USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from January 1 1996, page 6

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

Zidovudine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Retrovir In Canada -- Apo-Zidovudine Novo-AZT Retrovir Another commonly used name is AZT. Description Zidovudine (zye-DOE-vue-deen) (also known...

Zinc supplements (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Orazinc (Zinc Sulfate (SUL-fate) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Verazinc (Zinc Sulfate (SUL-fate) (Generic name product may also be...

Alglucerase (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Ceredase. Description Alglucerase (al-GLOO-ser-ace) is used to treat Gaucher's disease caused by the lack of a certain enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, in the body. This enzyme is necessary for...

Botulinum toxin type A (Parenteral-Local).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Botox. Description Botulinum toxin type A (BOT-yoo-lye-num) is used to treat certain eye conditions, such as: o Blepharospasm -- A condition in which the eyelid will not stay...

Clarithromycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Biaxin. Description Clarithromycin (kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However,...

Dipyridamole -- therapeutic (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Dipridacot Persantine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Dipyridamole Novodipiradol Persantine Description...

Disulfiram (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Antabuse. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Disulfiram (dye-SUL-fi-ram) is used to help overcome your drinking problem. It is not a cure for alcoholism,...

Doxazosin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cardura. Description Doxazosin (dox-AY-zoe-sin) belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood...

Fludarabine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Fludara. Description Fludarabine (floo-DARE-a-been) belongs to the group of medicines called antimetabolites. It is used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of cancer....

Idarubicin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Idamycin. 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 cancer, including leukemia....

Interferon, gamma (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Actimmune. Description Gamma interferon (in-ter-FEER-on) is a synthetic (man-made) version of a substance naturally produced by cells in the body to help fight infections and tumors. Gamma interferon...

Thiabendazole (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Mintezol Other -- Foldan Minzolum Triasox Description Thiabendazole (thye-a-BEN-da-zole) belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics...

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Biamine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Betaxin Bewon Generic name product may also be available. Description Vitamins...

Thioguanine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Lanvis. Generic name product available in the U.S. Description Thioguanine (thye-oh-GWON-een) belongs to the group of medicines known as antimetabolites. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer....

Thyrotropin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Thytropar. 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 conditions as determined by your...

Ticlopidine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Ticlid. Description Ticlopidine (tye-KLOE-pi-deen) is used to lower the chance of having a stroke. It is given to people who have already had a stroke and to people with certain medical...

Tobramycin (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Tobrex. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Ophthalmic tobramycin (toe-bra-MYE-sin) is used in the eye to treat bacterial infections of the eye. Tobramycin...

Tocainide (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Tonocard. Description Tocainide (toe-KAY-nide) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm. Tocainide...

Trazodone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Desyrel Trazon Trialodine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Desyrel Description Trazodone (TRAZ-oh-done) belongs to the...

Trilostane (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Modrastane. 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...

Trimethoprim (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Proloprim Trimpex Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Proloprim Description Trimethoprim (trye-METH-oh-prim) is used to treat...

Vancomycin (Oral).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Vancocin. Description Vancomycin (van-koe-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medicines used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria....

Vancomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lyphocin Vancocin Vancoled Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Vancocin Description Vancomycin (van-koe-MYE-sin) belongs to...

Vinblastine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Velban Velsar Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Velbe Description Vinblastine (vin-BLAS-teen) belongs to the group of...

Vincristine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Oncovin Vincasar PFS Vincrex Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Oncovin Description Vincristine (vin-KRIS-teen) belongs to...

Vitamin K (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AquaMEPHYTON (Phytonadione (fye-toe-na-DYE-one) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) Konakion (Phytonadione (fye-toe-na-DYE-one) (Generic name ...

Polyethylene glycol and electrolytes (Local).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Co-Lav Colovage Colyte Colyte-flavored Go-Evac GoLYTELY NuLYTELY NuLYTELY, Cherry Flavor OCL In Canada -- Colyte GoLYTELY ...

Amlodipine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Norvasc. Description Amlodipine (am-LOE-di-peen) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat angina (chest pain) and high blood pressure. Amlodipine affects the movement of calcium into the cells of...

Atovaquone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Mepron. Description Atovaquone (a-TOE-va-kwone) is used to treat Pneumocystis (noo-moe-SISS-tis) carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This particular kind of pneumonia...

Azithromycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Zithromax. Description Azithromycin (az-ith-roe-MYE-sin) is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth....

Clindamycin (Vaginal).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Cleocin. Description Clindamycin (klin-da-MYE-sin) is used to treat certain vaginal infections. It works by killing the bacteria. This medicine will not work for vaginal fungus or yeast infections....

