5-alpha reductase inhibitors for benign prostatic hyperplasia
brand: Proscar, Avodart
Abatacept for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Orencia
Acamprosate for alcohol abuse and dependence
brand: Campral
ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure
brand: Mavik, Altace, Accupril, Aceon, Zestril, Prinivil, Monopril, Vasotec, Capoten, Lotensin
Acetaminophen for low back pain
brand: Tylenol
Acetaminophen for osteoarthritis
brand: Ultracet, Tramadol, Vicodin, Lortab, Tylenol with codeine, Tylenol
Acyclovir for encephalitis
brand: Zovirax
Adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Humira
Adenosine for fast heart rates
brand: Adenoscan, Adenocard
Adrenergic agonists for glaucoma
brand: Glaucon, Epifrin, Propine, Combigan, Alphagan, Iopidine
Albendazole for the treatment of pinworms
brand: Valbazen, Albenza
Albumin for nephrotic syndrome
brand: SPA, Salt-poor albumin, Plasbumin, Normal serum albumin (human), Albumisol, Albuminar
Aldosterone receptor antagonists: Diuretics for heart failure
brand: Aldactone, Inspra [approved by FDA for high blood pressure]
Alemtuzumab
brand: MabCampath, Campath
Allopurinol for gout
brand: Zyloprim
Allopurinol for kidney stones
brand: Zyloprim, Lopurin
Allylamines for ringworm of the scalp or beard
brand: Lamisil
Allylamines for ringworm of the skin
brand: Lamisil, Lamisil, Naftin, Mentax
Alosetron for irritable bowel syndrome
brand: Lotronex
Alpha-blocker medications for prostatitis
brand: Hytrin, Flomax, Cardura, Uroxatral
Alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia
brand: Hytrin, Flomax, Cardura, Uroxatral
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for type 2 diabetes
brand: Glyset, Precose
Alprazolam for PMS-related anxiety
brand: Xanax
Amantadine for Parkinson's disease
brand: Symmetrel
Amantadine or rimantadine for influenza (flu)
brand: Flumadine, Symmetrel, Symadine
Aminosalicylates for inflammatory bowel disease
brand: Azulfidine, Dipentum, Rowasa, Pentasa, Lialda, Asacol, Colazal
Amylinomimetics for diabetes
brand: Symlin
Anakinra for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Kineret
Analgesics for sinusitis
brand: Aleve, Motrin, Advil, Bayer, Tylenol
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
brand: Diovan HCT [contains a diuretic], Diovan, Micardis, Benicar, Hyzaar [contains a diuretic], Cozaar, Avapro, Avalide [contains a diuretic], Teveten, Atacand
Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) for high blood pressure
brand: Diovan, Micardis, Benicar, Hyzaar, Cozaar, Avapro, Teveten, Atacand
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
brand: Aceon, Lotensin, Zestoretic, Prinzide, Vaseretic, Mavik, Altace, Accupril, Zestril, Prinivil, Monopril, Vasotec, Capoten
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for coronary artery disease
brand: Mavik, Altace, Accupril, Aceon, Zestril, Zestoretic, Prinivil, Monopril, Vasotec, Capoten, Lotensin
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Mavik, Altace, Accupril, Zestril, Zestoretic, Prinivil, Monopril, Vasotec, Capoten, Lotensin
Antacids for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
brand: Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, Maalox, Gaviscon
Antacids for peptic ulcer disease
brand: Tums, Rolaids, Gaviscon, Mylanta, Maalox
Antenatal corticosteroids for fetal lung development
brand: Decadron, Dalalone, Celestone Soluspan
Anthralin for psoriasis
brand: Micanol, Dritho-Scalp, Drithocreme
Anti-VEGF medicines for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
brand: Lucentis, Macugen, Avastin
Antiandrogens for prostate cancer
brand: Nilandron, Megace, Eulexin, Casodex
Antiarrhythmic medications for atrial fibrillation
brand: Betapace AF, Quinidex, Quinaglute, Rythmol, Tambocor, Tikosyn, Norpace, Pacerone, Cordarone
Antiarrhythmic medications for fast heart rates
brand: Betapace, Quinidex Extentabs, Quinaglute, Rythmol, Tambocor, Tikosyn, Norpace, Pacerone, Cordarone
Antiarrhythmics for congenital heart defects
brand: Inderal, Dilantin, Lanoxin
Antibiotics for acute bronchitis
brand: Sulfatrim, Septra, Bactrim, Ery-Tab, EryPed, Eryc, Vibramycin, Monodox, Doryx, Biaxin XL, Biaxin, Zithromax, Dispermox, Biomox, Amoxil, Amoxicot
Antibiotics for an abscessed tooth
brand: Protostat, Flagyl, Filmtab, Erythrocot, E-Mycin, Cleocin HCl
Antibiotics for bacterial meningitis
brand: Vancocin, Garamycin, Rocephin, Claforan
Antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis
brand: Tindamax [oral], MetroGel-Vaginal, Flagyl [oral], Clindesse [vaginal], Cleocin [oral, vaginal]
Antibiotics for chlamydia
brand: Floxin, Levaquin, EryPed, E.E.S. 400, Erythrocin, E-Base, Vibra-Tabs, Vibramycin, Doryx, Zithromax, Trimox, Amoxil
Antibiotics for cystic fibrosis
brand: Keflex
Antibiotics for gonorrhea
brand: Rocephin, Suprax
Antibiotics for heart valve disease
brand: E-Mycin, Zithromax, Vancocin, Biaxin, Keflex, Biocef, Ancef, Garamycin, Principen, Marcillin, Larotid, Amoxil
Antibiotics for Lyme disease
