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Abbott-Clopidogrel

Common Name:
clopidogrel
Brand Name:
Abbott-Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel belongs to the class of medications called platelet aggregation inhibitors or antiplatelets. Clopidogrel is used to help prevent heart attacks…

Abbott-Pantoprazole

Common Name:
pantoprazole
Brand Name:
Abbott-Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole belongs to the family of medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat conditions such as stomach…

Abbott-Quetiapine

Common Name:
quetiapine
Brand Name:
Abbott-Quetiapine

Quetiapine belongs to a class of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, manic episodes associated with bipolar…

Abbott-Topiramate

Common Name:
topiramate
Brand Name:
Abbott-Topiramate

Topiramate belongs to a group of medications that are used to treat epilepsy. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that are involved in sending signals…

Abenol

Common Name:
acetaminophen
Brand Name:
Abenol

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

Abevmy

Common Name:
bevacizumab
Brand Name:
Abevmy

Bevacizumab belongs to a group of cancer-fighting medications called antineoplastics, and specifically to the group of antineoplastics called biological…

Abilify

Common Name:
aripiprazole
Brand Name:
Abilify

Aripiprazole belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Aripiprazole may also be used…

Abilify Asimtufii

Common Name:
aripiprazole injection
Brand Name:
Abilify Asimtufii

Aripiprazole injection belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder…

Abilify Maintena

Common Name:
aripiprazole injection
Brand Name:
Abilify Maintena

Aripiprazole injection belongs to the group of medications known as antipsychotics. It is used to treat adults with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder…

Abiraterone by Jamp Pharma

Common Name:
abiraterone
Brand Name:
Abiraterone by Jamp Pharma

Abiraterone belongs to the class of medications called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It is taken along with the medication prednisone to treat metastatic…

Abrasion

Common Name:
zinc oxide
Brand Name:
Abrasion

Zinc oxide is a topical skin product that is used as a protective coating for mild skin irritations and abrasions. It can promote the healing of chapped skin…

Abraxane for Injectable Suspension

Common Name:
paclitaxel
Brand Name:
Abraxane for Injectable Suspension

Paclitaxel belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. Paclitaxel works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in…

Abrilada

Common Name:
adalimumab
Brand Name:
Abrilada

Adalimumab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers (tumor necrosis factor blockers). It is used…

Abrysvo

Common Name:
respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (Abrysvo)
Brand Name:
Abrysvo

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. It is used to prevent serious respiratory (lung) infection…

Absorica LD

Common Name:
isotretinoin (micronized)
Brand Name:
Absorica LD

Micronized isotretinoin is a vitamin A derivative that belongs to the class of medications called retinoids. Retinoids are typically used to treat skin…

Abstral

Common Name:
fentanyl tablet
Brand Name:
Abstral

Fentanyl tablets belong to the group of medications called opioids. It is used to manage breakthrough pain for people with cancer who are 18 years of age and…

Acarizax

Common Name:
house dust mite allergen extract
Brand Name:
Acarizax

House dust mite allergen extract belongs to the class of medications called allergy immunotherapy. It is used to treat moderate-to-severe allergy symptoms such…

Accel-Alendronate

Common Name:
alendronate
Brand Name:
Accel-Alendronate

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…

Accel-Amlodipine

Common Name:
amlodipine
Brand Name:
Accel-Amlodipine

Amlodipine belongs to the family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain). It…

Accel-Celecoxib

Common Name:
celecoxib
Brand Name:
Accel-Celecoxib

Celecoxib belongs to the group of medications called selective COX-2 inhibitors, which is a kind of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs work by…