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

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

Acetohydroxamic acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Lithostat. Description Acetohydroxamic acid (a-SEE-toe-hye-drox-AM-ik AS-id) is used to keep kidney stones from forming and to stop the growth of existing stones. Such stone build-up is often caused...

Acyclovir (Topical).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Allopurinol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lopurin Zyloprim Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Apo-Allopurinol Purinol Zyloprim Description Allopurinol...

Alpha 1-proteinase inhibitor, Human (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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, 1997... 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...

Amantadine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Symadine Symmetrel Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Symmetrel Description Amantadine (a-MAN-ta-deen) is an antiviral. It is...

Aminobenzoate potassium (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Aminoglutethimide (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cytadren. Description Aminoglutethimide (a-mee-noe-gloo-TETH-i-mide) acts on a part of the body called the adrenal cortex. It affects production of steroids and also has some other effects....

Aminoglycosides (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amikin (Amikacin (am-i-KAY-sin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Garamycin (Gentamicin (jen-ta-MYE-sin) (Generic name product may also be...

Aminosalicylate sodium (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Amiodarone (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Cordarone. Description Amiodarone (am-ee-OH-da-rone) belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm. Amiodarone...

Amphetamines (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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 (Topical).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Fungizone. Description Amphotericin (am-foe-TER-i-sin) B belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals. Amphotericin B topical preparations are used to treat fungus infections. Amphotericin...

Amyl nitrite (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Anesthetics, General (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amidate (Etomidate (e-TOM-i-date) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Brevital (Methohexital (meth-oh-HEX-i-tal)) Diprivan (Propofol (PROE-po-fole)) Ethrane...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Accupril (Quinapril (KWIN-a-pril) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Altace (Ramipril (ra-MI-pril) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Capoten...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Capozide (Captopril (KAP-toe-pril) and Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Prinzide (Lisinopril...

Anthralin (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anthra-Derm Anthra-Tex Drithocreme Drithocreme HP Dritho-Scalp Lasan Lasan 0.1 Lasan 0.2 Lasan 0.4 Lasan HP-1 In Canada -- ...

Anticoagulants (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Coumadin (Warfarin (WAR-far-in) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Miradon (Anisindione (an-iss-in-DYE-one) (Not commercially available in...

Anticonvulsants, Dione (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... This information applies to the following medicines: Paramethadione (par-a-meth-a-DYE-one) (Not commercially available in the U.S.) (Not commercially available in Canada.) Trimethadione (trye-meth-a-DYE-one) (Not commercially ...

Anticonvulsants, Succinimide (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Celontin (Methsuximide (meth-SUX-i-mide)) Milontin (Phensuximide (fen-SUX-i-mide) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Zarontin (Ethosuximide (eth-oh-SUX-i-mide)...

Antidepressants, Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Marplan (Isocarboxazid (eye-soe-kar-BOX-a-zid)) Nardil (Phenelzine (FEN-el-zeen)) Parnate (Tranylcypromine (tran-ill-SIP-roe-meen)) In Canada -- Marplan...

Antifibrinolytic agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Amicar (Aminocaproic Acid (a-mee-noe-ka-PROE-ik ASS-id) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Cyklokapron (Tranexamic Acid (tran-ex-AM-ik ASS-id)) ...

Antiglaucoma agents, cholinergic, long-acting (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Floropryl (Isoflurophate (eye-soe-FLURE-oh-fate)) Humorsol (Demecarium (dem-e-KARE-ee-um)) Phospholine Iodide (Echothiophate (ek-oh-THYE-oh-fate)) In Canada -- ...

Antimyasthenics (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Mestinon (Pyridostigmine (peer-id-oh-STIG-meen)) Mestinon Timespans (Pyridostigmine (peer-id-oh-STIG-meen)) Mytelase Caplets (Ambenonium (am-be-NOE-nee-um) (Not commercially...

Antithyroid agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Tapazole (Methimazole (meth-IM-a-zole)) In Canada -- Propyl-Thyracil (Propylthiouracil (proe-pill-thye-oh-YOOR-a-sill) (Generic name product may also be...

Apraclonidine (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Iopidine. Other commonly used names are aplonidine and p-aminoclonidine. Description Apraclonidine (a-pra-KLON-i-deen) 0.5% is used to treat glaucoma when the medications you have been...

Asparaginase (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Elspar In Canada -- Kidrolase Another commonly used name is colaspase. Description Asparaginase (a-SPARE-a-gin-ase) belongs to the group of medicines known...

