecamylamine
Mecamylamine is an antihypertensive agent, prescribed for high blood pressure.

Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection
Mecasermin [rDNA origin] Injection is recombinant human insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I), prescribed for growth failure in children with severe primary IGF-1 deficiency, and growth hormone (GH) gene deletion who have developed neutralizing antibodies to GH.
Mecetronium
Mecetronium has antimicrobial properties.
Mechlorethamine
Mechlorethamine is an alkylating agent, prescribed for certain types of cancer.
Mechlorethamine HCl
Mechlorethamine HCl is an anti-neoplastic agent, prescribed for Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma along with other medications.
Meclizine
Meclizine is an antihistamine, prescribed for nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
Meclofenamate
Meclofenamate is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for dysmenorrhea, pain, tenderness, inflammation, swelling and stiffness caused by certain types of arthritis.
Mecobalamin
Mecobalamin is a cobalamin, prescribed for peripheral neuropathy, megaloblastic anaemia, and as a preliminary treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Medroxyprogesterone
Medroxyprogesterone is a progestin hormone, prescribed for menstrual problems, breast cancer and prevention of pregnancy.

Medrysone Liquifilm Opthalmic
Medrysone Liquifilm Opthalmic belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids, prescribed for allergic conjunctivitis.
Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for dysmenorrhea and other pain.
Mefloquine
Mefloquine is an antimalarial agent, prescribed for malaria.
Megestrol
Megestrol is a progesterone derivative, prescribed for breast cancer, uterine cancer, loss of appetite, physical wasting, or unexplained significant weight loss in patients with diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Melatonin
Melatonin is a light-sensitive hormone, prescribed for management of jet lag and other sleep disorders.
Melitracen
Melitracen is prescribed to treat depression and anxiety.It is also available as a combination drug along with flupentixol which is indicated for different types of depression (psychogenic, masked, menopausal, in alcoholics), depressive neuroses, psychosomatic affections accompanied by anxiety and apathy, and dysphoria in alcoholics.
Meloxicam
Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by breakdown of joints.
Melphalan
Melphalan is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for multiple myeloma, melanoma, and ovarian carcinoma.

Memantine
Memantine is an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-receptor antagonist, recommended for Alzheimer's disease.
Meningococcal C,Y and Haemophilus B Tetanus Toxoid
Meningococcal C,Y and Haemophilus B Tetanus Toxoid is a combination vaccine, prescribed for preventing of invasive disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C and Y and Haemophilus influenzae type B.
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine is a vaccine, prescribed for bacterial infections (Neisseria meningitidis).
Menotropins
Menotropins is combination of hormones, prescribed for infertility in women.
Mepacrine
Mepacrine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for giardiasis and lupus erythematosus.
Mepenzolate
Mepenzolate is an antimuscarinic agent, prescribed for the treatment of peptic ulcer combined with other medication.
Meperidine
Meperidine is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain.
Mephenesin
Mephenesin is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for muscle spasm.

Mephentermine
Mephentermine is a cardiac stimulant, prescribed for hypotension (low blood pressure).
Mephobarbital
Mephobarbital is a barbiturate, prescribed for anxiety, tension, apprehension, and preventing seizures.
Mepivacaine
Mepivacaine is a local anesthetic, prescribed for inducing local or regional analgesia and anesthesia during surgical procedures, labor, or delivery.
Mepolizumab
Mepolizumab is a monoclonal antibody used as an add-on maintenance treatment for treating patients with severe eosinophilic asthma.
Meprobamate
Meprobamate is a tranquilizer, prescribed for anxiety and tenseness.
Meprobamate and Aspirin
Meprobamate and Aspirin contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and an anxiolytic, prescribed for pain with anxiety or tension from muscle/bone problems.
Mequinol and Tretinoin
Mequinol and Tretinoin is a combination of depigmentation agent and retinoid, prescribed for solar lentigines.
Mercaptopurine
Mercaptopurine is an antimetabolite, prescribed for acute lymphatic leukemia either alone or with other medications.
Meropenem
Meropenem is a carbapenem antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections like skin and skin structure infections, bacterial meningitis, serious nosocomial infections like septicaemia, febrile neutropenia, intraabdominal and pelvic infections.
Meropenem and Vaborbactam
Meropenem and vaborbactam is a combination of a penem antibacterial and β-lactamase inhibitor which is prescribed to treat complicated urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis caused by susceptible bacteria in patients 18 years of age and older.Meropenem works by killing bacteria and vaborbactam acts by preventing the bacteria from deactivating or destroying meropenem.
Mesalamine(Mesalazine)
Mesalamine(Mesalazine) is an anti-inflammatory agent, prescribed for the induction of remission and for the treatment of patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon).
Mesna
Mesna is prescribed as a preventive medicine to reduce the risk of hemorrhagic cystitis caused by the chemotherapy drugs ifosfamide and cyclophosphamide.Hemorrhagic cystitis is a condition characterized by bleeding from the bladder.
Mesterolone
Mesterolone is a dihydro derivative of testosterone, the male sex hormone.
