USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from January 1 1996

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language archives from January 1 1996

Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Bromo-Seltzer. Description Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen, SOE-dee-um bi-KAR-boe-nate, and SI-trik AS-id) combination is used to relieve pain occurring...

Acetohydroxamic acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lithostat. Description Acetohydroxamic acid (a-SEE-toe-hye-drox-AM-ik AS-id) is used to keep kidney stones from forming and to stop the growth of existing stones. Such stone build-up is often caused...

Allopurinol (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lopurin Zyloprim Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Allopurinol Purinol Zyloprim Description Allopurinol...

Amantadine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Symadine Symmetrel Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Symmetrel Description Amantadine (a-MAN-ta-deen) is an antiviral. It is...

Aminoglutethimide (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cytadren. Description Aminoglutethimide (a-mee-noe-gloo-TETH-i-mide) acts on a part of the body called the adrenal cortex. It affects production of steroids and also has some other effects....

Aminoglycosides (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amikin (Amikacin (am-i-KAY-sin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Garamycin (Gentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin) (Generic name product may also be...

Amiodarone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cordarone. Description Amiodarone (am-ee-OH-da-rone) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm. Amiodarone...

Amphotericin B (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Fungizone. Description Amphotericin (am-foe-TER-i-sin) B belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals. Amphotericin B topical preparations are used to treat fungus infections. Amphotericin...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Accupril (Quinapril (KWIN-a-pril) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Altace (Ramipril (ra-MI-pril) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Capoten...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Capozide (Captopril (KAP-toe-pril) and Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Prinzide (Lisinopril...

Anticoagulants (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Coumadin (Warfarin (WAR-far-in) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Miradon (Anisindione (an-iss-in-DYE-one) (Not commercially available in...

Anticonvulsants, succinimide (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Celontin (Methsuximide (meth-SUX-i-mide)) Milontin (Phensuximide (fen-SUX-i-mide) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Zarontin (Ethosuximide (eth-oh-SUX-i-mide)...

Antidepressants, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Marplan (Isocarboxazid (eye-soe-kar-BOX-a-zid)) Nardil (Phenelzine (FEN-el-zeen)) Parnate (Tranylcypromine (tran-ill-SIP-roe-meen)) In Canada -- Marplan...

Atropine, hyoscyamine, methenamine, methylene blue, phenyl salicylate, and benzoic acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Atrosept Dolsed Hexalol Prosed/DS Trac Tabs 2X UAA Uridon Modified Urimed Urinary Antiseptic No. 2 Urised Uriseptic Uritab ...

Azathioprine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Imuran. Description Azathioprine (ay-za-THYE-oh-preen) belongs to the group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to reduce the body's natural immunity in patients who...

Aztreonam (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Azactam. Description Aztreonam (az-TREE-oh-nam) is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Aztreonam is used to...

Bacillus calmette-guerin (BCG) live (Mucosal-Local).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- TheraCys TICE BCG In Canada -- ImmuCyst Description Bacillus Calmette-Gu(')erin (BCG) is used as a solution that is run through a tube (instilled through a...

Corticosteroids (Dental).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Kenalog in Orabase (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)) Orabase-HCA (Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)) Oracort (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)) Oralone...

Corticosteroids (Otic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AK-Dex (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) Decadron (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) I-Methasone (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) In Canada -- AK-Dex...

Corticosteroids and acetic acid (Otic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Otic Tridesilon Solution (Desonide (DESS-oh-nide) and Acetic Acid (a-SEAT-ic AS-id)) VoSol HC (Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone) and Acetic Acid) In Canada -- ...

Barbiturates (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alurate (Aprobarbital (a-proe-BAR-bi-tal) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Amytal (Amobarbital (am-oh-BAR-bi-tal) (Generic name product may also be...

Barbiturates, aspirin, and codeine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ascomp with Codeine No.3 (Butalbital (byoo-TAL-bi-tal), Aspirin (AS-pir-in), and Codeine (KOE-deen)) (In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic acid is the...

Belladonna alkaloids and barbiturates (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Antrocol (Atropine and Phenobarbital (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Barbidonna (Atropine (A-troe-peen), Hyoscyamine (hye-oh-SYE-a-meen), Scopolamine...

Bentiromide (Diagnostic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Chymex. Description Bentiromide (ben-TEER-oh-mide) is used to help find out if the pancreas is working the way it should. The pancreas helps break down the bentiromide almost the same way it helps to...

