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Diacomit is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare chronic form of epilepsy that begins in the first year of life and causes frequent or prolonged seizures. Diacomit is for use in adults and children at least 6 months old and weighing 15 lbs (7 kg) or more who also take another medicine called clobazam. There is no clinical data to support the use of Diacomit alone to treat Dravet syndrome.

Diastat AcuDial is a rectal gel used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy. Diastat AcuDial contains the medication diazepam, which belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepine anticonvulsant medications. Diastat AcuDial works by reducing the excitability of nerve cells or neurons in the brain. It does this by helping a neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) work. GABA is a chemical messenger that blocks impulses between nerve cells. Diastat AcuDial is given via a rectal delivery system. The rectal delivery system combines a pre-filled syringe with a plastic applicator with a flexible, molded tip which is used to deliver the medication into the rectum. The syringe has a window on it that displays the dose and a green band that confirms when the dose is ready to be given. Diastat AcuDial contains the same gel formulation of diazepam as Diastat, which uses an older rectal delivery system that doesn't have a window displaying the dose of the medication. Diastat was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997. When the new delivery system - Diastat AcuDial - was approved in 2005, only the lowest strength pre-filled syringe of Diastat (containing diazepam 2.5mg/0.5ml) remained on the market. The higher strength versions of Diastat were discontinued at that time.

Diazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen)). It is thought that benzodiazepines work by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Diazepam is used to treat anxiety disorders, or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Diazepam is sometimes used with other medications to treat muscle spasms and stiffness, or seizures.

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). This medicine works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Diclofenac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, or signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Voltaren is also indicated for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. The Cataflam brand of this medicine is also used to treat menstrual cramps. Diclofenac powder (Cambia) is used to treat a migraine headache attack. Cambia will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Dicyclomine is used to treat functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome. Dicyclomine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Diflucan is an oral (taken by mouth) antifungal medicine. Diflucan is available as a tablet or as an oral suspension (liquid). Diflucan is used to treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood. Diflucan is also used to prevent fungal infection in people who have a weak immune system caused by cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, or diseases such as AIDS. Diflucan is also used to treat a certain type of meningitis in people with HIV or AIDS.

Digoxin is derived from the leaves of a digitalis plant. Digoxin helps make the heart beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm. Digoxin is used to treat heart failure. Digoxin is also used to treat atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder of the atria (the upper chambers of the heart that allow blood to flow into the heart).

Dilantin is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Dilantin is used to control seizures. Phenytoin does not treat all types of seizures, and your doctor will determine if it is the right medicine for you.

Dilaudid is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic. Dilaudid is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Dilaudid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Diltiazem belongs to a class of medications called calcium-channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. Diltiazem also increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Diltiazem oral is used in adults alone or in combination with other medicines to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or symptoms of angina (chest pain). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Diltiazem injection is used in adults to treat certain heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, or dangerously rapid heartbeats (tachycardia).

Diovan is used in adults and in children 1 year of age and older alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Diovan is also used in adults to treat heart failure (a condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body) and to improve survival after a heart attack. Diovan belomgs to a class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Valsartan works by blocking the action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels, allowing the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently.

Dipentum is used to treat ulcerative colitis in adults. Dipentum may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Diphenhydramine 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. Diphenhydramine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms. Diphenhydramine is also used to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat certain symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Diphenhydramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Betamethasone is a highly potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Diprolene (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Diprolene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are a valproate and are indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder, with or without psychotic features. A manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. Typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. A mixed episode is characterized by the criteria for a manic episode in conjunction with those for a major depressive episode (depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities). The efficacy of divalproex sodium extended-release tablets is based in part on studies of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets in this indication, and was confirmed in a 3-week trial with patients meeting DSM-IV TR criteria for bipolar I disorder, manic or mixed type, who were hospitalized for acute mania [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. The effectiveness of valproate for long-term use in mania, i.e. more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. Therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium extended-release tablets for extended periods should continually reevaluate the long-term risk-benefits of the drug for the individual patient. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients down to the age of 10 years with complex partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in association with other types of seizures. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are also indicated for use as sole and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures in adults and children 10 years of age or older, and adjunctively in adults and children 10 years of age or older with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures. Simple absence is defined as very brief clouding of the sensorium or loss of consciousness accompanied by certain generalized epileptic discharges without other detectable clinical signs. Complex absence is the term used when other signs are also present. Divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are indicated for prophylaxis of migraine headaches. There is no evidence that divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are useful in the acute treatment of migraine headaches. Because of the risk to the fetus of decreased IQ, neurodevelopmental disorders, neural tube defects, and other major congenital malformations, which may occur very early in pregnancy, valproate should not be used to treat women with epilepsy or bipolar disorder who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable. Valproate should not be administered to a woman of childbearing potential unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2, 5.3, 5.4), Use in Specific Populations (8.1) and Patient Counseling Information (17)]. For prophylaxis of migraine headaches, divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated in women who are pregnant and in women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception [see Contraindications (4)].

