USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from May 1 2007

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language archives from May 1 2007

CARBOL-FUCHSIN SOLUTION (Topical route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Carbol-fuchsin is used to treat postoperative phenol nail procedures. It may also be used as a first aid antiseptic drying agent in skin conditions where there is too much moisture. This medicine may also be used for...

ACETONE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, AND POLYSORBATE (Topical route) - A-se-tone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Polysorbate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Pad * Liquid Therapeutic classification: Antibacterial Cleansing Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Alcohol and acetone combination is used to clean oily or greasy skin associated with acne or other oily skin...

ACETAMINOPHEN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND CITRIC ACID (Oral route) - a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen, SOE-dee-um bye-KARB-oh-nate, SI-trik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Granule Therapeutic classification: Acetaminophen Combination DESCRIPTION OF USE Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid combination is used to relieve pain occurring together with heartburn,...

ABARELIX (Intramuscular route) - a-ba-REL-iks.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Powder for Suspension Therapeutic classification: Antineoplastic Agent Pharmacologic classification: Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone Antagonist DESCRIPTION OF USE Abarelix is a type of medicine...

ANTIPYRINE AND BENZOCAINE (Otic route) - an-tee-PYE-reen, BEN-zoe-kane.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * A/B Otic * Aurodex * Auroto * Benzotic * Dec-Agesic A.B. * Dolotic Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Anesthetic Combination ...

ABACAVIR, LAMIVUDINE, AND ZIDOVUDINE (Oral route) - a-BAK-a-veer SUL-fate, la-MI-vyoo-deen, zye-DOE-vyoo-deen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- The three nucleoside analogue combination (abacavir sulfate/lamivudine/zidovudine) is intended only for patients whose regimen would otherwise include these 3 components. Hypersensitivity reactions: Serious and sometimes...

ACETYLCYSTEINE (Inhalation, oral/nebulization route) - a-se-teel-SIS-teen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Mucomyst Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Mucolytic Chemical classification: Amino Acid DESCRIPTION OF USE Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic (medicine...

ABACAVIR (Oral route) - a-BAK-a-veer.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Hypersensitivity reactions: Serious and sometimes fatal hypersensitivity reactions have been associated with abacavir sulfate. Hypersensitivity to abacavir is a multi-organ clinical syndrome usually characterized by a sign or...

ADEFOVIR DIPIVOXIL (Oral route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis have been reported in patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy including adefovir dipivoxil. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory...

AGALSIDASE BETA (Intravenous route) - aye-GAL-si-days BAY-ta.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Fabrazyme Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent Pharmacologic classification: Enzyme DESCRIPTION OF USE Agalsidase...

ATOVAQUONE AND CHLOROGUANIDE (Oral route) - a-TOE-va-kwone, proh-GWA-nil hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Malarone * Malarone Pediatric Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Ubiquinone/Biguanide Combination Pharmacologic classification: Proguanil Chemical...

ACITRETIN (Oral route) - a-si-TRE-tin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * Contraindications and Warnings: * Acitretin must not be used by females who are pregnant, or who intend to become pregnant during therapy or at any time for at least 3 years following discontinuation of therapy....

PERFLUTREN PROTEIN TYPE A MICROSPHERE (Intravenous route) - per-FLOO-tren PROE-teen type A MYE-kroe-sfeers.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Optison Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Diagnostic Agent, Cardiac Function DESCRIPTION OF USE The albumin microspheres sonicated preparation is an...

ALBENDAZOLE (Oral route) - al-BEN-da-zole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Albenza Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Anthelmintic Chemical classification: Benzimidazole DESCRIPTION OF USE Albendazole is used to treat infections...

RIBAVIRIN AND INTERFERON ALFA-2B (Oral route, Injection route) - rye-ba-VYE-rin, in-ter-FEER-on AL-fa-2b.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Rebetron Dosage forms -- * Solution * Capsule * Tablet DESCRIPTION OF USE Ribavirin and interferon alfa-2b combination is used to treat a viral liver infection known as...

ABCIXIMAB (Intravenous route) - ab-SIK-si-mab.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Reopro Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Pharmacologic classification: Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

ALDESLEUKIN (Intravenous route) - al-des-LOO-kin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Therapy with aldesleukin for injection should be restricted to patients with normal cardiac and pulmonary functions as defined by thallium stress testing and formal pulmonary function testing. Extreme caution should be used in...

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE, METRONIDAZOLE, AND TETRACYCLINE (Oral route) - BIZ-muth sub-sal-IS-i-late, me-troe-NI-da-zole, tet-ra-SYE-kleen hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Metronidazole has been shown to be carcinogenic in mice and rats. Unnecessary use of the drug should be avoided Brand names in the United States -- * Helidac Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Chewable * Tablet...

