Pharmacy Prescriptions - Drugs Starting with C

Carbemazepine

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:48:35 -0400

Drug Name: CARBAMAZEPINE (synthetic name 5H-dibenz [b, f] azepine-5-carboxamide)

Brand Names: Atretol, Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol-XR, Apo-Carbamazepine, Novo-Carbamaz, Nu-Carbamazepine, Taro-Carbamazepine, Taro-Carbamazepine CR, Tegretol Chewtabs, Tegretol CR

Generic Name: Carbamazepine

Uses: It is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug, used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It is also used to treat schizophrenia and trigeminal neuralgia.

How to use: The dosage of Generic for Carbamazepine varies on each patient. Always consult your medical doctor for the right dosage that will suit you.

Coumadin

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:39:57 -0400

Drug Name: Coumadin

Brand Name: Coumadin

Generic Name: Warfarin (war' far in)

Uses: Coumadin is a medication used to prevent the formation of blood clots in the body. It is also used to prevent blood clots from growing larger especially after a heart attack or heart surgery. Coumadin is also used to treat certain types of irregular heartbeat and lung cancers in combination with other drugs. Above all, it helps stop blood clotting.

Captopril

Mon, 14 Aug 2006 02:37:45 -0400

Drug Name: Captopril (kap' toe pril)

Brand Names: Capoten

Generic Name: Captopril

Colchicine

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:03:41 -0400

Drug Name: Colchicine

Brand Names: Colchicine

Generic Name: Colchicine

Cetirizine

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 23:04:44 -0400

Drug Name: Cetirizine

Brand Names: Zyrtec Syrup, Zyrtec

Generic Name: Cetirizine

Cephalexin

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:36:29 -0400

Drug Name: Cephalexin

Brand Names: Keflex, Keftabs, Biocef, Zartan, Pulvules

Generic Name: Cephalexin (sef a lex' in)

Uses: Cephalexin is used for the treatment of certain infections that is caused by bacteria. It works by preventing the formation of bacteria in the cell walls and in turn stopping or slowing down the growth of bacteria cells in the body. Some of the conditions that are treated by cephalexin are bone, ear and skin infections, urinary tract infections and respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, otitis media, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and pneumonia. Cephalexin is a type of antibiotic that is similar to penicillin in action and side effects. So, if a person is allergic to penicillin or when the bacteria have become resistant to penicillin, cephalexin is used. It is also used if a greater target site concentration is needed.

Catapres

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:39:59 -0400

Drug Name: Catapres

Brand Names: Catapres

Generic Name: Clonidine

Uses: Clonidine belongs to a family of medicines called antihypertensives. It is used to treat high blood pressure. They work by controlling the brain and nerves in certain places or pathways to relax blood vessels and allow blood to pass through these vessels more easily. Avoiding a high blood pressure rating is important for reducing the risks of heart diseases and stroke.

Ciprofloxacin

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:38:15 -0400

Drug Name: Ciprofloxacin

Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR, Ciproxin, Proquin XR

Caffeine

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 15:00:57 -0400

Few substances are as omnipresent on breakfast tables, corporate meeting desks, and humble sidewalk stools as coffee. Coffee warms the heart, buzzes the brain, wakes up sleepy eyes, and entices the senses with rich sensuous aromas. Available in a bewildering variety of blends, flavors, and mixes, coffee can be anywhere from mouth-wateringly delicious to downright revoltingly bitter.

Cyclobenzaprine

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:50:32 -0500

Drug Name: CYCLOBENZAPRINE

CYCLOBENZAPRINE - ORAL (sye-klo-BENZ-uh-preen)

COMMON CYCLOBENZAPRINE BRAND NAME(S): Flexeril

CYCLOBENZAPRINE USES: Cyclobenzaprine relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries. Cyclobenzaprine is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. It is used, along with rest and physical therapy, for short-term treatment (i.e., 2 to 3 weeks). Cyclobenzaprine acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to produce its muscle relaxant effects.

Cialis

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:49:24 -0500

Drug Name: CIALIS

TADALAFIL - ORAL (ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT) (See-Al-iss)

COMMON CIALIS BRAND NAME(S): Cialis

Celexa

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:48:20 -0500

Drug Name: CELEXA

CITALOPRAM - ORAL (sye-TAL-oh-pram)

COMMON CELEXA BRAND NAME(S):
Celexa

CELEXA USES:
Celexa (Citalopram) is used to treat depression. Celexa works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Celexa has also been used to treat certain eating disorders (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc). Other depression medications worth looking at are Paxil and Wellbutrin. Both have shown signifant results in patients who suffer from depression, nervousness, and other disorders.

Celebrex

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 12:47:30 -0500

Drug Name: CELEBREX

CELECOXIB - ORAL (sell-eh-COX-ib)

COMMON CELEBREX BRAND NAME(S):
Celebrex

CELEBREX USES:
Celebrex is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which relieves pain and inflammation (swelling). Celebrex treats pain, swelling and stiffness due to arthritis. Celebrex works by blocking the enzyme in your body that makes prostaglandins. Decreasing prostaglandins helps to reduce pain and swelling.