USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from July 2005, page 7

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language archives from July 2005

Thyroid Hormones (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Armour Thyroid(5) Cytomel(2) Levo-T(1) Levothroid(1) Levoxyl(1) Synthroid(1) Thyrar(5) Thyroid Strong(5) Thyrolar(3) ...

Thyrotropin (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... Antineoplastic diagnostic aid, thyroid function thyrotropic hormone Description Thyrotropin (thye-roe-TROE-pin) is used in a test to determine how well your thyroid is working. It may also be used for other...

Tiopronin (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Thiola Other Capen Captimer Epatiol Mucolysin Sutilan Thiosol Tioglis Vincol Antiurolithic, cystine calculi Description Tiopronin...

Tobramycin (Ophthalmic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- AKTob Tobrex In Canada -- Tobrex Antibacterial, ophthalmic Description Ophthalmic tobramycin (toe-bra-MYE-sin) is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Tobramycin...

Tocainide (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Not commercially available In Canada -- Tonocard Antiarrhythmic Description Tocainide ( toe-KAY-nide) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular...

Tolnaftate (Topical).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Aftate for Athlete's Foot Aerosol Spray Liquid Aftate for Athlete's Foot Aerosol Spray Powder Aftate for Athlete's Foot Gel Aftate for Athlete's Foot Sprinkle Powder Aftate for Jock Itch Aerosol...

Trazodone (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Desyrel In Canada -- Desyrel Antidepressant Antineuralgic Description Trazodone (TRAZ-oh-done) belongs to the group of medicines known as antidepressants or ``mood elevators.'' It is...

Tretinoin (Topical).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Avita Renova Retin-A Retin-A MICRO In Canada -- Renova Retin-A Retisol-A Stieva-A Stieva-A Forte Vitamin A Acid Vitinoin Other commonly used...

Trientine (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Syprine Another commonly used name is trien. Chelating agent Description Trientine (TRYE-en-teen) is used to treat Wilson's disease, a disease in which there is too much copper in the body. ...

Trifluridine (Ophthalmic).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Viroptic In Canada -- Viroptic Another commonly used name is trifluorothymidine . Antiviral, ophthalmic Description Trifluridine (trye-FLURE-i-deen) ophthalmic preparations are used...

Trilostane (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... Antiadrenal Description Trilostane ( TRYE-loe-stane) is used in the treatment of Cushing's syndrome. It is normally used in short-term treatment until permanent therapy is possible. In Cushing's syndrome, the adrenal gland...

Trimethobenzamide (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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 ...

Uracil Mustard (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... Antineoplastic Description Uracil ( YOOR-a-sill) mustard belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer as well as some noncancerous conditions. Uracil mustard...

Urea (Intra-amniotic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Pitressin In Canada -- Pitressin Pressyn Antidiuretic, central diabetes insipidus Diagnostic aid, diabetes insipidus Pituitary, posterior, hormone Description ...

Vidarabine (Ophthalmic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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 ).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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) ...

Vitamin E (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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...

Vitamin K (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AquaMEPHYTON(2) Mephyton(2) For quick reference, the following medicines are numbered to match the corresponding brand names. Other commonly used names are:...

Vitamins and Fluoride (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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 ).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Persantine In Canada -- Apo-Dipyridamole FC Apo-Dipyridamole SC Novo-Dipiradol Persantine Antithrombotic adjunct myocardial reinfarction prophylactic adjunct ...

Alglucerase (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Actibine Aphrodyne Baron-X Dayto Himbin Prohim Thybine Yocon Yohimar Yohimex Yoman Yovital In Canada -- PMS-Yohimbine Yocon ...

Dapiprazole (Ophthalmic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Gamimune N 5% Gamimune N 10% Gamimune N 5% S/D Gamimune N 10% S/D Gammagard S/D Gammagard S/D 0.5 g Gammar-P IV Iveegam Panglobulin Polygam S/D ...

Azithromycin (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... In the U.S. -- Zoloft In Canada -- Zoloft Antianxiety antidepressant antiobsessional agent antipanic agent posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent premenstrual...

Zalcitabine (Systemic).
July 28, 2005... 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 ).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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).
July 28, 2005... 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...