ATROPINE, HYOSCYAMINE, METHENAMINE, METHYLENE BLUE, PHENYL SALICYLATE, AND BENZOIC ACID (Oral route) - A-troe-peen SUL-fate, hye-oh-SYE-a-meen SUL-fate, meth-EN-a-meen, METH-i-leen BLOO, FEN-il sal-I-si-late, ben-ZOE-ik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Prosed EC * Trac Tabs 2x Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Tablet, Enteric Coated Therapeutic classification: Urinary Antispasmodic Pharmacologic classification: Atropine ...

ADAPALENE (Topical route) - a-DAP-a-leen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Differin Dosage forms -- * Solution * Gel/Jelly * Cream * Swab Therapeutic classification: Antiacne Chemical classification: Retinoid DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

CANDESARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Oral route) - kan-de-SAR-tan sye-LEK-se-til, hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, candesartan...

CETIRIZINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Oral route) - se-TI-ra-zeen hye-droe-KLOR-ide, soo-doe-e-FED-rin hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Zyrtec-D Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Extended Release Therapeutic classification: Antihistamine/Decongestant Combination Pharmacologic classification: Cetirizine Chemical...

ALGLUCERASE (Intravenous route) - al-GLOO-ser-ace.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ceredase Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Gastrointestinal Agent Pharmacologic classification: Enzyme DESCRIPTION OF USE Alglucerase is used to treat...

ALENDRONATE (Oral route) - a-LEN-droe-nate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Fosamax Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Solution Therapeutic classification: Calcium Regulator Chemical classification: Bisphosphonate DESCRIPTION OF USE Alendronate is...

ACYCLOVIR (Topical route) - ay-SYE-kloe-veer.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Zovirax Brand names in the Canada -- * Acyclovir Dosage forms -- * Cream * Ointment Therapeutic classification: Antiviral Pharmacologic classification: Viral DNA...

ASPIRIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, AND CITRIC ACID (Oral route) - AS-pir-in, SOE-dee-um bye-KARB-oh-nate, SI-trik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Tablet, Effervescent Therapeutic classification: Salicylate, Aspirin Combination Pharmacologic classification: NSAID Chemical classification: Salicylate, Aspirin DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

ALITRETINOIN (Topical route) - a-li-TRET-i-noyn.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Panretin Dosage forms -- * Gel/Jelly Therapeutic classification: Dermatological Agent Chemical classification: Retinoid DESCRIPTION OF USE Alitretinoin is used as a topical...

CARBIDOPA, ENTACAPONE, AND LEVODOPA (Oral route) - lee-voe-DOE-pa, kar-bi-DOE-pa, en-TA-ka-pone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Stalevo 100 * Stalevo 150 * Stalevo 50 Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antiparkinsonian Pharmacologic classification: Dopamine Precursor ...

ALFUZOSIN (Oral route) - al-FYOO-zoe-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Uroxatral Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Extended Release Therapeutic classification: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent Pharmacologic classification: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker ...

DIURETIC, LOOP (Oral route, Injection route, Intravenous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Bumex * Demadex * Edecrin * Edecrin Sodium * Furocot * Furomide M.D. * Lasix Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Powder for Solution * Solution * Injectable...

ALMOTRIPTAN (Oral route) - al-moh-TRIP-tan.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Axert Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antimigraine Pharmacologic classification: Serotonin Receptor Agonist, 5-HT1 DESCRIPTION OF USE Almotriptan is...

ALPHA-1 PROTEINASE INHIBITOR HUMAN (Intravenous route) - AL-fa 1 PRO-teen-aze in-HIB-i-tor HYOO-man.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Aralast * Prolastin * Zemaira Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Blood Modifier Agent Pharmacologic classification: Enzyme DESCRIPTION...

COLONY STIMULATING FACTOR (Injection route, Intravenous route, Subcutaneous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Leukine * Neulasta * Neupogen Dosage forms -- * Solution * Powder for Solution * Injectable DESCRIPTION OF USE Filgrastim, pegfilgrastim, and sargramostim are...

AMIFOSTINE (Intravenous route) - am-i-FOS-teen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ethyol Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Cytoprotective Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Amifostine is used to help prevent or lessen some side effects...

ALTRETAMINE (Oral route) - al-TRET-a-meen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Altretamine should only be given under the supervision of a physician experienced in the use of antineoplastic agents. Peripheral blood counts should be monitored at least monthly, prior to the initiation of each course of...