Atropine, hyoscyamine, methenamine, methylene blue, phenyl salicylate, and benzoic acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Atrosept Dolsed Hexalol Prosed/DS Trac Tabs 2X UAA Uridon Modified Urimed Urinary Antiseptic No. 2 Urised Uriseptic Uritab ...

Azathioprine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Imuran. Description Azathioprine (ay-za-THYE-oh-preen) belongs to the group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents. It is used to reduce the body's natural immunity in patients who...

Aztreonam (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Azactam. Description Aztreonam (az-TREE-oh-nam) is an antibiotic that is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Aztreonam is used to...

Bacillus calmette-guerin (BCG) live (Mucosal-Local).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- TheraCys TICE BCG In Canada -- ImmuCyst Description Bacillus Calmette-Gu(')erin (BCG) is used as a solution that is run through a tube (instilled through a...

Barbiturates (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alurate (Aprobarbital (a-proe-BAR-bi-tal) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Amytal (Amobarbital (am-oh-BAR-bi-tal) (Generic name product may also be...

Corticosteroids (Dental).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Kenalog in Orabase (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)) Orabase-HCA (Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone)) Oracort (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)) Oralone...

Corticosteroids (Otic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AK-Dex (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) Decadron (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) I-Methasone (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone)) In Canada -- AK-Dex...

Corticosteroids and acetic acid (Otic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Otic Tridesilon Solution (Desonide (DESS-oh-nide) and Acetic Acid (a-SEAT-ic AS-id)) VoSol HC (Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone) and Acetic Acid) In Canada --...

Acetaminophen (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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, 1997... 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 ...

Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Bromo-Seltzer. Description Acetaminophen, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen, SOE-dee-um bi-KAR-boe-nate, and SI-trik AS-id) combination is used to relieve pain occurring...

Acetylcysteine (Inhalation).
January 1, 1997... 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, 1997... 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...

Alcohol and acetone (Topical).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Alcohol and sulfur (Topical).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Amphotericin B (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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...

Anabolic steroids (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... 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, 1997... 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, 1997... 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, 1997... 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, 1997... 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, 1997... 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) ...

Anesthetics (Rectal).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Americaine Hemorrhoidal (Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane)) Nupercainal (Dibucaine (DYE-byoo-kane) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Fleet Relief...

Anesthetics (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S -- Almay Anti-itch Lotion (Pramoxine and Menthol) Americaine Topical Anesthetic First Aid Ointment (Benzocaine (BEN-zoe-kane) (Generic name product may also be available ...

Antacids (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Advanced Formula Di-Gel (Calcium Carbonate, Magnesia, and Simethicone) Alamag (Alumina and Magnesia (mag-NEE-zha)) (Generic name product may also be available in...

Anticholinergics/antispasmodics (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anaspaz (Hyoscyamine (hye-oh-SYE-a-meen) (Generic name product may be available in the U.S.)) Antispas (Dicyclomine (dye-SYE-kloe-meen) (Generic name product may...

Anticonvulsants, Hydantoin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Dilantin (Phenytoin (FEN-i-toyn) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Dilantin-125 (Phenytoin (FEN-i-toyn) (Generic name product may also be...

Antidepressants, Tricyclic (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anafranil (Clomipramine (cloe-MIP-ra-meen)) Asendin (Amoxapine (a-MOX-a-peen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Aventyl (Nortriptyline...

Antidyskinetics (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Akineton (Biperiden (bye-PER-i-den)) Artane (Trihexyphenidyl (trye-hex-ee-FEN-i-dill) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Artane Sequels...

Antihistamines (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aller-Chlor (Chlorpheniramine (klor-fen-EER-a-meen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) AllerMax Caplets (Diphenhydramine (dye-fen-HYE-dra-meen)...

Antihistamines and decongestants (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Actagen (Triprolidine (trye-PROE-li-deen) and Pseudoephedrine (Generic name product may be available in the U.S.)) Actifed (Triprolidine (trye-PROE-li-deen) and...

Antihistamines, decongestants, and analgesics (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aclophen (Chlorpheniramine (klor-fen-EER-a-meen), Phenylephrine, and Acetaminophen (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Actifed Plus (Triprolidine (trye-PROE-li-deen),...

Antihistamines, phenothiazine-derivative (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Anergan 25 (Promethazine (proe-METH-a-zeen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Antipyrine and benzocaine (Otic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- A/B Otic Allergen Analgesic Otic Antiben Auralgan Aurodex Auroto Dolotic Ear Drops Otocalm Generic name product may be available....