brand: Sumycin, Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, Vibra-Tabs, Vibramycin, Doryx, Ceftin, Rocephin, Claforan, Trimox, Amoxil
Antibiotics for mastitis while breast-feeding
brand: Pathocil, Keftab, Keflex, Biocef
Antibiotics for middle ear infection
brand: Septra, Cotrim, Bactrim, Ceftin, Rocephin, Vantin, Augmentin, Trimox, Amoxil
Antibiotics for pelvic inflammatory disease
brand: Jenamicin, Garamycin, Cleocin, Vibramycin, Doryx, Mefoxin, Cefotan, Benemid, Vibramycin, Doryx, Mefoxin, Vibramycin, Doryx, Rocephin, Floxin, Protostat, Flagyl, Levaquin
Antibiotics for rosacea
brand: Noritate 1%, MetroGel, MetroCream 0.75%, Septra, Bactrim, Sumycin, Bristacycline, Minocin, E-Mycin, Vibramycin, Oracea, Doryx
Antibiotics for sinusitis
brand: Septra, Bactrim, Avelox, Lorabid, Levaquin, Biaxin XL, Biaxin, Ceftin, Cefzil, Vantin, Omnicef, Zithromax, Principen, Marcillin, Augmentin XR, Augmentin, Trimox, Larotid, Amoxil
Antibiotics for strep throat
brand: Keflex, Amoxil
Antibiotics for syphilis
brand:
Antibiotics for urinary tract infections in children
brand: Septra, Cotrim, Bactrim, Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadantin, Lorabid, Keflex, Rocephin, Vantin, Suprax, Polycillin, Omnipen, Augmentin, Trimox, Amoxil
Antibiotics/antimicrobials for gum disease
brand: Arestin, Atridox, PerioChip, Colgate Total toothpaste, Periostat, Periogard, Peridex
Anticholinergic agents for Parkinson's disease
brand: Trihexy-5, Artane, Kemadrin, Norflex, Disipal, Akineton, Cogentin
Anticholinergic medications for cerebral palsy
brand: Artane, Kemadrin, Robinul, Sinemet, Cogentin
Anticholinergic medications for urinary incontinence in women
brand: Sanctura, VESIcare, Detrol LA [extended-release], Detrol, Oxytrol [once-weekly skin patch], Ditropan XL [extended-release], Ditropan, Enablex
Anticholinergics (antispasmodics) for irritable bowel syndrome
brand: Levsin, Cystospaz-M, Anaspaz, Bentyl
Anticholinergics and antispasmodics for urinary incontinence in men
brand: Sanctura, Unidet, Detrol, Vesicare, Oxytrol, Ditropan XL, Ditropan, Enablex
Anticholinergics for asthma
brand: DuoNeb, Combivent
Anticholinergics for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
brand: DuoNeb, Combivent, Spiriva, Atrovent
Anticholinergics for cystic fibrosis
brand: Atrovent
Anticholinergics for urinary incontinence in spinal cord injuries
brand: Sanctura, Detrol LA [extended-release], Detrol, VESIcare, Oxytrol [once-weekly skin patch], Ditropan XL [extended-release], Ditropan
Anticoagulants for aortic and mitral valve regurgitation
brand: Arixtra, Innohep, Lovenox, Fragmin, Coumadin
Anticoagulants for atrial fibrillation
brand: Jantoven, Coumadin
Anticoagulants for coronary artery disease
brand: Refludan, Angiomax, Coumadin, Arixtra, Lovenox, Fragmin
Anticoagulants for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Refludan, Arixtra, Angiomax, Coumadin, Innohep, Lovenox, Fragmin, Heparin
Anticoagulants for pulmonary embolism
brand: Coumadin, Lovenox, Innohep, Fragmin
Anticoagulants for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
brand: Sofarin, Coumadin
Anticonvulsants for cancer pain
brand: Zonegran, Topamax, Lyrica, Dilantin, Trileptal, Keppra, Neurontin, Tegretol
Anticonvulsants for cerebral palsy
brand: Zonegran, Topamax, Trileptal, Lamictal, Neurontin
Anticonvulsants for chronic low back pain
brand: Topamax, Lyrica, Dilantin, Neurontin, Tegretol
Anticonvulsants for chronic pain
brand: Zonegran, Depakote, Topamax, Lyrica, Dilantin, Trileptal, Lamictal, Neurontin, Klonopin, Tegretol
Anticonvulsants for restless legs syndrome
brand: Depakene, Neurontin, Tegretol
Antidepressant medicines used to treat OCD
brand: Anafranil, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, Prozac
Antidepressants for cancer pain
brand: Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac, Effexor, Cymbalta, Pamelor, Aventyl HCL, Tofranil, Sinequan, Norpramin, Endep, Elavil
Antidepressants for hot flashes
brand: Effexor, Paxil CR, Paxil, Prozac
Antidepressants for urinary incontinence
brand: Tofranil, Cymbalta
Antiemetics (phenothiazines)
brand: Phenergan, Compazine
Antifibrinolytic agents for hemophilia
brand: Cyklokapron, Amicar
Antifibrinolytic agents for von Willebrand's disease
brand: Cyklokapron, Amicar
Antihistamines for allergic rhinitis
brand: Patanase, Xyzal, Allegra, Clarinex, Astelin, Claritin, Alavert, Zyrtec, Phenergan, Vistaril, Benadryl, Tavist-1, Chlor-Trimeton, Semprex-D
Antihistamines for itching from chickenpox
brand: Vistaril, Benadryl
Antihistamines for vertigo
brand: Phenergan, Antivert, Vistaril, Benadryl, Dramamine
Antihypertensives for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
brand: Tenex, Catapres
Antimalarial drugs for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Quineprox, Plaquenil, Aralen
Antimalarial medications for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Plaquenil
Antimalarial medications for lupus
brand: Plaquenil, Aralen
Antiplatelet medicines for peripheral arterial disease
brand: Aggrastat, Ticlid, Plavix, Aggrenox, ReoPro