AMINOGLUTETHIMIDE (Oral route) - a-mee-noe-gloo-TETH-i-mide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Cytadren Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Steroid Synthesis Inhibitor Pharmacologic classification: Aromatase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (Topical route) - a-MEE-noh-lev-yoo-lin-ik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Levulan Kerastick Dosage forms -- * Kit * Stick Therapeutic classification: Photosensitizing Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Aminolevulinic acid application followed by exposure...

CLIOQUINOL AND HYDROCORTISONE (Topical route) - klye-oh-KWIN-ole, hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the Canada -- * Vioform Hydrocortisone * Vioform Hydrocortisone Mild Dosage forms -- * Cream * Ointment Therapeutic classification: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination Pharmacologic...

CIPROFLOXACIN AND DEXAMETHASONE (Otic route) - sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin hye-droe-KLOR-ide, dex-a-METH-a-sone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ciprodex Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination Pharmacologic classification: Adrenal Glucocorticoid Chemical...

AMINOSALICYLATE SODIUM (Oral route) - a-mee-noe-sal-I-si-late SOE-dee-um.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antitubercular DESCRIPTION OF USE Aminosalicylate sodium belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. It is used with other medicines, to help the body...

HYDROCORTISONE AND ACETIC ACID (Otic route) - hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone, a-SEE-tik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Acetasol HC Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination Pharmacologic classification: Adrenal Glucocorticoid Chemical...

AMANTADINE (Oral route) - a-MAN-ta-deen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Symmetrel Dosage forms -- * Capsule, Liquid Filled * Syrup * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antiparkinsonian Pharmacologic classification: Anticholinergic Chemical...

BETAMETHASONE AND CLOTRIMAZOLE (Topical route) - kloe-TRIM-a-zole, bay-ta-METH-a-sone dye-proe-pee-oh-nate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Lotrisone Brand names in the Canada -- * Lotriderm * Pms-Clotrimazole And Betamethasone Dosage forms -- * Cream * Lotion Therapeutic classification:...

AMLEXANOX (Mucous membrane, oral route) - am-LEX-an-ox.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Aphthasol Dosage forms -- * Paste Therapeutic classification: Protectant, Dental DESCRIPTION OF USE Amlexanox is used as a paste in the mouth to treat aphthous ulcers (canker...

DIFENOXIN AND ATROPINE (Oral route) - dye-fen-OX-in hye-droe-KLOR-ide, A-troe-peen SUL-fate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Motofen Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antidiarrheal Pharmacologic classification: Atropine Chemical classification: Difenoxin DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

AROMATIC AMMONIA SPIRIT (Inhalation, oral/nebulization route) - a-roe-MAT-ik a-MOE-nya SPEER-it.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Aromatic ammonia spirit is used to prevent or treat fainting. Fainting may be caused by some kinds of medicine, by an unpleasant or stressful event, or by a serious medical problem, such as heart disease. Fainting...

COLISTIN SULFATE, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, AND THONZONIUM BROMIDE (Otic route) - koe-LIS-tin SUL-fate, nee-oh-MEY-sin SUL-fate, hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone AS-e-tate, thon-ZOE-nee-um BROE-mide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the Canada -- * Coly-Mycin Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination Pharmacologic classification: Hydrocortisone Chemical classification:...

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE AND AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral route) - klor-dye-az-e-POX-ide, a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Limbitrol * Limbitrol DS Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant/Benzodiazepine Combination Pharmacologic classification: Benzodiazepine,...

DIPHENOXYLATE AND ATROPINE (Oral route) - dye-fen-OX-i-ilate hye-droe-KLOR-ide, A-troe-peen SUL-fate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Lomocot * Lomotil * Lonox * Vi-Atro Dosage forms -- * Solution * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antidiarrheal Pharmacologic classification: Atropine ...

AMMONIATED MERCURY (Topical route) - a-MOE-nee-ay-ted MER-kyoo-ree.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Ammoniated mercury is used to treat impetigo, psoriasis, minor skin infections, and other skin disorders. This medicine is available without a prescription. BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE In deciding to use a...

AMPHOTERICIN B (Topical route) - am-foe-TER-i-sin B.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Ointment * Lotion * Cream Therapeutic classification: Antifungal Chemical classification: Polyene DESCRIPTION OF USE Amphotericin B belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals....

AMPHOTERICIN B (Intravenous route, Injection route) - am-foe-TER-i-sin B.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- This drug should be used primarily for treatment of patients with progressive and potentially life-threatening fungal infections; it should not be used to treat noninvasive forms of fungal disease such as oral thrush, vaginal...