Mestranol and Norethindrone
Mestranol and Norethindrone is a combination of 2 hormones namely estrogen and progestogen, used as an oral contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Metadoxine
Metadoxine is a hepatoprotective agent, prescribed for the treatment of fatty liver due to alcoholism.
Metamizole
Metamizole is a painkiller used for the treatment of fever, headache, toothache, postoperative pain and other painful conditions. It belongs to the group non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It has been banned in several countries including the United States and India due to its ability to reduce white blood cell counts and cause a condition called agranulocytosis. .
Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline
Metaproterenol / Orciprenaline is a bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Metaraminol
Metaraminol is a potent sympathomimetic amine, prescribed for acute hypotensive state occurring with spinal anesthesia.
Metaxalone
Metaxalone is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.
Metformin
Metformin is an oral antidiabetic agent, prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
Methadone
Methadone is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for moderate to severe pain.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorders with hyperactivity in children.
Methazolamide
Methazolamide is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, prescribed for certain types of glaucoma, either alone or with other medications.
Methdilazine
Methdilazine is an antihistamine, prescribed for allergic skin disorders.
Methenamine
Methenamine is a urinary antiseptic, prescribed for urinary tract infections.
Methenamine Hippurate
Methenamine Hippurate is a urinary antiseptic, prescribed for urinary tract infections.
Methimazole
Methimazole is an antithyroid agent, prescribed for hyperthyroidism.
Methionine
Methionine is an amino acid.It is used to: Make the urine more acidic and reduce irritation from diaper rash in an infant or rash due to bladder incontinence in an adult. It also helps in controlling strong urine odor.
Methocarbamol
Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant, prescribed for muscle pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains and injuries.
Methohexital
Methohexital is a barbiturate anesthetic, prescribed for inducing anesthesia before surgery.
Methotrexate
Methotrexate is an antimetabolite, curative in choriocarcinoma (cancer of the tissue that normally would develop into placenta).
Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen is a photosensitizer, prescribed for vitiligo in combination with controlled doses of ultraviolet A (UVA) or sunlight.
Methsuximide
Methsuximide is an anticonvulsant medication, prescribed for certain types of seizures.
Methyclothiazide
Methyclothiazide is a diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride
Methyl Aminolevulinate Hydrochloride is a photosensitizing agent, prescribed for skin lesions (actinic keratoses).
Methyl salicylate
Methyl salicylate is used as a local painkiller to treat minor joint and muscle pain.
Methyldopa
Methyldopa is an alpha-2 receptor agonist, prescribed for hypertension.
Methylergometrine
Methylergometrine is a synthetic analogue of ergonovine, prescribed for treating postpartum hemorrhage.
Methylnaltrexone Bromide
Methylnaltrexone Bromide is a mu-opioid receptor antagonist, prescribed for constipation caused by opioid medicines.
Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant, prescribed for attention deficit disorder (ADD) and daytime sleep (narcolepsy).
Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone is a corticosteroid prescribed for severe allergies, arthritis, asthma, certain blood disorders and skin conditions.
Methyltestosterone
Methyltestosterone is an anabolic steroid, prescribed for testosterone deficiency.
Methysergide
Methysergide is a partially synthetic compound, prescribed for prevention or reduction of intensity and frequency of vascular headaches.
Metoclopramide
Metoclopramide is a gastrointestinal stimulant and antinauseant, prescribed for heartburn and esophagitis due to GERD and for treating patients who have gastroparesis (partial paralysis of the stomach) and prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy.
Metolazone
Metolazone is a quinazoline diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Metoprolol
Metoprolol is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure either alone or with other medications.
Metronidazole
Metronidazole is an antibacterial agent, prescribed for trichomoniasis, amebiasis and other bacterial infections.
Metronidazole Topical
Metronidazole Topical is an antibiotic, prescribed for inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea.
Metyrapone
Metyrapone is an endogenous inhibitor used in diagnosis of adrenal insufficiency and in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome (excess amount of cortisol in the body).
Metyrosine
Metyrosine is a catecholamine synthesis inhibitor, prescribed for pheochromocytoma.
Mexiletine
Mexiletine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and maintain a normal heart rate.
Mezlocillin sodium
Mezlocillin sodium is penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections (E.g.
Mianserin
Mianserin is tetracyclic antidepressant (TeCA), prescribed for depression.
Micafungin
Micafungin is an antifungal agent, prescribed for fungal infections.
Miconazole
Miconazole is an anti-fungal agent, prescribed for various skin infections such as athlete’s foot and jock itch and also for vaginal yeast infections.
Midazolam
Midazolam is a benzodiazepine, prescribed for preoperative sedation, anxiolysis and amnesia.
Midodrine
Midodrine is an antihypotensive and vasopressor, prescribed for orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when standing) and narrowing of the blood vessel, which leads to an increase in blood pressure.
Midostaurin
Midostaurin is a kinase inhibitor prescribed as a combination therapy with cytarabine and daunorubicin for treating adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia who are detected as FLT3 mutation-positive by an FDA approved test.It is also used for treating aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM), systemic mastocytosis with associated hematological neoplasm (SM-AHN) or mast cell leukemia (MCL).
