USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from May 1 2007, page 12

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

TACROLIMUS (Oral route, Intravenous route) - ta-KROE-li-mus.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * INTRAVENOUS/ORAL Increased susceptibility to infection and the possible development of lymphoma may result from immunosuppression. Only physicians experienced in immunosuppressive therapy and management of organ...

VARENICLINE (Oral route) - var-EN-i-kleen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Chantix * Chantix Start Month Pak Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Smoking Cessation Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Varenicline is used as part of a support...

IMATINIB (Oral route) - i-ma-TIN-ib.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Gleevec Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Antineoplastic Agent Pharmacologic classification: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

CETUXIMAB (Intravenous route) - se-TUK-see-mab.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Severe infusion reactions occurred with the administration of cetuximab in approximately 3% of patients, rarely with fatal outcome (less than 1 in 1000). Approximately 90% of severe infusion reactions were associated with the...

ESOMEPRAZOLE (Oral route, Intravenous route) - es-oh-ME-pray-zole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Nexium * Nexium I.V. Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution * Packet * Capsule, Delayed Release Therapeutic classification: Antiulcer Pharmacologic classification:...

LENALIDOMIDE (Oral route) - le-na-LID-oh-mide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * POTENTIAL FOR HUMAN BIRTH DEFECTS * Lenalidomide is an analogue of thalidomide. Thalidomide is a known human teratogen that causes severe life-threatening human birth defects. If lenalidomide is taken during pregnancy,...

PEMOLINE (Oral route) - PEM-oh-leen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Because of its association with life-threatening hepatic failure, pemoline should not ordinarily be considered as first line drug therapy for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Because pemoline provides an...

APOMORPHINE (Injection route) - a-poe-MOR-feen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Injectable Pharmacologic classification: Dopamine Agonist DESCRIPTION OF USE Apomorphine is used to treat Parkinson's disease, sometimes referred to as "shaking palsy." By improving muscle control and...

BEVACIZUMAB (Intravenous route) - be-va-SIZ-yoo-mab.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * GASTROINTESTINAL PERFORATIONS/WOUND HEALING COMPLICATIONS * Bevacizumab administration can result in the development of gastrointestinal perforation and wound dehiscence, in some instances resulting in fatality....

TREPROSTINIL (Subcutaneous route) - tre-PROS-ti-nil.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacologic classification: Prostaglandin DESCRIPTION OF USE Treprostinil belongs to a group of agents called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins occur naturally in the body and are involved in many biological functions. Treprostinil is...

INFLIXIMAB (Injection route, Intravenous route) - in-FLIX-i-mab.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * RISK OF INFECTIONS * Patients treated with infliximab are at increased risk for infections, including progression to serious infections leading to hospitalization or death. These infections have included bacterial...

ACYCLOVIR (Oral route, Intravenous 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 -- * Tablet * Capsule * Suspension * Solution * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification:...

EXENATIDE (Subcutaneous route) - ex-EN-a-tide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Byetta Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Antidiabetic DESCRIPTION OF USE Exenatide injection is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a...

NALTREXONE (Oral route) - nal-TREX-one.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Naltrexone has the capacity to cause hepatocellular injury when given in excessive doses. Naltrexone is contraindicated in acute hepatitis or liver failure, and its use in patients with active liver disease must be...

RASAGILINE (Oral route) - ra-SA-ji-leen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Azilect Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antiparkinsonian Pharmacologic classification: Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor, Type B DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

FENOFIBRATE (Oral route) - fen-oh-FIB-rate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Antara * Lipofen * Lofibra * Tricor * Triglide Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Chemical classification:...

AMINOBENZOATE POTASSIUM (Oral route) - a-mee-noe-BEN-zoe-ate poe-TASS-ee-um.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * M2 Potassium * Potaba Dosage forms -- * Capsule * Powder for Suspension * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Musculoskeletal Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

ACETAMINOPHEN (Oral route, Rectal route) - a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Actamin Maximum Strength * Altenol * Aminofen * Anacin Aspirin Free * Apra * Cetafen * Children's Nortemp * Comtrex Sore Throat Relief * Dolono * Feverall...

ANTIHEMOPHILIC FACTOR (Intravenous route, Injection route) - an-tee-hee-moe-FIL-ik FAK-tor.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- KOATE(R)-DVI (antihemophilic factor VIII human) is made from human plasma. Products made from human plasma may contain infectious agents, such as viruses, that can cause disease. The risk that such products will transmit an...