AMPHOTERICIN B LIPOSOME (Intravenous route) - am-foe-TER-i-sin B LYE-poh-some.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ambisome Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antifungal Chemical classification: Polyene DESCRIPTION OF USE Amphotericin B liposomal complex...

AMLODIPINE (Oral route) - am-LOE-di-peen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Norvasc Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Cardiovascular Agent Pharmacologic classification: Calcium Channel Blocker Chemical classification: Dihydropyridine...

AMSACRINE (Intravenous route) - AM-sah-kreen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Injectable Therapeutic classification: Antineoplastic Agent Pharmacologic classification: Mitotic Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Amsacrine belongs to the general group of medicines known as...

DIPHTHERIA TOXOID, TETANUS TOXOID, ACELLULAR PERTUSSIS VACCINE, HEPATITIS B VACCINE RECOMBINANT, AND INACTIVATED POLIOVIRUS VACCINE (Intramuscular route) - dif-THEER-ee-a TOX-oyd, ad-SORB-ed, TET-n-us TOX-oyd, per-TUS-iss vak-seen, a-SELL-yoo-lar, hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen re-KOM-bin-ant, POE-lee-oh VYE-rus vak-SEEN, in-AK-ti-vated.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Pediarix Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Vaccine DESCRIPTION OF USE Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and pertussis vaccine (also known as DTP vaccine)...

AMYL NITRITE (Inhalation, oral/nebulization route) - AM-il NYE-trite.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Antianginal Chemical classification: Nitrate DESCRIPTION OF USE Amyl nitrite is related to the nitrate medicines and is used by inhalation to relieve the pain of...

DICLOFENAC AND MISOPROSTOL (Oral route) - dye-KLOE-fen-ak SOE-dee-um, mye-soe-PROST-ole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Administration of misoprostol to women who are pregnant can cause abortion, premature birth, or birth defects. Uterine rupture has been reported when misoprostol was administered in pregnant women to induce labor or to induce...

AMPHOTERICIN B LIPID COMPLEX (Intravenous route, Injection route) - am-foe-TER-i-sin B LIP-id KOM-plex.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Abelcet Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Antifungal Chemical classification: Polyene DESCRIPTION OF USE Amphotericin B...

DORZOLAMIDE AND TIMOLOL (Ophthalmic route) - dor-ZOLE-a-mide hye-droe-KLOR-ide, TYE-moe-lole MAL-ee-ate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Cosopt Ocumeter * Cosopt Ocumeter Plus Brand names in the Canada -- * Cosopt Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Antiglaucoma, Beta-Adrenergic...

EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (Oral route) - em-trye-SYE-ta-been, te-NOE-fo-veer dye-soe-PROX-il FOO-ma-rate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis, including fatal cases, have been reported with the use of nucleoside analogs alone or in combination with other antiretrovirals. Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil...

AMPHOTERICIN B CHOLESTERYL SULFATE COMPLEX (Intravenous route) - am-foe-TER-i-sin B koe-les-TEER-il SUL-fate KOM-plex.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Amphotec Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antifungal Chemical classification: Polyene DESCRIPTION OF USE Amphotericin B cholesteryl complex...

ASPIRIN AND DIPYRIDAMOLE (Oral route) - AS-pir-in, dye-peer-ID-a-mole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Aggrenox Dosage forms -- * Capsule, Extended Release * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor, Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor/Salicylate, Aspirin...

AMIODARONE (Intravenous route, Oral route) - a-MEE-oh-da-rone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Amiodarone hydrochloride is intended for use only in patients with the indicated life-threatening arrhythmias because its use is accompanied by substantial toxicity. Amiodarone hydrochloride has several potentially fatal...

ANAKINRA (Subcutaneous route) - an-a-KIN-ra.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Kineret Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Immune Stimulant Pharmacologic classification: Interleukin-1 Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Anakinra is used to...

ANASTROZOLE (Oral route) - an-AS-troe-zole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Arimidex Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antineoplastic Agent Pharmacologic classification: Aromatase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Anastrozole is a...

ANAGRELIDE (Oral route) - an-AG-re-lide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Agrylin Dosage forms -- * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Platelet Reducing Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Anagrelide is used to decrease the risk of blood clots in patients who...

FRUCTOSE, DEXTROSE, AND PHOSPHORIC ACID (Oral route) - FRUK-tose, DEX-trose, fos-FOR-ik AS-id.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Solution * Tablet * Syrup Therapeutic classification: Antiemetic DESCRIPTION OF USE Fructose, dextrose, and phosphoric acid combination is used to treat nausea and vomiting. However, this...

