USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language articles from January 1 1997, page 2

USP DI-Volume II, Advice for the Patient: Drug Information in Lay Language archives from January 1 1997

Bupropion (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Wellbutrin. Another commonly used name is amfebutamone. Description Bupropion (byoo-PROE-pee-on) is used to relieve mental depression. This medicine is available only with your doctor's...

Buserelin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Suprefact. Description Buserelin (BYOO-se-rel-in) is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland. It is similar to a hormone normally released from the hypothalamus gland. When given regularly,...

Buspirone (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is BuSpar. Description Buspirone (byoo-SPYE-rone) is used to treat certain anxiety disorders or to relieve the symptoms of anxiety. However, buspirone is usually not used for anxiety or...

Busulfan (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Myleran. Description Busulfan (byoo-SUL-fan) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Busulfan seems to act by interfering...

Butalbital and acetaminophen (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amaphen (Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine) (Not commercially available in Canada.) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S) Anolor-300...

Butalbital and aspirin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Axotal (For Butalbital and Aspirin) (Not commercially available in Canada.) Butalgen (For Butalbital, Aspirin (In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic...

Calcitonin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Calcimar (Calcitonin-Salmon) Cibacalcin (Calcitonin-Human (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Miacalcin (Calcitonin-Salmon) In Canada -- Calcimar...

Calcium channel blocking agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adalat (Nifedipine (nye-FED-i-peen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Adalat CC (Nifedipine (nye-FED-i-peen) (Generic name product may also...

Capreomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Capastat. Description Capreomycin (kap-ree-oh-MYE-sin) is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). It is given with other medicines for TB. To help clear up your tuberculosis (TB) completely, you...

Carbachol (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Carboptic Isopto Carbachol Miostat In Canada -- Isopto Carbachol Miostat Another commonly used name is carbamylcholine. Description Carbachol...

Carbol-fuchsin (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Castel Plus. Another commonly used name is Castellani Paint. Generic name product may also be available. Description Carbol-fuchsin (kar-bol-FOOK-sin) is used to treat fungus infections,...

Carboplatin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Paraplatin In Canada -- Paraplatin Paraplatin-AQ Description Carboplatin (KAR-boe-pla-tin) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It...

Carboprost (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Hemabate In Canada -- Prostin/15M Description Carboprost (KAR-boe-prost) is given by injection to cause abortion. It is an oxytocic, which means it acts by...

Carmustine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is BiCNU. Another commonly used name is BCNU. Description Carmustine (kar-MUS-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer....

Cellulose sodium phosphate (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Calcibind. Description Cellulose sodium phosphate (SELL-u-lose SO-dee-um FOS-fate) is used to prevent the formation of calcium-containing kidney stones. It is used in patients whose bodies absorb too...

Chenodiol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used name is chenodeoxycholic acid. Description Chenodiol (kee-noe-DYE-ole) is used in the treatment of gallstone disease. It is taken by mouth to dissolve the gallstones. Chenodiol is used in patients who do not need to have...

Chlophedianol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Ulone. Description Chlophedianol (kloe-fe-DYE-a-nole) is used to relieve dry, irritating coughs. This medicine should not be used when there is mucus or phlegm (pronounced flem) with the cough....

Chloral hydrate (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aquachloral Supprettes Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Novo-Chlorhydrate PMS-Chloral Hydrate Generic name product may also...

Chlorambucil (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Leukeran. Description Chlorambucil (klor-AM-byoo-sill) belongs to the group of medicines called alkylating agents. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Chlorambucil interferes with...

Chloramphenicol (Otic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Chloromycetin Sopamycetin Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole)...

Chloramphenicol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Chloromycetin Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Chloromycetin Novochlorocap Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) is...

Chloramphenicol (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Chloromycetin. Description Chloramphenicol (klor-am-FEN-i-kole) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Chloramphenicol cream is used to treat infections of the skin. It may...

Chlormezanone (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Trancopal Caplets. Description Chlormezanone (klor-MEZ-an-own) is used to relieve nervousness or tension. This medication should not be used for nervousness or tension caused by the stress of everyday...

Chloroquine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aralen Aralen HCl Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Aralen Description Chloroquine (KLOR-oh-kwin) is a medicine used to...

Chloroxine (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Capitrol. Description Chloroxine (klor-OX-een) is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the...

Cholecystographic agents, oral (Diagnostic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bilivist (Ipodate (EYE-poe-date) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Bilopaque (Tyropanoate (tye-roe-pa-NOE-ate) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) ...

Cholestyramine (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Questran and Questran Light. Description Cholestyramine (koe-less-TEAR-a-meen) is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical...

Chromic phosphate P 32 (Therapeutic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Phosphocol P 32. Description Chromic phosphate (KROME-ik FOS-fate) P 32 is a radiopharmaceutical (ray-dee-oh-far-ma-SOO-ti-kal). Radiopharmaceuticals are agents used to diagnose certain medical...

Chymopapain (Parenteral-Local).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Chymodiactin. Description Chymopapain (kye-mo-PA-pane) is injected directly into a herniated (``slipped'') disk in the spine to dissolve part of the disk and relieve the pain and other...

