USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from February 2006, page 7

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

Trimethobenzamide (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Benzacot Stemetic Tebamide Tigan Tribenzagan Trimazide Antiemetic Description Trimethobenzamide ( trye-meth-oh-BEN-za-mide) is used to treat nausea and vomiting. ...

Trimethoprim (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Proloprim Trimpex In Canada -- Proloprim Antibacterial, systemic Description Trimethoprim (trye-METH-oh-prim) is used to treat infections of the urinary tract. It may also be used for...

Trioxsalen (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Trisoralen In Canada -- Trisoralen Another commonly used name is trioxysalen . Antipsoriatic, systemic Repigmenting agent, systemic Description Trioxsalen ( trye-OX-sa-len)...

Tropicamide (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- I-Picamide Mydriacyl Mydriafair Ocu-Tropic Opticyl Spectro-Cyl Tropicacyl In Canada -- Minims Tropicamide Mydriacyl Tropicacyl Cycloplegic ...

Undecylenic Acid, Compound (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Caldesene Medicated Powder Cruex Antifungal Cream Cruex Antifungal Powder Cruex Antifungal Spray Powder Decylenes Powder Desenex Antifungal Cream Desenex Antifungal Liquid ...

Urea (Intra-amniotic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ureaphil Another commonly used name is carbamide . Abortifacient Description Intra-amniotic urea ( yoor-EE-a) is given by injection into the uterus to cause abortion. It is to be administered...

Urofollitropin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Fertinex Metrodin In Canada -- Fertinorm HP Metrodin Other commonly used names are follicle-stimulating hormone, FSH, and urofollitrophin. Gonadotropin Infertility...

Ursodiol (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Actigall URSO 250 In Canada -- URSO Ursofalk Other commonly used names are ursodeoxycholic acid and UDCA. Anticholelithic Description Ursodiol (ur-so-DYE-ole) is used in...

Valproic Acid (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Depacon(2) Depakene(3) Depakote(1) Depakote Sprinkle(1) In Canada -- Alti-Valproic(3) Depakene(3) Deproic(3) Dom-Valproic(3) ...

Vancomycin (Oral).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Vancocin In Canada -- Vancocin Antibacterial, oral-local Description Vancomycin (van-koe-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the...

Vancomycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Vancocin In Canada -- Vancocin Antibacterial, systemic Description Vancomycin (van-koe-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the...

Vasopressin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Pitressin In Canada -- Pitressin Pressyn Antidiuretic, central diabetes insipidus Diagnostic aid, diabetes insipidus Pituitary, posterior, hormone Description ...

Vidarabine (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Vira-A In Canada -- Vira-A Other commonly used names are arabinoside and ara-A. Antiviral, ophthalmic Description Vidarabine (vye-DARE-a-been) ophthalmic preparations are used to...

Vinblastine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Velban In Canada -- Velbe Antineoplastic Description Vinblastine ( vin-BLAS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents. It is used to treat certain kinds of cancer,...

Vincristine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Oncovin Vincasar PFS Vincrex In Canada -- Oncovin Antineoplastic Description Vincristine ( vin-KRIS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastic agents. It is...

Vitamin A (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Aquasol A In Canada -- Aquasol A Another commonly used name is retinol. Nutritional supplement, vitamin Description Vitamins VYE-ta-mins are compounds that you (must) have for growth...

Vitamin B 12 (Systemic ).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alphamin(2) Cobex(1) Cobolin-M(1) Crystamine(1) Crysti-12(1) Cyanoject(1) Cyomin(1) Hydrobexan(2) Hydro-Cobex(2) ...

Vitamin D and Related Compounds (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Calciferol(5) Calciferol Drops(5) Calcijex(3) Calderol(2) DHT(4) DHT Intensol(4) Drisdol(5) Drisdol Drops(5) Hectorol(7) ...

Vitamins and Fluoride (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adeflor(1) Cari-Tab(2) Mulvidren-F(1) Poly-Vi-Flor(1) Tri-Vi-Flor(2) Vi-Daylin/F(1) In Canada -- Adeflor(1) Poly-Vi-Flor(1) ...

Xylometazoline (Nasal).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Otrivin Nasal Drops Otrivin Nasal Spray Otrivin Pediatric Nasal Drops In Canada -- Decongest Nasal Spray Otrivin Nasal Drops Otrivin Nasal Spray Otrivin Nasal Spray with...