Divalproex sodium comes in different pill forms that are for different uses. Divalproex sodium tablets and capsules are used to treat seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 10 years old. Divalproex sodium tablets are sometimes used together with other seizure medications. Divalproex sodium tablets are also used in adults to prevent migraine headaches, or to treat manic episodes related to bipolar disorder (manic depression). Divalproex sodium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Donepezil (brand name Aricept) may be used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil can help improve attention, memory, behavior, and ability to do daily activities in dementia patients. Donepezil is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease; it may help improve symptoms, but the condition will progress over time, even in people who take this medicine. Research has determined that donepezil is effective in mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil improves the function of nerve cells in the brain and works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah SEET il KOE leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for memory, thinking, and reasoning. Donepezil is from the drug class cholinesterase inhibitors. Donepezil was FDA-approved on November 25, 1996, under the brand name Aricept. Generic donepezil became available in 2009.

Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood flow to the kidneys. Dopamine injection (Intropin) is used to treat certain conditions that occur when you are in shock, which may be caused by heart attack, trauma, surgery, heart failure, kidney failure, and other serious medical conditions. Dopamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Doxazosin is an alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. It relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Doxazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). The extended-release form of doxazosin (Cardura XL) is for use only in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and should not be used to treat hypertension.

Doxepin is recommended for the treatment of: 1. Psychoneurotic patients with depression and/or anxiety. 2. Depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism (not to be taken concomitantly with alcohol). 3. Depression and/or anxiety associated with organic disease (the possibility of drug interaction should be considered if the patient is receiving other drugs concomitantly). 4. Psychotic depressive disorders with associated anxiety including involutional depression and manic-depressive disorders. The target symptoms of psychoneurosis that respond particularly well to doxepin include anxiety, tension, depression, somatic symptoms and concerns, sleep disturbances, guilt, lack of energy, fear, apprehension and worry. Clinical experience has shown that doxepin is safe and well tolerated even in the elderly patient. Owing to lack of clinical experience in the pediatric population, doxepin is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 12 years of age.

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial growth and is thought to have anti-inflammatory effects. Doxycycline is used for bacterial infections, including acne, rosacea, urinary and respiratory tract infections, eye infections, gum disease, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Doxycycline can also be used to prevent malaria and treat infections caused by mites, ticks, or lice. Doxycycline hyclate and doxycycline monohydrate are two different salt forms of doxycycline available; one difference between the two is that doxycycline hyclate is soluble in water, while doxycycline monohydrate is very slightly soluble in water.  Doxycycline 100mg, 75mg, and 50mg are the most common strengths of capsules and tablets available. It is also available as an injection, suspension, or syrup.

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain effectiveness of Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules and other antibacterial drugs, Doxycycline Hyclate Capsules should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of the following infections: Doxycycline is also indicated for the treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative microorganisms: Because many strains of the following groups of microorganisms have been shown to be resistant to doxycycline, culture and susceptibility testing are recommended. Doxycycline is indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-negative bacteria, when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug: Doxycycline is indicated for treatment of infections caused by the following gram-positive microorganisms when bacteriologic testing indicates appropriate susceptibility to the drug: When penicillin is contraindicated, doxycycline is an alternative drug in the treatment of the following infections: In acute intestinal amebiasis, doxycycline may be a useful adjunct to amebicides. In severe acne, doxycycline may be useful adjunctive therapy. Doxycycline is indicated for the prophylaxis of malaria due to Plasmodium falciparum in short-term travelers (<4 months) to areas with chloroquine and/or pyrimethamine-sulfadoxine resistant strains (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section and Information for Patients subsection of the PRECAUTIONS section).

Doxylamine 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. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids. Doxylamine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms. Doxylamine is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia). Doxylamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dramamine is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old to treat or prevent nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Dramamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dulaglutide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Dulaglutide is also used to help reduce the risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack or stroke in adults who have type 2 diabetes and heart disease. dulaglutide is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Dulaglutide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dulcolax is a laxative that stimulates bowel movements. Dulcolax is used to treat constipation or to empty the bowels before surgery, colonoscopy, x-rays, or other intestinal medical procedure. Dulcolax tablets generally produce a bowel movement in 6 to 12 hours. Dulcolax suppositories generally produces bowel movements in 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI). Duloxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Duloxetine is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults. It is also used to treat general anxiety disorder in adults and children who are at least 7 years old. Duloxetine is also used in adults to treat nerve pain caused by diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain). Some brands of duloxetine are also used to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder). Drizalma is for treating fibromyalgia only in adults. Cymbalta may be used to treat fibromyalgia in adults and children at least 13 years old.

Duopa enteral suspension contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect. Duopa is used to treat movement problems in people with advanced Parkinson's disease. Duopa reduces the "off time" effect associated with taking other medicines to treat Parkinson's symptoms. Duopa enteral suspension is a gel form of carbidopa and levodopa and is delivered at a constant rate throughout the day into the small intestine using an infusion pump via a surgically implanted tube. This delivery method avoids the stomach and improves the effectiveness of the medicine.