ANTHRALIN (Topical route) - AN-thra-lin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Drithocreme * Dritho-Scalp * Psoriatec Brand names in the Canada -- * Anthraforte 2% * Anthraforte 3% * Anthrascalp Dosage forms -- * Paste * Ointment *...

FEXOFENADINE AND PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (Oral route) - fex-oh-FEN-a-deen hye-droe-KLOR-ide, soo-doe-e-FED-rin hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Allegra-D Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Extended Release * Tablet, Extended Release, 24 HR Therapeutic classification: Antihistamine, Less-Sedating/Decongestant Combination ...

DROSPIRENONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (Oral route) - droh-SPYE-re-none, ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35...

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND ETONOGESTREL (Vaginal route) - et-oh-noe-JES-trel, ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from combination oral contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in...

ERYTHROMYCIN AND BENZOYL PEROXIDE (Topical route) - er-ith-roe-MYE-sin, BEN-zoe-ill per-OX-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Benzamycin Pak Dosage forms -- * Gel/Jelly Therapeutic classification: Antiacne Chemical classification: Macrolide DESCRIPTION OF USE Erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide...

ERYTHROMYCIN AND SULFISOXAZOLE (Oral route) - er-ith-roe-MYE-sin eth-il-SUSS-i-nate, sul-fi-SOX-a-zole A-se-teel.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Eryzole * Pediazole Dosage forms -- * Powder for Suspension Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Combination Chemical classification: Erythromycin DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

ANTITHYMOCYTE GLOBULIN RABBIT (Intravenous route) - an-tye-THYE-moe-site GLOB-yoo-lin RAB-it.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Antithymocyte globulin rabbit should only be used by physicians experienced in immunosuppressive therapy for the management of renal transplant patients . Brand names in the United States -- * Thymoglobulin ...

ANTIVENIN (LATRODECTUS MACTANS) (Injection route) - AN-tee-ven-in (lat-roe-DEK-tus MAK-tans).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Antivenin-Spider Dosage forms -- * Injectable * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antivenom DESCRIPTION OF USE Black widow spider antivenin belongs to a group...

HEPATITIS A VACCINE INACTIVATED AND HEPATITIS B VACCINE RECOMBINANT (Intramuscular route) - hep-a-TYE-tis A vak-seen, in-AK-ti-vay-ted, hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen re-KOM-bin-ant.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Twinrix Brand names in the Canada -- * Twinrix Adult * Twinrix Junior Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Vaccine DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

HYDROXYAMPHETAMINE AND TROPICAMIDE (Ophthalmic route) - hye-drox-ee-am-FE-ta-meen hye-droe-broe-mide, troe-PIK-a-mide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Paremyd Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Mydriatic-Cycloplegic Pharmacologic classification: Antimuscarinic Chemical classification: Hydroxyamphetamine ...

ANTIVENIN (MICRURUS FULVIUS) (Intravenous route) - AN-tee-ven-in (mye-KROOR-us FUL-vee-us).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Antivenin Dosage forms -- * Kit Therapeutic classification: Antivenom DESCRIPTION OF USE North American coral snake antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as...

GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN (Oral route) - GLIP-i-zide, met-FOR-min hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Metaglip Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antidiabetic Chemical classification: 2nd Generation Sulfonylurea DESCRIPTION OF USE Glipizide and Metformin...

GLYBURIDE AND METFORMIN (Oral route) - GLYE-byoo-ride, met-FOR-min hye-droe-KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Lactic acidosis is a rare, but serious, metabolic complication that can occur due to metformin accumulation during treatment with glyburide/metformin hydrochloride; when it occurs, it is fatal in approximately 50% of cases....

ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT IMMUNE FAB (Intravenous route) - AN-tee-ven-in (kroe-TAL-ih-day) pol-ee-VAY-lent im-MYOON fab.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Crofab Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antivenom DESCRIPTION OF USE Pit viper antivenin is a medicine used to treat the bites of certain...

IMIPENEM AND CILASTATIN (Intravenous route, Intramuscular route) - i-mi-PEN-em, sye-la-STAT-in SOE-dee-um.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Primaxin IM * Primaxin IV Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Pharmacologic classification: Beta-Lactam Chemical classification:...

ANTIVENIN (CROTALIDAE) POLYVALENT (Injection route) - AN-tee-ven-in (kroe-TAL-ih-day) pol-ee-VAY-lent.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Antivenin Polyvalent Dosage forms -- * Kit Therapeutic classification: Antivenom DESCRIPTION OF USE Pit viper antivenin belongs to a group of medicines known as immunizing...