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Select any letter to display the medications available then choose one to learn more about the side effects, dosing, interactions and the most important information about its use.
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B-COMPLEX VITAMIN with VITAMIN C (B-KOM pleks VAHY tuh min with VAHY tuh min C) is a multivitamin. It is mostly used to help provide good nutrition to people who need extra intake of these vitamins due to stress, renal disease, or other medical co...
BACILLUS CALMETTE-GUERIN LIVE, BCG (ba SIL us KAL met gay RAYN) is a bacteria solution. This medicine stimulates the immune system to ward off cancer cells. It is used to treat bladder cancer.
BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) is a polypeptide antibiotic.It is used to treat bacterial eye infections.
BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
BACITRACIN (bass i TRAY sin) is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial skin infections or to prevent infection of minor burns, cuts, or scrapes.
BACITRACIN; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat eye infections.
BACITRACIN; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat skin infections.
BACITRACIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; pol i MIX in) is used to treat eye infections.
BACITRACIN; POLYMYXIN (bass i TRAY sin; pol i MIX in) is used to prevent skin infections.
BACITRACIN; HYDROCORTISONE; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B (bass i TRAY sin; hye droe KOR ti sone; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in bee) helps to reduce swelling, redness, and itching of the eyes. It is also used to treat eye infections.
BACITRACIN; HYDROCORTISONE; NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B (bass i TRAY sin; hye droe KOR ti sone; nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in bee) helps to reduce swelling, redness, and itching of the skin. It is also used to treat skin infections.
BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BALSALAZIDE (bal SAL a zide) is used to treat the pain and inflammation caused by ulcerative colitis.
CASTOR OIL; PERU BALSAM; TRYPSIN (KAS tor oil; puh ROO BAWL suhm; TRIP sin) is used to promote healing and treat certain types of skin ulcers and wounds.
CASTOR OIL; PERU BALSAM; TRYPSIN (KAS tor oil; puh ROO BAWL suhm; TRIP sin) is used to promote healing and treat certain types of skin ulcers and wounds.
CASTOR OIL; PERU BALSAM; TRYPSIN (KAS tor oil; puh ROO BAWL suhm; TRIP sin) is used to promote healing and treat certain types of skin ulcers and wounds.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BARIUM SULFATE (BA ree um SUL fate) is a contrast agent. It is used during an x-ray to determine the size of a stricture or abnormal narrowing in the esophagus.
BARIUM SULFATE (BA ree um SUL fate) is a contrast agent that is used to diagnose problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
BASILIXIMAB (ba sil IK si mab) suppresses the immune system. It is used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.
BECAPLERMIN (be KAP ler min) is used on the skin to treat ulcers on the lower legs in patients with diabetes.
BECLOMETHASONE (be kloe METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your nose. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose. This medicine is also used to prevent...
BECLOMETHASONE (be kloe METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
BELLADONNA ALKALOIDS; ERGOTAMINE; PHENOBARBITAL (bell a DON a; er GOT a meen; fee noe BAR bi tal) is a combination of several different drugs. It is used to help prevent headaches when it is taken on a regular basis. The medicine will not treat a ...
BENAZEPRIL (ben AY ze pril) is an ACE inhibitor. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
BENAZEPRIL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (ben AY ze pril; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of an ACE inhibitor and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
BENDAMUSTINE (BEN da MUS teen) is an anti-cancer drug used to treat a certain type of leukemia.
BENZOCAINE (BEN zoe kane) causes loss of feeling on the skin and in the mouth. It is used to treat mouth and throat pain.
BENZOCAINE (BEN zoe kane) causes loss of feeling on the skin and in the mouth. This helps relieve mouth pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BENZOCAINE (BEN zoe kane) causes loss of feeling in the skin. It is used to treat the itching, swelling, and pain of hemorrhoids.
BENZOCAINE (BEN zoe kane) causes loss of feeling in the skin. This helps relieve pain from insect bites, minor burns, small wounds, or other skin irritations.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE; ERTHYROMYCIN (BEN zoe ill per OX ide; er ith roe MYE sin) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE (BEN zoe ill per OX ide) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne.
