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Avsola

Common Name:
infliximab (intravenous)
Brand Name:
Avsola

Infliximab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers. It is used to treat: active ankylosing…

Awiqli

Common Name:
Insulin Icodec
Brand Name:
Awiqli

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by the pancreas that helps our body use or store the glucose (sugar) it gets from food. For people with diabetes…

Axert

Common Name:
almotriptan
Brand Name:
Axert

Almotriptan belongs to the class of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor agonists. Almotriptan is used to treat migraine headaches, with or…

Axid

Common Name:
nizatidine
Brand Name:
Axid

Nizatidine belongs to the family of medications called H2-receptor antagonists. Nizatidine works by reducing the amount of acid secreted by the stomach…

Axiron

Common Name:
testosterone topical solution
Brand Name:
Axiron

December 8, 2017 Testosterone topical solution (Axiron®) is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference…

Axum

Common Name:
methocarbamol - ibuprofen
Brand Name:
Axum

This is a combination product containing 2 medications: methocarbamol and ibuprofen. It is used to relieve pain associated with muscle spasm such as strains…

Aybintio

Common Name:
bevacizumab
Brand Name:
Aybintio

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

Azarga

Common Name:
brinzolamide - timolol maleate
Brand Name:
Azarga

This is a combination medication that contains brinzolamide and timolol. Brinzolamide belongs to the group of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors…

Azathioprine by Sanis

Common Name:
azathioprine
Brand Name:
Azathioprine by Sanis

Azathioprine belongs to the group of medications known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants and to treat…

Azathioprine-50

Common Name:
azathioprine
Brand Name:
Azathioprine-50

Azathioprine belongs to the group of medications known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to prevent the rejection of kidney transplants and to treat…

Azilect

Common Name:
rasagiline
Brand Name:
Azilect

Rasagiline belongs to the family of medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It is used to treat Parkinson's disease. It acts on the nervous…

Azithromycin by 10445517 Canada Inc.

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Azithromycin by 10445517 Canada Inc.

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

Azithromycin by Pharmascience

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Azithromycin by Pharmascience

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

Azithromycin by Sanis

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Azithromycin by Sanis

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

Azithromycin by Sivem

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Azithromycin by Sivem

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

Azopt

Common Name:
brinzolamide
Brand Name:
Azopt

Brinzolamide belongs to the group of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is available in eye drop form and is used to reduce the pressure…