Antiplatelets for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
brand: Plavix, Aggrenox, St. Joseph Adult Chewable Aspirin, Ecotrin, Bufferin, Bayer Aspirin
Antiprotozoals for giardiasis
brand: Tindamax, Protostat, Noritate, Flagyl
Antiprotozoals for trichomoniasis
brand: Tindamax, Flagyl
Antipsychotics for child and teen bipolar disorder
brand: Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa, Abilify
Antipsychotics for the treatment of bipolar disorder
brand: Geodon, Risperdal, Seroquel, Symbyax, Zyprexa, Abilify, Haldol
Antispasmodics (muscle relaxants) for cerebral palsy
brand: Valium, Dantrium, Lioresal
Antithyroid medications for hyperthyroidism
brand: Propyl-Thyracil or PTU, Tapazole
Antiviral medicines for chickenpox
brand: Valtrex, Denavir, Foscavir, Famvir, Zovirax
Antiviral medicines for genital herpes
brand: Valtrex, Famvir, Zovirax
Antivirals for shingles
brand: Valtrex, Famvir, Zovirax
Anxiolytic agents for prostatitis
brand: Ativan, Valium, Klonopin
Aprepitant
brand: Emend
Aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer
brand: Femara, Aromasin, Arimidex
Aspirin for coronary artery disease
brand: Ecotrin, Bufferin, Bayer, Ascriptin [aspirin combined with an antacid]
Aspirin for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Bufferin, Bayer, Ascriptin [aspirin and an antacid], Anacin
Aspirin for mitral valve regurgitation
brand: Bufferin, Bayer, Ascriptin, Anacin
Aspirin for peripheral arterial disease
brand: Bufferin [coated to minimize stomach upset], Bayer, Ascriptin [aspirin and an antacid], Anacin
Aspirin for stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)
brand: St. Joseph Adult Chewable Aspirin, Ecotrin, Bufferin, Bayer Aspirin
Atomoxetine (Strattera) for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
brand: Strattera
Atypical antidepressants for depression
brand: Effexor XR, Effexor, Desyrel, Remeron, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin
Azathioprine for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Imuran
Azelaic acid for acne vulgaris
brand: Azelex
Azoles for ringworm of the scalp or beard
brand: Nizoral, Sporanox, Diflucan
Azoles for ringworm of the skin
brand: Nizoral, Sporanox, Diflucan, Lotrimin, Oxistat, Monistat-Derm, Micatin, Nizoral, Spectazole, Lotrisone, Lotrimin
Azoles for treating thrush
brand: Monistat, Nizoral, Sporanox, Diflucan, Mycelex
Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for bladder cancer
brand: TICE BCG
Benzodiazepines for epilepsy
brand: Versed, Ativan, Valium, Diastat, Tranxene, Klonopin
Benzodiazepines for panic disorder
brand: Ativan, Valium, Klonopin, Xanax
Benzodiazepines for restless legs syndrome
brand: Restoril, Ativan, Valium, Klonopin, Xanax
Benzodiazepines for social anxiety disorder
brand: Serax, Ativan, Valium, Librium, Xanax
Beta-blockers for atrial fibrillation
brand: Inderal, Corgard, Toprol, Toprol XL, Lopressor, Brevibloc, Coreg, Tenormin, Sectral
Beta-blockers for coronary artery disease
brand: Inderal, Visken, Levatol, Corgard, Toprol XL, Lopressor, Trandate, Normodyne, Coreg, Tenormin, Sectral
Beta-blockers for fast heart rates
brand: Inderal, Corgard, Toprol XL, Lopressor, Brevibloc, Tenormin, Sectral
Beta-blockers for glaucoma
brand: Cosopt, Combigan, Timoptic, Istalol, Betimol, OptiPranolol, Betagan Liquifilm, AK-Beta, Ocupress, Betoptic
Beta-blockers for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Inderal, Visken, Levatol, Toprol XL, Lopressor, Trandate, Normodyne, Coreg, Tenormin, Sectral
Beta-blockers for heart failure
brand: Lopressor, Coreg, Zebeta
Beta-blockers for high blood pressure
brand: Inderal, Visken, Levatol, Corgard, Toprol XL, Lopressor, Trandate, Normodyne, Coreg, Kerlone, Tenormin, Sectral
Beta-blockers for migraine headaches
brand: Inderal, Corgard, Toprol, Lopressor, Tenormin
Beta-blockers for mitral valve prolapse
brand: Inderal, Corgard, Lopressor, Trandate, Normodyne, Ziac, Zebeta, Tenormin
Beta2-agonists for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
brand: DuoNeb, Combivent, Symbicort, Advair Diskus, Serevent, Maxair, Alupent, Xopenex, Perforomist, Foradil, Brovana, Ventolin HFA, Proventil
Bevacizumab
brand: Avastin
Biguanides for type 2 diabetes
brand: Avandamet, Glucovance, Glucophage XR, Glucophage, Metaglip
Bile acid sequestrants for high cholesterol
brand: Colestid, Welchol, Questran
Bile acids for gallstones
brand: Actigall
Biologics for psoriasis
brand: Remicade, Enbrel, Raptiva, Amevive, Humira
Birth control pills for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain
brand: Ovrette, Nor-Q.D., Micronor, Triphasil, Tri-Norinyl, Tri-Levlen, Ovcon, Ortho-Novum 1/35, Norinyl 1+35, Norethin 1/50M, Norethin 1/35E, Nordette, Nelova 10/11, Nelova 1/35, Modicon, Lo/Ovral, Levlen, Demulen, Brevicon
Bisphosphonates for metastatic cancer
brand: Zometa, Aredia
Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
brand: Reclast, Actonel with Calcium, Actonel, Boniva, Didronel, Fosamax
Bisphosphonates for Paget's disease of bone
