Drugs

Generic name: acetaminophen (oral) Drug class: Miscellaneous analgesics Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Paracetamol , Tylenol , Aurophen , Feverall (rectal) , Mapap What is Acetaminophen? Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Acetaminophen is used to treat mild to moderate pain, moderate to severe pain in conjunction with opiates, or to reduce fever. Common conditions treated include headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, sore throat, colds, flu, and fevers. Acetaminophen is also available in many over-the-counter combination medications with other drugs, including Actifed, Alka-Seltzer Plus Liquid Gels, Cepacol, Contac, Coridicin, Dayquil, Dimetapp, Dristan, Excedrin, Feverall, Liquiprin, Midol, Nyquil, Pan...

Generic name: fluticasone and salmeterol [ floo-tik-a-sone, sal-me-te-rol ] Drug class: Bronchodilator combinations Dosage form: aerosol, metered Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Fluticasone and salmeterol , Airduo respiclick , Advair , Advair hfa What is Advair diskus? Advair Diskus inhalation is a steroid and bronchodilator combination medicine that is used to prevent asthma attacks. It is also used to prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema. In people with COPD, Advair Diskus is for long-term treatment. In people with asthma, Advair Diskus is for short-term treatment until symptoms are well controlled with with other medicine...

Generic name: fexofenadine Drug class: Antihistamines Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Fexofenadine , Children's allegra allergy , Children's allegra odt , Allegra 12 hour allergy , Allegra 24 hour allergy 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 eyes, and runny nose. Allegra is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever) in adults and children. Allegra is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children. Allegra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: amitriptyline Drug class: Tricyclic antidepressants Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Elavil What is Amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects. Amitriptyline affects certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that communicate between brain cells and help regulate mood. Amitriptyline is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of depression. Amitriptyline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use amitriptyline if you have recently had a heart attack. Do not use amitriptyline if you have used an MAO in...

Generic name: ethinyl estradiol and segesterone (vaginal ring) [ eth-in-il-es-tra-dye-ole-and-se-jes-ter-one ] Drug class: Contraceptives Dosage form: vaginal ring Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Ethinyl estradiol and segesterone (vaginal ring) What is Annovera vaginal ring? Annovera Vaginal Rings are made of silicone and contains two female hormones that are slowly released into your vagina and then enter your blood. The vaginal ring contains a combination of segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol. Annovera is used by females as contraception to prevent pregnancy. One Annovera vaginal ring may be reused for up to 1 year. Warnings ...