Pharmacy Prescriptions - Drugs Starting with F

Fosamax

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:05:16 -0400

Drug Name: Fosamax

Brand Name: Fosamax

Generic Name: Alendronate (a LEN dro nayt)

Uses: Fosamax is a medication that helps prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and/or osteoporosis that is induced by steroids. The drug works by changing bone formation and its breakdown in the body. This drug slows bone loss and increase bone mass that could prevent bone fractures.

Flonase

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:41:16 -0400

Drug Name: Flonase

Brand Name: Flonase

Famotidine: An Ulcer Medication

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 04:29:00 -0400

Drug Name: Famotidine

Brand Names: Mylanta AR, Pepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid RPD

Generic Name: Famotidine (fa MAH ti deen)

Uses: Famotidine is expended to cure ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Famotidine also helps treat conditions related to too much acid in the stomach and conditions of GERD which acid goes up to esophagus.

How to use: Prescription of famotidine descends as a tablet and a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is normally taken once daily at the time you go to bed or two to four times a day. Nonprescription famotidine comes as a tablet, a chewable tablet, and a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice a day. To prevent symptoms, it is taken 15 to 60 minutes before eating foods or drinking drinks that may cause heartburn. Follow the instructions on your prescription, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take famotidine exactly as directed.

Side Effects: The H2 blockers as a group have a very ascertained potentiality for side effects, hence their recent release to “nonprescription” status.

Fentanyl

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:53:07 -0400

Drug Name: Fentanyl (FEN-ta-nil)

Brand Names: Actiq, Duragesic

Generic Name: fentanyl transdermal system

Uses: Fentanyl belongs to the drug class narcotic analgesics. It is used to treat chronic pain that cannot be handled by less acting pain relievers. It works by stimulating the receptors on the brain’s nerves to reduce the perception of pain.

Fluconazole

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:42:56 -0400

Drug Name: Fluconazole

Brand Names: Diflucan

Generic Name: Fluconazole

Uses: Fluconazole is in a class of antifungal medicines known as triazoles. It is used to treat fungal infections in internal parts or organs. It is also used to prevent yeast infections during therapies that tend to decrease the body’s defense mechanisms, such as chemotherapy.

Fluoxetine

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:07:50 -0500

Drug Name: FLUOXETINE

FLUOXETINE - ORAL (flew-OX-eh-teen)

COMMON FLUOXETINE BRAND NAME(S):
Prozac, Sarafem

FLUOXETINE USES:
Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, bulimia (an eating disorder), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), and severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder-PMDD). Fluoxetine works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain. Fluoxetine has also been used to treat panic attacks, obesity, and alcoholism.

Flextra-DS

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:06:35 -0500

Drug Name: FLEXTRA-DS

ACETAMINOPHEN/PHENYLTOLOXAMINE - ORAL (uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/fen-il-toe-LOX-uh-meen)

COMMON FLEXTRA-DS BRAND NAME(S):
Dologesic, Flextra-650, Novagesic, Rhinoflex, Staflex

FLEXTRA-DS USES:
This combination medication is used to treat the minor aches and pains (e.g., headache, backache, toothache, joint pain, cramps) associated with menstrual periods, colds, flu, dental problems, or arthritis. It is also used to reduce fever.

Flexeril

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:05:47 -0500

Drug Name: FLEXERIL

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

COMMON FLEXERIL BRAND NAME(S):
Flexeril

FLEXERIL USES:
Flexeril relaxes muscles and relieves pain and discomfort associated with strains, sprains, spasms or other muscle injuries.

HOW TO USE FLEXERIL:
Flexeril may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Take Flexeril as directed. Do not increase your Flexerildose or take Flexeril more often than prescribed.

Fioricet

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 13:04:46 -0500

Drug Name: FIORICET BUTALBITAL/ACETAMINOPHEN/CAFFEINE - ORAL (byou-TAL-bih-tall/uh-seet-uh-MEE-no-fen/kaff-EEN)