BENZOYL PEROXIDE;CLINDAMYCIN GEL (BEN zoe ill per OX ide; klin da MYE sin) is used on the skin to treat mild to moderate acne.
BENZPHETAMINE (benz FET a meen) decreases your appetite. It is used with a reduced calorie diet and exercise to help you lose weight. This medicine is only meant to be used for a few weeks.
BENZTROPINE (BENZ troe peen) is for certain movement problems due to Parkinson's disease, certain medicines, or other causes.
BENZTROPINE (BENZ troe peen) is for certain movement problems due to Parkinson's disease, certain medicines, or other causes.
BENZYL ALCOHOL (BEN zil AL kuh hawl) lotion is used to treat lice of the hair and scalp. It acts by destroying the lice. It does not destroy their eggs; a second treatment is needed 7 days after the first treatment.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BERACTANT is a lung surfactant. Our bodies need lung surfactant to keep the lungs open during breathing. This medicine is used to prevent and to treat Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in babies who are born early.
BETA-CAROTENE (bay ta - KARE oh teen) is changed into vitamin A in the body. It is added to a healthy diet to prevent or treat low vitamin A levels.
BETAINE (BEE ta een) is a nutrient. It is used to treat homocystinuria. This drug helps regulate homocysteine levels and can improve how you feel. It is not a cure.
BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used for other con...
BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. It is used to treat asthma, allergies, arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. It is also used for other con...
BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to treat swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions.
BETAMETHASONE (bay ta METH a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat scaling, redness, and itching due to scalp problems such as scalp psoriasis.
BETAXOLOL (be TAX oh lol) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
BETAXOLOL (be TAX oh lol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
BETHANECHOL (be THAN e kole) stimulates the bladder. It is used in patients who are having trouble passing urine to empty their bladder.
BEVACIZUMAB (be va SIZ yoo mab) is a chemotherapy drug. It targets a protein found in many cancer cell types, and halts cancer growth. This drug treats many cancers including non-small cell lung cancer, colon or rectal cancer, and breast cancer. I...
BEXAROTENE (bexs AIR oh teen) is used to treat the skin manifestations of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This medicine should only be used in patients who have not responded to at least one other treatment.
BEXAROTENE (bexs AIR oh teen) is used to treat skin lesions in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. This medicine should only be used in patients who have not responded to or could not tolerate other therapies.
BICALUTAMIDE (bye ka LOO ta mide) blocks the effect of the male hormone testosterone on the prostate. This medicine is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is given with other treatments.
BIMATOPROST (bi MA toe prost) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
BIMATOPROST (bi MA toe prost) is used on the upper eyelashes to increase their growth. It helps make eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL; ELECTROLYTES; BISACODYL (pol ee ETH i leen GLYE col; i LEK truh lahyts; bis a KOE dill) bowel prep kit is a combination laxative. It is used to clean out the bowel before a colonoscopy.
BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM; METRONIDAZOLE; TETRACYCLINE (BIZ muth sub SIH trayt poe TAS ee um; me troe NI da zole; tet ra SYE kleen) is an antibiotic. It is used to treat stomach ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE; METRONIDAZOLE; TETRACYCLINE (biz muth sub sa LIS i late; me troe NI da zole; tet ra SYE kleen) is a combination antibiotic. It is used to treat stomach ulcers associated with Helicobacter pylori, a bacterial infection.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BISOPROLOL (bis OH proe lol) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure.
BISOPROLOL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (bis OH proe lol; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a beta-blocker and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
BIVALIRUDIN is an anticoagulant. It is used in a hospital setting to help prevent blood clots.
BLACK COHOSH (blak KOH hosh) or Cimicifuga racemosa is a dietary supplement. It is being promoted to help support female health problems, like the symptoms of menopause (hot flashes). Black cohosh is also promoted to ease menstrual pain or pre-men...
BLEOMYCIN (blee oh MYE sin) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat many kinds of cancer like lymphoma, cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and testicular cancer. It is also used to prevent and to treat fluid build-up around the lungs cause...
BORIC ACID (BOHR ik AS id) eye solution is used to cleanse and treat irritated eyes.
BORTEZOMIB (bor TEZ oh mib) is a chemotherapy drug. It slows the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used to treat multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and other cancers.