Dornase alfa (Inhalation).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Pulmozyme. Other commonly used names are: rhDNase and DNase I. Description Dornase alfa (DOR-nayse AL-fa) is used in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. It is used with other cystic...

Enoxaparin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Lovenox. Description Enoxaparin (e-nox-a-PA-rin) is used to prevent deep venous thrombosis, a condition in which harmful blood clots form in the blood vessels of the legs. This medicine is...

Finasteride (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the in the U.S. and Canada is Proscar. Description Finasteride (fi-NAS-teer-ide) belongs to the group of medicines called enzyme inhibitors. It is used to treat enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic...

Halofantrine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name is Halfan. Description Halofantrine (ha-loe-FAN-trin) is used to treat certain types of malaria infection. It works by killing the malaria parasites (tiny one-celled animals). Halofantrine is available only with...

Ipratropium (Nasal).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Atrovent. Description Ipratropium (i-pra-TROE-pee-um) nasal aerosol is used to relieve runny nose caused by continuing nasal inflammation. When this medicine is sprayed into your nose, it works by...

Loracarbef (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lorabid. 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. This medicine will...

Nafarelin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Synarel. Description Nafarelin (NAF-a-re-lin) is used to treat endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus implants in other places in a...

Nedocromil (Inhalation).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Tilade. Description Nedocromil (ne-DOK-roe-mil) is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. When it is used regularly, nedocromil lessens the number and severity of asthma attacks by...

Oxiconazole (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Oxistat. 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 growth. Oxiconazole is applied to the skin to...

Paclitaxel (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Taxol. Description Paclitaxel (pak-li-TAX-el) belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat cancer of the ovary. Paclitaxel interferes with the growth of...

Paroxetine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada is Paxil. Description Paroxetine (pa-ROX-uh-teen) is used to treat mental depression. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: ...

Rifabutin (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Mycobutin. Description Rifabutin (rif-a-BUE-tin) is used to help prevent Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) disease from causing disease throughout the body in patients with advanced human...

Sertraline (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Zoloft. Description Sertraline (SER-tral-leen) is used to treat mental depression. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: ...

Strontium chloride Sr 89 (Therapeutic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Metastron. Description Strontium chloride Sr 89 (STRON-shee-um KLOR-ide) is a radiopharmaceutical (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal). Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be...

Sulconazole (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Exelderm. Description Sulconazole (sul-KON-a-zole) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Sulconazole is applied to the skin to...

Sumatriptan (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Imitrex. Description Sumatriptan (soo-ma-TRIP-tan) is used to treat severe migraine headaches. Many people find that their headaches go away completely after they take sumatriptan. Other...

Terbinafine (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lamisil. Description Terbinafine (TER-bin-a-feen) is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Terbinafine is applied to the skin to...

Trimetrexate (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is NeuTrexin. Description Trimetrexate (tre-me-TREX-ate) is used, together with leucovorin (loo-koe-VOR-in), to treat Pneumocystis (noo-moe-SISS-tis) carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious...

Zolpidem (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Ambien. Description Zolpidem (ZOLE-pi-dem) belongs to the group of medicines called central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system). Zolpidem is used to treat...

Dipyridamole -- diagnostic (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Dipridacot I.V. Persantine Persantine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Dipyridamole Novodipiradol Persantine...

Doxepin (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Zonalon. Description Topical doxepin (DOX-e-pin) is used to relieve itching in patients with certain types of eczema. It appears to work by preventing the effects of histamine, which is a...

Dyphylline (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S.-- Dilor Dilor-400 Lufyllin Lufyllin-400 Generic name product may be available. Description Dyphylline (DYE-fi-lin) is used to treat and/or prevent the symptoms of...

Famciclovir (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Famvir. Description Famciclovir (fam-SYE-kloe-veer) is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin. Although famciclovir will not cure...

Granisetron (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Kytril. Description Granisetron (gra-NI-se-tron) is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that may occur after treatment with anticancer medicines (chemotherapy). Granisetron is to be given only...

Losartan (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Cozaar. Description Losartan (loe-SAR-tan) is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the work load of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time,...

Masoprocol (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Actinex. Description Masoprocol (ma-SOE-pro-kole) is applied to the skin to treat a condition called actinic keratoses, which can become cancerous if not treated. Masoprocol is available only with...

Pilocarpine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Salagen. Description Pilocarpine (pye-loe-KAR-peen) tablets are used to treat dryness of the mouth and throat caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva that may occur after radiation treatment for...

Risperidone (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Risperdal. Description Risperidone (ris-PER-i-done) is used to treat psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia. Risperidone is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the...

Salmeterol (Inhalation).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Serevent. Description Salmeterol (sal-ME-te-role) is used with anti-inflammatory medication to prevent asthma attacks. It is used by oral inhalation (breathed in through the mouth) to open...