Zidovudine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Retrovir In Canada -- Apo-Zidovudine Novo-AZT Retrovir Another commonly used name is AZT. Antiviral, systemic Description Zidovudine (zye-DOE-vue-deen) (also known as...

Disulfiram (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Antabuse In Canada -- Antabuse Alcohol-abuse deterrent Description Disulfiram (dye-SUL-fi-ram) is used to help overcome your drinking problem. It is not a cure for alcoholism, but rather will...

Gentamicin (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Garamycin Genoptic Liquifilm Genoptic S.O.P. Gentacidin Gentafair Gentak Ocu-Mycin Spectro-Genta In Canada -- Alcomicin Garamycin Another commonly...

Ipecac (Oral).
February 1, 2006... Emetic Description Ipecac ( IP-e-kak) is used in the emergency treatment of certain kinds of poisoning. It is used to cause vomiting of the poison. Only the syrup form of ipecac should be used. A bottle of ipecac labeled as...

Botulinum Toxin Type A (Parenteral-Local ).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Botox In Canada -- Botox Neuromuscular blocking agent Description Botulinum toxin type A (BOT-yoo-lye-num) is used to treat certain eye conditions, such as: Blepharospasm -- A...

Eflornithine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ornidyl Antiprotozoal, systemic Description Eflornithine (ee-FLOR-ni-theen) is used to treat African sleeping sickness, a disease caused by protozoa (tiny one-celled animals). Eflornithine is...

Idarubicin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Idamycin In Canada -- Idamycin Antineoplastic Description Idarubicin ( eye-da-RUE-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of...

Ergonovine/Methylergonovine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ergotrate(1) Methergine(2) In Canada -- Ergotrate Maleate(1) Other commonly used names are: Ergometrine Methylergometrine For quick reference,...

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

Didanosine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Videx In Canada -- Videx Another commonly used name is ddI. Antiviral, systemic Description Didanosine (di-DAN-oe-seen) (also known as ddI) is used in the treatment of the infection...

Foscarnet (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Foscavir Other commonly used names are phosphonoformic acid and PFA. Antiviral, systemic Description Foscarnet (foss-KAR-net) is used to treat the symptoms of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of...

Manganese Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... This information applies to the following: 1.Manganese Chloride ( MAN-ga-nees KLOR-ide)(***)(**) 2.Manganese Sulfate (MAN-ga-nees SUL-fate)(**) (***)Generic name product may be available in the U.S. (s.)Generic name product...

Molybdenum Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Molypen Nutritional supplement, mineral Description The body needs molybdenum (moh-LIB-den-um) for normal growth and health. For patients who are unable to get enough molybdenum in their regular diet or...

Sodium Iodide (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Iodopen Antihyperthyroid agent Nutritional supplement, mineral Description Sodium iodide ( SOE-dee-um EYE-oh-dide) is used to prevent or treat iodine deficiency. The body needs iodine for...

Zinc Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Orazinc(3) Verazinc(4) Zinc-220(4) Zinc 15(4) Zinca-Pak(4) Zincate(4) In Canada -- PMS Egozinc(4) For quick reference, the...

Dipyridamole --Therapeutic (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Persantine In Canada -- Apo-Dipyridamole FC Apo-Dipyridamole SC Novo-Dipiradol Persantine Antithrombotic adjunct myocardial reinfarction prophylactic adjunct ...

Alglucerase (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ceredase In Canada -- Ceredase Enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, replenisher Description Alglucerase (al-GLOO-ser-ace) is used to treat Gaucher's disease caused by the lack of a certain enzyme,...

Capsaicin (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Zostrix Zostrix-HP In Canada -- Zostrix Zostrix-HP Analgesic, specific pain syndromes (topical) antineuralgic, specific pain syndromes (topical) antipruritic (topical)...

Colony Stimulating Factors (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Neupogen(1) Leukine(2) In Canada -- Neupogen(1) Other commonly used names are: Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) Granulocyte-macrophage...

Doxazosin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Cardura Cardura XL In Canada -- Cardura -- 1 Cardura -- 2 Cardura -- 4 Antihypertensive benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent Description Doxazosin (...

Fludarabine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Fludara In Canada -- Fludara Antineoplastic Description Fludarabine ( floo-DARE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic...