BOSENTAN (boe SEN tan) is used to treat a serious heart and lung disorder called primary pulmonary hypertension. This medicine may help to increase your ability to exercise and improve your breathing.
BRIMONIDINE (bri MOE ni deen) is used to to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
BRIMONIDINE; TIMOLOL (bri MOE ni deen; TYE moe lole) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eyes.
BRINZOLAMIDE (bryn XOE la mide) is used in the eye to treat open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.
BROMFENAC (BROM fen ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The eye drops are used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery.
BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and symptoms caused by certain cancers. It is also used to treat Parkinson's disease an...
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny nose from a cold.
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny nose from a cold.
BROMPHENIRAMINE; CARBETAPENTANE; PHENYLEPHRINE (brome fen IR a meen; KAR bay ta PEN tane; fen il EF rin) is a combination of an antihistamine, a cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This med...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; CARBETAPENTANE; PHENYLEPHRINE (brome fen IR a meen; KAR bay ta PEN tane; fen il EF rin) is a combination of an antihistamine, a cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This med...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; dex troe meth OR fan; soo doe e FED rin) is a histamine blocker, cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It can help relieve cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itch...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; dex troe meth OR fan; soo doe e FED rin) is an antihistamine, cough suppressant, and decongestant. It can help relieve cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itchy or ...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; DEXTROMETHORPHAN; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; dex troe meth OR fan; soo doe e FED rin) is a histamine blocker, cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It can help relieve cough, runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itch...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; HYDROCODONE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; hye droe KOE done; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine, a cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It is used to relieve cough, congestion, and runny nose. This ...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This medicine will not treat an infection.
BROMPHENIRAMINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This medicine will not treat an infection.
BROMPHENIRAMINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This medicine will not treat an infection.
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny nose from a cold.
BROMPHENIRAMINE (brome fen IR a meen) is an antihistamine. It is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies. It is also used to treat a runny nose from a cold.
BROMPHENIRAMINE; HYDROCODONE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; hye droe KOE done; soo doe e FED rin) is a histamine blocker, cough suppressant, and a decongestant. It is used to relieve cough, stuffy nose, sneezing, and runny nose. This medic...
BROMPHENIRAMINE; PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (brome fen IR a meen; soo doe e FED rin) is a combination of an antihistamine and a decongestant. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergy and colds. This medicine will not treat an infection.
BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It helps to decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) nasal spray is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your nose. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffy nose.
BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack.
BUDESONIDE (bue DES oh nide) is a corticosteroid. It is used in the treatment of Crohn's disease, which is an inflammatory bowel disease.
BUDESONIDE; FORMOTEROL (byoo DES oh nide; for MOH te rol) inhalation is a combination of two medicines that decrease inflammation and help to open up the airways in your lungs. It is used to treat asthma. Do NOT use in an acute asthma attack.
BUMETANIDE (byoo MET a nide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
BUMETANIDE (byoo MET a nide) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, and edema or swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease.
BUPRENORPHINE (byoo pre NOR feen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
BUPRENORPHINE (byoo pre NOR feen) is used to treat certain types of drug dependence.
BUPRENORPHINE; NALOXONE (byoo pre NOR feen; nal OX one) is used to treat certain types of drug dependence.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
BUSULFAN (byoo SUL fan) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia.
BUSULFAN (byoo SUL fan) is a chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia.
BUTABARBITAL (byoo ta BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It is used to help you relax for sleep.
BUTABARBITAL (byoo ta BAR bi tal) is a barbiturate. It is used to help you relax for sleep.
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
ACETAMINOPHEN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE; CODEINE (a set a MEE noe fen; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een; KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
ASPIRIN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE (AS pir in; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
ASPIRIN; BUTALBITAL; CAFFEINE; CODEINE (AS pir in; byoo TAL bi tal; KAF een; KOE deen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat tension headaches.
BUTENAFINE (byoo TEN a feen) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin.
BUTOCONAZOLE (byoo toe KOE na zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina.
BUTORPHANOL (byoo TOR fa nole) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.
BUTORPHANOL (byoo TOR fa nole) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is also used to prevent pain before surgery and during child birth.