Terbinafine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Lamisil. Description Terbinafine (ter-BIN-a-feen) belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungus infections of the scalp, body, groin (jock itch), feet (athlete's...

Torsemide (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Demadex. Description Torsemide (TORE-se-mide) belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics. Torsemide is given to help reduce the amount of water in the body in certain conditions, such as...

Typhoid Vi polysaccharide vaccine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Typhim Vi. Description Typhoid (TYE-foid) fever is a serious disease that can cause death. It is caused by a germ called Salmonella typhi, and is spread most often through infected food or water....

Venlafaxine (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Effexor. Description Venlafaxine (ven-la-FAX-een) is used to treat mental depression. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: ...

Acetaminophen (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aceta Elixir (Acetaminophen (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Acetaminophen and salicylates (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Buffets II (Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Caffeine, Buffered (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Duoprin (Acetaminophen and Salicylamide (Not commercially ...

Acetylcysteine (Inhalation).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Mucomyst Mucomyst-10 Mucosil-10 Mucosil-20 Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Mucomyst Description Acetylcysteine...

Acyclovir (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Zovirax In Canada -- Avirax Zovirax Other commonly used names are aciclovir. Description Acyclovir (ay-SYE-kloe-veer) belongs to the family of medicines...

Acyclovir (Topical).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Zovirax. Other commonly used names are aciclovir and acycloguanosine. Description Acyclovir (ay-SYE-kloe-veer) belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals. Antivirals are used to...

Alcohol and acetone (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. are Seba-Nil Liquid Cleanser, Tyrosum Liquid, and Tyrosum Packets. Description Alcohol and acetone (AL-koe-hol and A-se-tone) combination is used to clean oily or greasy skin associated with...

Alcohol and sulfur (Topical).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Acne Lotion 10 Liquimat Light Liquimat Medium In Canada -- Postacne Description Alcohol and sulfur (AL-koe-hol and SUL-fur) combination is used in the...

Alpha1-proteinase inhibitor, human (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Prolastin. Another commonly used name is alpha(sub 1)-antitrypsin. Description Alpha(sub 1)-proteinase (AL-fa wun PRO-teen-ayce) inhibitor (alpha(sub 1)-PI) is used to treat emphysema...

Alprostadil (Intracavernosal).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Prostin VR Pediatric In Canada -- Prostin VR Other commonly used names are PGE(sub 1) and prostaglandin E(sub 1). Description Alprostadil...

Aminobenzoate potassium (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Potaba, Potaba Envules, and Potaba Powder. Other commonly used names are KPAB, potassium aminobenzoate, and potassium para-aminobenzoate. Description Aminobenzoate...

Aminosalicylate sodium (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Tubasal In Canada -- Nemasol Sodium Another commonly used name is PAS. Description Aminosalicylate sodium (a-mee-noe-sal-I-si-late soe-dee-um) belongs to the...

Amphetamines (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Desoxyn (Methamphetamine (meth-am-FET-a-meen) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Desoxyn Gradumet (Methamphetamine (meth-am-FET-a-meen) (Not commercially...

Amphotericin B (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amphocin Fungizone Intravenous In Canada -- Fungizone Intravenous Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Amphotericin...

Amyl nitrite (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Generic name product available in the U.S. and Canada. Description Amyl nitrite (AM-il NYE-trite) is related to the nitrate medicines and is used by inhalation to relieve the pain of angina attacks. It works by relaxing blood vessels and...

Anabolic steroids (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anadrol-50 (Oxymetholone (ox-i-METH-oh-lone)) Deca-Durabolin (Nandrolone (NAN-droe-lone) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Durabolin...

Androgens (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Andro 100 (Testosterone (tess-TOSS-te-rone) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Andro-Cyp 100 (Testosterone (tess-TOSS-te-rone) (Generic name ...

Androgens and estrogens (Systemic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Andrest 90-4 (Testosterone (tess-TOSS-ter-own) and Estradiol (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Andro-Estro 90-4 (Testosterone (tess-TOSS-ter-own)...

Anesthetics (Dental).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anbesol, Baby (Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane)) Anbesol Maximum Strength Gel (Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane)) Anbesol Maximum Strength Liquid (Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane)) Anbesol...

Anesthetics (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Taine (Proparacaine (proe-PARE-a-kane) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Ak-T-Caine (Tetracaine (TET-ra-kane) (Generic name product may ...

Anesthetics (Parenteral-Local).
January 1, 1996... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Carbocaine (Mepivacaine (me-PIV-a-kane) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Carbocaine with Neo-Cobefrin (Mepivacaine (me-PIV-a-kane) ...