ISOMETHEPTENE, DICHLORALPHENAZONE, AND ACETAMINOPHEN (Oral route) - eye-soe-me-THEP-teen MYOO-kate, dye-klor-al-FEN-a-zone, a-seet-a-MIN-oh-fen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Amidrine * Duradrin * Epidrin * Iso-Acetazone * Midrin * Migquin * Migratine * Migrazone * Migrin-A * Va-Zone Dosage forms -- * Capsule ...

ESTRADIOL AND MEDROXYPROGESTERONE (Intramuscular route) - me-DROKS-ee-proe-JES-te-rone AS-a-tate, es-tra-DYE-ole SYE-pee-oh-nate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Lunelle Monthly Contraceptive Brand names in the Canada -- * Depo-Provera Dosage forms -- * Oil Therapeutic classification: Estrogen/Progestin Combination Pharmacologic...

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE (Oral route) - BIZ-muth sub-sal-IS-i-late.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Bismatrol * Diotame * Kaopectate * Kapectolin * Kola-Pectin * Leader K-pec * Pepto Bismol Brand names in the Canada -- * Bismuth Extra Strength * Bismuth...

SULFONYLUREA (Oral route, Intravenous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Amaryl * Diabeta * Diabinese * Glucotrol * Glucotrol XL * Glycron * Glynase Pres-Tab * Micronase * Tolinase * Tol-Tab Brand names in the Canada -- ...

PYRETHRUM EXTRACT AND PIPERONYL BUTOXIDE (Topical route) - pye-REE-thrum EX-trackt, PIP-er-oh-nil byoo-TOX-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * A200 Maximum Strength * A200 Time-Tested Formula * Lice-X * Licide * Medi-Lice Maximum Strength * Pronto Maximum Strength * Pyrinex * Pyrinyl * Rid * Tisit...

CHLORHEXIDINE (Subgingival route) - klor-HEX-i-deen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Chlorhexidine is used to help treat periodontal disease (a disease of your gums), which is caused by bacteria growing beneath the gum line. Chlorhexidine works by killing the bacteria. Up to eight chlorhexidine...

CHLORHEXIDINE (Oral route) - klor-HEX-i-deen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Peridex * Periogard Dosage forms -- * Liquid Therapeutic classification: Antibacterial DESCRIPTION OF USE Chlorhexidine is used to treat gingivitis. It helps to reduce the...

CHOLESTYRAMINE (Oral route) - koe-less-TEER-a-meen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Prevalite * Questran * Questran Light Brand names in the Canada -- * Novo-Cholamine * Novo-Cholamine Light Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Powder for Suspension ...

HISTAMINE H2 ANTAGONIST (Oral route, Injection route, Intravenous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Axid * Axid AR * Axid Pulvules * Heartburn Relief * Pepcid * Pepcid AC * Tagamet * Tagamet HB * Zantac * Zantac 150 * Zantac 150 Efferdose * Zantac...

CIPROFLOXACIN (Ophthalmic route) - sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ciloxan Dosage forms -- * Solution * Ointment Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Chemical classification: Fluoroquinolone DESCRIPTION OF USE Ophthalmic...

COAL TAR (Topical route) - kole tar.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Betatar Gel * Cutar Emulsion * Denorex * DHS Tar * Doak Tar * Duplex T * Fototar * Ionil-T Plus * Medotar * MG 217 * Neutrogena T/Derm * Neutrogena...

FLUOROQUINOLONE (Oral route, Injection route, Intravenous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Avelox * Avelox I.V. * Ciloxan * Cipro * Cipro IV * Factive * Floxin * Levaquin * Maxaquin * Noroxin * Ocuflox * Quixin * Tequin * Tequin...

COLESTIPOL (Oral route) - koe-LES-ti-pole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Colestid Dosage forms -- * Powder for Suspension * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic classification: Bile Acid Sequestrant DESCRIPTION OF...

CYSTEAMINE (Oral route) - sis-TEE-a-meen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Cystagon Dosage forms -- * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Renal-Urologic Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Cysteamine is used to prevent damage that may be caused by the buildup of...

