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Vardenafil by Sanis

Common Name:
vardenafil
Brand Name:
Vardenafil by Sanis

Vardenafil belongs to the class of medications called phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors. It is used to treat erectile dysfunction (male impotence). It helps…

Varilrix

Common Name:
varicella vaccine
Brand Name:
Varilrix

Varicella vaccine is used to prevent infection by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. The vaccine is made up of live virus that has been…

Varivax III

Common Name:
varicella vaccine
Brand Name:
Varivax III

Varicella vaccine is used to prevent infection by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox. The vaccine is made up of live virus that has been…

Vascepa

Common Name:
icosapent
Brand Name:
Vascepa

Icosapent ethyl is a type of omega-3-fatty acid that belongs to the class of medications called lipid-regulating agents. It is used along with a "statin"…

Vaseretic

Common Name:
enalapril - hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Vaseretic

This is a combination product that contains 2 medications used to lower high blood pressure: enalapril and hydrochlorothiazide. Enalapril belongs to a class of…

Vasotec

Common Name:
enalapril
Brand Name:
Vasotec

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

Vaxchora

Common Name:
cholera vaccine
Brand Name:
Vaxchora

This medication belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. Specifically, it is a vaccine to prevent diarrhea caused by the bacteria V. choleraefor…

Vaxigrip

Common Name:
influenza vaccine
Brand Name:
Vaxigrip

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…

Vaxneuvance

Common Name:
pneumococcal vaccine (Vaxneuvance)
Brand Name:
Vaxneuvance

Pneumococcal vaccine belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. It is used to prevent pneumonia caused by the 15 different types…

Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine)

Common Name:
COVID-19 vaccine (AstraZeneca ChAdOx1-S recombinant)
Brand Name:
Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine)

This medication belongs to a group of medications known as vaccines. It is used to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus…

Vectibix

Common Name:
panitumumab
Brand Name:
Vectibix

Panitumumab belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. It is a monoclonal antibody that recognizes and attaches to certain…

Vegzelma

Common Name:
bevacizumab
Brand Name:
Vegzelma

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

Velcade

Common Name:
bortezomib
Brand Name:
Velcade

Bortezomib belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. It works by killing cancer cells. Bortezomib is used to treat multiple…

Velphoro

Common Name:
sucroferric oxyhydroxide
Brand Name:
Velphoro

Sucroferric oxyhydroxide belongs to the class of medications called phosphate binders. Phosphate is made up mostly of the mineral phosphorus, which is an…

Velsipity

Common Name:
etrasimod
Brand Name:
Velsipity

Etrasimod belongs to the class of medications called sphingosine 1- phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators. It is used to treat moderate-to-severely active…

Vemlidy

Common Name:
tenofovir alafenamide
Brand Name:
Vemlidy

Tenofovir alafenamide belongs to the family of medications called antivirals. It is used by adults to treat chronic (long-lasting) infection caused by the…

Venclexta

Common Name:
venetoclax
Brand Name:
Venclexta

Venetoclax belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications called antineoplastics. It is used alone or with other medications for people with chronic…

Venlafaxine XR by Jamp

Common Name:
venlafaxine
Brand Name:
Venlafaxine XR by Jamp

Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used…

Venlafaxine XR by Pharmascience

Common Name:
venlafaxine
Brand Name:
Venlafaxine XR by Pharmascience

Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used…

Venlafaxine XR by Pro Doc

Common Name:
venlafaxine
Brand Name:
Venlafaxine XR by Pro Doc

Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used…