Category: Drugs Generic

Brands Classes DEA Class;  (Rx OTC) Common Brand Names; Alli, Xenical Gastrointestinal Agents, Other Description Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor; non-systemically blocks dietary fat absorption; causes weight loss and limits weight regain; significant GI side effectsBy prescription, indicated for obese adults and adolescents 12 years and older with a BMI 30 kg/m2 or more OR those with…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  (OTC) Common Brand Names; ChlorTrimeton, Diabetic Tussin Antihistamines, 1st Generation Description Histamine H1-receptor antagonist in blood vessels, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract Indications Indicated for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis Perennial & seasonal allergic & vasomotor rhinitis, relief of symptoms from colds, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, pruritus, allergic conjunctivitis   Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Ketek Ketolide Antibiotics Description A broad-spectrum ketolide antibiotic; exhibits more potent antibacterial killing than macrolides; studied in multiple respiratory tract infections; spectrum of activity good against respiratory pathogens, including erythromycin- and penicillin-resistant pneumococci and intracellular and atypical bacteria. Once-daily dosage is as effective as clarithromycin, trovafloxacin, and…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Actonel, Atelvia, Actonel with Calcium Calcium Metabolism Modifiers;  Bisphosphonate Derivatives Description Potent oral second-generation pyridinyl bisphosphonate; monthly, weekly, or daily regimens available for selected conditionsUsed primarily for treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in both men and postmenopausal women; also used to treat and prevent corticosteroid-induced osteoporosisAlso used for…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Alnox General anesthetics. Description Nitrous oxide is an inhalatory gas used as an adjunct to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in certain neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure. Indications Not Available Contraindications Adverse Effects Warnings Pregnancy and Lactation Maximum Dosage How supplied

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Belsomra Sedative/Hypnotics;  Orexin Antagonists Description An oral dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA)Used in adults with insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenanceMay cause worsening of depression, suicidality, or complex sleep-related behaviors; adult females or obese patients may have increased exposure to the drug’s effects…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Comtan Antiparkinson Agents, COMT Inhibitors Description Reversible peripheral COMT inhibitor; improves levodopa availability in the CNSUsed for adults with Parkinson’s disease as an adjunct to levodopa/carbidopaIncreased levodopa-induced side effects may be seen during initial therapy; shorter COMT inhibition but improved side effect profile compared to tolcapone Indications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Mivacron  Neuromuscular Blockers, Nondepolarizing Description Mivacurium is a short-acting non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent used to induce anesthesia during intubation and promote skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation Indications It is used to calm muscles during surgery. It is used to calm muscles while on a breathing…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Description Orphenadrine citrate and paracetamol, the combined muscle relaxant action of orphenadrine citrate and the analgesic effect of paracetamol provides in-depth relief from pain associated with skeletal muscle spasm. Orphenadrine Citrate is an centrally effective muscle relaxant. It is readily absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Albenza Skeletal Muscle Relaxants Description Oral/parenteral centrally acting muscle relaxant; analog of diphenhydramine used primarily as adjunct therapy for acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Indications Indicated for muscle spasm and relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions Other Indications & Uses Off-label: Leg cramps resistant to quinine,…