Ciclopirox (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Loprox. Description Ciclopirox (sye-kloe-PEER-ox) is used to treat infections caused by fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Ciclopirox is applied to the skin...

Cinoxacin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Cinobac. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Cinoxacin (sin-OX-a-sin) is used to prevent and treat infections of the urinary tract. It will not work for other...

Cisplatin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Platinol Platinol-AQ In Canada -- Platinol Platinol-AQ Generic name product may also be available. Description Cisplatin (sis-PLA-tin) belongs...

Citrates (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bicitra (Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid) Citrolith (Potassium Citrate and Sodium (SOE-dee-um) Citrate) Oracit (Sodium Citrate and Citric Acid) Polycitra-K (Potassium...

Clindamycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cleocin Cleocin Pediatric Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Dalacin C Dalacin C Palmitate Dalacin C Phosphate ...

Clindamycin (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. Cleocin T Gel Cleocin T Lotion Cleocin T Topical Solution Clinda-Derm Generic name product may also be available. In Canada Dalacin T Topical...

Clioquinol (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Vioform. Another commonly used name is iodochlorhydroxyquin. Description Clioquinol (klye-oh-KWIN-ole) belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. Clioquinol topical...

Clofazimine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lamprene. Description Clofazimine (kloe-FA-zi-meen) is taken to treat leprosy (Hansen's disease). It is sometimes given with other medicines for leprosy. When this medicine is used to treat...

Clofibrate (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Abitrate Atromid-S Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Atromid-S Claripex Novofibrate Description Clofibrate...

Clomiphene (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Clomid Milophene Serophene Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Clomid Serophene Other commonly used names are clomifene...

Clonidine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Catapres Catapres-TTS Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Catapres Dixarit Description Clonidine (KLOE-ni-deen) belongs to...

Clotrimazole (Oral).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Mycelex Troches. Description Clotrimazole (kloe-TRIM-a-zole) lozenges are dissolved slowly in the mouth to prevent and treat thrush. Thrush, also called candidiasis or white mouth, is a fungus...

Clotrimazole (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lotrimin AF Cream Lotrimin AF Lotion Lotrimin AF Solution Lotrimin Cream Lotrimin Lotion Lotrimin Solution Mycelex Cream Mycelex Solution ...

Clozapine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. and Canada -- Clozaril Other -- Leponex Description Clozapine (KLOE-za-peen) is used to treat schizophrenia in patients who have not been helped by or are unable...

Cocaine (Mucosal-Local).
January 1, 1997... Description Cocaine (KOE-kane) is a local anesthetic. It is applied to certain areas of the body (for example, the nose, mouth, or throat) to cause loss of feeling. This allows some kinds of examinations or surgery to be done without causing...

Colchicine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Description Colchicine (KOL-chi-seen) is used to prevent or treat attacks of gout (also called gouty arthritis). People with gout have too much uric acid in their blood and joints. An attack of gout occurs when uric acid causes inflammation...

Barbiturates, aspirin, and codeine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ascomp with Codeine No.3 (Butalbital (byoo-TAL-bi-tal), Aspirin (AS-pir-in), and Codeine (KOE-deen)) (In Canada, Aspirin is a brand name. Acetylsalicylic acid is the...

Benzoyl peroxide (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Acne Aid 10 Cream Acne-5 Lotion Acne-10 Lotion Ben-Aqua-2(1/2) Gel Ben-Aqua-5 Gel Ben-Aqua-10 Gel Ben-Aqua-5 Lotion Ben-Aqua-10 Lotion Ben-Aqua...

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents and thiazide diuretics (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Corzide (Nadolol (NAY-doe-lole) and Bendroflumethiazide (ben-droe-floo-meth-EYE-a-zide)) Inderide (Propranolol (proe-PRAN-oh-lole) and Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic...

Bronchodilators, adrenergic (Oral/Injection).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin Chloride Solution (Epinephrine (ep-i-NEF-rin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in...

Caffeine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Caffedrine (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Caffedrine Caplets (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Dexitac (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Enerjets (Caffeine (kaf-FEEN)) Keep Alert (Caffeine...

Calcium supplements (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alka-Mints (Calcium Carbonate (KAR-boh-nate) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Carbamazepine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Atretol Epitol Tegretol Tegretol-XR Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Carbamazepine Novo-Carbamaz ...

Carbohydrates and electrolytes (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Infalyte (Rice Syrup Solids and Electrolytes (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Naturalyte (Dextrose and Electrolytes (Generic name product may also be...

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Zol (Acetazolamide (a-set-a-ZOLE-a-mide) (Generic name product may also be available in U.S.)) Daranide (Dichlorphenamide (dye-klor-FEN-a-mide) (Not commercially ...

Cephalosporins (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ancef (Cefazolin (sef-A-zoe-lin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Ceclor (Cefaclor (SEF-a-klor)) Cefadyl (Cephapirin (sef-a-PYE-rin) (Not...

Charcoal, activated (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Actidose-Aqua (Activated Charcoal (AK-ti-vay-ted CHAR-kole) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in...