brand: Reclast, Skelid, Actonel, Aredia, Fosamax
Bleomycin
brand: Blenoxane
Bleomycin injection for warts
brand: Blenoxane
Bromocriptine
brand: Parlodel
Bromocriptine mesylate or cabergoline for infertility
brand: Dostinex, Parlodel
Bronchodilator medicines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection
brand: Brethine, Adrenaline, Volmax, Ventolin, Proventil
Bronchodilators for cystic fibrosis
brand: Brethine, Ventolin, Proventil, Serevent, Maxair, Alupent
Buprenorphine for drug dependence
brand: Suboxone, Subutex
Bupropion hydrochloride (Zyban) for quitting smoking
brand: Zyban
Busulfan
brand: Myleran
Calcipotriene for psoriasis
brand: Dovonex
Calcitonin
brand: Miacalcin, Calcimar, Cibacalcin
Calcitonin for osteoporosis
brand: Miacalcin, Calcimar, Cibacalcin
Calcitonin for Paget's disease of bone
brand: Miacalcin, Calcimar, Cibacalcin
Calcium channel blockers for atrial fibrillation
brand: Isoptin, Calan, Taztia, Cardizem
Calcium channel blockers for cluster headaches
brand: Verelan, Calan
Calcium channel blockers for coronary artery disease
brand: Isoptin SR, Calan SR, Sular, Procardia XL, Cardene, DynaCirc, Plendil, Tiazac, Taztia, Dilacor XR, Cardizem, Norvasc
Calcium channel blockers for fast heart rates
brand: Verelan, Isoptin, Covera, Calan, Tiazac, Taztia, Dilacor, Cartia, Cardizem
Calcium channel blockers for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Isoptin SR, Calan SR, Sular, Procardia XL, Cardene, DynaCirc, Plendil, Tiazac, Taztia, Dilacor XR, Cardizem, Norvasc, Caduet [also contains atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medicine]
Calcium channel blockers for heart failure
brand: Isoptin SR, Calan SR, Sular, Procardia XL, Plendil, Tiazac, Taztia, Dilacor XR, Cardizem, Norvasc
Calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure
brand: Isoptin SR, Calan SR, Sular, Procardia XL, Adalat, Cardene, DynaCirc, Plendil, Lexxel, Tiazac, Taztia, Dilacor XR, Cardizem SR, Lotrel, Caduet, Norvasc
Calcium channel blockers for migraine headaches
brand: Verelan, Isoptin, Covera-HS, Calan, Nimotop, Procardia, Adalat CC, Taztia, Dilacor XR, Cardizem
Cantharidin for wart treatment
brand: Cantharone Plus, Cantharone
Capecitabine
brand: Xeloda
Captopril for kidney stones
brand: Capoten
Carbamazepine for epilepsy
brand: Tegretol-XR, Tegretol, Carbatrol
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for glaucoma
brand: Neptazane, Cosopt, Trusopt, Azopt, Diamox
Carboplatin
brand: Paraplatin
Cardiac glycosides for congenital heart defects
brand: Lanoxin
Cephalosporins for pneumonia
brand: Lorabid, Keflex, Rocephin, Ceftin, Cedax, Cefzil, Suprax, Maxipime, Duricef
Cephalosporins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
brand: Lorabid, Keflex, Ceftin, Cedax, Suprax, Duricef
Cetuximab
brand: Erbitux
Cevimeline hydrochloride for Sjögren's syndrome
brand: Evoxac
Chelating agents for lead poisoning
brand: Chemet, Depen, Cuprimine, BAL in oil
Chlorambucil
brand: Leukeran
Chloroquine for malaria
brand: Aralen
Cholestyramine for kidney stones
brand: Questran
Cholinergics for glaucoma
brand: Pilostat, Pilopine HS, Pilocar, Phospholine Iodide, Carboptic
Cholinesterase inhibitors for Alzheimer's disease
brand: Exelon, Razadyne, Aricept
Cilostazol for peripheral arterial disease
brand: Pletal
Ciprofloxacin for Crohn's disease
brand: Cipro
Cisplatin
brand: Platinol, Abiplatin
Clomiphene citrate for infertility
brand: Serophene, Milophene, Clomid
Clonidine (Catapres) for quitting smoking
brand: Catapres
Clonidine for treating hot flashes
brand: Catapres
Clozapine for schizophrenia
brand: Clozaril
Colchicine for gout
brand:
Combination antiviral therapy for hepatitis C
brand: Peg-Rebetron, Pegasys and Copegus
Combination drug therapy for peptic ulcer disease
brand: Prevpac, Helidac, Achromycin, Flagyl, Biaxin, Amoxil
Combination vaccine for hepatitis A and B
brand: Twinrix
COMT inhibitors for Parkinson's disease
brand: Tasmar, Stalevo, Comtan
Corticosteroid injections for plantar fasciitis
brand: Kenalog, Depo-Medrol, Celestone
Corticosteroid injections for rotator cuff disorders
brand: Aristospan, Hydeltra-TBA, Celestone Soluspan
Corticosteroids (glucocorticoids) for cancer and cancer pain
brand: Prelone, Pediapred, Orapred, Medrol, Hydrocortone, Cortef, Hexadrol, Dexone, Dexamethasone Intensol, Decadron
Corticosteroids (intra-articular) for osteoarthritis
brand: Aristospan, Kenalog, Depo-Medrol, Celestone
Corticosteroids for a herniated disc
brand: Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Decadron
Corticosteroids for allergic rhinitis
brand: Kenalog, Depo-Medrol, Veramyst, Nasacort AQ, Nasonex, Flonase, Nasarel, Rhinocort, Beconase AQ
Corticosteroids for carpal tunnel syndrome
brand: Kenalog-40, Aristospan, Prelone, Prednisolone, Medrol
Corticosteroids for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
brand: Symbicort, Advair Diskus, Azmacort, Asmanex Twisthaler, Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, AeroBid, Rhinocort, Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, QVAR 80, QVAR 40, Prelone, Solu-Medrol, Medrol
