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Riva-Anastrozole

Common Name:
anastrozole
Brand Name:
Riva-Anastrozole

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

Riva-Apixaban

Common Name:
apixaban
Brand Name:
Riva-Apixaban

Apixaban belongs to the group of medications called anticoagulants. Anticoagulants prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the blood vessels. They do this…

Riva-Aripiprazole

Common Name:
aripiprazole
Brand Name:
Riva-Aripiprazole

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

Riva-Atenolol

Common Name:
atenolol
Brand Name:
Riva-Atenolol

Atenolol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to lower high blood pressure and to prevent the symptoms of angina (chest pain). It…

Riva-Atomoxetine

Common Name:
atomoxetine
Brand Name:
Riva-Atomoxetine

The dose of atomoxetine depends on the needs of the person taking the medication. The daily dose of atomoxetine is based on body weight and is taken once daily…

Riva-Atorvastatin

Common Name:
atorvastatin
Brand Name:
Riva-Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") or lipid metabolism regulators. It is used to treat people…

Riva-Azithromycin

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Riva-Azithromycin

Azithromycin belongs to the family of medications known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat certain types of infections that are caused by…

Riva-Baclofen

Common Name:
baclofen
Brand Name:
Riva-Baclofen

Baclofen belongs to two groups of medications known as muscle relaxants and antispastics. It is used to treat spasticity (uncontrolled muscle movements) caused…

Riva-Brimonidine

Common Name:
brimonidine
Brand Name:
Riva-Brimonidine

Brimonidine belongs to the family of medications known as alpha-2-adrenergic receptor agonists. It is available in eye-drop form and is used to reduce the…

Riva-Buspirone

Common Name:
buspirone HCl
Brand Name:
Riva-Buspirone

Buspirone belongs to the class of medications called anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety medications. Buspirone is used for the short-term relief of excessive anxiety…

Riva-Candesartan

Common Name:
candesartan
Brand Name:
Riva-Candesartan

Candesartan belongs to a family of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. It is used to lower high blood pressure in adults and children over 6…

Riva-Celecoxib

Common Name:
celecoxib
Brand Name:
Riva-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…

Riva-Ciprofloxacin

Common Name:
ciprofloxacin
Brand Name:
Riva-Ciprofloxacin

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as quinolones. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is…

Riva-Citalopram

Common Name:
citalopram
Brand Name:
Riva-Citalopram

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

Riva-Clarithromycin

Common Name:
clarithromycin
Brand Name:
Riva-Clarithromycin

Clarithromycin belongs to the group of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It works by killing…

Riva-Clindamycin

Common Name:
clindamycin
Brand Name:
Riva-Clindamycin

Clindamycin belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is also used before…

Riva-Clonazepam

Common Name:
clonazepam
Brand Name:
Riva-Clonazepam

Clonazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. In general, benzodiazepines are used as a sedative or to decrease seizures or anxiety…

Riva-Clopidogrel

Common Name:
clopidogrel
Brand Name:
Riva-Clopidogrel

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

Riva-Cyclobenzaprine

Common Name:
cyclobenzaprine
Brand Name:
Riva-Cyclobenzaprine

Cyclobenzaprine belongs to the family of medications known as muscle relaxants. It is used along with rest and physical therapy for the relief of muscle spasm…

Riva-cyproterone

Common Name:
cyproterone acetate
Brand Name:
Riva-cyproterone

Cyproterone belongs to a group of medications known as steroidal antiandrogens. It is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Antiandrogens such as cyproterone…