Pharmacy Prescriptions - Drugs Starting with A

Avapro

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:59:17 -0400

Drug Name: Avapro

Brand Names: Avapro

Amiodarone

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:39:02 -0400

Drug Name: Amiodarone

Brand Names: Cordarone, Pacerone

Generic Name: Amiodarone

Uses: Amiodarone is considered a "broad spectrum" anti arrhythmic medication which is responsible for the heart's rhythm. It eases heartbeat complications called ventricular arrhythmias. This treatment keeps heartbeat at its regular pace and it directly penetrates on heart tissues.

Aviane:An Oral Contraceptive

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:43:40 -0400

Drug Name: Aviane

Brand Names: Alesse, Aviane, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Triphasil-28, Trivora

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (ETH in ill ess tra DYE ole and LEE voe nor jess trel)

Uses: Aviane is another good birth control pill. Its chemical component is made up of a mixture of natural estrogens and progestins, very much similar to the female hormones involved in conception. Ethinyl estradiol has an estrogenic compound and levonorgestrel is a form progestin. These products can prevent ovulation,disrupts fertilization and pregnancy. It prevents the sperm from penetrating to the uterus to unite to an egg cell.In short, inhibits pregnancy.

Adderall

Thu, 18 May 2006 17:04:34 -0400

ADDERALL Drug Information

Drug Name: ADDERALL

ADDERALL DESCRIPTION:
AMPHETAMINE WITH DEXTROAMPHETAMINE - ORAL TABLET (am-FET-uh-meen WITH dex-trow-am-FET-uh-meen)

Accutane

Thu, 18 May 2006 16:46:31 -0400

Accutane - Isotretinoin (oral)

Pronunciation: eye so TREH tih noyn

Brand Names: Accutane

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Avandia

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 16:49:15 -0500

DRUG NAME: Avandia

BRAND NAME: Avandia®

WHAT IS AVANDIA USED TO TREAT:
Avandia, in addition to diet and exercise, improves blood sugar control in adults with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Avandia can be used alone or in combination with a sulfonylurea, metformin, or insulin when diet, exercise, and one of these agents or diet, exercise, plus Avandia alone are not enough to control blood sugar.

Atenolol

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:15:07 -0500

ATENOLOL (Tenormin®) - ORAL

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Atenolol

USES:
Atenolol controls, but does not cure, high blood pressure (hypertension). Atenolol also relieves chest pain (angina), and can be helpful after a heart attack.

Antivert

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:52:50 -0500

DRUG NAME: Antivert

BRAND NAMES: Antivert, Antivert/25, Antivert/50, Bonine, Dramamine II, Marezine, Meclicot, Medivert

DESCRIPTION:
Buclizine, cyclizine, and meclizine are used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and vertigo (dizziness caused by other medical problems).

Amoxil

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 14:44:14 -0500

DRUG NAME: Amoxil

PRONOUNCED: amoxicillin (a mox i SIH lin)

BRAND NAMES:
Amoxicot, Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox, Wymox

WHAT IS AMOXIL:

Amoxil is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body.

Amoxicillin

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 19:09:18 -0500

DRUG NAME: Amoxicillin

AMOXICILLIN - ORAL

Brand Names: Amoxicot, Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox, Wymox

Generic Name: Amoxicillin (a mox i SIH lin)

WHAT IS AMOXICILLIN?

Amitriptyline

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:59:51 -0500

DRUG NAME: Amitriptyline

BRAND NAMES: Elavil, Endep, Vanatrip

GENERIC NAME: Amitriptyline (a mee TRIP ti leen)

WHAT IS AMITRIPTYLINE?

Amitriptyline is in a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

Amaryl

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:41:43 -0500

DRUG NAME: Amaryl

BRAND NAMES: Amaryl

GENERIC NAMES: glimepiride (glih MEH pih ride)

WHAT IS AMARYL:

Glimepiride is in a class of drugs called sulfonylureas. It is used to help control blood sugar levels.

Altace

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:31:10 -0500

DRUG NAME: Altace

BRAND NAMES: Altace

GENERIC NAMES: ramipril (RA mi prill)

WHAT DOES IT DO:

Ramipril is in a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors).

Allopurinol

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:24:04 -0500

DRUG NAME: Allopurinol

BRAND NAMES: Zyloprim

PRONOUNCED: (al oh PURE i nole)

HOW TO USE:
Take Allopurinol tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the Allopurinol prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. If Allopurinol upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take Allopurinol more often than directed.

Allegra

Thu, 16 Feb 2006 18:18:12 -0500

DRUG NAME: Allegra

FEXOFENADINE-PSEUDOEPHEDRINE EXTENDED RELEASE - ORAL (fex-oh-FEN-uh-deen WITH sue-doh-eff-ED-rin)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Allegra D

USES:
Allegra contains an antihistamine and decongestant used to relieve allergy symptoms such as itchy red eyes, stuffy nose and throat irritation.