Abilify

Generic name: Aripiprazole

Generic Abilify is used for treating agitation caused by schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
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Accupril

Generic name: Quinapril hydrochloride

Quinapril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and by making the heart pump more efficiently. Quinapril may be used in addition to diuretics (water pills) known as thiazide diuretics (e.g., hydrochlorothiazide) when one medication has not been found to control blood pressure satisfactorily.
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Accutane

Generic name: Isotretinoin

Isotretinoin is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne
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Aceon

Generic name: Perindopril erbumine

Generic Aceon is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
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Aciphex

Generic name: Rabeprazole sodium

Treating duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive or ulcerative GERD, and a condition where...
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Actigall

Generic name: Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic)

Generic Actigall is used for treating and preventing gallstones.
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Actonel

Generic name: Residronate

Generic Actonel is used for treating and preventing osteoporosis in certain patients.
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Actoplus met

Generic name: Metformin and pioglitazone

Generic ActoPlus Met is used for treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar the liver produces and the intestines absorb.
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Actos

Generic name: Pioglitazone hydrochloride

Treating type 2 diabetes in certain patients.
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Adalat

Generic name: Nifedipine

Treating certain kinds of angina (chest pain).
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Adalat cc er

Generic name: Nifedipine

Generic Adalat CC Extended-Release is used for treating high blood pressure.
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Adoxa

Generic name: Doxycycline

Adoxa (doxycycline) Treating a wide variety of infections caused by certain bacteria.
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Advair diskus

Generic name: Fluticasone-salmeterol

Advair Diskus is a combination of inhaled drugs used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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Aggrenox

Generic name: Asprin + dipyridamole

Generic Aggrenox is used for reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have previously had a stroke due to a blood clot in the brain. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
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Albenza

Generic name: Albendazole

This drug is used to treat infections caused by worms. It keeps the worm from absorbing sugar, so they die
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Aldactone

Generic name: Spironolactone usp

Treating swelling and fluid retention inpatients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney problems (nephrotic...
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Alesse

Generic name: Levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol

Generic Alesse is used for preventing pregnancy.
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Allegra

Generic name: Fexofenadine hcl

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.
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Allegra-d

Generic name: Fexofenadine-pseudophedrine

Allegra-d is an combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold
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Altace

Generic name: Ramipril

Treating high blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in certain patients.
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Altace

Drug Name

Altace (Ramipril)

Drug Uses

Altace is used for the treatment of heart failure (congestive heart failure or CHF) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Treatment also prevents heart attacks, strokes and deaths due to heart disease. Altace slows the progression of kidney failure in patients with diabetes.

How Taken

The usual dose of ramipril is 2.5-20 mg a day as a single dose or two divided doses.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Altace belongs in a class of drugs called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors which are used for treating high blood pressure and heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes.

ACE inhibitors such as Altace lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensin II, thereby, relaxing the arterial muscles and enlarging the arteries.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store capsules at room temperature between 15-30C (59-86F).

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it, to other ACE inhibitors, or are allergic to any ingredient in this product.

Do not exceed the recommended dose without checking with your doctor. It may take several weeks for this medicine to work.

Laboratory and/or medical tests including liver function, kidney function, blood pressure, blood counts, and blood electrolytes may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects.

Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.

Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. If dizziness occurs, sit up or stand slowly.

This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period.

Drink plenty of fluids during exercise or other activities where excessive sweating may occur. If you experience difficulty breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately.

Do not take any more of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. This medicine may lower your resistance to infection. Prevent infection by avoiding contact with people with colds or other infections.

Do not use a salt substitute or other potassium supplement without checking with your doctor.

Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

For women: use of this medicine during pregnancy has resulted in fetal and newborn death. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.

If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Possible Side Effects

Altace generally is well tolerated, and side effects are usually mild and transient.

A dry, persistent cough has been reported with the use of Altace and other ACE inhibitors. Coughing resolves after discontinuing the drug.

Other side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, rash, dizziness, fatigue, headache, loss of taste, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fainting and numbness or tingling in the hands or feet.

Altace and other ACE inhibitors also may cause kidney failure and increased levels of potassium in the blood. The most serious but, fortunately, very rare side effects are liver failure and angioedema (swelling of lips and throat that can obstruct breathing).

More Information

Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.

If you will be taking this medicine for an extended period of time, be sure to obtain necessary refills before your supply runs out.

Amaryl

Generic name: Glimepiride

Treating patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.
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Amoxil

Generic name: Amoxicillin

It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth
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Anafranil

Generic name: Clomipramine

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Anafranil sr

Generic name: Clomipramine

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Antabuse

Generic name: Disulfiram

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Aralen

Generic name: Chloroquine phosphate

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Arava

Generic name: Leflunomide

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Arcoxia

Generic name: Etoricoxib

It is used for treating Acute gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis
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Aricept

Generic name: Donepezil

Generic Aricept is used for treating dementia (eg, impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking; changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease.
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Arimidex

Generic name: Anastrozole

Generic Arimidex is used for treating breast cancer in women who have been through menopause, including women with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy.
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Aristocort

Generic name: Triamcinolone

Generic Aristocort reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. It is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
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Artane

Generic name: Trihexyphenidyl

Generic Artane is used to treat Parkinson's disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced.
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Asacol

Generic name: Mesalamine

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Asendin

Generic name: Amoxapine

Generic Asendin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and agitation.
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Atacand

Generic name: Candesartan

Treating high blood pressure.
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Atacand-hctz

Generic name: Candesartan hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Atacand HCT is a combination medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
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Atarax

Generic name: Hydroxyzine

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Atrovent

Generic name: Ipratropium bromide

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Augmentin

Generic name: Amoxicillin and clavulanate

Generic Augmentin is used in the treatment of lower respiratory, middle ear, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections that are caused by certain specific bacteria. These bacteria produce a chemical enzyme called beta lactamase that makes some infections particularly difficult to treat.
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Avalide

Generic name: Irbesartan hydrochlorothiazide

Generic Avalide is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure. One component belongs to a class of blood pressure medications that prevents the hormone angiotensin II from constricting the blood vessels, thereby allowing blood to flow more freely and keeping blood pressure down. The other component is a diuretic that increases the output of urine, removing excess fluid from the body and thus lowering blood pressure.
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Avandamet

Generic name: Rosiglitazone-metformin

Generic Avandamet is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections.
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Avandaryl

Generic name: Rosiglitazone maleate - glimepiride

Generic Avandaryl is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections.
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Avandia

Generic name: Rosiglitazone

Controlling blood sugar levels, along with diet and exercise, in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Avapro

Generic name: Irbesartan

Treating high blood pressure.
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Avelox

Generic name: Moxifloxacin

Generic Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
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Aventyl

Generic name: Nortriptyline

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Avodart

Generic name: Dutasteride

Generic Avodart is used for treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement of the prostate gland. It also helps to reduce the risk of urinary blockage and the need for prostate surgery.
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Aygestin

Generic name: Norethindrone acetate

Treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis).
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Azulfidine

Generic name: Sulfasalazine

Generic Azulfidine is used for treating ulcerative colitis. It is also used to increase the time between attacks of ulcerative colitis.
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