Corticosteroids for cystic fibrosis
brand: Azmacort, Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, AeroBid, Rhinocort, Pulmicort, QVAR, Prelone, Medrol
Corticosteroids for gout
brand: Kenalog, Medrol, Cortef, Decadron
Corticosteroids for inflammatory bowel disease
brand: Kenalog, Clinacort, Orapred, Cortenema, Cortef, Proctofoam HC, Decadron, Entocort EC, Celestone
Corticosteroids for lupus
brand: Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Cortef, Celestone
Corticosteroids for multiple sclerosis
brand: Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol
Corticosteroids for nephrotic syndrome
brand: Prelone, Pediapred, Orapred
Corticosteroids for polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis
brand: Medrol, Hexadrol, Dexone, Decadron
Corticosteroids for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Aristospan, Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Decadron
Corticosteroids for shingles
brand:
Corticosteroids for sinusitis
brand: Veramyst, Nasacort AQ, Nasonex, Flonase, Nasarel, Rhinocort, Beconase AQ
Corticosteroids for tennis elbow
brand: Depo-Medrol, Hexadrol Phosphate, Decadron Phosphate
Cromolyn sodium for allergic rhinitis
brand: Nasalcrom, Intal
Crotamiton 10% for scabies
brand: Eurax
Cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride for fibromyalgia
brand: Flexeril
Cyclophosphamide
brand: Cytoxan
Cyclophosphamide for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Neosar, Cytoxan
Cyclosporine for psoriasis
brand: Sandimmune
Cyclosporine for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Sandimmune, Neoral
Cyclosporine for ulcerative colitis
brand: Neoral
Cyclosporine ophthalmic for Sjögren's syndrome
brand: Restasis
Cytarabine
brand: Cytarabine-U, Ara-C
Danazol for endometriosis
brand:
Danazol for premenstrual dysphoric disorder
brand: Danocrine
Decongestants for allergic rhinitis
brand: Sudafed, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Contac-D, Comtrex, Afrin
Decongestants for sinusitis
brand: Sudafed, Sine-Off, Theraflu Daytime Severe Cold, Contac-D, Comtrex, Afrin
Decongestants for snoring
brand: Sudafed, Contac-D, Comtrex, Afrin
Desmopressin acetate for hemophilia
brand: DDAVP
Desmopressin acetate for von Willebrand's disease
brand: Concentraid
Desmopressin for bed-wetting
brand: DDAVP
Digoxin for atrial fibrillation
brand: Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Crystodigin
Digoxin for fast heart rates
brand: Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitaline
Digoxin for heart failure
brand: Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Crystodigin
Digoxin for mitral valve regurgitation
brand: Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps
Direct renin inhibitors for high blood pressure
brand: Tekturna
Disulfiram
brand: Antabuse
Diuretics for congenital heart defects
brand: Aldactone, Capozide, Lasix
Diuretics for heart failure
brand: Aldactone, Demadex, Lasix, Edecrin, Bumex, Zaroxolyn
Diuretics for high blood pressure
brand: Zaroxolyn, Diulo, Maxzide, Dyazide, Aldactone, Aldactazide, Demadex, Lasix, Bumex, Lozol, Maxzide, Lopressor HCT, Hyzaar, Dyazide, Capozide, Diuril, Thalitone, Tenoretic, Clorpres
Docetaxel
brand: Taxotere
Dopamine agonists for Parkinson's disease
brand: Neupro, Requip, Mirapex, Parlodel, Apokyn
Dopamine precursors and agonists for restless legs syndrome
brand: Requip, Mirapex, Dostinex, Parlodel, Apokyn, Sinemet
Doxorubicin
brand: Doxil, Adriamycin RDF, Adriamycin PFS
Doxycycline for malaria
brand: Vibramycin
Enzyme replacement therapy for cystic fibrosis
brand: Ultrase, Pancrease MT, Pancrease, Creon, Cotazym
Epidural steroid injections for lumbar spinal stenosis
brand: Aristospan, Depo-Medrol, Celestone Soluspan
Epoetin
brand: Procrit, Epogen, Epoetin Alfa (EPO), Aranesp
Ergotamines for cluster headaches
brand: Ergomar, Cafergot, Migranal, D.H.E. 45
Ergotamines for migraine headaches
brand: Migergot, Cafergot, Migranal (nasal spray), D.H.E. 45
Erlotinib
brand: Tarceva
Erythropoietin stimulators
brand: Procrit, Epogen, Aranesp
Estrogen for osteoporosis
brand:
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)
brand: Estrogel, Estrasorb, Femring, Vivelle-Dot, Estraderm, Climara, Alora, Climara, Ortho-Est, Ogen, Estrace, Menest, Estratab, Premarin, Enjuvia, Cenestin
Estrogen therapy for dysfunctional uterine bleeding
brand: Delestrogen, Premarin, Ogen, Estrace, Menest, Premarin
Etanercept for ankylosing spondylitis
brand: Enbrel
Etanercept for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Enbrel
Etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Enbrel
Ethosuximide for epilepsy
brand: Zarontin
Etoposide
brand: VP-16, Vepesid, Toposar, Etopophos
Eyedrops for allergic rhinitis
brand: Patanol, Alomide, Crolom, Elestat, Acular, Opcon-A Solution, Naphcon-A Solution, Visine, Clear Eyes
Felbamate for epilepsy
brand: Felbatol
Fentanyl
brand: Sublimaze (injectable), Fentora (tablet), Actiq (oral transmucosal), Duragesic (transdermal)
