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Cosentyx

Common Name:
secukinumab
Brand Name:
Cosentyx

Secukinumab is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis for adults and for children and adolescents 6 years of age and older, whose specialists have…

Cosmegen

Common Name:
dactinomycin
Brand Name:
Cosmegen

Dactinomycin belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the family of antineoplastics…

Cosopt

Common Name:
dorzolamide - timolol (eye drops)
Brand Name:
Cosopt

This is a combination medication that contains two ingredients: dorzolamide and timolol. Dorzolamide is a member of the family of medications known as carbonic…

Cotazym

Common Name:
pancrelipase
Brand Name:
Cotazym

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

Cotellic

Common Name:
cobimetinib
Brand Name:
Cotellic

Cobimetinib belongs to the group of medications used to fight cancer, called antineoplastics. Specifically, it belongs to the group of medications…

Cough Syrup DM

Common Name:
dextromethorphan
Brand Name:
Cough Syrup DM

Dextromethorphan belongs to a group of medications called antitussives (cough suppressants). This medication works by suppressing dry, hacking coughs. It is…

Coumadin

Common Name:
warfarin
Brand Name:
Coumadin

Warfarin belongs to the class of medications called anticoagulants. It is sometimes referred to as a "blood thinner," although it does not actually thin the…

Counteract Acetaminophen

Common Name:
acetaminophen
Brand Name:
Counteract Acetaminophen

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

Covan Syrup

Common Name:
codeine - triprolidine - pseudoephedrine
Brand Name:
Covan Syrup

This combination product contains 3 medications: codeine, triprolidine, and pseudoephedrine. Codeine belongs to the group of medications called narcotic…

Coversyl

Common Name:
perindopril
Brand Name:
Coversyl

Perindopril belongs to the class of medications called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It helps to…

Coversyl Plus

Common Name:
perindopril - indapamide
Brand Name:
Coversyl Plus

This combination product contains 2 medications: perindopril and indapamide. It is used to treat adults with mild-to-moderate high blood pressure…

Cozaar

Common Name:
losartan
Brand Name:
Cozaar

Losartan belongs to a family of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs). These medications are used in adults and children over the age of…

Creon Minimicrospheres

Common Name:
pancrelipase
Brand Name:
Creon Minimicrospheres

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

Cresemba

Common Name:
isavuconazole
Brand Name:
Cresemba

Isavuconazole belongs to the class of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat certain types of invasive (inside the body) fungal…

Crestor

Common Name:
rosuvastatin
Brand Name:
Crestor

Rosuvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used, along with a healthy diet and exercise program…

Crinone

Common Name:
progesterone (vaginal)
Brand Name:
Crinone

Progesterone vaginal gel and vaginal tablets belong to the class of medications called progestins. These medications are used as part of an in-vitro…

Crixivan

Common Name:
indinavir
Brand Name:
Crixivan

Indinavir belongs to the class of antiretroviral medications called protease inhibitors. It is used in combination with other HIV medications to treat the…

Cromolyn Eye Drops

Common Name:
sodium cromoglycate eye drops
Brand Name:
Cromolyn Eye Drops

Sodium cromoglycate eye drops belong to the class of medications called mast cell stabilizers. It is used to help relieve and prevent seasonal allergy eye…

CTP 30

Common Name:
citalopram
Brand Name:
CTP 30

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

Cutivate

Common Name:
fluticasone topical
Brand Name:
Cutivate

Fluticasone topical is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada and is no longer available under any brand names. This article is being kept available…