Benzodiazepines (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alprazolam Intensol (Alprazolam (al-PRAZ-oh-lam) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Benzonatate (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Tessalon. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Benzonatate (ben-ZOE-na-tate) is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It is not to be used...

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Betapace (Sotalol (SOE-ta-lole)) Blocadren (Timolol (TIM-oh-lole) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Cartrol (Carteolol (KAR-tee-oh-lole) (Not...

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents and thiazide diuretics (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Corzide (Nadolol (NAY-doe-lole) and Bendroflumethiazide (ben-droe-floo-meth-EYE-a-zide)) Inderide (Propranolol (proe-PRAN-oh-lole) and Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic...

Bethanechol (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Duvoid Urabeth Urecholine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Duvoid Urecholine Description Bethanechol...

Bismuth subsalicylate (Oral).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bismatrol Bismatrol Extra Strength Pepto-Bismol Pepto-Bismol Easy-to-Swallow Caplets Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength Generic name product may also be...

Bleomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Blenoxane. Description Bleomycin (blee-oh-MYE-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Bleomycin seems to act by...

Buserelin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Suprefact. 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 regularly,...

Buspirone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is BuSpar. Description Buspirone (byoo-SPYE-rone) is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone is usually not used for anxiety or...

Busulfan (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Myleran. Description Busulfan (byoo-SUL-fan) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Busulfan seems to act by interfering...

Butalbital and acetaminophen (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amaphen (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine) (Not commercially available in Canada.) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S) Anolor-300...

Calcitonin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Calcimar (Calcitonin-Salmon) Cibacalcin (Calcitonin-Human (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Miacalcin (Calcitonin-Salmon) In Canada -- Calcimar...

Capreomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Capastat. Description Capreomycin (kap-ree-oh-MYE-sin) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is given with other medicines for TB. To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, you...

Carbamazepine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Epitol Tegretol Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Carbamazepine Novocarbamaz Tegretol Tegretol Chewtabs ...

Carbol-fuchsin (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Castel Plus. Another commonly used name is Castellani Paint. Generic name product may also be available. Description Carbol-fuchsin (kar-bol-FOOK-sin) is used to treat fungus infections,...

Carboplatin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Paraplatin In Canada -- Paraplatin Paraplatin-AQ Description Carboplatin (KAR-boe-pla-tin) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is...

Carboprost (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Hemabate In Canada -- Prostin/15M Description Carboprost (KAR-boe-prost) is given by injection to cause abortion. It is an oxytocic, which means it acts by causing...

Carmustine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is BiCNU. Another commonly used name is BCNU. Description Carmustine (kar-MUS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer....

Cellulose sodium phosphate (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Calcibind. 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 patients whose bodies absorb too...

Chlophedianol (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Ulone. 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....

Chloral hydrate (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aquachloral Supprettes Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Novo-Chlorhydrate PMS-Chloral Hydrate Generic name product may...

Chlorambucil (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Leukeran. Description Chlorambucil (klor-AM-byoo-sill) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Chlorambucil interferes with...

Chloramphenicol (Otic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Chloromycetin Sopamycetin Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole)...

Chloramphenicol (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Chloromycetin Novochlorocap Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) is used in...

Chloramphenicol (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Chloromycetin. Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol cream is used to treat infections of the skin. It may...

Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Clindex Clinoxide Clipoxide Librax Lidox Lidoxide Zebrax Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Chlorax ...

Chlormezanone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Trancopal Caplets. Description Chlormezanone (klor-MEZ-an-own) is used to relieve nervousness or tension. This medication should not be used for nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday...

Chloroquine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aralen Aralen HCl Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Aralen Description Chloroquine (KLOR-oh-kwin) is a medicine used to prevent...

Chloroxine (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Capitrol. 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 prescription, in the...

Cholestyramine (Oral).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Questran and Questran Light. Description Cholestyramine (koe-less-TEAR-a-meen) is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems...

Chromic phosphate P 32 (Therapeutic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Phosphocol P 32. 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 medical...

Chymopapain (Parenteral-Local).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Chymodiactin. Description Chymopapain (kye-mo-PA-pane) is injected directly into a herniated (``slipped'') disk in the spine to dissolve part of the disk and relieve the pain and other...

Ciclopirox (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Loprox. Description Ciclopirox (sye-kloe-PEER-ox) is used to treat infections caused by fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Ciclopirox is applied to the skin...

Cinoxacin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Cinobac. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Cinoxacin (sin-OX-a-sin) is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other...

