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Reminyl ER

Common Name:
galantamine
Brand Name:
Reminyl ER

Galantamine belongs to the family of medications called cholinesterase inhibitors. It is used to treat symptoms of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease…

Remodulin

Common Name:
treprostinil
Brand Name:
Remodulin

Treprostinil belongs to the class of medications called vasodilators. Vasodilators open up (dilate) the blood vessels in your body by relaxing the muscles in…

Remsima

Common Name:
infliximab (intravenous)
Brand Name:
Remsima

Infliximab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers. It is used to treat: active ankylosing…

Remsima SC

Common Name:
infliximab (subcutaneous)
Brand Name:
Remsima SC

Infliximab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers. It is used in addition to methotrexate, to…

Renagel

Common Name:
sevelamer hydrochloride
Brand Name:
Renagel

Sevelamer hydrochloride belongs to the class of medications called phosphate binders. Phosphate is made up mostly of the mineral phosphorus, which is an…

Renedil

Common Name:
felodipine
Brand Name:
Renedil

Felodipine belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It may be used alone or with other medications to treat mild-to-moderate high…

Renewal Cleanser

Common Name:
benzoyl peroxide topical
Brand Name:
Renewal Cleanser

Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne. It works by killing the bacteria that cause acne, drying the acne pimples, and helping the skin to peel. This…

Renflexis

Common Name:
infliximab (intravenous)
Brand Name:
Renflexis

Infliximab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers ("biologics") or TNF blockers. It is used to treat: active ankylosing…

Renvela

Common Name:
sevelamer carbonate
Brand Name:
Renvela

Sevelamer carbonate belongs to the class of medications called phosphate binders. Phosphate is made up mostly of the mineral phosphorus, which is an important…

Repaglinide by Pro Doc

Common Name:
repaglinide
Brand Name:
Repaglinide by Pro Doc

Repaglinide belongs to the class of medications called antidiabetes agents. It is an oral hypoglycemic (lowering of blood sugar) medication used by people with…

Repairing Treatment

Common Name:
benzoyl peroxide topical
Brand Name:
Repairing Treatment

Benzoyl peroxide is used to treat acne. It works by killing the bacteria that cause acne, drying the acne pimples, and helping the skin to peel. This…

Repatha

Common Name:
evolocumab
Brand Name:
Repatha

Evolocumab belongs to the class of medications called PCSK9 inhibitors. It blocks a protein in the liver, which allows the liver to remove more low-density…

Replagal

Common Name:
agalsidase alfa
Brand Name:
Replagal

Agalsidase alfa belongs to the group of medications known as enzyme replacement therapy. It is used as enzyme replacement therapy for people with Fabry…

Repronex

Common Name:
menotropins (Repronex)
Brand Name:
Repronex

Menotropins are a mixture of naturally occurring hormones that include follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Menotropins are used to…

ReQuip

Common Name:
ropinirole
Brand Name:
ReQuip

Ropinirole belongs to the class of medications called antiparkinsonian agents. It is used to treat the signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It helps to…

Rescriptor

Common Name:
delavirdine
Brand Name:
Rescriptor

Delavirdine belongs to the class of antiretroviral medications called non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs). It is used in combination with…

Resotran

Common Name:
prucalopride
Brand Name:
Resotran

Prucalopride belongs to the class of medications called prokinetic agents. This medication is used by adults experiencing chronic (long-term) constipation that…

Restasis

Common Name:
cyclosporine eye drops
Brand Name:
Restasis

Cyclosporine eye drops belong to the class of medications called anti-inflammatories or immunomodulators. This medication is used to treat moderate to…

Restoralax

Common Name:
polyethylene glycol 3350
Brand Name:
Restoralax

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…

Restoril

Common Name:
temazepam
Brand Name:
Restoril

Temazepam belongs to the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is used for the treatment of short-term sleeping problems (7 to 10 days) associated…