Chloramphenicol (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Ointment Ak-Chlor Ophthalmic Solution Chloracol Ophthalmic Solution Chlorofair Ophthalmic Ointment Chlorofair Ophthalmic Solution ...

Chlordiazepoxide and amitriptyline (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. are Limbitrol and Limbitrol DS. Generic name product may also be available. Description Chlordiazepoxide (klor-dy-az-e-POX-ide) and amitriptyline (a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen) combination is...

Chlordiazepoxide and clidinium (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Clindex Clinoxide Clipoxide Librax Lidox Lidoxide Zebrax Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Chlorax ...

Chlorhexidine (Dental).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. are Peridex and PerioGard. Description Chlorhexidine (klor-HEX-i-deen) is used to treat gingivitis. It helps to reduce the inflammation (redness) and swelling of your gums and to reduce...

Chlorzoxazone and acetaminophen (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Parafon Forte. Another commonly used name for this combination medicine is chlorzoxazone with APAP. Description Chlorzoxazone (klor-ZOX-a-zone) and acetaminophen (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen)...

Clioquinol and hydrocortisone (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Vioform-Hydrocortisone Cream Vioform-Hydrocortisone Lotion Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Cream Vioform-Hydrocortisone Mild Ointment Vioform-Hydrocortisone Ointment ...

Clonidine and chlorthalidone (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Combipres. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Clonidine (KLOE-ni-deen) and chlorthalidone (klor-THAL-i-done) combinations are used in the treatment of high...

Clotrimazole and betamethasone (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lotrisone In Canada -- Lotriderm Description Clotrimazole (kloe-TRIM-a-zole) and betamethasone (bay-ta-METH-a-sone) combination is used to treat fungus...

Coal tar (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alphosyl Aquatar Balnetar Therapeutic Tar Bath Cutar Water Dispersible Emollient Tar Denorex Extra Strength Medicated Shampoo Denorex Extra Strength Medicated...

Colestipol (Oral).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name is: In the U.S. -- Colestid In Canada -- Colestid Description Colestipol (koe-LES-ti-pole) is used to lower high cholesterol levels in the blood. This may help prevent medical problems...

Colistin, neomycin, and hydrocortisone (Otic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Coly-Mycin S Otic In Canada -- Coly-Mycin Otic Description Colistin (koe-LIS-tin), neomycin (nee-oh-MYE-sin), and hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)...

Cromolyn (Nasal).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Nasalcrom In Canada -- Rynacrom Another commonly used name is sodium cromoglycate. Description Cromolyn (KROE-moe-lin) nasal solution is used to help prevent...

Cromolyn (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Gastrocrom In Canada -- Nalcrom Another commonly used name is sodium cromoglycate. Description Cromolyn (KROE-moe-lin) is used to treat the symptoms of...

Crotamiton (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Eurax Cream Eurax Lotion In Canada -- Eurax Cream Description Crotamiton (kroe-TAM-i-tonn) is used to treat scabies infection. It is also used to relieve...

Cyclandelate (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name is Cyclospasmol. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Cyclandelate (sye-KLAN-de-late) belongs to the group of medicines commonly called vasodilators. These medicines increase the...

Cyclobenzaprine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cycoflex Flexeril Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Flexeril Description Cyclobenzaprine (sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen) is used to...

Cyclopentolate (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ak-Pentolate Cyclogyl I-Pentolate Ocu-Pentolate Pentolair Spectro-Pentolate Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- ...

Cyclophosphamide (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cytoxan Neosar Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Cytoxan Procytox Description Cyclophosphamide (sye-kloe-FOSS-fa-mide)...

Cycloserine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name is Seromycin. Description Cycloserine (sye-kloe-SER-een) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It is used to treat tuberculosis (TB). When cycloserine is used for TB, it is given with other...

Cyclosporine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Sandimmune. Some other commonly used names are ciclosporin and cyclosporin A. Description Cyclosporine (SYE-kloe-spor-een) belongs to the group of medicines known as immunosuppressive...

Cytarabine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Cytosar-U Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Cytosar Other commonly used names are ara-C and cytosine arabinoside. Description...

Dacarbazine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- DTIC-Dome Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- DTIC Description Dacarbazine (da-KAR-ba-zeen) belongs to the group of medicines...

Dactinomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cosmegen. Another commonly used name is actinomycin-D. Description Dactinomycin (dak-ti-noe-MYE-sin) belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some...

Danazol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Danocrine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Cyclomen Description Danazol (DA-na-zole) may be used for a number of different...

Dantrolene (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Dantrium and Dantrium Intravenous. Description Dantrolene (DAN-troe-leen) is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and...

Dapsone (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in Canada is Avlosulfon. Another commonly used name is DDS. Description Dapsone (DAP-sone), a sulfone, belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. Dapsone is used to treat leprosy (Hansen's...

Daunorubicin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cerubidine. Description Daunorubicin (daw-noe-ROO-bi-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Daunorubicin seems...

Deferoxamine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Desferal. Another commonly used name is desferrioxamine. Description Deferoxamine (dee-fer-OX-a-meen) is used to remove excess iron from the body. This may be necessary in certain...