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Neupogen

Common Name:
filgrastim
Brand Name:
Neupogen

Filgrastim belongs to the family of medications known as granulocyte colony stimulating factors (G-CSF). It helps the bone marrow produce white blood cells…

Neupro

Common Name:
rotigotine
Brand Name:
Neupro

Rotigotine belongs to the class of medications called dopamine agonists. It may be used alone or in combination with levodopa to help control the symptoms of…

Neurontin

Common Name:
gabapentin
Brand Name:
Neurontin

Gabapentin belongs to the class of medications called anti-epileptics. It is used in combination with other seizure control medications to manage and prevent…

Neutrogena T/Gel

Common Name:
coal tar shampoo
Brand Name:
Neutrogena T/Gel

Coal tar shampoo belongs to the family of medications known as antipsoriatics and antiseborrheics. It is used to treat itchy, oily skin conditions of the head…

Nevanac

Common Name:
nepafenac eye drops
Brand Name:
Nevanac

Nepafenac belongs to the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing pain, swelling, and inflammation…

Nexavar

Common Name:
sorafenib
Brand Name:
Nexavar

Sorafenib belongs to a group of medications called multikinase inhibitors. This medication is an anticancer medication that interferes with cell communication…

Nexium

Common Name:
esomeprazole
Brand Name:
Nexium

Esomeprazole belongs to the family of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In adults and children, it is used to treat conditions such as reflux…

Nexium 24HR

Common Name:
esomeprazole
Brand Name:
Nexium 24HR

Esomeprazole belongs to the family of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In adults and children, it is used to treat conditions such as reflux…

Nexplanon

Common Name:
etonogestrel
Brand Name:
Nexplanon

Etonogestrel belongs to the class of medications called hormonal contraceptives. Specifically, it is a hormone belonging to the family of drugs called…

Next Choice

Common Name:
levonorgestrel (emergency contraceptive)
Brand Name:
Next Choice

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…

Nextstellis

Common Name:
drospirenone - estetrol
Brand Name:
Nextstellis

Drospirenone - estetrol is a combination medication containing two ingredients: progestin (drospirenone) and estrogen (estetrol). It is a birth control pill…

NG Citalopram

Common Name:
citalopram
Brand Name:
NG Citalopram

Citalopram belongs to a group of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression. SSRIs improve depression…

Ngenla

Common Name:
somatrogon
Brand Name:
Ngenla

Somatrogon belongs to the class of medications called human growth hormone analogues. Growth hormone is made naturally in our bodies by the pituitary gland and…

Niaspan

Common Name:
niacin extended release tablets
Brand Name:
Niaspan

Niacin extended release belongs to the family of medications known as lipid metabolism regulators. It is used to treat high cholesterol. It is believed to work…

Niaspan FCT

Common Name:
niacin extended release tablets
Brand Name:
Niaspan FCT

Niacin extended release belongs to the family of medications known as lipid metabolism regulators. It is used to treat high cholesterol. It is believed to work…

Nicoderm

Common Name:
nicotine patch
Brand Name:
Nicoderm

This medication belongs to a family of medications known as nicotine replacement therapies. It is used to help people over 18 years of age quit smoking. When a…

Nicorette Gum

Common Name:
nicotine chewing gum
Brand Name:
Nicorette Gum

This medication belongs to the family of medications known as nicotine replacement therapies. It is used to help people over 18 years of age quit smoking. When…

Nicorette inhaler

Common Name:
nicotine inhaler
Brand Name:
Nicorette inhaler

This medication is used to help people over 18 years of age quit smoking. When a person stops smoking, they go through withdrawal from nicotine, causing…

Nicorette Patch

Common Name:
nicotine patch
Brand Name:
Nicorette Patch

This medication belongs to a family of medications known as nicotine replacement therapies. It is used to help people over 18 years of age quit smoking. When a…

NidaGel

Common Name:
metronidazole
Brand Name:
NidaGel

Metronidazole belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used for…