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This medication is most often used as an eye drop to treat glaucoma, but is sometimes used to treat some other conditions of the eye. Pilocarpine

Pilocarpine belongs to the class of medications called cholinomimetic agents. It is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth that occur when radiation therapy

This medication is most often used as an eye drop to treat glaucoma, but is sometimes used to treat some other conditions of the eye. Pilocarpine

Pimozide belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics. It is used to manage symptoms of certain types of chronic schizophrenia. It works by affecting the way

Pinaverium belongs to the class of medications called gastrointestinal calcium antagonists. This medication is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It helps relieve the symptoms of

Pindolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure and to prevent angina (chest pain). For treatment of high blood pressure,

Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such

Pioglitazone is a member of the family of medications known as thiazolidinediones. It is used to lower high blood sugar associated with type 2 diabetes. Thiazolidinediones such

Alpelisib belongs the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics and more specifically to a class of medications called protein kinase inhibitors. It is an antitumour medication that

Levonorgestrel belongs to the family of medications known as progestins. Progestins are female sex hormones that are used in birth control pills and often in

Levonorgestrel belongs to the family of medications known as progestins. Progestins are female sex hormones that are used in birth control pills and often in

Hydroxychloroquine belongs to a group of medications known as anti-inflammatories and antimalarials. It is used alone or in combination with other anti-arthritic medications to

Albumin belongs to the group of medications known as plasma substitutes. Albumin is made by the liver and is a naturally-occurring protein found in

This is a combination product containing 2 medications: methocarbamol and ibuprofen. It is used to relieve pain associated with muscle spasm such as strains

Clopidogrel belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. Clopidogrel is used to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and other

Peginterferon beta-1a belongs to the class of medications called immunomodulators. More specifically, it belongs to the family of medications known as interferons. Interferons are

Felodipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It may be used alone or with other medications to treat mild-to-moderate high

Plerixafor belongs to the class of medications called hematopoietic agents. It is used in adults to help collect stem cells for transplantation to treat non-Hodgkin’s

Plerixafor belongs to the class of medications called hematopoietic agents. It is used in adults to help collect stem cells for transplantation to treat non-Hodgkin’s

This is a combination medication that contains lidocaine and tetracaine. It belongs to the class of medications called topical anaesthetics. This medication is used

This combination product contains 2 medications: abacavir and lamivudine. Abacavir and lamivudine belong to a class of medications known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).

Abiraterone belongs to the class of medications called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It is taken along with the medication prednisone to treat metastatic prostate cancer (cancer that has

Acetaminophen belongs to a group of medicines called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers). It works quickly to relieve pain caused by conditions

This combination product contains two medications: acetaminophen and codeine. Acetaminophen belongs to the group of medications called analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers).

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also

Amantadine belongs to the family of medications called antivirals. It is sometimes used to prevent and treat influenza A infections, although its use has

Amiodarone belongs to the family of medications known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). It works

Amitriptyline belongs to a family of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants. It is used to treat depression. It works in the central nervous system (CNS) to elevate the

Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain).

This combination product contains two active ingredients: amlodipine and atorvastatin. Amlodipine belongs to a group of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It reduces blood

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics, specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins. It is used to treat

Amphetamine belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It helps to increase

Anagrelide belongs to the family of medications called platelet-reducing agents. This medication is used to manage a condition called thrombocythemia, where your body produces

Anastrozole belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. It

Apremilast belongs to the class of medications called immunosuppressants. It is used to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis who may respond to phototherapy or systemic therapy.

Aripiprazole belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Aripiprazole may also be used

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) belongs to the groups of medications called analgesics (pain relievers), antipyretics (fever reducers), anti-inflammatories (inflammation reducers), and platelet aggregation inhibitors (anticlotting agents). It works by interfering with the

Atenolol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to lower high blood pressure and to prevent the symptoms of angina

Atomoxetine belongs to a family of medications known as selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It

Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") or lipid metabolism regulators. It is used to treat people who have high cholesterol levels,

Azithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by

Baclofen belongs to two groups of medications known as muscle relaxants and antispastics. It is used to treat spasticity (uncontrolled muscle movements) caused by

This medication belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonians. It is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It may also be

Benzydamine liquid is used to relieve the pain and inflammation associated with a sore throat or with mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. The

Betahistine is belongs to a group of medications used to treat vertigo associated with Ménière’s disease. Vertigo is a condition that causes sufferers to

This medication is used to treat problems with urination due to nerve problems in the bladder or weakness in certain bladder muscles. It works

Bicalutamide belongs to a group of medications known as nonsteroidal antiandrogens. Nonsteroidal antiandrogens such as bicalutamide block the effect of the male hormone testosterone

Bisacodyl belongs to the class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It is used for the relief of occasional constipation. It can also be used

Bisoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and help it to beat more regularly by blocking