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pms-Tryptophan

Common Name:
L-tryptophan
Brand Name:
pms-Tryptophan

L-tryptophan is used in addition to antidepressants to treat bipolar affective disorder. It works by affecting the levels of certain chemicals in the brain…

pms-Ursodiol C

Common Name:
ursodiol
Brand Name:
pms-Ursodiol C

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

pms-Valacyclovir

Common Name:
valacyclovir
Brand Name:
pms-Valacyclovir

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…

pms-Valproic Acid

Common Name:
valproic acid
Brand Name:
pms-Valproic Acid

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…

PMS-Valsartan

Common Name:
valsartan
Brand Name:
PMS-Valsartan

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

pms-Vancomycin

Common Name:
vancomycin
Brand Name:
pms-Vancomycin

Vancomycin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria that are causing the infection. The oral form is used…

pms-Venlafaxine XR

Common Name:
venlafaxine
Brand Name:
pms-Venlafaxine XR

Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used…

pms-Verapamil SR

Common Name:
verapamil
Brand Name:
pms-Verapamil SR

Verapamil belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers. The sustained release (SR) form of this medication is used for the treatment…

pms-Zoledronic Acid

Common Name:
zoledronic acid for injection
Brand Name:
pms-Zoledronic Acid

Zoledronic acid belongs to the family of medications known as bisphosphonates. It is used to treat hypercalcemia (high blood calcium) for people who have…

PMS-Zolmitriptan

Common Name:
zolmitriptan
Brand Name:
PMS-Zolmitriptan

Zolmitriptan belongs to a class of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine agonists (also called "triptans"). It is used to treat migraine headaches with or…

pms-Zolpidem ODT

Common Name:
zolpidem
Brand Name:
pms-Zolpidem ODT

Zolpidem belongs to the class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It is used for the short-term and symptomatic relief of sleep disturbances. Zolpidem…

pms-Zopiclone

Common Name:
zopiclone
Brand Name:
pms-Zopiclone

Zopiclone belongs to the class of medications called sedative-hypnotics. It is used for the short-term and symptomatic relief of sleep disturbances. Zopiclone…

PMSC-Atorvastatin

Common Name:
atorvastatin
Brand Name:
PMSC-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…

PMSC-Celecoxib

Common Name:
celecoxib
Brand Name:
PMSC-Celecoxib

Celecoxib belongs to the group of medications called selective COX-2 inhibitors, which is a kind of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs work by…

pmsc-Esomeprazole DR

Common Name:
esomeprazole
Brand Name:
pmsc-Esomeprazole DR

Esomeprazole belongs to the family of medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). In adults and children, it is used to treat conditions such as reflux…

PMSC-Metformin

Common Name:
metformin
Brand Name:
PMSC-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…

pmsc-Nifedipine ER

Common Name:
nifedipine
Brand Name:
pmsc-Nifedipine ER

Nifedipine belongs to the class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It is used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain brought on by…

PMSC-Venlafaxine XR

Common Name:
venlafaxine
Brand Name:
PMSC-Venlafaxine XR

Venlafaxine belongs to the class of antidepressant and anxiolytic medications known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is used…

Pneumo 23

Common Name:
pneumococcal vaccine (polysaccharide)
Brand Name:
Pneumo 23

Pneumococcal vaccine belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. It is used for the prevention of pneumonia caused by the 23 different types…

Pneumovax 23

Common Name:
pneumococcal vaccine (polysaccharide)
Brand Name:
Pneumovax 23

Pneumococcal vaccine belongs to the class of medications called vaccines. It is used for the prevention of pneumonia caused by the 23 different types…