DIDANOSINE (Oral route) - dye-DAN-oh-seen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Fatal and nonfatal pancreatitis have occurred during therapy with didanosine used alone or in combination regimens in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, regardless of degree of immunosuppression....

DEXTROMETHORPHAN (Oral route) - dex-troe-meth-OR-fan.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Babee Cof Syrup * Benylin Pediatric Formula * Children's Pedia Care * Creomulsion * Creo-Terpin * Delsym * Dexalone * ElixSure Cough Children's * Father John's...

ERYTHROMYCIN (Ophthalmic route) - er-ith-roe-MYE-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Romycin Brand names in the Canada -- * Diomycin * Erythromycin * Ilotycin * Pms-Erythromycin Dosage forms -- * Ointment Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic ...

ERYTHROMYCIN (Topical route) - er-ith-roe-MYE-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * A/T/S * Akne-Mycin * Emcin * Emgel * Erycette * Eryderm * Erygel * Theramycin Z Brand names in the Canada -- * Sans-Acne * Staticin Dosage forms --...

HEPATITIS B VACCINE RECOMBINANT (Intramuscular route) - hep-ah-TY-tiss B vak-seen re-KOM-bin-ant.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Engerix-B * Engerix-B Pediatric * Recombivax HB * Recombivax HB Pediatric/Adolescent Dosage forms -- * Suspension Therapeutic classification: Vaccine DESCRIPTION OF...

GUAIFENESIN (Oral route) - gwye-FEN-e-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Allfen * Altarussin * Amibid LA * Antitussin * Bidex 400 * Diabetic Siltussin DAS-Na * Diabetic Tussin EX * Drituss G * Guaifenex G * Guaifenex LA *...

HEPARIN (Intravenous route, Subcutaneous route) - HEP-a-rin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Hepflush-10 * Hep-Lock * Hep-Lock U/P * Vasceze Heparin Lock Flush Dosage forms -- * Solution * Kit Therapeutic classification: Anticoagulant Pharmacologic...

IODOQUINOL (Oral route) - eye-oh-doe-KWIN-ole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Diquinol * Yodoxin Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Amebicide, Intestinal Chemical classification: Halogenated Hydroxyquinoline DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

ANESTHETIC, LOCAL (Ophthalmic route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * A/B Otic * Alcaine * Altacaine * Assure Sore Throat * Aveeno Anti-Itch * Benadryl * Carbocaine * Cepacol Maximum Strength * Chirocaine * Citanest Forte...

MINOXIDIL (Topical route) - mi-NOX-i-dil.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Men's Rogaine * Rogaine * Rogaine For Men Extra Strength * Women's Rogaine Brand names in the Canada -- * Apo-Gain * Gen-Minoxidol * Hairgro * Hair Regrowth...

MINOXIDIL (Oral route) - mi-NOX-i-dil.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Minoxidil tablets contain the powerful antihypertensive agent, minoxidil, which may produce serious adverse effects. It can cause pericardial effusion, occasionally progressing to tamponade, and angina pectoris may be...

MICONAZOLE (Topical route) - mi-KON-a-zole.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Aloe Vesta 2-N-1 Antifungal * Baza Antifungal * Carrington Antifungal * Derma Gran AF * DiabetAid Antifungal Foot Bath * Fungoid * Lotrimin AF * Micatin *...

MORICIZINE (Oral route) - mor-I-siz-een.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Moricizine hydrochloride was one of the three antiarrhythmic drugs included in the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute's (NHLBI) Cardiac Arrhythmia Suppression Trial (CAST I), a long-term, multi-center, randomized,...

NICOTINE (Nasal route) - NIK-oh-teen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Nicotrol NS Dosage forms -- * Spray Therapeutic classification: Smoking Cessation Agent Pharmacologic classification: Cholinergic DESCRIPTION OF USE Nicotine in a nasal...

NICOTINE (Inhalation, oral/nebulization route) - NIK-oh-teen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Nicotrol Brand names in the Canada -- * Nicorette Inhaler Dosage forms -- * Aerosol Liquid * Aerosol Powder * Device Therapeutic classification: Smoking Cessation...

NICOTINE (Oral route, Transdermal route) - NIK-oh-teen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Habitrol * Nicoderm CQ * Nicotrol Brand names in the Canada -- * Nicoderm Dosage forms -- * Patch, Extended Release Therapeutic classification: Smoking Cessation Agent...