Mifamurtide
Mifamurtide is an immunomodulator, prescribed for osteosarcoma (a kind of bone cancer) along with other chemotherapy agents.
Mifepristone
Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid, used alone or together with another medication, to end an early pregnancy (within 7 weeks of the start of a woman's last menstrual period).
Miglitol
Miglitol is an oral anti-diabetic drug (alpha-glucosidase inhibitor), prescribed for type 2 diabetes either alone or with other medications.
Miglustat
Miglustat is an enzyme inhibitor, prescribed for Gaucher disease.
Milnacipran Hcl
Milnacipran Hcl is a serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), prescribed for fibromyalgia.
Milrinone
Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, prescribed for acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) (serious cause of acute respiratory distress).
Miltefosine
Miltefosine is an antiprotozoal drug, prescribed for leishmaniasis.
Minocycline
Minocycline is a broad spectrum tetracycline antibiotic.
Minoxidil oral
Minoxidil oral is a vasodilator, prescribed for hypertension.
Minoxidil Topical
Minoxidil Topical is a vasodilator, prescribed for hair loss.
Mipomersen Injection
Mipomersen Injection is a cholesterol-reducing agent (oligonucleotide inhibitor- an orphan drug), prescribed for hypercholesterolemia.
Mirabegron
Mirabegron is a beta-3 adrenergic agonist prescribed for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency.
Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant, prescribed for depression.
Misoprostol
Misoprostol is a synthetic prostaglandin; prescribed for ulcer, labor induction, induced abortion, miscarriage, postpartum hemorrhage (blood loss during birth) and other gynecological uses.
Mitomycin
Mitomycin is a chemotherapy agent, prescribed for adenocarcinoma (cancer of the stomach or pancreas) either alone or with other medications.
Mitotane
Mitotane is an anti-cancer agent, prescribed for adrenal cortical cancer which is not treated with surgery.
Mitoxantrone
Mitoxantrone is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for metastatic breast cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.
Mizolastine
Mizolastine is a non-sedating antihistamine, prescribed for symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), hives and other allergic reactions.
Moclobemide
Moclobemide is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), prescribed for depression and social anxiety.
Modafinil
Modafinil is an analeptic drug, prescribed for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder.
Moexipril HCl Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
Moexipril HCl Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets contains an ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for hypertension.
Moexipril Hydrochloride
Moexipril Hydrochloride is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, prescribed for high blood pressure.
Molgramostim
Molgramostim is an immune stimulator which is prescribed to correct neutropenia -the condition that causes low levels of neutrophils - following a high dose chemotherapy regimen or bone marrow transplantation.It is a granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a human protein which is also recommended for the treatment of ganciclovir induced neutropenia.It is also used in acute respiratory distress syndrome, a life threatening condition because of the difficulty in breathing.This drug is not approved in most places, including the US.
Mometasone
Mometasone is a topical corticosteroid, prescribed for treatment of inflammatory skin disorders (such as eczema and psoriasis), allergic rhinitis (such as hay fever), and asthma.
Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol Fumarate
Mometasone Furoate and Formoterol Fumarate contains corticosteroid and bronchodilator, prescribed for asthma.
Monobenzone
Monobenzone is a depigmenting agent, prescribed to permanently lighten skin in people with vitiligo.
Montelukast
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), prescribed for asthma.
Moricizine
Moricizine is an orally active antiarrhythmic drug, prescribed for irregular heart beats.
Moroctocog Alpha
Moroctocog Alpha is an antihemophilic factor, prescribed for preventing bleeding episodes in patients with hemophilia A.
Morphine
Morphine is a narcotic analgesic, prescribed for severe acute and chronic pain.
Morphine Sulfate and Naltrexone Hydrochloride
Morphine Sulfate and Naltrexone Hydrochloride contains a narcotic analgesic and antagonist, prescribed for moderate to severe pain when a continuous opioid analgesic is needed.
Morrhuate Sodium Injection
Morrhuate Sodium Injection is a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, prescribed for varicose veins.
Mosapride
Mosapride is a gastroprokinetic agent, prescribed for acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion.
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic, prescribed for bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus, skin and skin structure infections, and others.
Moxonidine
Moxonidine is used to treat mild to moderate essential hypertension. Essential hypertension is also known as primary hypertension or idiopathic hypertension which means it does not have an identifiable cause.It is used to control the raised blood pressure mainly when first and second line therapy drugs such as beta-blockers, thiazides, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers fail to control blood pressure or are contraindicated or not tolerated.
Multiple Electrolytes Inj
Multiple Electrolytes Inj is a combination of electrolytes, used as a source of water, electrolyte, and calorie, or as an alkalinizing agent.
Multivitamin
Multivitamin is an essential nutrient, prescribed for patients with vitamin deficiency.
Mupirocin
Mupirocin is an antibiotic, prescribed for impetigo.
Muromonab CD 3
Muromonab CD 3 is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for organ rejection.
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Mycophenolate Mofetil is an immunosuppressant, prescribed for prevention of organ rejection.
Mycophenolic Acid
Mycophenolic Acid is an immunosuppressant agent.