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Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo

Common Name:
clobetasol 17 - propionate
Brand Name:
Reddy-Clobetasol Shampoo

Clobetasol is a topical (skin-applied) corticosteroid medication used to treat skin conditions that have not responded well to other corticosteroids, including…

Reddy-Dasatinib

Common Name:
dasatinib
Brand Name:
Reddy-Dasatinib

Dasatinib belongs to the class of medications called protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Dasatinib works by inhibiting the activity of proteins that are…

Reddy-Lenalidomide

Common Name:
lenalidomide
Brand Name:
Reddy-Lenalidomide

Lenalidomide belongs to the class of cancer-fighting medications called antineoplastics, and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known…

Reddy-Pomalidomide

Common Name:
pomalidomide
Brand Name:
Reddy-Pomalidomide

Pomalidomide belongs to the class of medications known as antineoplastics. Along with other medications, it is used to treat multiple myeloma when prior…

Reddy-Progesterone

Common Name:
progesterone (for hormone replacement therapy)
Brand Name:
Reddy-Progesterone

Progesterone belongs to the class of medications called progestins. It is used in combination with postmenopausal estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) to prevent…

Reddy-Rivaroxaban

Common Name:
rivaroxaban
Brand Name:
Reddy-Rivaroxaban

Rivaroxaban belongs to the family of medications called anticoagulants. Anticoagulants prevent harmful blood clots from forming in the blood vessels by…

Reddy-Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride

Common Name:
sitagliptin - metformin
Brand Name:
Reddy-Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride

This is a combination medication that contains 2 active ingredients: sitagliptin and metformin. They are used together, along with diet and exercise…

Redesca

Common Name:
enoxaparin
Brand Name:
Redesca

Enoxaparin is a type of low molecular weight heparin and belongs to the group of medications known as anticoagulants or antithrombotic agents. These…

Redesca HP

Common Name:
enoxaparin
Brand Name:
Redesca HP

Enoxaparin is a type of low molecular weight heparin and belongs to the group of medications known as anticoagulants or antithrombotic agents. These…

Rejuva-A

Common Name:
tretinoin (sun damage)
Brand Name:
Rejuva-A

May 1, 2014 tretinoin (sun damage) is no longer being manufactured for sale in Canada. This article is being kept available for reference purposes only. If you…

Rekovelle

Common Name:
follitropin delta
Brand Name:
Rekovelle

Follitropin delta belongs to the class of medications called gonadotropins. It is a synthetic hormone similar to the human hormone called follicle stimulating…

Relaxa

Common Name:
polyethylene glycol 3350
Brand Name:
Relaxa

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…

Relenza

Common Name:
zanamivir inhalation
Brand Name:
Relenza

Zanamivir belongs to the family of medications called antivirals. It is used to treat flu infections caused by two influenza viruses (influenza A and influenza…

Relieve Disposable Enema

Common Name:
sodium phosphates
Brand Name:
Relieve Disposable Enema

Sodium phosphates belong to a class of medications called laxatives. They work by drawing and retaining water into the colon to rapidly produce a bowel…

Relistor

Common Name:
methylnaltrexone
Brand Name:
Relistor

Methylnaltrexone belongs to a group of medications known as opioid receptor antagonists. It is used to treat constipation caused by prescription pain…

Relpax

Common Name:
eletriptan
Brand Name:
Relpax

Eletriptan belongs to the class of medications known as 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor agonists. Eletriptan is used to treat migraine headaches with or without…

Remdantry

Common Name:
infliximab (intravenous)
Brand Name:
Remdantry

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

Remeron

Common Name:
mirtazapine
Brand Name:
Remeron

Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such…

Remeron RD

Common Name:
mirtazapine
Brand Name:
Remeron RD

Mirtazapine belongs to the group of medications known as tetracyclic antidepressants. Antidepressants are used to help relieve the symptoms of depression such…

Remicade

Common Name:
infliximab (intravenous)
Brand Name:
Remicade

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