ROFECOXIB (Oral route) - roe-fe-KOX-ib.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Vioxx Dosage forms -- * Suspension * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Analgesic Pharmacologic classification: Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Rofecoxib...

SILVER SULFADIAZINE (Topical route) - SIL-ver sul-fa-DYE-a-zeen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Silvadene * SSD AF * Thermazene Brand names in the Canada -- * Flamazine * Ssd Dosage forms -- * Cream Therapeutic classification: Antibacterial Chemical...

SIMETHICONE (Oral route) - sye-METH-i-cone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Alka-Seltzer Anti-Gas * Anti-Gas Ultra Strength * Baby Gasz * Equilizer Gas Relief * Gas Aid Maximum Strength * Gas-X * Genasyme * Maalox Anti-Gas * Mylanta Gas...

SODIUM CHLORIDE (Injection route) - SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- 100 mL (concentrated sodium chloride injection) pharmacy bulk package not for direct infusion . Brand names in the United States -- * Syrex Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification:...

SODIUM CHLORIDE (Ophthalmic route) - SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- 100 mL (concentrated sodium chloride injection) pharmacy bulk package not for direct infusion . Brand names in the United States -- * AK-NaCl * Muro-128 * OcuFresh * Sochlor Brand names in the...

TOLNAFTATE (Topical route) - tole-NAF-tate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Absorbine Jr. Antifungal * Aftate * Blis-To-Sol * Dermasept Antifungal * Fungi-Guard * Podactin * Q-Naftate * Tinactin * Tinaderm * Ting Brand names in...

VANCOMYCIN (Oral route) - van-koe-MYE-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Vancocin HCl Pulvules Dosage forms -- * Powder for Suspension * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Chemical classification: Glycopeptide DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

VANCOMYCIN (Intravenous route, Injection route) - van-koe-MYE-sin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution * Injectable Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Chemical classification: Glycopeptide DESCRIPTION OF USE Vancomycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics....

VITAMIN E (Oral route) - VYE-ta-min E.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Alpha-E * Aqua Gem-E * Aquasol E * D-Alpha Gems * E-400 * E-600 * E-Gems * Formula E 400 * Gamma E-Gems * Gamma E Plus * Key-E * Natural Vitamin...

CELECOXIB (Oral route) - se-le-KOX-ib.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * Cardiovascular risk * Celecoxib may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, myocardial infarction, and stroke, which can be fatal. All NSAIDs may have a similar risk. This risk may increase...

FORMOTEROL (Inhalation, oral/nebulization route) - for-MOH-te-rol.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Foradil Aerolizer Dosage forms -- * Aerosol Powder * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Bronchodilator Pharmacologic classification: Sympathomimetic DESCRIPTION OF USE ...

MEROPENEM (Intravenous route) - mer-oh-PEN-em.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Merrem IV * Novaplus Merrem Dosage forms -- * Powder for Solution Therapeutic classification: Antibiotic Pharmacologic classification: Beta-Lactam Chemical classification:...

BUDESONIDE/FORMOTEROL (Inhalation route) - byoo-DES-oh-nide, for-MOH-te-rol.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacologic classification: Adrenal Glucocorticoid DESCRIPTION OF USE Budesonide and formoterol are two medicines that are used for a long period of time to treat asthma. However, their combination will not relieve an asthma attack...

PIOGLITAZONE AND GLIMEPIRIDE (Oral route) - GLYE-me-pye-ride, pye-oh-GLI-ta-zone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Chemical classification: 2nd Generation Sulfonylurea DESCRIPTION OF USE Pioglitazone and glimepiride combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a certain type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called...

EFAVIRENZ/EMTRICITABINE/TENOFOVIR (Oral route) - ef-a-VYE-renz, em-trye-SYE-ta-been, te-NOE-foe-veer.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacologic classification: Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir combination is used alone or with other anti-HIV medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus...

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM SULFATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, AND ASCORBIC ACID (Oral route) - a-SKOR-bik AS-id, pol-ee-ETH-i-leen GLYE-kol, poe-TAS-ee-um KLOR-ide, Sodium Ascorbate, SOE-dee-um KLOR-ide, SOE-dee-um SUL-fate.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacologic classification: Vitamin C DESCRIPTION OF USE This medicine is used to clean the colon (large bowel or lower intestine) before certain tests . This medicine acts like a laxative. It causes liquid stools or mild...

