USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from February 2006, page 2

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language archives from February 2006

Bromocriptine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Parlodel Parlodel SnapTabs In Canada -- Alti-Bromocriptine Apo-Bromocriptine Parlodel Antidyskinetic Antihyperprolactinemic Dopamine agonist Growth...

Bronchodilators, Adrenergic (Inhalation).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin Chloride(3) Airet(1) Alupent(7) Arm-a-Med Isoetharine(5) Arm-a-Med Metaproterenol(7) Asthmahaler Mist(3) AsthmaNefrin(3) ...

Bronchodilators, Adrenergic (Oral/Injection).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin(3) Alupent(5) Ana-Guard(3) Brethine(6) Bricanyl(6) EpiPen Auto-Injector(3) EpiPen Jr. Auto-Injector(3) Isuprel(4) ...

Bupropion (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Wellbutrin Wellbutrin SR Wellbutrin XL Zyban In Canada -- Wellbutrin SR Zyban Another commonly used name is amfebutamone . Antidepressant Smoking cessation...

Buserelin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Suprefact Antineoplastic Description Buserelin ( BYOO-se-rel-in) is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. It is similar to a hormone normally released from the hypothalamus gland. When given...

Buspirone (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- BuSpar BuSpar DIVIDOSE In Canada -- BuSpar Bustab Antianxiety agent Description Buspirone (byoo-SPYE-rone) is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of...

Busulfan (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Myleran Busulfex In Canada -- Myleran Antineoplastic Description Busulfan ( byoo-SUL-fan) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of...

Butalbital and Acetaminophen (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amaphen(2) Anolor-300(2) Anoquan(2) Arcet(2) Bancap(1) Bucet(1) Butace(2) Conten(1) Dolmar(2) Endolor(2) Esgic(2)...

Butalbital and Aspirin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Axotal(1) Butalgen(2) Fiorgen(2) Fiorinal(2) Fiormor(2) Fortabs(2) Isobutal(2) Isobutyl(2) Isolin(2) Isollyl(2) ...

Barbiturates, Aspirin, and Codeine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ascomp with Codeine No.3(1) Butalbital Compound with Codeine(1) Butinal with Codeine No.3(1) Fiorinal with Codeine No.3(1) Idenal with Codeine(1) ...

Caffeine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Caffedrine Caplets(1) Cafcit(2) Dexitac Stay Alert Stimulant(1) Enerjets(1) Keep Alert(1) Maximum Strength SnapBack Stimulant Powders(1) NoDoz...

Calcitonin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Calcimar(2) Cibacalcin(1) Miacalcin(2) In Canada -- Calcimar(2) For quick reference, the following calcitonin are numbered to match the corresponding...

Calcium Channel Blocking Agents (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adalat(7) Adalat CC(7) Calan(9) Calan SR(9) Cardene(6) Cardizem(2) Cardizem CD(2) Cardizem LA(2) Cardizem SR(2) ...

Calcium Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alka-Mints(2) Amitone(2) Calcarb 600(2) Calci-Chew(2) Calciday 667(2) Calcilac(2) Calci-Mix(2) Calcionate(5) Calcium 600(2) ...

Capreomycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Capastat In Canada -- Capastat Antibacterial, antimycobacterial Description Capreomycin (kap-ree-oh-MYE-sin) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is given with other medicines for TB. ...

Carbachol (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Carbastat Carboptic Isopto Carbachol Miostat In Canada -- Carbastat Isopto Carbachol Miostat Another commonly used name is carbamylcholine . Antiglaucoma...

Carbamazepine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Atretol Carbatrol Epitol Equetro Tegretol Tegretol-XR In Canada -- Apo-Carbamazepine Novo-Carbamaz Nu-Carbamazepine Taro-Carbamazepine ...

Carbohydrates and Electrolytes (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Infalyte(3) Kao Lectrolyte(1) Naturalyte(1) Oralyte(1) Pedialyte(1) Pedialyte Freezer Pops(1) Rehydralyte(1) Resol ( ***)(1) In...

Carbol-Fuchsin (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Castellani Paint Modified (Color) Another commonly used name is Castellani Paint. Antifungal, topical Drying agent, topical Description Carbol-fuchsin (kar-bol-FOOK-sin ) is used to...

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Zol(1) Daranide(2) Dazamide(1) Diamox(1) Diamox Sequels(1) MZM(3) Neptazane(3) Storzolamide(1) In Canada -- ...

