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Humatrope

Common Name:
somatropin (Humatrope)
Brand Name:
Humatrope

Somatropin belongs to a class of medications known as growth stimulants. Somatropin is a synthetic growth hormone. Growth hormone is made naturally in our…

Humira

Common Name:
adalimumab
Brand Name:
Humira

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

Humulin

Common Name:
insulin regular (insulin Toronto)
Brand Name:
Humulin

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

Humulin 30/70

Common Name:
insulin premixed 30/70
Brand Name:
Humulin 30/70

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

Humulin-N

Common Name:
insulin NPH (insulin isophane)
Brand Name:
Humulin-N

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…

Hyalgan

Common Name:
hyaluronic acid
Brand Name:
Hyalgan

Hyaluronic acid belongs to the group of medications known as synovial fluid replacements. It is used to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (a condition…

Hycamtin

Common Name:
topotecan
Brand Name:
Hycamtin

Topotecan belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. It kills cancer cells by interfering with the genetic material DNA…

Hycodan

Common Name:
hydrocodone
Brand Name:
Hycodan

Hydrocodone belongs to the family of medications known as antitussives (cough suppressants). This medication is used to control coughing that is exhausting and…

Hycomine

Common Name:
hydrocodone - pyrilamine - phenylephrine - ammonium chloride
Brand Name:
Hycomine

Hydrocodone - pyrilamine - phenylephrine - ammonium chloride is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada and is no longer available under any brand…

Hycort Retention Enema

Common Name:
hydrocortisone enema
Brand Name:
Hycort Retention Enema

Hydrocortisone enema is used to treat diseases caused by inflammation of the colon and rectum, such as certain types of ulcerative colitis, ulcerative…

Hyderm

Common Name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand Name:
Hyderm

Hydrocortisone topical (cream, lotion, or ointment applied to the skin) belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used for temporary…

Hydralax

Common Name:
polyethylene glycol 3350
Brand Name:
Hydralax

Polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) belongs to the class of medications called laxatives. PEG 3350 is used for the relief of occasional constipation. It works…

Hydrea

Common Name:
hydroxyurea
Brand Name:
Hydrea

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

Hydrochlorothiazide by Pro Doc

Common Name:
hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Hydrochlorothiazide by Pro Doc

Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the group of medications called diuretics. It is also an antihypertensive. It is used to decrease fluid retention (edema) caused…

Hydrochlorothiazide by Sanis

Common Name:
hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Hydrochlorothiazide by Sanis

Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to the group of medications called diuretics. It is also an antihypertensive. It is used to decrease fluid retention (edema) caused…

Hydromorph Contin

Common Name:
hydromorphone controlled-release
Brand Name:
Hydromorph Contin

Hydromorphone controlled-release belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to treat chronic, severe…

Hydromorphone by Sandoz

Common Name:
hydromorphone
Brand Name:
Hydromorphone by Sandoz

Hydromorphone belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain, including…

Hydromorphone by Sorres Pharma Inc

Common Name:
hydromorphone
Brand Name:
Hydromorphone by Sorres Pharma Inc

Hydromorphone belongs to the family of medications known as opioid analgesics (narcotic pain relievers). It is used to treat moderate-to-severe pain, including…

HydroVal

Common Name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand Name:
HydroVal

Hydrocortisone topical (cream, lotion, or ointment applied to the skin) belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used for temporary…

Hydroxychloroquine de Sanis

Common Name:
hydroxychloroquine
Brand Name:
Hydroxychloroquine de Sanis

Hydroxychloroquine belongs to a group of medications known as anti-inflammatories and antimalarials. It is used alone or in combination with other…