Fibric acid derivatives for high cholesterol
brand: Lopid, Tricor
Finasteride (Proscar) for prostatitis
brand: Proscar
Finasteride for male hair loss
brand: Propecia
First-generation antipsychotics for treating schizophrenia
brand: Stelazine, Trilafon, Serentil, Halperon, Haldol, Prolixin, Thorazine
Fludarabine
brand: Fludara
Fluoroquinolones for pneumonia
brand: Avelox, Levaquin, Factive
Fluoroquinolones for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
brand: Floxin, Noroxin, Maxaquin, Levaquin, Cipro
Fluorouracil
brand: 5-FU, Adrucil
Fluorouracil (5-FU) for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
brand: Fluoroplex, Efudex
Fluorouracil (5-FU) for nonmelanoma skin cancer
brand: Efudex, Carac
Fulvestrant
brand: Faslodex
Furazolidone for giardiasis
brand: Furoxone
Fusion and entry inhibitors for HIV
brand: Selzentry, Fuzeon
Gabapentin for epilepsy
brand: Neurontin
Gabapentin for hot flashes
brand: Neurontin
Gefitinib
brand: Iressa
Gemcitabine
brand: Gemzar
Glatiramer acetate for multiple sclerosis
brand: Copaxone
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Aggrastat, Integrilin, ReoPro
Gold salts for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Myochrysine, Aurolate, Solganal, Ridaura
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) for severe PMS
brand: Synarel, Lupron Depot, Zoladex 3-month, Zoladex
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) therapy for endometriosis
brand: Synarel, Lupron Depot, Zoladex
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue (GnRH-a) therapy
brand: Synarel, Lupron Depot, Lupron, Zoladex
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues for infertility
brand: Antagon, Cetrotide, Synarel, Lupron Depot, Lupron
Griseofulvin for ringworm of the scalp or beard
brand: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin U/F
Griseofulvin for ringworm of the skin
brand: Gris-PEG, Grisactin, Grifulvin V, Fulvicin U/F
H2 blockers (acid reducers) for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
brand: Zantac, Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet
Hematopoietic stimulants
brand: Prokine, Leukine, Neulasta, Neupogen
Hepatitis A vaccine
brand: Vaqta, Havrix
Histamine H2 acid reducers for peptic ulcer disease
brand: Zantac 75, Zantac, Axid AR, Axid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid, Tagamet HB, Tagamet
Hormonal therapy for erection problems
brand: Dostinex, Parlodel, Testoderm transdermal, AndroGel, Androderm, Delatestryl, Depo-Testosterone
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
brand: Mirena, Aygestin, Nor-QD, Norlutin, Micronor, Prometrium, Provera, CombiPatch, Activella, Prempro, Premphase
Hormone replacement therapy for osteoporosis
brand: Ortho-Prefest, Femhrt, Activella, Prempro, Premphase
Hyaluronan injections for osteoarthritis of the knee
brand: Supartz, Orthovisc, Hyalgan, Euflexxa, Synvisc
Hydralazine for high blood pressure during pregnancy
brand: Apresoline
Hydroxychloroquine sulfate for Sjögren's syndrome
brand: Plaquenil
Hydroxyurea
brand: Hydrea, Droxia
Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease
brand: Hydrea, Droxia
Hyperosmotics for glaucoma
brand: Ureaphil, Osmitrol, Osmoglyn
Idarubicin
brand: Idamycin
Ifosfamide
brand: Ifex
Imatinib mesylate
brand: Gleevec
Imipramine for bed-wetting
brand: Tofranil
Imiquimod
brand: Aldara
Imiquimod (Aldara) for warts
brand: Aldara
Immune globulin (IG) for hepatitis A
brand: Gammar-P, Gamastan
Immunomodulators for inflammatory bowel disease
brand: Purinethol, Thalomid, Prograf, CellCept, Rheumatrex, Mexate, Imuran
Immunosuppressive medications for lupus
brand: CellCept, Rheumatrex, MTX, Folex, Sandimmune, Neoral, Cytoxan, Imuran
Incretin mimetics for type 2 diabetes
brand: Byetta
Indomethacin for slowing preterm labor
brand: Indocin I.V., Indocin
Infliximab for ankylosing spondylitis
brand: Remicade
Infliximab for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Remicade
Inhaled corticosteroids for long-term control of asthma
brand: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, Symbicort, Azmacort, Asmanex Twisthaler, Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, AeroBid, Pulmicort Turbuhaler, Pulmicort Respules, QVAR
Injected medications for erection problems
brand: Trimix, Bimix, Pavabid, Caverject
Insulin for type 1 and type 2 diabetes
brand: Lantus, Levemir, Humulin-N, Humulin-R, Humalog, Apidra, NovoLog
Integrase inhibitors for HIV
brand: Isentress
Interferon alfa
brand: Intron A
Interferon beta for multiple sclerosis
brand: Rebif, Betaseron, Avonex
Interferon for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
brand: Actimmune, Betaseron, Alferon N, Intron A
Interferons for chronic hepatitis B
brand: Pegasys, Intron A
Ipratropium bromide for allergic rhinitis
brand: Atrovent
Irinotecan
brand: CPT-11, Camptosar
Isotretinoin for acne vulgaris
brand: Sotret, Claravis, Amnesteem, Accutane
Ivermectin for scabies
brand: Stromectol, Mectizan
Labetalol for high blood pressure during pregnancy
brand: Trandate, Normodyne
