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Apo-Loxapine

Common Name:
loxapine
Brand Name:
Apo-Loxapine

Loxapine belongs to the class of medications called antipsychotics. It is used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. This medication is believed to work by…

Apo-Medroxy

Common Name:
medroxyprogesterone acetate
Brand Name:
Apo-Medroxy

Medroxyprogesterone belongs to the family of medications known as progestins. Progestins are female hormones. They are produced by the body and are necessary…

Apo-Meloxicam

Common Name:
meloxicam
Brand Name:
Apo-Meloxicam

Meloxicam belongs to the family of medications known as COX-2 inhibiting nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to treat rheumatoid…

Apo-Memantine

Common Name:
memantine
Brand Name:
Apo-Memantine

Memantine belongs to the group of medications known as NMDA receptor antagonists. It is used alone or with other medications to treat people with…

Apo-Metformin

Common Name:
metformin
Brand Name:
Apo-Metformin

Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics, which are medications that lower blood sugar. It is used to control blood glucose…

Apo-Metformin ER

Common Name:
metformin
Brand Name:
Apo-Metformin ER

Metformin belongs to the class of medications called oral hypoglycemics, which are medications that lower blood sugar. It is used to control blood glucose…

Apo-Methadone

Common Name:
methadone
Brand Name:
Apo-Methadone

Methadone belongs to the class of medications called narcotic analgesics (pain relievers). These pain relievers are also known as opioid analgesics. Methadone…

Apo-Methazolamide

Common Name:
methazolamide
Brand Name:
Apo-Methazolamide

Methazolamide belongs to the class of medications called carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. It is used to treat open-angle glaucoma, where there is higher than…

Apo-Methotrexate

Common Name:
methotrexate
Brand Name:
Apo-Methotrexate

Methotrexate is used to treat certain types of cancer such as leukemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, head and neck cancer, stomach cancer, bladder…

Apo-Methylphenidate

Common Name:
methylphenidate
Brand Name:
Apo-Methylphenidate

Methylphenidate belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy…

Apo-Methylphenidate ER

Common Name:
methylphenidate extended release
Brand Name:
Apo-Methylphenidate ER

Methylphenidate extended-release belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder…

Apo-Methylphenidate SR

Common Name:
methylphenidate
Brand Name:
Apo-Methylphenidate SR

Methylphenidate belongs to the family of medications known as stimulants. It is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy…

Apo-Metoclop

Common Name:
metoclopramide
Brand Name:
Apo-Metoclop

Metoclopramide belongs to the classes of medications called antiemetics and prokinetics. It is used to improve stomach emptying after surgery or other…

Apo-Metoprolol

Common Name:
metoprolol
Brand Name:
Apo-Metoprolol

Metoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent the symptoms of certain types…

Apo-Metoprolol SR

Common Name:
metoprolol
Brand Name:
Apo-Metoprolol SR

Metoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Metoprolol is used to treat high blood pressure and prevent the symptoms of certain types…

Apo-Metronidazole

Common Name:
metronidazole
Brand Name:
Apo-Metronidazole

Metronidazole belongs to the class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria. It is most commonly used for…

Apo-Midodrine

Common Name:
midodrine
Brand Name:
Apo-Midodrine

Midodrine belongs to the class of medications known as vasopressors. It is used to relieve symptoms of low blood pressure (such as dizziness, lightheadedness…

Apo-Minocycline

Common Name:
minocycline
Brand Name:
Apo-Minocycline

Minocycline belongs to the class of medications called tetracycline antibiotics. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It is most…

Apo-Mirtazapine

Common Name:
mirtazapine
Brand Name:
Apo-Mirtazapine

Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such…

Apo-Moclobemide

Common Name:
moclobemide
Brand Name:
Apo-Moclobemide

Moclobemide belongs to the class of antidepressants known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. It is used to treat depression. Depression is believed to be…