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Unitron Peg

Common Name:
peginterferon alfa-2b
Brand Name:
Unitron Peg

[February 1, 2012] Peginterferon alfa-2b is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only…

Uptravi

Common Name:
selexipag
Brand Name:
Uptravi

Selexipag belongs to the class of medications called prostacyclin receptor agonists. It is used alone and in combination with other medications for long-term…

Uremol HC

Common Name:
hydrocortisone - urea
Brand Name:
Uremol HC

This medication contains 2 active ingredients. Hydrocortisone belongs to the family of medications called topical corticosteroids. It works by blocking the…

Urispas

Common Name:
flavoxate
Brand Name:
Urispas

Flavoxate belongs to the class of medications called antispasmodics. This medication is used to treat painful urination, urgency of urination, frequent…

Uromax

Common Name:
oxybutynin controlled release
Brand Name:
Uromax

Oxybutynin belongs to the family of medications called anticholinergics. It is also an antispasmodic. Oxybutynin is used to relieve symptoms associated with an…

Uromitexan

Common Name:
mesna
Brand Name:
Uromitexan

Mesna is used to protect the bladder against some of the harmful effects of certain cancer medications known as oxazaphosphorines (e.g., cyclophosphamide…

Urozide

Common Name:
hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name:
Urozide

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

Urso

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
Urso

Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are…

Urso DS

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
Urso DS

Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are…

Ursodiol C by Sanis

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
Ursodiol C by Sanis

Ursodiol is used to treat a group of conditions known as cholestatic liver diseases (e.g., primary biliary cirrhosis). Cholestatic liver diseases are…

Vablys

Common Name:
dequalinium chloride
Brand Name:
Vablys

Dequalinium belongs to the class of medications called anti-infectives. It is used to treat an infection of the vagina, called bacterial vaginosis, in women…

Vagifem

Common Name:
estradiol vaginal tablets
Brand Name:
Vagifem

Estradiol vaginal tablets belong to the class of medications known as local estrogen replacement therapy. Estradiol is a type of estrogen, a hormone that is…

Valacyclovir by Sanis

Common Name:
valacyclovir
Brand Name:
Valacyclovir by Sanis

Valacyclovir belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral infection affecting the skin known as shingles (herpes…

Valacyclovir by Sivem

Common Name:
valacyclovir
Brand Name:
Valacyclovir by Sivem

Valacyclovir belongs to the class of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral infection affecting the skin known as shingles (herpes…

Valcyte

Common Name:
valganciclovir
Brand Name:
Valcyte

Valganciclovir belongs to a group of medications known as antivirals. It is used to treat a viral eye infection called cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis for…

Valisone

Common Name:
betamethasone valerate
Brand Name:
Valisone

Betamethasone valerate belongs to the class of medications called topical corticosteroids. It is used to treat skin irritation and itch caused by skin…

Valisone-G

Common Name:
betamethasone valerate - gentamicin
Brand Name:
Valisone-G

This topical skin preparation contains 2 active ingredients: betamethasone and gentamicin. It is used to treat allergic or inflammatory skin rashes such as…

Valium

Common Name:
diazepam
Brand Name:
Valium

Diazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of mild-to-moderate anxiety or alcohol…

Valproic-250

Common Name:
valproic acid
Brand Name:
Valproic-250

Valproic acid belongs to the class of medications called anticonvulsants. It is used to manage and control certain types of seizures. It works on the central…

Valsartan by Pro Doc Limitee

Common Name:
valsartan
Brand Name:
Valsartan by Pro Doc Limitee

Valsartan belongs to a family of medications known as angiotensin II receptor blockers. These medications are used to lower mild-to-moderate high blood…