Interferon, Gamma (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Actimmune Biological response modifier Immunomodulator Description Gamma interferon (GAM-a in-ter-FEER-on) is a synthetic (man-made) version of a substance naturally produced by cells in the...

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

Altretamine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Hexalen In Canada -- Hexalen Another commonly used name is hexamethylmelamine . Antineoplastic Description Altretamine ( al-TRET-a-meen) belongs to the group of medicines called...

Norfloxacin (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Chibroxin In Canada -- Noroxin Antibacterial, ophthalmic Description Norfloxacin (nor-FLOX-a-sin) is an antibiotic. The ophthalmic preparation is used to treat infections of the eye. ...

Polyethylene Glycol and Electrolytes (Local).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Co-Lav Colovage Colyte Colyte-flavored Colyte with Flavor Packs Go-Evac GoLYTELY NuLYTELY NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor OCL In Canada -- Colyte ...

Ticlopidine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ticlid In Canada -- Ticlid Antithrombotic platelet aggregation inhibitor Description Ticlopidine (tye-KLOE-pi-deen ) is used to lessen the chance of having a stroke. It is given to...

Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Vivotif Berna In Canada -- Vivotif Berna Immunizing agent, active Description Typhoid (TYE-foid) fever is a serious disease that can cause death. It is caused by a germ called ( Salmonella...

Yohimbine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Actibine Aphrodyne Baron-X Dayto Himbin Prohim Thybine Yocon Yohimar Yohimex Yoman Yovital In Canada -- PMS-Yohimbine Yocon ...

Dapiprazole (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Rev-Eyes In Canada -- Rev-Eyes Antimydriatic Description Dapiprazole ( da-PI-pray-zole) is used in the eye to reduce the size of the pupil after certain kinds of eye examinations. Some eye...

Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Gamimune N 5% Gamimune N 10% Gamimune N 5% S/D Gamimune N 10% S/D Gammagard Liquid Gammagard S/D Gammagard S/D 0.5 g Gammar-P IV Iveegam Panglobulin ...

Azithromycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Zithromax In Canada -- Zithromax Antibacterial, systemic Description Azithromycin (az-ith-roe-MYE-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used...

Magnesium Supplements (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Almora(4) Chloromag(1) Citroma(2) Concentrated Phillips' Milk of Magnesia(5) Mag-200(7) Mag-L-100(1) Magonate(4) Mag-Ox 400(7) ...

Nafarelin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Synarel In Canada -- Synarel Antiendometriotic agent gonadotropin inhibitor gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog Description Nafarelin (NAF-a-re-lin ) is a hormone similar...

Anti-inflammatory Drugs, Nonsteroidal (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ocufen(2) Profenal(4) Voltaren Ophthalmic(1) In Canada -- Indocid(3) Ocufen(2) Voltaren Ophtha(1) Another commonly used name for...

Atovaquone (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Mepron In Canada -- Mepron Antiprotozoal Description Atovaquone ( a-TOE-va-kwone) is used to treat and to prevent Pneumocystis carinii noo-moe-SISS-tis pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind...

Finasteride (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Propecia Proscar In Canada -- Proscar Benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent; hair growth stimulant, alopecia androgenetica (systemic) Description Women of childbearing...

Pentostatin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Nipent In Canada -- Nipent Other commonly used names are 2'-deoxycoformycin and 2'DCF. Antineoplastic Description Pentostatin ( PEN-toe-stat-in) belongs to the group of medicines...

Sertraline (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Zoloft In Canada -- Zoloft Antianxiety antidepressant antiobsessional agent antipanic agent posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent premenstrual...

Zalcitabine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- HIVID In Canada -- HIVID Another commonly used name is ddC. Antiviral, systemic Description Zalcitabine (zal-SITE-a-been) (also known as ddC) is used in the treatment of the infection...

Antihistamines, Decongestants, and Anticholinergics (Systemic ).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AH-chew(1) D.A. Chewable(1) Dallergy(1) Dura-Vent/DA(1) Extendryl(1) Extendryl JR(1) Extendryl SR(1) Mescolor(2) OMNIhist...

Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agents (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AKBeta(3) Betagan(3) Betaxon(6) Betimol(5) Betoptic(1) Betoptic S(1) Ocupress(2) OptiPranolol(4) Timoptic(5) Timoptic in...

Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Ciloxan In Canada -- Ciloxan Antibacterial, ophthalmic Description Ophthalmic ciprofloxacin (sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin) is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye (ophthalmic ointment...

Fluoroquinolones (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Avelox(5A) Cipro(1) Cipro I.V.(1) Floxin(7) Floxin I.V.(7) Levaquin(4) Maxaquin(5) Noroxin(6) Tequin(3) In Canada -- ...

Iobenguane, Radioiodinated (Therapeutic).
February 1, 2006... A commonly used name for iobenguane is meta-iodobenzylguanidine or mIBG. Antineoplastic Description Radioiodinated iobenguane ( eye-oh-BEN-gwane) is a radiopharmaceutical ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal. Radiopharmaceuticals...

Japanese Encephalitis Virus Vaccine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Je-Vax In Canada -- Je-Vax Immunizing agent, active Description Japanese encephalitis (in-cef-a-LY-tis) virus vaccine is an immunizing agent used to help prevent infection by the Japanese...

Oxiconazole (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Oxistat In Canada -- Oxizole Antifungal, topical Description Oxiconazole (ox-i-KON-a-zole) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its...

Pamidronate (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Aredia In Canada -- Aredia Another commonly used name is APD. Antihypercalcemic Bone resorption inhibitor Description Pamidronate ( pa-mi-DROE-nate) is used to treat...

Piperazine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In Canada -- Entacyl Anthelmintic, systemic Description Piperazine (PI-per-a-zeen) belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics ant-hel-MIN-tiks. Anthelmintics are used in the treatment of worm infections....

Succimer (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Chemet Other commonly used names are dimercaptosuccinic acid and DMSA. Chelating agent Description Succimer (SUKS-si-mer) is used in the treatment of acute lead poisoning to remove excess lead...

Sumatriptan (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Imitrex In Canada -- Imitrex Antimigraine agent Description Sumatriptan (soo-ma-TRIP-tan) is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely...

Terbinafine (Topical).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Lamisil In Canada -- Lamisil Antifungal, topical Description Terbinafine (TER-bin-a-feen) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its...

Clarithromycin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Biaxin In Canada -- Biaxin Antibacterial, systemic antimycobacterial Description Clarithromycin (kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin ) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts...

Albendazole (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Albenza Anthelmintic, systemic Description Albendazole (al-BEN-da-zole) is used to treat infections caused by worms. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm...

Aldesleukin (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Proleukin Other commonly used names are interleukin-2 and IL-2. Antineoplastic Biological response modifier Description Aldesleukin (al-des-LOO-kin ) is a synthetic (man-made) version...

Amlodipine (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Norvasc In Canada -- Norvasc Antianginal Antihypertensive Description Amlodipine (am-LOE-di-peen) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat angina (chest pain) and high blood...

Antihemophilic Factor (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Alphanate Advate Bioclate Helixate Hemofil M Humate-P Hyate:C Koate-HP Kogenate Kogenate FS Helixate FS Monarc-M Monoclate-P ...

Cisapride (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Propulsid In Canada -- Prepulsid Cholinergic enhancer Gastrointestinal emptying (delayed) adjunct Description Cisapride (SIS-a-pride) is a medicine that increases the movements or...

Enteral Nutrition Formulas (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Accupep HPF(9) Advera(2) Alitraq(9) Amin-Aid(2) Attain(10) Carnation Instant Breakfast(7) Carnation Instant Breakfast No Sugar Added(7) ...

Factor IX (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- AlphaNine SD Bebulin VH BeneFix Konyne 80 Mononine Profilnine SD Proplex T In Canada -- AlphaNine SD Bebulin VH BeneFix Immunine VH Other...

Infant Formulas (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alimentum(1) Alsoy(3) Carnation Follow-Up Formula(2) Carnation Good Start(2) Enfamil(2) Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier(2) Enfamil with Iron(2)...

Loracarbef (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Lorabid Antibacterial, systemic Description Loracarbef (loe-ra-KAR-bef) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth....

Nedocromil (Inhalation).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Tilade In Canada -- Tilade Anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal (inhalation) antiallergic (inhalation) asthma prophylactic Description Nedocromil (ne-DOK-roe-mil ) is used to...

Paclitaxel (Systemic).
February 1, 2006... In the U.S. -- Taxol In Canada -- Taxol Antineoplastic Description Paclitaxel ( PAK-li-tax-el)belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovaries, breast,...