Pronunciation: A-va-sin-KAP-tad-PEG-olBrand name: IzervayDosage form: intravitreal injectionDrug class: Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents What is Avacincaptad pegol? Avacincaptad pegol (Izervay) injection is a treatment for geographic atrophy (GA), which is due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Avacincaptad pegol injection helps to slow down the progression of geographic
Generic name: epinephrine injection (auto-injector) [ EP-i-NEF-rin ]Drug classes: Adrenergic bronchodilators, Catecholamines, Vasopressors What is Auvi-Q? Auvi-Q injection contains epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives,
Pronunciation: aw-VEHL-ah-teeGeneric name: bupropion and dextromethorphanDosage form: extended-release tabletsDrug class: Miscellaneous antidepressants What is Auvelity? Auvelity is an antidepressant medicine used to treat Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) which is a specific type of depression. Auvelity is a rapid-acting antidepressant that started working as
Pronunciation: aw-STED-ohGeneric name: deutetrabenazine [ doo-TET-ra-BEN-a-zeen ]Other brand names of deutetrabenazine [ doo-TET-ra-BEN-a-zeen ] include: Austedo, Austedo XRDosage form: Austedo tablets (6 mg, 9 mg,12 mg), Austedo XR tablets (6 mg, 12 mg, 18 mg, 24 mg, 30 mg,
Generic name: amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium [ am-OK-i-SIL-in-KLAV-ue-LAN-ate-poe-TAS-ee-um ]Drug class: Penicillins / beta-lactamase inhibitors What is Augmentin? Augmentin contains a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor
Pronunciation: oh-BAH-gee-ohGeneric name: teriflunomide [ ter-i-FLOO-noe-mide ]Dosage form: tablets (7mg, 14mg))Drug class: Selective immunosuppressants What is Aubagio? Aubagio is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease). Aubagio
Generic name: atorvastatin [ a-TOR-va-sta-tin ]Brand names: Atorvaliq, LipitorDosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg), oral suspension (20 mg/5 mL)Drug class: Statins What is atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (fats) levels to help
Pronunciation: AT-oh-mox-e-teenGeneric name: atomoxetineBrand name: StratteraDosage form: capsule (10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100 mg)Drug class: Adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD What is Atomoxetine? Atomoxetine is a selective NRI medicine used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to help improve
Pronunciation: a-TOE-je-pantBrand name: QuliptaDosage form: tablets (10 mg, 30 mg, 60 mg)Drug class: CGRP inhibitors What is Atogepant? Atogepant is a prescription medicine used to help prevent migraine headaches, including episodic and chronic migraines, in adults. Atogepant’s brand name is Qulipta by AbbVie
Generic name: lorazepam [ lor-A-ze-pam ]Drug classes: Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants, Benzodiazepines, Miscellaneous antiemetics What is Ativan? Ativan (lorazepam) belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Ativan