Lamotrigine for epilepsy
brand: Lamictal
Leflunomide for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Arava
Leucovorin
brand:
Leukotriene modifiers for allergic rhinitis
brand: Singulair
Leukotriene pathway modifiers for long-term control of asthma
brand: Zyflo, Accolate, Singulair
Levetiracetam for epilepsy
brand: Keppra
Levodopa medicines for Parkinson's disease
brand: Stalevo, Sinemet CR [controlled-release], Sinemet, Larodopa, Lodosyn
LH-RH agonists/GnRH agonists for prostate cancer
brand: Trelstar Depot, Lupron, Zoladex
Lindane 1% for scabies
brand: Kwell
Lindane for lice
brand: Thionex, Kwell
Lithium for cluster headaches
brand: Lithobid, Eskalith
Long-acting beta2-agonists for long-term control of asthma
brand: Advair HFA, Advair Diskus, Symbicort, Serevent, Foradil Aerolizer
Low-dose vaginal estrogen for dryness and atrophy
brand: Vagifem, Estring, Ogen, Estrasorb, Estrace, Premarin
Low-molecular-weight heparins for deep vein thrombosis
brand: Innohep, Lovenox, Orgaran, Fragmin, Normiflo
Macrolides for pneumonia
brand: Ery-Tab, EryPed, Eryc, Biaxin XL, Biaxin, Zithromax, Zmax [extended release]
Malarone for malaria
brand: Malarone
Malathion for lice
brand: Ovide
MAO-B inhibitors for Parkinson's disease
brand: Eldepryl, Deprenyl, Azilect
Mast cell stabilizers for long-term control of asthma
brand: Tilade, Intal
Mebendazole for the treatment of pinworms
brand: Vermox
Mefloquine for malaria
brand: Lariam
Megestrol acetate
brand: Megace
Meglitinides for type 2 diabetes
brand: Prandin, Starlix
Memantine for Alzheimer's disease
brand: Namenda
Membrane stabilizers for cystic fibrosis
brand: Tilade, Intal
Mercaptopurine
brand: Purinethol
Metformin (Glucophage) for polycystic ovary syndrome
brand: Glucophage XR, Glucophage
Methadone for alcohol and drug abuse
brand: Methadose, Methadone Diskets, Dolophine
Methotrexate
brand: Trexall, Rheumatrex, MTX, Mexate-AQ, Folex PFS, Abitrexate
Methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy
brand: Mexate-AQ, Folex PFS, Abitrexate
Methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Rheumatrex, MTX, Folex PFS
Methotrexate for psoriasis
brand: Rheumatrex, Folex
Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Rheumatrex
Methyldopa for chronic hypertension during pregnancy
brand: Aldomet
Methylxanthines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
brand: Theo-24, Elixophyllin, Truphylline
Metoclopramide
brand: Reglan, Octamide, Metoclopramide Intensol
Metronidazole for Crohn's disease
brand: Protostat, Flagyl
Minocycline for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Vectrin, Minocin, Dynacin
Minoxidil for hair loss
brand: Rogaine
Mitomycin
brand: Mutamycin, Mitomycin C
Mitoxantrone
brand: Novantrone
Mitoxantrone for multiple sclerosis
brand: Novantrone
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for depression
brand: Parnate, Nardil, Marplan
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for panic disorder
brand: Parnate, Nardil, Marplan
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) for social anxiety disorder
brand: Parnate, Nardil, Marplan
Mood stabilizers for child and teen bipolar disorder
brand: Lamictal, Depakote, Tegretol, Epitol, Lithotabs, Lithonate, Lithobid, Lithane, Eskalith
Mood-stabilizing medications for bipolar disorder
brand: Depakene syrup, Lamictal, Depakote, Tegretol, Equetro, Lithotabs, Lithonate, Lithobid, Lithane
Morphine sulfate
brand: Roxanol, Oramorph SR, MSIR, MS Contin, Avinza
Mucolytics for cystic fibrosis
brand: Mucomyst
Mucolytics for sinusitis
brand: Robitussin, Humibid DM
Multiple-drug therapy for tuberculosis (TB)
brand: Rifamate, Rifater, Paser, Vigamox, Avelox, Quixin, Levaquin, Trecator-SC, Seromycin, Capastat Sulfate, Priftin, Rimactane, Rifadin, Mycobutin, Nydrazid, INH, Myambutol
Muscle relaxants
brand: Robaxin, Skelaxin, Valium, Flexeril, Soma
Muscle relaxants for a herniated disc
brand: Norflex, Robaxin, Skelaxin, Valium, Flexeril, Soma
Muscle relaxants for neck pain
brand: Robaxin, Skelaxin, Valium, Flexeril, Soma
Muscle relaxants for prostatitis
brand: Skelaxin, Valium, Flexeril
MUSE for erection problems
brand: MUSE
Naltrexone for alcohol or drug dependence
brand: Vivitrol, ReVia [formerly called Trexan]
Narcotic pain relievers for acute neck pain
brand: Percolone, OxyContin, Rescudose, MS Contin, Kadian, Percodan, Percocet, Lortab, Vicodin
Narcotic painkillers
brand: Percodan, Percocet, OxyContin, Methadose, Dolophine, Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
Nasal corticosteroid sprays for snoring
brand: Veramyst, Nasacort AQ, Nasonex, Flonase, Nasarel, Rhinocort, Beconase AQ
Nicotine replacement therapy for quitting tobacco
brand: Nicotine Gum, Nicorette, Commit, Nicotrol NS, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotine Transdermal System, Nicoderm CQ
Nicotinic acid for high cholesterol
brand: Niaspan, Advicor, Slo-Niacin, Nicolar, Niacor
Nifedipine for high blood pressure during pregnancy
brand: Procardia, Nifedical, Adalat
Nifedipine for preterm labor
brand: Procardia, Adalat
