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Ubrelvy

Common Name:
ubrogepant
Brand Name:
Ubrelvy

Ubrogepant belongs to the class of medications called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonists. It is used to treat migraines that occur…

Uceris

Common Name:
budesonide rectal foam
Brand Name:
Uceris

Budesonide rectal foam belongs to the class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis in the lower part of…

Ulicidine

Common Name:
famotidine
Brand Name:
Ulicidine

Famotidine belongs to a class of medications called H2 antagonists. It is used to treat stomach and duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux…

Ulone

Common Name:
chlophedianol
Brand Name:
Ulone

Chlophedianol belongs to the class of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). This medication works by suppressing dry, hacking coughs. It is…

Uloric

Common Name:
febuxostat
Brand Name:
Uloric

Febuxostat belongs to the class of medications called xanthine oxidase inhibitors. It is used to lower uric acid levels for people with gout who have not…

Ultibro Breezhaler

Common Name:
glycopyrronium - indacaterol
Brand Name:
Ultibro Breezhaler

This combination product contains 2 medications glycopyrronium and indacaterol. Glycopyrronium belongs to the group of medications known as anticholinergics…

Ultram

Common Name:
tramadol
Brand Name:
Ultram

Tramadol belongs to a group of medications called opioid analgesics. It is used to manage moderate to moderately severe pain for people who need several days…

Ultravate

Common Name:
halobetasol propionate
Brand Name:
Ultravate

Halobetasol belongs to the family of medications called topical corticosteroids. Halobetasol topical preparations are used to treat resistant or severe…

Ultresa

Common Name:
pancrelipase
Brand Name:
Ultresa

Pancrelipase belongs to the class of medications known as enzymes or digestants. The primary three enzyme groups that make up pancrelipase are lipases…

Uniphyl

Common Name:
theophylline sustained release
Brand Name:
Uniphyl

Theophylline belongs to the class of medications called bronchodilators. It is used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic…

Unisom

Common Name:
diphenhydramine (sleep aid)
Brand Name:
Unisom

Diphenhydramine belongs to a group of medications known as antihistamines. Antihistamines are used to treat symptoms caused by allergies, including itchy and…

Unitron Peg

Common Name:
peginterferon alfa-2b
Brand Name:
Unitron Peg

[February 1, 2012] Peginterferon alfa-2b is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only…

Uptravi

Common Name:
selexipag
Brand Name:
Uptravi

Selexipag belongs to the class of medications called prostacyclin receptor agonists. It is used alone and in combination with other medications for long-term…

Uremol HC

Common Name:
hydrocortisone - urea
Brand Name:
Uremol HC

This medication contains 2 active ingredients. Hydrocortisone belongs to the family of medications called topical corticosteroids. It works by blocking the…

Urispas

Common Name:
flavoxate
Brand Name:
Urispas

Flavoxate belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics. This medication is used to treat painful urination, urgency of urination, frequent…

Uromax

Common Name:
oxybutynin controlled release
Brand Name:
Uromax

Oxybutynin belongs to the family of medications called anticholinergics. It is also an antispasmodic. Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an…

Uromitexan

Common Name:
mesna
Brand Name:
Uromitexan

Mesna is used to protect the bladder against some of the harmful effects of certain cancer medications known as oxazaphosphorines (e.g., cyclophosphamide…

Urozide

Common Name:
hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Urozide

Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the group of medications called diuretics. It is also an antihypertensive. It is used to decrease fluid retention (edema) caused…

Urso

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
Urso

Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are…

Urso DS

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
Urso DS

Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are…