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Med List
| BRAND | GENERIC | CLASS | DEFINITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVAQUIN | LEVOFLOXACIN | ANTIBIOTIC/QUINOLONE | Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, and kidneys, bladder, or prostate. It is also used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia, and to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax. |
| ADDERALL XR | AMPHETAMINE | PSYCHOSTIMULANT | Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant. it affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyeractivity disorder (ADHD) |
| LYRICA | PREGABALIN | ANTI CONVULSANT | Lyrica is an anti-epiletic drug, also called an anticovulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Lyrica also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. |
| DIOVAN | VALSARTAN | ANTI HYPERTENSIVE | Diovan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonises. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. |
| ENABLEX | DARIFENCIN HYDROBROMIDE | ANTI CHOLINERGICS | Enablex reduces muscle spasms of the bladder and urinary tract. Enablex is used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder, such as frequent or urgent urination, and incontinence (urine leakage). |
| ISENTRESS | RALTERGRAVIR | ANTI RETROVIRAL | Isentress is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. |
| TOBRADEX | DEXAMETHASONE | TOBRAMYCIN | Tobradex contains a combination of tobramycin and dexamethasone. Tobradex is a antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections. Dexamethasone is a steriod. Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling. |
| TRILEPTAL | OXCARBAZEPHINE | ANTI CONVULSANT | Trileptal is in a group drug called anticovulsants, or antitrileptic drugs. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures. |
| SUSTIVA | EFAVIREZ | ANTI RETROVIRAL | Sustiva (efavirenz) is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. |
| LANTUS | INSULIN | ANTI VIRAL | Injection |