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ratio-Bisacodyl

Common Name:
bisacodyl
Brand Name:
ratio-Bisacodyl

Bisacodyl belongs to the class of medications called stimulant laxatives. It is used for the relief of occasional constipation. It can also be used for the…

ratio-Brimonidine

Common Name:
brimonidine
Brand Name:
ratio-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…

ratio-Bupropion SR

Common Name:
bupropion (depression)
Brand Name:
ratio-Bupropion SR

Bupropion belongs to the family of medications known as antidepressants. It is used to treat depression. It works by affecting the balance of chemicals that…

ratio-Calmydone

Common Name:
etafedrine - doxylamine - hydrocodone
Brand Name:
ratio-Calmydone

This medication contains 3 active ingredients: etafedrine, doxylamine, and hydrocodone. It helps to control cough associated with inflammation of the mouth and…

ratio-Carvedilol

Common Name:
carvedilol
Brand Name:
ratio-Carvedilol

Carvedilol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Carvedilol is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), including severe heart…

ratio-Cefuroxime

Common Name:
cefuroxime axetil
Brand Name:
ratio-Cefuroxime

Cefuroxime is an antibiotic that belongs to the family of medications known as cephalosporins. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is most…

ratio-Ciprofloxacin

Common Name:
ciprofloxacin
Brand Name:
ratio-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…

ratio-Citalopram

Common Name:
citalopram
Brand Name:
ratio-Citalopram

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

ratio-Clarithromycin

Common Name:
clarithromycin
Brand Name:
ratio-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…

ratio-Clonazepam

Common Name:
clonazepam
Brand Name:
ratio-Clonazepam

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

ratio-Codeine

Common Name:
codeine
Brand Name:
ratio-Codeine

Codeine belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics ("analgesic" means "pain reliever"). It is used to relieve mild-to-moderate pain. It…

ratio-Coristex-DH

Common Name:
hydrocodone - phenylephrine
Brand Name:
ratio-Coristex-DH

This medication contains two ingredients, hydrocodone and phenylephrine. Hydrocodone belongs to the family of medications called antitussives (cough…

ratio-Cotridin

Common Name:
codeine - triprolidine - pseudoephedrine
Brand Name:
ratio-Cotridin

This combination product contains 3 medications: codeine, triprolidine, and pseudoephedrine. Codeine belongs to the group of medications called narcotic…

ratio-Cotridin Expectorant

Common Name:
codeine - triprolidine - pseudoephedrine - guaifenesin
Brand Name:
ratio-Cotridin Expectorant

This combination product contains 4 medications: codeine, triprolidine, pseudoephedrine, and guaifenesin. Codeine belongs to the group of medications…

ratio-Cyclobenzaprine

Common Name:
cyclobenzaprine
Brand Name:
ratio-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…

ratio-Dexamethasone

Common Name:
dexamethasone
Brand Name:
ratio-Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone belongs to the group of medications known as corticosteroids. It may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It can be used to replace…

ratio-Diltiazem CD

Common Name:
diltiazem
Brand Name:
ratio-Diltiazem CD

Diltiazem belongs to a family of medications known as calcium channel blockers. It is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure and…

ratio-Docusate Calcium

Common Name:
docusate calcium
Brand Name:
ratio-Docusate Calcium

Docusate calcium belongs to the family of medications knows as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard stools…

ratio-Docusate Sodium

Common Name:
docusate sodium
Brand Name:
ratio-Docusate Sodium

Docusate sodium belongs to the family of medications known as stool softeners. It is used to treat and prevent occasional constipation due to hard…

ratio-Domperidone

Common Name:
domperidone
Brand Name:
ratio-Domperidone

Domperidone belongs to the group of medications called dopamine antagonists. It is used to treat slowed movement in the gastrointestinal tract associated with…