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ratio-Simvastatin

Common Name:
simvastatin
Brand Name:
ratio-Simvastatin

Simvastatin belongs to the group of medications known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins"). It is used in addition to diet and exercise to lower…

ratio-Sotalol

Common Name:
sotalol
Brand Name:
ratio-Sotalol

Sotalol belongs to the classes of medications called antiarrhythmics and beta-blockers. It is used to treat certain types of abnormal heart rhythms…

ratio-Sumatriptan

Common Name:
sumatriptan
Brand Name:
ratio-Sumatriptan

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

ratio-Tamsulosin

Common Name:
tamsulosin
Brand Name:
ratio-Tamsulosin

Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medications known as alpha 1A receptor antagonists. It is used to treat symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic…

ratio-Temazepam

Common Name:
temazepam
Brand Name:
ratio-Temazepam

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…

ratio-Terazosin

Common Name:
terazosin
Brand Name:
ratio-Terazosin

Terazosin belongs to the family of medications called antihypertensives, specifically the group known as alpha 1-blockers. Terazosin is used to treat…

ratio-Theo-Bronc

Common Name:
theophylline - potassium iodide - guaifenesin - mepyramine
Brand Name:
ratio-Theo-Bronc

This is a combination medication that contains 4 medications: theophylline, potassium iodide, guaifenesin, and mepyramine. Theophylline belongs to the group of…

ratio-Topiramate

Common Name:
topiramate
Brand Name:
ratio-Topiramate

Topiramate belongs to a group of medications that are used to treat epilepsy. It works by affecting chemicals in the brain that are involved in sending signals…

ratio-Topisalic Lotion

Common Name:
betamethasone - salicylic acid lotion and ointment
Brand Name:
ratio-Topisalic Lotion

This is a combination medication containing two ingredients: betamethasone and salicylic acid. It is used to treat skin and scalp conditions such as dermatitis…

ratio-Trazodone

Common Name:
trazodone
Brand Name:
ratio-Trazodone

Trazodone belongs to the class of medications called antidepressants. It is used to treat symptoms of depression. It works by affecting the balance of…

ratio-Valproic

Common Name:
valproic acid
Brand Name:
ratio-Valproic

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…

ratio-Zopiclone

Common Name:
zopiclone
Brand Name:
ratio-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…

Reactine

Common Name:
cetirizine
Brand Name:
Reactine

Cetirizine belongs to the class of medications called second-generation antihistamines, specifically the class known as histamine receptor antagonists. For…

Reactine Complete

Common Name:
cetirizine - pseudoephedrine
Brand Name:
Reactine Complete

This combination product contains two active medications: cetirizine and pseudoephedrine. Cetirizine belongs to the class of medications…

Rebif

Common Name:
interferon beta-1a (Rebif)
Brand Name:
Rebif

Interferon beta-1a belongs to the group of medications known as immunomodulators. It is a form of a protein that is naturally made by our body's cells to fight…

Rebyota

Common Name:
fecal microbiota
Brand Name:
Rebyota

Fecal microbiota rectal suspension belongs to the class of medications called fecal microbiota therapy (FMT). It is used to prevent the return of infection in…

Reclipsen

Common Name:
desogestrel - ethinyl estradiol
Brand Name:
Reclipsen

Desogestrel - ethinyl estradiol is an estrogen and progestin combination pill used for the prevention of pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation (the…

Recombivax HB

Common Name:
hepatitis B vaccine
Brand Name:
Recombivax HB

Hepatitis B vaccine prevents infection by hepatitis B virus by allowing your body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the disease. Hepatitis B…

Reddy-Abiraterone

Common Name:
abiraterone
Brand Name:
Reddy-Abiraterone

Abiraterone belongs to the class of medications called androgen biosynthesis inhibitors. It is taken along with the medication prednisone to treat metastatic…

Reddy-Atorvastatin

Common Name:
atorvastatin
Brand Name:
Reddy-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…