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Nu-Pen VK

Common Name:
penicillin V
Brand Name:
Nu-Pen VK

Penicillin belongs to the family of medications known as antibiotics. Penicillin is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly…

Nu-Pentoxifylline SR

Common Name:
pentoxifylline
Brand Name:
Nu-Pentoxifylline SR

Pentoxifylline belongs to the group of medications called vasoactive agents. These medications work by improving blood flow in the arms and legs…

Nu-Pindol

Common Name:
pindolol
Brand Name:
Nu-Pindol

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…

Nu-Pirox

Common Name:
piroxicam
Brand Name:
Nu-Pirox

Piroxicam belongs to the group of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis…

Nu-Pravastatin

Common Name:
pravastatin
Brand Name:
Nu-Pravastatin

Pravastatin belongs to the family of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower high…

Nu-Prazo

Common Name:
prazosin
Brand Name:
Nu-Prazo

Prazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers. It is used to treat mild-to-moderate…

Nu-Prochlor

Common Name:
prochlorperazine
Brand Name:
Nu-Prochlor

Prochlorperazine belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics, and specifically to the family of antipsychotics called phenothiazines. It is…

Nu-Propranolol

Common Name:
propranolol HCl
Brand Name:
Nu-Propranolol

Propranolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent angina (chest pain)…

Nu-Ranit

Common Name:
ranitidine
Brand Name:
Nu-Ranit

Ranitidine belongs to the class of medications called H2-antagonists. It works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach in order to reduce ulcer…

Nu-Simvastatin

Common Name:
simvastatin
Brand Name:
Nu-Simvastatin

Simvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower…

Nu-Sotalol

Common Name:
sotalol
Brand Name:
Nu-Sotalol

Sotalol belongs to the classes of medications called antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers. It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms…

Nu-Sucralfate

Common Name:
sucralfate
Brand Name:
Nu-Sucralfate

Sucralfate belongs to the class of medications called gastroduodenal cytoprotective agents. Sucralfate is used to treat duodenal and stomach ulcers and…

Nu-Sulindac

Common Name:
sulindac
Brand Name:
Nu-Sulindac

Sulindac belongs to the class of medications called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve mild to moderately severe pain…

Nu-Temazepam

Common Name:
temazepam
Brand Name:
Nu-Temazepam

Temazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is used for the treatment of short-term sleeping problems (7 to 10 days) associated…

Nu-Terazosin

Common Name:
terazosin
Brand Name:
Nu-Terazosin

Terazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers. Terazosin is used to treat…

Nu-Terbinafine

Common Name:
terbinafine
Brand Name:
Nu-Terbinafine

Terbinafine belongs to the class of medications called antifungals. It is used to treat certain types of fungal infections of the skin and nails. This…

Nu-Tetra

Common Name:
tetracycline
Brand Name:
Nu-Tetra

Tetracycline belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by bacteria (antibiotics…

Nu-Tiaprofenic

Common Name:
tiaprofenic acid
Brand Name:
Nu-Tiaprofenic

This medication belongs to the group of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and…

Nu-Ticlopidine

Common Name:
ticlopidine
Brand Name:
Nu-Ticlopidine

Ticlopidine belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. It works by preventing certain types of blood cells…

Nu-Timolol

Common Name:
timolol
Brand Name:
Nu-Timolol

Timolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. It is also used to prevent angina (chest…