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Apo-ASA

Common Name:
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
Brand Name:
Apo-ASA

Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) belongs to the groups of medications called analgesics (pain relievers), antipyretics (fever reducers), anti-inflammatories…

Apo-Atenidone

Common Name:
atenolol - chlorthalidone
Brand Name:
Apo-Atenidone

This is a combination product that contains 2 medications: atenolol and chlorthalidone. It is used to treat high blood pressure. Atenolol belongs to the class…

Apo-Atenol

Common Name:
atenolol
Brand Name:
Apo-Atenol

Atenolol belongs to a class of medications called beta-blockers. It is used to lower high blood pressure and to prevent the symptoms of angina (chest pain). It…

Apo-Atomoxetine

Common Name:
atomoxetine
Brand Name:
Apo-Atomoxetine

The dose of atomoxetine depends on the needs of the person taking the medication. The daily dose of atomoxetine is based on body weight and is taken once daily…

Apo-Atorvastatin

Common Name:
atorvastatin
Brand Name:
Apo-Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") or lipid metabolism regulators. It is used to treat people…

Apo-Azathioprine

Common Name:
azathioprine
Brand Name:
Apo-Azathioprine

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

Apo-Azelastine/Fluticasone

Common Name:
fluticasone-azelastine
Brand Name:
Apo-Azelastine/Fluticasone

This combination product contains two medications: fluticasone and azelastine. Together, they are used to treat the nasal and eye symptoms of…

Apo-Azithromycin

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Apo-Azithromycin

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

Apo-Azithromycin Z

Common Name:
azithromycin
Brand Name:
Apo-Azithromycin Z

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

Apo-Baclofen

Common Name:
baclofen
Brand Name:
Apo-Baclofen

Baclofen belongs to two groups of medications known as muscle relaxants and antispastics. It is used to treat spasticity (uncontrolled muscle movements) caused…

Apo-Beclomethasone Nasal Spray

Common Name:
beclomethasone nasal spray
Brand Name:
Apo-Beclomethasone Nasal Spray

Beclomethasone nasal spray belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids. It is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial (year-round)…

Apo-Benztropine

Common Name:
benztropine
Brand Name:
Apo-Benztropine

This medication belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonians. It is used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It may also be used to…

Apo-Bicalutamide

Common Name:
bicalutamide
Brand Name:
Apo-Bicalutamide

Bicalutamide belongs to a group of medications known as nonsteroidal antiandrogens. Nonsteroidal antiandrogens such as bicalutamide block the effect of the…

Apo-Bilastine

Common Name:
bilastine
Brand Name:
Apo-Bilastine

Bilastine belongs to the class of medications called antihistamines. It may be used by adults and children 4 years of age and older who weigh at least 16 kg…

Apo-Bisacodyl

Common Name:
bisacodyl
Brand Name:
Apo-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…

Apo-Bisoprolol

Common Name:
bisoprolol
Brand Name:
Apo-Bisoprolol

Bisoprolol belongs to the class of medications called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers reduce the workload of the heart and help it to beat more regularly by…

Apo-Bosentan

Common Name:
bosentan
Brand Name:
Apo-Bosentan

Bosentan belongs to a class of medications called endothelin receptor antagonists. Bosentan is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, which is high…

Apo-Brimonidine

Common Name:
brimonidine
Brand Name:
Apo-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…

Apo-Brimonidine-Timop

Common Name:
brimonidine - timolol
Brand Name:
Apo-Brimonidine-Timop

This medication is an ophthalmic solution (eye drops) that combines two medications: brimonidine and timolol. Brimonidine belongs to the class of medications…

Apo-Bromazepam

Common Name:
bromazepam
Brand Name:
Apo-Bromazepam

Bromazepam belongs to the class of mediations known as benzodiazepines. It is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works to…