IDURSULFASE (Intravenous route) - eye-dur-SUL-fase.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- * RISK OF HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS * Anaphylactoid reactions, which may be life threatening, have been observed in some patients during idursulfase infusions. Therefore, appropriate medical support should be readily...

TESTOSTERONE (Transdermal route) - tes-TOS-te-rone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Androderm Brand names in the Canada -- * Androplex Dosage forms -- * Patch, Extended Release Therapeutic classification: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent Pharmacologic...

PRAVASTATIN (Oral route) - PRA-va-stat-in.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Pravachol Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic classification: HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Pravastatin...

TIPRANAVIR (Oral route) - tip-RA-na-veer.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Tipranavir co-administered with 200 mg ritonavir has been associated with reports of both fatal and non-fatal intracranial hemorrhage. Tipranavir co-administered with 200 mg ritonavir has been associated with reports of...

SIMVASTATIN (Oral route) - SIM-va-stat-in.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Zocor Dosage forms -- * Tablet Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic classification: HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitor DESCRIPTION OF USE Simvastatin is...

CONIVAPTAN (Intravenous route).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Vaprisol Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Cardiovascular Agent DESCRIPTION OF USE Conivaptan is used to treat euvolemic hyponatremia (a condition where...

FLUVASTATIN (Oral route) - FLOO-va-sta-tin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Lescol * Lescol XL Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Extended Release * Capsule Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic classification: HMG-COA Reductase...

LOVASTATIN (Oral route) - LOE-va-sta-tin.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Altoprev * Mevacor Dosage forms -- * Tablet * Tablet, Extended Release Therapeutic classification: Antihyperlipidemic Pharmacologic classification: HMG-COA Reductase...

ETONOGESTREL (Implantation, intradermal) - et-oh-noe-JES-trel.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Pharmacologic classification: Progestin DESCRIPTION OF USE Etonogestrel implant is a medicine that is used in women to prevent pregnancy. It is a form of birth control. This medicine is made of a hormone mixed in a flexible plastic...

LEVETIRACETAM (Intravenous route) - lee-ve-tye-RA-se-tam.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Dosage forms -- * Solution Therapeutic classification: Anticonvulsant DESCRIPTION OF USE Levetiracetam is used to control some types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. This medicine cannot cure epilepsy and will only...

GLIMEPIRIDE AND ROSIGLITAZONE (Oral route) - GLYE-me-pye-ride, roh-si-GLI-ta-zone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Chemical classification: 2nd Generation Sulfonylurea DESCRIPTION OF USE Glimepiride and rosiglitazone combination is used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by a type of diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes) called type 2...

LUBIPROSTONE (Oral route) - loo-bi-PROS-tone.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Amitiza Dosage forms -- * Capsule * Capsule, Liquid Filled Therapeutic classification: Laxative, Stool Softener DESCRIPTION OF USE Lubiprostone is used to treat chronic...

LIOTRIX (Oral route) - lee-voe-thye-ROX-een, lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Liotrix is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (known as goiter) and to treat...

LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Oral route) - hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide, lyse-IN-oh-pril.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- When used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, hydrochlorothiazide/lisinopril should be discontinued as soon...

THYROID (Oral route) - THYE-royd.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective...

LIOTHYRONINE (Oral route) - lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Warning -- Drug with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for...

LIOTHYRONINE (Injection route) - lye-oh-THYE-roe-neen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Liothyronine is used to treat myxedema coma or precoma, a very serious complication of hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone . Liothyronine...

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS RECOMBINANT VACCINE QUADRIVALENT (TYPES 6, 11, 16, 18) (Injection, intramuscular).(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... DESCRIPTION OF USE Human papillomavirus (HPV) recombinant quadrivalent vaccine is an active immunizing agent used to prevent infection caused by human papillomavirus (types 6, 11, 16, and 18). It works by causing your body to produce its...

RANOLAZINE (Oral route) - ra-NOE-la-zeen.(Drug overview)
May 1, 2007... Brand names in the United States -- * Ranexa Dosage forms -- * Tablet, Extended Release DESCRIPTION OF USE Ranolazine is used to treat chronic angina (chest pain) in patients who have taken other medicines for chest...