Pronunciation: al-PRAY-zoe-lamGeneric name: alprazolamBrand names: Xanax, Xanax XR, NiravamDosage forms: oral concentrate (1 mg/mL), oral tablet (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg), oral tablet, disintegrating (0.25 mg; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg), … show all 4 dosage formsDrug class: Benzodiazepines
Generic name: allopurinol (oral/injection) [ AL-oh-PURE-i-nol ]Brand names: Zyloprim, Lopurin, AloprimDosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (500 mg), oral tablet (100 mg; 200 mg; 300 mg)Drug classes: Antigout agents, Antihyperuricemic agents What is allopurinol? Allopurinol belongs to a class of medications called xanthine
Pronunciation: uh-l-EH-g-r-uhGeneric name: fexofenadineOther brand names of fexofenadine include: Allegra, Allegra ODTDrug class: Antihistamines What is Allegra? Allegra is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery
Generic name: alfuzosin [ al-FUE-zoe-sin ]Brand name: UroxatralDrug class: Alpha blockers Uses for alfuzosin Alfuzosin is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is
Generic name: alendronate [ a-LEN-dro-nate ]Brand names: Binosto, FosamaxDosage forms: oral solution (70 mg/75 mL), oral tablet (10 mg; 35 mg; 5 mg; 70 mg), oral tablet, effervescent (70 mg)Drug class: Bisphosphonates What is alendronate? Alendronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, steroid
Pronunciation: a-le-sen-sahGeneric name: alectinibDosage form: oral capsulesDrug class: Multikinase inhibitors What is Alecensa? Alecensa (alectinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that may be used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults that have been caused by
Generic name: spironolactone [ spir-ON-oh-LAK-tone ]Other brand names of spironolactone include: Aldactone, CaroSpirDrug classes: Aldosterone receptor antagonists, Potassium-sparing diuretics What is Aldactone? Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels
Pronunciation: al-BYOO-ter-allGeneric name: albuterol inhalationBrand names: ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, AccuNebDrug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators What is albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Albuterol inhalation is used
Pronunciation: a-JO-veeGeneric name: fremanezumab-vfrmDrug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Ajovy? Ajovy is an injectable prescription medicine used to prevent migraine headaches in adults. Ajovy works by blocking the activity of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). Ajovy may also be used for
Pronunciation: AIM-oh-vigGeneric name: erenumabDosage form: Aimovig autoinjector (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL), prefilled Aimovig injection (70 mg/mL, 140 mg/mL)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Aimovig? Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) is a once-monthly, self-administered injection used to prevent migraines in adults. It helps prevent