Cisplatin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Platinol Platinol-AQ In Canada -- Platinol Platinol-AQ Generic name product may also be available. Description Cisplatin (sis-PLA-tin) belongs to...

Clindamycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cleocin Cleocin Pediatric Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Dalacin C Dalacin C Palmitate Dalacin C Phosphate Description...

Clindamycin (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. Cleocin T Gel Cleocin T Lotion Cleocin T Topical Solution Clinda-Derm Generic name product may also be available. In Canada Dalacin T Topical...

Clofazimine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lamprene. 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 is used to treat...

Clofibrate (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Abitrate Atromid-S Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Atromid-S Claripex Novofibrate Description Clofibrate...

Clonidine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Catapres Catapres-TTS Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Catapres Dixarit Description Clonidine (KLOE-ni-deen) belongs to...

Clonidine and chlorthalidone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Combipres. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Clonidine (KLOE-ni-deen) and chlorthalidone (klor-THAL-i-done) combinations are used in the treatment of high...

Clotrimazole (Oral).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Mycelex Troches. 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, is a fungus...

Clotrimazole (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lotrimin AF Cream Lotrimin AF Lotion Lotrimin AF Solution Lotrimin Cream Lotrimin Lotion Lotrimin Solution Mycelex Cream Mycelex Solution ...

Clotrimazole and betamethasone (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lotrisone In Canada -- Lotriderm Description Clotrimazole (kloe-TRIM-a-zole) and betamethasone (bay-ta-METH-a-sone) combination is used to treat fungus infections....

Clozapine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. and Canada -- Clozaril Other -- Leponex Description Clozapine (KLOE-za-peen) is used to treat schizophrenia in patients who have not been helped by or are unable to take...

Coal tar (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alphosyl Aquatar Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath Cutar Water Dispersible Emollient Tar Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo Denorex Extra Strength Medicated...

Benzoyl peroxide (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Acne Aid 10 Cream Acne-5 Lotion Acne-10 Lotion Ben-Aqua-2(1/2) Gel Ben-Aqua-5 Gel Ben-Aqua-10 Gel Ben-Aqua-5 Lotion Ben-Aqua-10 Lotion Ben-Aqua...

Biotin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Description Biotin (BYE-oh-tin) supplements are used to prevent or treat biotin deficiency. Vitamins (VYE-ta-mins) are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in only small amounts and are usually available in the...

Bromocriptine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Parlodel and Parlodel SnapTabs. Description Bromocriptine (broe-moe-KRIP-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. Bromocriptine blocks release of a...

Bronchodilators, adrenergic (Inhalation).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin Chloride (Epinephrine (ep-i-NEF-rin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Airet (Albuterol (al-BYOO-ter-ole) (Generic name product may also...

Bronchodilators, adrenergic (Oral/Injection).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin Chloride Solution (Epinephrine (ep-i-NEF-rin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in...

Bupropion (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Wellbutrin. Another commonly used name is amfebutamone. Description Bupropion (byoo-PROE-pee-on) is used to relieve mental depression. This medicine is available only with your doctor's...

Butalbital and aspirin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Axotal (For Butalbital and Aspirin) (Not commercially available in Canada.) Butalgen (For Butalbital, Aspirin (In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic...

Caffeine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Caffedrine (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Caffedrine Caplets (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Dexitac (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Enerjets (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Keep Alert (Caffeine...

Calcium channel blocking agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adalat (Nifedipine (nye-FED-i-peen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Adalat CC (Nifedipine (nye-FED-i-peen) (Generic name product may also...

Calcium supplements (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alka-Mints (Calcium Carbonate (KAR-boh-nate) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Carbachol (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Carboptic Isopto Carbachol Miostat In Canada -- Isopto Carbachol Miostat Another commonly used name is carbamylcholine. Description Carbachol...

Carbohydrates and electrolytes (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Infalyte (Rice Syrup Solids and Electrolytes (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Naturalyte (Dextrose and Electrolytes (Generic name product may also be...

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Zol (Acetazolamide (a-set-a-ZOLE-a-mide) (Generic name product may also be available in U.S.)) Daranide (Dichlorphenamide (dye-klor-FEN-a-mide) (Not commercially ...

Cephalosporins (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ancef (Cefazolin (sef-A-zoe-lin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Ceclor (Cefaclor (SEF-a-klor)) Cefadyl (Cephapirin (sef-a-PYE-rin) (Not...