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Nat-Tenofovir

Common Name:
tenofovir
Brand Name:
Nat-Tenofovir

Tenofovir belongs to the family of medications called antiretrovirals. It is used with other antiretroviral medications to treat the infection caused by the…

Nat-Teriflunomide

Common Name:
teriflunomide
Brand Name:
Nat-Teriflunomide

Teriflunomide belongs to the class of medications called immunomodulators. This medication is used to treat adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis…

Nat-Zolmitriptan

Common Name:
zolmitriptan
Brand Name:
Nat-Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan belongs to a class of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (also called "triptans"). It is used to treat migraine headaches with or…

Natco-Citalopram

Common Name:
citalopram
Brand Name:
Natco-Citalopram

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

Natesto

Common Name:
testosterone nasal gel
Brand Name:
Natesto

Testosterone belongs to a group of hormones called androgens (male hormones). Testosterone is responsible for the growth and development of the male sex organs…

Nauseatol

Common Name:
dimenhydrinate
Brand Name:
Nauseatol

Dimenhydrinate belongs to a group of medications called antiemetics. This medication is used to prevent and treat motion sickness as well as nausea and…

Navelbine

Common Name:
vinorelbine
Brand Name:
Navelbine

Vinorelbine belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. It kills cancer cells by interfering with the genetic material DNA…

NB-Perindopril

Common Name:
perindopril
Brand Name:
NB-Perindopril

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

NB-Rivaroxaban

Common Name:
rivaroxaban
Brand Name:
NB-Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban belongs to the family of medications called anticoagulants. Anticoagulants prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the blood vessels by…

NB-Rosuvastatin

Common Name:
rosuvastatin
Brand Name:
NB-Rosuvastatin

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…

NeisVac-C

Common Name:
meningococcal vaccine (group C)
Brand Name:
NeisVac-C

This medication belongs to the family of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent infections such as meningitis and blood infections caused…

Neo-Medrol Acne Lotion

Common Name:
neomycin - methylprednisolone topical (for acne)
Brand Name:
Neo-Medrol Acne Lotion

This is a combination medication that contains two active ingredients: neomycin and methylprednisolone. Neomycin is an antibiotic that helps kill the bacteria…

Neocitran Thin Strips Cough

Common Name:
dextromethorphan
Brand Name:
Neocitran Thin Strips Cough

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

Neoral

Common Name:
cyclosporine (by mouth)
Brand Name:
Neoral

Cyclosporine belongs to the groups of medications known as immunosuppressant agents. It is used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants and bone marrow…

Neosporin

Common Name:
polymyxin b - neomycin topical compound
Brand Name:
Neosporin

Polymyxin b - neomycin – gramicidin eye/ear drops belong to the family of medications known as antibacterials. The compound contains a combination of…

Neosporin Ointment

Common Name:
polymyxin b - neomycin - bacitracin zinc
Brand Name:
Neosporin Ointment

Polymyxin B sulfate - neomycin sulfate - bacitracin zinc contains a combination of antibiotics used to treat certain types of infections caused by bacteria…

Nerisone

Common Name:
diflucortolone
Brand Name:
Nerisone

Diflucortolone belongs to the family of medications known as topical corticosteroids. It is used to reduce redness and to relieve inflammation and itching…

Nerlynx

Common Name:
neratinib
Brand Name:
Nerlynx

Neratinib belongs to the class of medications called antineoplastics (anticancer medications). Specifically, it is a protein-kinase inhibitor. It is taken with…

Nesina

Common Name:
alogliptin
Brand Name:
Nesina

Alogliptin belongs to the group of diabetes medications called DPP-4 inhibitors. It works by preventing the breakdown of incretin. Incretin is a hormone that…

Neulasta

Common Name:
pegfilgrastim
Brand Name:
Neulasta

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