Appetite suppressants (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adipex-P (Phentermine (FEN-ter-meen) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Adipost (Phendimetrazine (fen-dye-MET-ra-zeen) (Not commercially ...

Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Ascorbicap Cebid Timecelles Cecon Cecore 500 Cee-500 Cemill Cenolate Cetane Cevi-Bid Flavorcee Mega-C/A Plus Ortho/CS ...

Aspirin, sodium bicarbonate, and citric acid (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid and Flavored Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid. Other commonly used names for aspirin are...

Atropine/homatropine/scopolamine (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... This information applies to the following medicines: Atropine (A-troe-peen) Homatropine (hoe-MA-troe-peen) Scopolamine (skoe-POL-a-meen) Some commonly used brand names are: For Atropine In the U.S. ...

Attapulgite (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Diar-Aid Diarrest Diasorb Diatrol Donnagel Kaopectate Kaopectate Advanced Formula Kaopectate Maximum Strength Kaopek K-Pek ...

Baclofen (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Lioresal Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Alpha-Baclofen Lioresal PMS-Baclofen Description Baclofen (BAK-loe-fen) is used to...

Corticosteroids (Inhalation).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AeroBid (Flunisolide (floo-NISS-oh-lide)) AeroBid-M (Flunisolide (floo-NISS-oh-lide)) Azmacort (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)) Beclovent (Beclomethasone...

Corticosteroids (Nasal).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Beconase (Beclomethasone (be-kloe-METH-a-sone) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) Beconase AQ (Beclomethasone (be-kloe-METH-a-sone) (Generic name ...

Corticosteroids (Ophthalmic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- AK-Dex (Dexamethasone (dex-a-METH-a-sone) (Generic name product may also be available in U.S)) AK-Pred (Prednisolone (pred-NISS-oh-lone) (Generic name product may...

Corticosteroids -- low potency (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Aclovate (Alclometasone (al-kloe-MET-a-sone) (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Acticort 100 (Hydrocortisone (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone) (Generic name product may...

Corticosteroids -- medium to very high potency (Topical).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names or other names are: In the U.S. -- Alphatrex (Betamethasone (bay-ta-METH-a-sone) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Aristocort (Triamcinolone (trye-am-SIN-oh-lone)...

Belladonna alkaloids and barbiturates (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Antrocol (Atropine and Phenobarbital (Not commercially available in Canada.)) Barbidonna (Atropine (A-troe-peen), Hyoscyamine (hye-oh-SYE-a-meen), Scopolamine...

Bentiromide (Diagnostic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. is Chymex. Description Bentiromide (ben-TEER-oh-mide) is used to help find out if the pancreas is working the way it should. The pancreas helps break down the bentiromide almost the same way it helps to...

Benzodiazepines (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Alprazolam Intensol (Alprazolam (al-PRAZ-oh-lam) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.) (Generic name product may also be available in Canada.)) ...

Benzonatate (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Tessalon. Generic name product may also be available in the U.S. Description Benzonatate (ben-ZOE-na-tate) is used to relieve coughs due to colds or influenza (flu). It is not to be used...

Beta-adrenergic blocking agents (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Betapace (Sotalol (SOE-ta-lole)) Blocadren (Timolol (TIM-oh-lole) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Cartrol (Carteolol (KAR-tee-oh-lole) (Not...

Bethanechol (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Duvoid Urabeth Urecholine Generic name product may also be available. In Canada -- Duvoid Urecholine Description Bethanechol...

Biotin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Description Biotin (BYE-oh-tin) supplements are used to prevent or treat biotin deficiency. Vitamins (VYE-ta-mins) are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in only small amounts and are usually available in the...

Bismuth subsalicylate (Oral).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Bismatrol Bismatrol Extra Strength Pepto-Bismol Pepto-Bismol Easy-to-Swallow Caplets Pepto-Bismol Maximum Strength Generic name product may also be...

Bleomycin (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... A commonly used brand name in the U.S. and Canada is Blenoxane. Description Bleomycin (blee-oh-MYE-sin) belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Bleomycin seems to act by...

Bromocriptine (Systemic).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names in the U.S. and Canada are Parlodel and Parlodel SnapTabs. Description Bromocriptine (broe-moe-KRIP-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. Bromocriptine blocks release of a...

Bronchodilators, adrenergic (Inhalation).
January 1, 1997... Some commonly used brand names are: In the U.S. -- Adrenalin Chloride (Epinephrine (ep-i-NEF-rin) (Generic name product may also be available in the U.S.)) Airet (Albuterol (al-BYOO-ter-ole) (Generic name product may also...