Question | Answer |
301 GLIVEC | imatinib slows growth of leukemia cells, oral, [Veenat & Gleevec] |
302 ERBITUX | cetuximab for head, neck, and colon cancer, epidermal growth receptor blocker, monoclonal antibody, & I V |
303 ORENCIA | abatacept for moderate to severe arthritis, selective costimulation modulator, I V |
304 MERREM | meropenem presumptive therapy, I V, antibiotic, blocks bacteria wall synthesis |
305 STELARA | ustekinumab for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, monoclonal antibody, I V, for psoriatic arthritis |
306 VITAMIN B 12 | cyanocobalamin used for low blood cell supply, oral or IV |
307 VITAMIN D | cholecalciferol treats vitamin D deficiency, maintains calcium levels and promoting bone health and development, oral or IM |
308 HYGROTON | chlortalidone a diuretic medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), compared to thiazide drug class, oral, [Thalitone, Thalidone] |
309 NEXICLON | clonidine a adrenergic agonist and imidazoline receptor agonist, used to treat high blood pressure ADHD anxiety disorders tic disorders withdrawal migraine menopausal and certain pain conditions, oral epidural IV or topical, [Catapres, Kapvay] |
310 KAPIDEX | dexlansoprazole a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) to treat erosive esophagitis and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, it lasts longer than lansoprazole, oral, [Dexilant] |
311 ATTENADE | [C2] dexmethylphenidate a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant for ADHD and narcolepsy, in the phenethylamine and piperidine classes of medications, oral [Focalin, Focalin XR] |
312 ELLEFORE | desvenlafaxine an SNRI for major depressive disorder, also known as the first non-hormonal based treatment for menopause, oral [Pristiq, Desfax] |
313 NOVYNETTE | desogestrel a progestin hormonal contraceptive of 3rd generation, oral, [ Apri, Azalia, Azurette, Caziant, Cyclessa, Denise, Desogen, Diamilla, Emoquette, Gedarel, Kariva, Laurina, Linessa, Marvelon, Mircette, Ortho-Cept, Reclipsen, Solia, Velivet] |
314 VESTURA | drospirenone & ethinyl estradiol a contraceptive pill to prevent pregnancy, can treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder and acne in different formulations, oral, [Yasmin/Jamine/Yarina/ Safyral/ Yaz/Gianvi/Beyaz/ Gianvi /Loryna /Ocella/Syeda / Zarah] |
315 NYTOL | diphenhydramine an antihistamine mainly used to treat allergies, also used for insomnia symptoms of the common cold tremor in parkinsonism and nausea, oral IM IV topical & rectal, [Benadryl, Unisom, Sominex] |
316 XAPARIN | enoxaparin an anticoagulant for treating and preventing angina deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), SC & IV, [Lovenox, Clexane] |
317 RINATEC | ipratropium a bronchodilator to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, inhaled, [Atrovent, Apovent, Ipraxa] |
318 NIZORAL | ketoconazole a synthetic imidazole antifungal, treat tinea; cutaneous candidiasis, including candidal paronychia; and pityriasis versicolor, oral and topical |
319 VYVANSE | [CII] lisdexamfetamine used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and binge eating disorder, oral, [Tyvense, Elvanse, Aduvanz, Venvanse] |
320 LATUDA | lurasidone an atypical antipsychotic, treats schizophrenia and depressive episodes of bipolar I disorder, oral |
321 LEVAZYR | levocetirizine a third-generation,[1] non-sedating antihistamine, the isolated levorotary enantiomer of cetirizine, oral, [Xyzal] |
322 PRIMPERAN | metoclopramide an antispasmodic used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with conditions such as uremia, radiation sickness & cancer, oral, IV, or IM, [Reglan] (add to what’s already online) |
323 RHEUMATREX | methotrexate a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant, treats cancer autoimmune diseases ectopic pregnancy and for medical abortions, intrathecal oral IM IV SC, [Trexall] |
324 ONDISOLV | ondansetron an antiemetic agent mostly used after a medical procedure and for gastroenteritis, oral IV IM or rectal, [ZOFRAN] |
325 TAMIFLU | oseltamivir an antiviral used to treat and prevent influenza A and influenza B (flu), oral |