Nitazoxanide for giardiasis
brand: Alinia
Nitrates for coronary artery disease
brand: Transderm-Nitro, Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, ISMO, Imdur, Sorbitrate, Isordil, Dilatrate-SR
Nitrates for heart attack and unstable angina
brand: Transderm-Nitro, Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, ISMO, Imdur, Sorbitrate, Isordil, Dilatrate-SR
Nitrofurantoin for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
brand: Nitrofuracot, Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furalan, Furadantin
Nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for HIV
brand: Viramune, Intelence, Sustiva, Rescriptor
Nonprescription antifungals for athlete's foot
brand: Desenex, Cruex, Tinaderm, Tinactin, Lamisil Topical, Lamisil AT Athlete's Foot, Micatin, Lotrimin AF
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
brand: Clinoril, Feldene, Anaprox, Motrin, Celebrex, Bufferin, Bayer, Aleve, Motrin, Advil
Nortriptyline for quitting smoking
brand: Pamelor, Aventyl
Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) for chronic hepatitis B
brand: Tyzeka, Epivir-HBV, Baraclude, Hepsera
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors for HIV
brand: Combivir, Retrovir, Viread, Zerit, Epivir, Truvada, Emtriva, Videx, Trizivir, Epzicom, Ziagen
Nystatin for yeast infections while breast-feeding
brand: Mycostatin
Opiate pain relievers for low back pain
brand: Darvocet-N, Percolone, OxyContin, Percodan, Percocet, Oramorph SR, MS Contin, Avinza, Methadose, Dolophine, Vicodin, Panlor, Norco, Lortab, Actiq, Tylenol 3
Opioid analgesics for chronic pain
brand: Darvon, OxyContin, Astramorph, Dolophine, Dilaudid, Vicodin, Duragesic, Tylenol with codeine, Stadol, Buprenex
Opioids for a herniated disc
brand: Percodan, Vicodin, Norco, Lortab, Tylenol with Codeine
Opioids for osteoarthritis
brand: Ultracet, Ultram, Roxicodone, OxyContin, Vicodin
Opioids for restless legs syndrome
brand: Ultram, Darvon, Percodan, Vicodin, Tylox, Lorcet, Anexsia, Tylenol with codeine, Phenaphen with codeine
Opioids for spinal stenosis
brand: Percodan, Vicodin, Lortab, Ultram, Ultracet, Roxicodone, OxyContin, Roxanol, Astramorph
Oral anticoagulants for deep vein thrombosis
brand: Coumadin
Oral antifungal medication for fungal nail infections
brand: Grifulvin V, Fulvicin U/F, Nizoral, Sporanox, Diflucan, Lamisil tablets
Oral antihistamines for atopic dermatitis
brand: Claritin, Vistaril, Allegra, Benadryl, Zyrtec
Oral corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis
brand: Prelone, Delta-Cortef, Medrol, Hydrocortone, Cortef
Oral medications for vaginal yeast infections
brand: Nizoral, Sporanox, Diflucan
Orlistat for obesity
brand: Xenical
Orthophosphate for kidney stones
brand: Neutra-Phos
Oseltamivir or zanamivir
brand: Relenza, Tamiflu
Oxaliplatin
brand: Eloxatin
Oxcarbazepine for epilepsy
brand: Trileptal
Oxybutynin chloride for daytime wetting and bed-wetting
brand: Oxytrol, Ditropan
Oxytocin for breast-feeding
brand:
Paclitaxel
brand: Abraxane, Taxol
Parathyroid hormone for osteoporosis
brand: Forteo
Peginterferon for hepatitis C
brand: Peg-Intron, Pegasys
Pemetrexed
brand: Alimta
Penicillamine for kidney stones
brand: Depen, Cuprimine
Penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis
brand: Depen, Cuprimine
Penicillins for pneumonia
brand: Timentin, Omnipen, Augmentin, Trimox, Amoxil
Penicillins for urinary tract infections (UTIs)
brand: Polycillin, Omnipen, Augmentin, Amoxil
Pentoxifylline for venous skin ulcers
brand: Trental
Permethrin cream 5% for scabies
brand: Nix, Elimite
Permethrin for lice
brand: Elimite, Acticin, Nix
Phenazopyridine for urinary symptoms
brand: Viridium, Urogesic, Urodol, Urinary Analgesic, Re-Azo, Pyridium, Pyridiate, Prodium, Phenazo, Eridium, Baridium, Azo-Standard, Azo-Gesic
Phenobarbital for epilepsy
brand: Solfoton, Luminal Sodium
Phentermine for obesity
brand: Ionamin, Adipex-P
Phenytoin for epilepsy
brand: Phenytek, Dilantin, Cerebyx
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE-5 inhibitors) for erection problems
brand: Levitra, Cialis, Viagra
Pilocarpine for Sjögren's syndrome
brand: Salagen
Podophyllin resin or podofilox for genital warts (human papillomavirus)
brand: Condylox 0.5%, Podofin 5% to 25%
Polyenes for treating thrush
brand: Mycostatin, Fungizone
Potassium citrate for kidney stones
brand: Urocit-K
Prazosin for PTSD
brand: Minipress
Prescription oral antifungals for athlete's foot
brand: Gris-PEG, Grifulvin, Fulvicin, Nizoral, Diflucan, Sporanox, Lamisil
Prescription topical antifungals for athlete's foot
brand: Halotex, Lotrisone, Loprox, Mentax, Exelderm, Ertaczo, Oxistat, Monistat Derm, Nizoral, Spectazole, Lotrimin, Naftin
Primaquine for malaria
brand: Primaquine
Procarbazine
brand: Matulane
Progestin for endometriosis
brand: Mirena, Depo-SubQ Provera 104 [104 mg], Depo-Provera [150 mg], Tri-Norinyl, Modicon, Brevicon, Loestrin, Activella, Aygestin, Micronor, Camila, Megace, Provera
Progestin hormone therapy for endometrial cancer
brand: Megace, Provera