Carboplatin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Paraplatin In Canada -- Paraplatin Paraplatin-AQ Antineoplastic Description Carboplatin ( KAR-boe-pla-tin) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to...

Carboprost (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Hemabate In Canada -- Prostin/15M Abortifacient Antihemorrhagic, postabortion uterine bleeding Antihemorrhagic, postpartum uterine bleeding Oxytocic Description ...

Carmustine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- BiCNU In Canada -- BiCNU Another commonly used name is BCNU. Antineoplastic Description Carmustine ( kar-MUS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is...

Cellulose Sodium Phosphate (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Calcibind Antiurolithic, calcium calculi Description Cellulose sodium phosphate (SELL-u-lose SO-dee-um FOS-fate) is used to prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. It is used in...

Cephalosporins (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ancef(4) Ceclor(1) Ceclor CD(1) Cedax(16) Cefadyl(22) Cefditoren(77) Cefizox(17) Cefobid(9) Cefotan(11) Ceftin(19) ...

Charcoal, Activated (Oral).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Actidose-Aqua(1) Actidose with Sorbitol(2) CharcoAid(2) CharcoAid G(1) CharcoAid 2000(1) Insta-Char in an Aqueous Base(1) Insta-Char in an...

Chlophedianol (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Ulone Antitussive Description Chlophedianol ( kloe-fe-DYE-a-nole) is used to relieve dry, irritating coughs. This medicine should not be used when there is mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) with the cough....

Nylidrin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Arlidin Arlidin Forte PMS Nylidrin Vasospastic therapy adjunct Description Nylidrin (NYE-li-drin) belongs to the group of medicines called vasodilators. Vasodilators increase the size of blood...

Chloral Hydrate (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Aquachloral Supprettes In Canada -- Novo-Chlorhydrate PMS-Chloral Hydrate Sedative-hypnotic Description Chloral hydrate (KLOR-al HYE-drate) belongs to the group of medicines called...

Chlorambucil (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Leukeran In Canada -- Leukeran Antineoplastic Immunosuppressant Description Chlorambucil (klor-AM-byoo-sill) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to...

Chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution Chloromycetin Ophthalmic Ointment ...

Chloramphenicol (Otic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin In Canada -- Chloromycetin Antibacterial, otic Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol otic drops...

Chloramphenicol (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin In Canada -- Chloromycetin Novochlorocap Antibacterial, systemic Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria....

Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Limbitrol Limbitrol DS Antianxiety agent -- antidepressant Description Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline (klor-dy-az-e-POX-ide and a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen ) combination is used to treat mental...

Chlorhexidine (Dental).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Peridex PerioGard In Canada -- Oro-Clense Peridex Antibacterial, dental Description Chlorhexidine (klor-HEX-i-deen) is used to treat gingivitis. It helps to reduce the...

Chloroquine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Aralen Aralen HCl In Canada -- Aralen Antihypercalcemic antiprotozoal antirheumatic, disease-modifying lupus erythematosus suppressant polymorphous light...

Chloroxine (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Capitrol Antiseborrheic Description Chloroxine ( klor-OX-een) is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This medicine is available only with your doctor's...

Cholecystographic Agents, Oral (Diagnostic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bilivist(3) Bilopaque(4) Cholebrine(1) Oragrafin Calcium(3) Oragrafin Sodium(3) Telepaque(2) In Canada -- Telepaque(2) Other ...

Cholestyramine (Oral).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Questran Questran Light In Canada -- Questran Questran Light Antidiarrheal, postoperative colonic bile acids Antidote, anion-exchange resin Antihyperlipidemic ...

Chromic Phosphate P 32 (Therapeutic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Phosphocol P 32 Antineoplastic Description Chromic phosphate ( KROME-ik FOS-fate) P 32 is a radiopharmaceutical (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal). Radiopharmaceuticals are agents used to diagnose certain...

Chymopapain (Parenteral-Local).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Chymodiactin In Canada -- Chymodiactin Chemonucleolytic, herniated lumbar intervertebral disk therapy Description Chymopapain (KYE-moe-pa-pane ) is injected directly into a herniated...

Ciclopirox (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Loprox Penlac Nail Lacquer In Canada -- Loprox Antifungal, topical Description Ciclopirox (sye-kloe-PEER-ox) is used to treat infections caused by fungus. It works by killing the fungus...

