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Drugs Alphabetically
Accolate
Accutane Topical Gel
Allegra
Altace
Amitriptyline
Ampicillin
Atrovent
Celebrex
Cialis
Claritin
Clomid
Diflucan
Evista
Glucophage
Imitrex
Indinavir
Levitra
Lipitor
Lotensin
Nexium
Nizoral
Nolvadex
Norvasc
Ortho-Cyclen
Ortho-Evra-Patches
Paxil
Plavix
Prilosec
Propecia
Propranolol
Retin-A
Soma
Synthroid
Valtrex
Viagra
Wellbutrin
Xenical
Zantac
Zocor
Zoloft
Zovirax
Zyrtec
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Brand Name Drugs v's Generic FAQ
Accolate Brand Name: Accolate
Generic Names: Zafirlukast
Zafirlukast is a leukotriene (loo-koe-try-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are substances in the body that are associated with the inflammation and constriction of airway muscles and the accumulation of fluid in the lungs, all of which occur during an asthma attack. Zafirlukast is used to prevent asthma attacks.
Allegra Brand Names: Allegra, Allegra D, Fexofenadine
Generic Names: Fexofenadine, Fexofenadine Pseudoephedrine
Altace Brand Names: Altace
Generic Names: Ramipril
Ramipril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). Ramipril is used to treat hypertension.
Amitriptyline Brand Names: Amitriptyline
Generic Names: Amitriptyline
Amitriptyline is in a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Amitriptyline is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide.
Ampicillin Brand Name: Ampicillin
Generic Name: Ampicillin
Atrovent Brand Names: Atrovent Aerosol
Generic Names: Ipratropio Bromuro
Ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm. By preventing narrowing of the airways, ipratropium increases air flow to the lungs. Ipratropium inhalation is used to treat lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and sometimes asthma.
Celebrex Brand Names: Celebrex, Celecoxib
Generic Names: Celecoxib
Cialis Brand Names: Cialis, Tadalafil
Generic Names: Tadalafil
Claritin Brand Names: Claritin, Loratadine, Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine
Generic Names: Loratadine, Loratadine & Pseudoephedrine
Clomid Brand Names: Clomid, Clomiphene
Generic Names: Clomiphene
Diflucan Brand Names: Diflucan, Fluconazole
Generic Names: Fluconazole
Evista Brand Names: Evista, Raloxifene
Generic Names: Raloxifene
Raloxifene alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It reduces loss of bone tissue. Although studies are not complete, raloxifene appears to work without increasing the risk of breast or uterine cancer. Raloxifene is used to treat and prevent osteoporosis (decreased density of bone mass) in postmenopausal women.
Glucophage Brand Names: Glucophage, Glyburide (Glibenclamide)+Metformin, Metformin
Generic Names: Metformin Hydrochloride, Glyburide (Glibenclamide)+Metformin, Metformin
Metformin is also used to regulate blood sugar levels. Metformin works in three ways: first, it reduces the amount of glucose (sugar) produced by your liver; second, it reduces the amount of glucose absorbed from food through your stomach; and third, it makes the insulin that your body produces work better to reduce the amount of glucose already in your blood
Imitrex Brand Names: Imitrex, Sumatriptan
Generic Names: Sumatriptan
Indinavir
Levitra Brand Names: Levitra, Vardenafil
Generic Names: Vardenafil
Lipitor Brand Names: Lipitor, Atorvastatin
Generic Names: Atorvastatin
Lotensin Brand Names: Lotensin
Generic Names: Benazepril Hydrochloride
Benazepril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors). Benazepril is used to lower high blood pressure.
Nexium Brand Names: Nexium, Esomeprazole
Generic Names: Esomeprazole
Nizoral Brand Names: Nizoral, Ketoconazole
Generic Names: Ketoconazole
Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat fungal infections. Ketoconazole is used to treat yeast infections of the mouth, throat, and esophagus; fungal infections throughout the whole body; and serious fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Nolvadex Brand Names: Nolvadex, Tamoxifen
Generic Names: Tamoxifen
Norvasc Brand Names: Norvasc, Amlodipine besylate
Generic Names: Amlodipine Besylate
Ortho-Cyclen Brand Names: Ortho Cyclen
Generic Names: Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate
Ortho-Evra-Patches
Brand Names: Ortho Evra Pactches
Generic Names: Ethinyl Estradiol And Norgestimate
Paxil Brand Names: Paxil, Paroxetine
Generic Names: Paroxetine
Paroxetine is in a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic or anxiety, or obsessive or compulsive symptoms. Paroxetine is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual.
Plavix Brand Names: Plavix Generic Names: Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel prevents platelets (substances in the blood) from clustering. This helps to prevent blood from forming blood clots. Clopidogrel is used in the prevention and treatment of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and acute coronary syndrome.
Prilosec Brand Names: Prilosec, Omeprazole
Generic Names: Omeprazole
Propecia Brand Names: Propecia, Finasteride
Generic Names: Finasteride
Propecia (finasteride) is a remedy for baldness in men with mild to moderate hair loss on the top of the head and the front of the mid-scalp area. It increases hair growth, improves hair regrowth, and slows down hair loss. It works only on scalp hair and does not affect hair on other parts of the body.
Propranolol Brand Names: Inderal LA (long acting), Propranolol
Generic Names: Propranolol
Propranolol is in a class of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulatory system (arteries and veins). Propranolol is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), to treat angina (chest pain), to treat irregular heartbeats, to treat migraines, to treat tremor, and to reduce the risk of a recurrent heart attack.
Retin-A Brand Names: Retin-A, Tretinoin
Generic Names: Tretinoin
Tretinoin is a topical form of vitamin A. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation, and may improve the appearance and texture of skin.
Soma Brand Names: Soma (Mio-Citalgan), Carisoprodol
Generic Names: Carisoprodol And Acetaminophen, Carisoprodol
Synthroid Brand Names: Synthroid (Eutirox), LevoThyroxine Sodium
Generic Names: LevoThyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the thyroid. It is important for normal energy and metabolism. For a variety of reasons, the body may not produce enough of this hormone on its own. In these cases, levothyroxine is taken to replace the body's natural thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid function). Levothyroxine is also used to prevent and treat goiter (growth or enlargement of the thyroid gland). Causes of goiter include hormonal imbalances, radiation, surgery, and cancer.
Valtrex Brand Names: Valtrex, Valaciclovir
Generic Names: Valaciclovir
Viagra Brand Names: Viagra, Sildenafil Citrate
Generic Names: Sildenafil Citrate
Wellbutrin Brand Names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Bupropion Hydrochloride
Generic Names: Bupropion Hydrochloride
Bupropion is an antidepressant medication. The exact way that bupropion works is unknown. Bupropion is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness or guilt, loss of interest in daily activities, changes in appetite, tiredness, sleeping too much, insomnia, and thoughts of death or suicide. Bupropion is also used to help people stop smoking by reducing withdrawal effects.
Xenical Brand Names: Xenical
Generic Names: Orlistat
Zantac Brand Names: Zantac, Ranitidine
Generic Names: Ranitidine
Ranitidine is in a class of drugs called histamine receptor antagonists. Ranitidine works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces.
Zocor Brand Names: Zocor, Simvastatin
Generic Names: Simvastatin
Zoloft Brand Names: Zoloft, Sertraline HCL
Generic Names: Sertraline HCL
Zovirax Brand Names: Zovirax, Zovirax Cream, Acyclovir
Generic Names: Acyclovir
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Acyclovir lessens the symptoms of these infections and shortens the length of time you are sick. Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.
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