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Agriflu

Common Name:
influenza vaccine
Brand Name:
Agriflu

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent influenza (the flu). Influenza is a common viral illness caused by 2…

Agrylin

Common Name:
anagrelide
Brand Name:
Agrylin

Anagrelide belongs to the family of medications called platelet-reducing agents. This medication is used to manage a condition called thrombocythemia, where…

Aimovig

Common Name:
erenumab
Brand Name:
Aimovig

Erenumab belongs to the class of medications called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonists. Erenumab is used to prevent migraine for adults who…

Airomir

Common Name:
salbutamol inhalation
Brand Name:
Airomir

Salbutamol belongs to a class of medications called bronchodilators, and more specifically, β2-adrenergic agonists. This medication is used to treat and…

AJ-Topotecan

Common Name:
topotecan
Brand Name:
AJ-Topotecan

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

Ajovy

Common Name:
fremanezumab
Brand Name:
Ajovy

Fremanezumab belongs to the class of medications called monoclonal antibodies, specifically, it is an anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide (anti-CGRP). It is…

AK sulf

Common Name:
sulfacetamide sodium
Brand Name:
AK sulf

This is a sulphonamide antibiotic used to treat conjunctivitis (inflammation in the eye caused by bacteria), corneal ulcer, and other superficial eye…

Akeega

Common Name:
niraparib-abiraterone
Brand Name:
Akeega

This combination product contains 2 medications: niraparib and abiraterone. Niraparib belongs to the class of medications called PARP inhibitors. Abiraterone…

Aklief

Common Name:
trifarotene
Brand Name:
Aklief

Trifarotene belongs to a group of medications called acne therapy. Specifically, it is in the category of retinoids. It is used to treat acne vulgaris on the…

Akynzeo

Common Name:
netupitant-palonosetron
Brand Name:
Akynzeo

This combination product contains 2 medications: netupitant and palonosetron. Netupitant belongs to the family of medications known as neurokinin 1 (NK1)…

Aldactazide

Common Name:
spironolactone - hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Aldactazide

Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide both belong to the family of medications called diuretics (water pills). This combination medication is used to treat…

Aldactone

Common Name:
spironolactone
Brand Name:
Aldactone

Spironolactone belongs to the class of medications known as diuretics (water pills). It is used to treat edema (fluid retention) that occurs with congestive…

Aldara P

Common Name:
imiquimod 5% cream
Brand Name:
Aldara P

Imiquimod cream belongs to a group of medications called immune response modifiers. It works by stimulating the body's defenses to fight certain types of skin…

Aldurazyme

Common Name:
laronidase
Brand Name:
Aldurazyme

Laronidase is used to treat mucopolysaccharidosis I (MPS I), a genetic disorder where the body does not have enough of an enzyme called alpha-L-iduronidase…

Alecensaro

Common Name:
alectinib
Brand Name:
Alecensaro

Alectinib belongs to a group of cancer fighting medications called protein kinase inhibitors. It works by recognizing certain types of cancer cells and…

Alendronate by Sanis

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Alendronate by Sanis

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used…

Alendronate by Sivem

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Alendronate by Sivem

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used…

Alendronate by Sorres

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Alendronate by Sorres

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used…

Alendronate-70

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Alendronate-70

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used…

Alendronate-FC

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Alendronate-FC

Alendronate belongs to a family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis for postmenopausal women. It is also used…