Cinoxacin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cinobac Antibacterial, systemic Description Cinoxacin (sin-OX-a-sin) is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other infections or for colds, flu, or other virus...

Cisplatin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Platinol Platinol-AQ In Canada -- Platinol Platinol-AQ Antineoplastic Description Cisplatin ( sis-PLA-tin) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used...

Citrates (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bicitra(4) Citrolith(3) Oracit(4) Polycitra-K(2) Polycitra-K Crystals(2) Polycitra-LC(5) Polycitra Syrup(5) Urocit-K(1) In Canada...

Clindamycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cleocin Cleocin Pediatric In Canada -- Dalacin C Dalacin C Flavored Granules Dalacin C Phosphate Antibacterial, systemic Antiprotozoal Description Clindamycin...

Clindamycin (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cleocin T Gel Cleocin T Lotion Cleocin T Topical Solution Clinda-Derm Evoclin Topical Foam In Canada -- Dalacin T Topical Solution Antiacne agent, topical ...

Clioquinol (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Vioform Another commonly used name is iodochlorhydroxyquin . Antibacterial, topical Antifungal, topical Description Clioquinol (klye-oh-KWIN-ole ) belongs to the family of medicines...

Clioquinol and Hydrocortisone (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Vioform-Hydrocortisone Cream Vioform-Hydrocortisone Lotion Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Cream Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Ointment Vioform-Hydrocortisone Ointment In Canada -- ...

Clofazimine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Lamprene Antibacterial, antimycobacterial Description Clofazimine (kloe-FA-zi-meen) is taken to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease). It is sometimes given with other medicines for leprosy. When this medicine...

Clofibrate (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Abitrate Atromid-S In Canada -- Atromid-S Claripex Novofibrate Antidiuretic, central diabetes insipidus Antihyperlipidemic Description Clofibrate ( kloe-FYE-brate)...

Clomiphene (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Clomid Milophene Serophene In Canada -- Clomid Serophene Other commonly used names are clomifene and clomifene citrate. Antiestrogen Diagnostic aid,...

Clonidine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Catapres Catapres-TTS-1 Catapres-TTS-2 Catapres-TTS-3 In Canada -- Catapres Dixarit Antidysmenorrheal antihypertensive menopausal syndrome therapy adjunct...

Clonidine and Chlorthalidone (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Combipres Antihypertensive Description Clonidine and chlorthalidone (KLOE-ni-deen and klor-THAL-i-done) combinations are used in the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood...

Clotrimazole (Oral).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Mycelex Troches Antifungal, oral-local Description Clotrimazole (kloe-TRIM-a-zole) lozenges are dissolved slowly in the mouth to prevent and treat thrush. Thrush, also called candidiasis or white mouth,...

Clotrimazole (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Lotrimin AF Cream Lotrimin AF Lotion Lotrimin AF Solution Lotrimin Cream Lotrimin Lotion Lotrimin Solution Mycelex Cream Mycelex Solution In Canada -- Canesten...

Clotrimazole and Betamethasone (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Lotrisone In Canada -- Lotriderm Antifungal-corticosteroid, topical Description Clotrimazole and betamethasone (kloe-TRIM-a-zole and bay-ta-METH-a-sone) combination is used to treat fungus...

Clozapine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Clozaril In Canada -- Clozaril Other Leponex Antipsychotic Description Clozapine (KLOE-za-peen) is used to treat schizophrenia in patients who have not been helped by or are unable...

Coal Tar (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Alphosyl Aquatar Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath Cutar Water Dispersible Emollient Tar Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo with Conditioners ...

Vitamin E (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Amino-Opti-E Aquasol E E-Complex-600 E-200 I.U. Softgels E-1000 I.U. Softgels E-400 I.U. in a Water Soluble Base E-Vitamin Succinate Liqui-E Pheryl-E Vita Plus...

Cocaine (Mucosal-Local).
February 1, 2006... Description Cocaine (KOE-kane) is a local anesthetic. It is applied to certain areas of the body (for example, the nose, mouth, or throat) to cause loss of feeling. This allows some kinds of examinations or surgery to be done without...

Colchicine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Description Colchicine (KOL-chi-seen) is used to prevent or treat attacks of gout (also called gouty arthritis). People with gout have too much uric acid in their blood and joints. An attack of gout occurs when uric acid causes...

