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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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

Generic Anafranil is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Anafranil sr

Generic name: Clomipramine

Generic Anafranil Sustained-Release is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Antabuse

Generic name: Disulfiram

Generic Antabuse is used to treat chronic alcoholism. It interferes with the metabolism of alcohol resulting in unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.
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Aralen

Generic name: Chloroquine phosphate

Generic Aralen is used for treating and suppressing acute attacks of certain strains of malaria and a certain type of parasitic infection (extraintestinal amebiasis).
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Arava

Generic name: Leflunomide

Reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Leflunomide is used for:

Reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to improve physical function and to prevent the development of structural damage to the joints.

Leflunomide is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor. It is thought to work by blocking certain enzymes responsible for abnormal tissue development or growth.

Do NOT use Leflunomide if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Leflunomide
• you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Leflunomide :

Some medical conditions may interact with Leflunomide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a weakened immune system, blood or bone marrow disorders, an infection, or have recently received a vaccination
• if you have hepatitis B or C or other liver problems, kidney problems, or drink alcoholic beverages

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Leflunomide. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Cholestyramine because the effectiveness of Leflunomide may be decreased
• Methotrexate or rifampin because side effects, including liver toxicity, headache, and muscle pains, may occur
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because side effects, including risk of bleeding, may be increased by Leflunomide

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Leflunomide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Leflunomide :

Use Leflunomide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Leflunomide may be taken with or without food.
• It may take 4 weeks or more to notice any improvement while taking Leflunomide.
• If you miss a dose of Leflunomide , 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.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Leflunomide.

Important safety information:

• Drinking alcohol while you are taking Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems. Talk with your doctor before drinking alcohol while taking Leflunomide.
• Avoid receiving vaccines while taking Leflunomide.
• Contact your doctor immediately if you develop a skin rash, small blisters over a large portion of the body, or lesions around the eyes, mouth, or throat.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function, may be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Leflunomide is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• Leflunomide may cause birth defects in children of men taking Leflunomide at the time of conception. Discuss the use of reliable birth control methods (eg, condoms) with your doctor or pharmacist while taking Leflunomide. Talk with your health care provider about stopping Leflunomide if you and your female partner are planning for parenthood.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Leflunomide may cause harm to the fetus. Leflunomide must not be used during pregnancy, or by women who are able to become pregnant unless they are using reliable forms of birth control. A negative pregnancy test must be obtained before the start of treatment with Leflunomide. Contact your health care provider at once if your menstrual flow is delayed or if you suspect that you are pregnant. After completing therapy, women of childbearing potential who plan to become pregnant must undergo a procedure to flush any remaining medicine out of the body system. It is unknown if Leflunomide is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Leflunomide.

Possible side effects of Leflunomide :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; bronchitis; diarrhea; dizziness; dry skin; hair loss; headache; increased cough; indigestion; joint disorder; loss of appetite; muscle aches; nausea; runny nose; sinus infection; upper respiratory tract infection; urinary tract infection; vomiting; weakness; weight loss.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering or peeling skin; blisters on the inside of eyes, nose, or mouth; chest pain; dark urine; easy bruising/bleeding; feelings of numbness or tingling; fever; infection; muscle cramps, including leg cramps; pale skin; pale stools; sore throat; stomach pain; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Arcoxia Etoricoxib

Etoricoxib Information:

Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) is the newset of the COX-II inhibitors released onto the market by Merck Frosst. Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) can be used to treat acute gouty arthritis, osteoarthirtis and other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) is administered orally and may be taken with or without food. The onset of Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) effect may be faster when Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) is administered without food. This should be considered when rapid symptomatic relief is needed. Osteoarthritis: The recommended dose of Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) is 60 mg once daily. Rheumatoid arthritis- The recommended dose is 90 mg once daily. Acute gouty arthritis- The recommended dose of Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) is 120 mg once daily. In clinical trials for acute gouty arthritis, Arcoxia (Etoricoxib) was given for 8 days. Doses greater than those recommended for each indication have either not demonstrated additional efficacy or have not been studied. Therefore, the dose for each indication is the maximum recommended dose.