Colestipol (Oral).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Colestid In Canada -- Colestid Antidiarrheal, postoperative colonic bile acids Antihyperlipidemic Antipruritic, cholestasis Description Colestipol ( koe-LES-ti-pole) is used...

Colistin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone (Otic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Coly-Mycin S Otic In Canada -- Coly-Mycin Otic Antibacterial-corticosteroid, otic Description Colistin, neomycin, and hydrocortisone (koe-LIS-tin, nee-oh-MYE-sin, and...

Copper Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cupri-Pak(2) For quick reference, the following copper supplements are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. This information applies to the following: ...

Cough/Cold Combinations (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough(21) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Medicine Liqui-Gels (34) Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Liqui-Gels(35) Ami-Tex LA(69) ...

Cromolyn (Inhalation).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Intal In Canada -- Intal Intal Inhaler Intal Syncroner Novo-cromolyn PMS-Sodium Cromoglycate Other commonly used names are cromoglicic acid, cromoglycic acid, sodium...

Cromolyn (Nasal).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Children's Nasalcrom Nasalcrom In Canada -- Apo-Cromolyn Cromolyn Nasal Solution Gen-Cromoglycate Another commonly used name is sodium cromoglycate . Antiallergic, nasal ...

Cromolyn (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Crolom In Canada -- Opticrom Vistacrom Other commonly used names are cromoglicic acid, cromoglycic acid, and sodium cromoglycate. Antiallergic, ophthalmic Mast cell...

Cromolyn (Oral).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Gastrocrom In Canada -- Nalcrom Another commonly used name is sodium cromoglycate . Antiallergic, systemic Mast cell stabilizer Description Cromolyn (KROE-moe-lin ) is used...

Crotamiton (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Eurax Cream Eurax Lotion In Canada -- Eurax Cream Scabicide Description Crotamiton ( kroe-TAM-i-tonn) is used to treat scabies infection. It is also used to relieve the itching of...

Cyclandelate (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... A commonly used brand name is Cyclospasmol Vasodilator Description Cyclandelate ( sye-KLAN-de-late) belongs to the group of medicines commonly called vasodilators. These medicines increase the size of blood vessels....

Cyclobenzaprine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Flexeril In Canada -- Flexeril Skeletal muscle relaxant Description Cyclobenzaprine (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen) is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It helps relieve the pain,...

Cyclopentolate (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ak-Pentolate Cyclogyl Cylate Ocu-Pentolate Pentolair In Canada -- Ak-Pentolate Diopentolate Cyclogyl Minims Cyclopentolate Cycloplegic Mydriatic...

Cyclophosphamide (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cytoxan Neosar In Canada -- Cytoxan Procytox Antineoplastic immunosuppressant Description Cyclophosphamide (sye-kloe-FOSS-fa-mide ) belongs to the group of medicines...

Cycloserine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Seromycin Antibacterial, antimycobacterial Description Cycloserine (sye-kloe-SER-een) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). When cycloserine is used...

Cyclosporine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Neoral Sandimmune SangCya In Canada -- Neoral Sandimmune Some other commonly used names are ciclosporin and cyclosporin A. Immunosuppressant antipsoriatic ...

Cytarabine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cytosar-U In Canada -- Cytosar Other commonly used names are ara-C and cytosine arabinoside. Antineoplastic Description Cytarabine ( sye-TARE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines...

Dacarbazine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- DTIC-Dome In Canada -- DTIC Antineoplastic Description Dacarbazine ( da-KAR-ba-zeen) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat cancer of the lymph system...

Dactinomycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cosmegen In Canada -- Cosmegen Another commonly used name is actinomycin-D . Antineoplastic Description Dactinomycin ( dak-ti-noe-MYE-sin) belongs to the group of medicines known as...

Danazol (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Danocrine In Canada -- Cyclomen Angioedema, hereditary, prophylactic Gonadotropin inhibitor Description Danazol ( DA-na-zole) may be used for a number of different medical problems....

Dantrolene (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Dantrium Dantrium Intravenous In Canada -- Dantrium Dantrium Intravenous Antispastic Duchenne muscular dystrophy therapy adjunct Malignant hyperthermia therapy adjunct...

Dapsone (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Avlosulfon Another commonly used name is DDS. Antibacterial, antileprosy agent Antifungal, systemic Antiprotozoal Dermatitis herpetiformis suppressant Description ...

Daunorubicin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cerubidine In Canada -- Cerubidine Antineoplastic Description Daunorubicin ( daw-noe-ROO-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some...