ARCOXIA (Etoricoxib) is contra-indicated in:
- patients with known hypersensitivity to etoricoxib or to any of the excipients of this medicinal product
- patients with active peptic ulceration or gastro-intestinal (GI) bleeding
- patients with severe hepatic dysfunction (Child-Pugh score>9)
- patients with estimated creatinine clearance <30 ml/min
- patients who have developed signs of asthma, acute rhinitis, nasal polyps, angioneurotic oedema or urticaria following the administration of acetylsalicylic acid or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- pregnancy and lactation (see 4.6 'Pregnancy and lactation' and 5.3 'Preclinical safety data')
- children and adolescents under 16 years of age
- patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- patients with severe congestive heart failure.

Etoricoxib Side Effects:

Information about Arcoxia Side Effects:
In clinical trials, Arcoxia (etoricoxib) was evaluated for safety in approximately 4800 individuals, including approximately 3400 patients with OA, RA or chronic low back pain (approximately 600 patients with OA or RA were treated for one year or longer).

In clinical studies the following undesirable Arcoxia side effects were reported at an incidence greater than placebo in patients with OA, RA or chronic low back pain treated with etoricoxib 60 mg or 90 mg for up to 12 weeks: [Common (>1/100, <1/10) Uncommon (>1/1000, <1/100) Rare (>1/10,000, <1/1,000) Very rare ( <1/10,000)]

Arcoxia side effects include: Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects:gastro-enteritis, upper respiratory infection, urinary tract infection.
Immune system disorder Arcoxia Side Effects:
Very rare Arcoxia Side Effects:drug hypersensitivity.
Metabolism and nutrition disorders Arcoxia Side Effects:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: appetite increase or decrease, oedema/fluid retention, weight gain.
Psychiatric disorders Arcoxia Side Effects:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: anxiety, depression, mental acuity decreased.
Nervous system disorder:
Common Arcoxia Side Effects: dizziness, headache.
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: dysgeusia, insomnia, paraesthesia/hypaesthesia, somnolence.
Eye disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: blurred vision.
Ear and labyrinth disorders:
Uncommon: tinnitus.
Cardiac disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: congestive heart failure, non-specific ECG changes.
Very rare Arcoxia Side Effects: myocardial infarction.
Vascular disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: flushing, hypertension.
Very rare Arcoxia Side Effects: cerebrovascular accident.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: cough, dyspnoea, epistaxis.
Gastro-intestinal disorders:
Common Arcoxia Side Effects: gastro-intestinal disorders (e.g. abdominal pain, flatulence, heartburn), diarrhoea, dyspepsia, epigastric discomfort, nausea.
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: abdominal distention, acid reflux, bowel movement pattern change, constipation, dry mouth, gastroduodenal ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, oesophagitis, oral ulcer, vomiting.
Very Rare Arcoxia Side Effects: gastro-intestinal perforation and bleeding.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: ecchymosis, facial oedema, pruritus, rash.
Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and bone disorders:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: muscular cramp/spasm, musculoskeletal pain/stiffness.
Renal and urinary disorders Arcoxia Side Effects:
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: proteinuria.
General disorders and administration site conditions:
Common Arcoxia Side Effects: asthenia/fatigue, flu-like disease.
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: chest pain.
Investigations:
CommonArcoxia Side Effects: ALT increased, AST increased.
Uncommon Arcoxia Side Effects: blood urea nitrogen increased, creatine phosphokinase increased, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, hyperkalaemia, leukocytes decreased, platelets decreased, serum creatinine increased, uric acid increased.

Arcoxia comes from a class of drugs that is similar to Vioxx (Rofecoxib), Celebrex (Celecoxib, Bextra (Valdecoxib) and Mobic (Meloxicam).

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

Asacol is used for treating and causing remission of various forms of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon)
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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

Hydroxyzine depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation...
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Atrovent

Generic name: Ipratropium bromide

Ipratropium bromide inhalation aerosol and solution are prescribed for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms...
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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

Generic Aventyl is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.
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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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