Dupixent (dupilumab) is a biologic that is given by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection that may be used to treat the following inflammatory conditions: Dupixent works by targeting and binding to a protein that is associated with inflammation called interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor alpha subunit (IL-4Ra)], preventing IL-4 and IL-3 signaling. This inhibits the inflammatory response including the release of proinflammatory cytokines, chemokines, nitric oxide, and IgE. Dupixent is an interleukin-4 receptor alpha antagonist. Dupixent was first FDA-approved on March 28, 2017.

Dutasteride is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. dutasteride is for use in men only. Dutasteride may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Effexor (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. The efficacy of Effexor in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in 6-week controlled trials of adult outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the DSM-III or DSM-III-R category of major depression and in a 4-week controlled trial of inpatients meeting diagnostic criteria for major depression with melancholia (see CLINICAL TRIALS). A major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively persistent depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks); it should include at least 4 of the following 8 symptoms: change in appetite, change in sleep, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of interest in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, and a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation. The efficacy of Effexor XR in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 26 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial. The efficacy of Effexor in maintaining an antidepressant response in patients with recurrent depression who had responded and continued to be improved during an initial 26 weeks of treatment and were then followed for a period of up to 52 weeks was demonstrated in a second placebo-controlled trial (see CLINICAL TRIALS). Nevertheless, the physician who elects to use Effexor/Effexor XR for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

Effexor (venlafaxine) is used in adults to treat major depressive disorder. Effexor XR extended-release (long-acting) capsules are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; excessive worrying that is difficult to control), social anxiety disorder (extreme fear of interacting with others or performing in front of others that interferes with normal life), and panic disorder (sudden, unexpected attacks of extreme fear and worry about these attacks). Effexor belongs to in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Venlafaxine works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Elagolix belongs to a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. It is an oral tablet used to help treat pain caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that should line the uterus or womb, grows outside of the uterus forming lesions. It affects about 1 in 10 women of reproductive age. During your menstrual cycle these lesions grow in response to rising levels of a hormone called estrogen, then they break down and shed during your period. This can cause pain throughout your cycle. Elagolix helps to reduce the pain you experience by reducing the amount of estrogen you produce that encourages the lesions to grow. Elagolix works by binding to GnRH receptors in the pituitary gland, which suppresses luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and leads to a decrease in estrogen.

Elavil is a tricyclic antidepressant with sedative effects. Amitriptyline affects certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) that communicate between brain cells and help regulate mood. Elavil is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of depression. Elavil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Eletriptan is used to treat migraine headaches with or without aura in adults. Eletriptan will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Eletriptan should not be used to treat a common tension headache, a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body, or any headache that seems to be different from your usual migraine headaches. Use eletriptan only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches. Eletriptan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Eligard injection is used to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer. Eligard treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself. Eligard belongs to a class of medications called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. Leuprolide works by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in the body.

Eliquis blocks the activity of certain clotting substances in the blood. Eliquis is used to lower the risk of stroke or a blood clot in people with a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation. Eliquis reduces the risk of forming a blood clot in the legs and lungs of people who have just had hip or knee replacement surgery. Eliquis treats blood clots in the veins of your legs (DVT - deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism), and reduce the risk of them occurring again.

Emgality is a prescription medicine used to prevent migraines and treat episodic cluster headaches in adults. Emgality can help reduce the number of migraine days per month and reduce the number of cluster headache attacks each week. Emgality is calcitonin-gene related peptide antagonist. Emgality works by blocking a protein called calcitonin-gene related peptide (CGRP) which is involved in migraines and episodic cluster headaches, blocking CGRP helps reduce migraines and cluster headaches. Emgality is given as a monthly injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection) using a single-dose prefilled pen or a single-dose prefilled syringe after the first loading dose. Emgality received FDA approval on September 27, 2018, for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults, then on June  4, 2019,  it received FDA approval for the treatment of episodic cluster headaches in adults.

Empagliflozin is used together with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar levels in adults and children at least 10 years old with type 2 diabetes. Empagliflozin is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease. Empagliflozin is also used in adults to lower the risk of dying or needing to be in a hospital for heart failure when the heart cannot pump blood properly. Empagliflozin is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Empagliflozin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Empaveli (pegcetacoplan) is an immunosuppressant that is given by subcutaneous (under the skin) infusion, which may be used to treat adults with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). PNH is a rare acquired, life-threatening disease of the blood that is characterized by the destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), blood clots (thrombosis), and impaired bone marrow function. Empaveli works by binding to specific proteins in the complement system, which is a part of the immune system that enhances (or complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, and attack the pathogen's cell membrane. Empaveli binds to complement protein C3 and prevents it from splitting into C3a and C3b. This helps to stop intravascular hemolysis (IVH or the destruction of red blood cells in the circulation) and extravascular hemolysis (EVH or the breakdown of red blood cells in the spleen, bone marrow, or liver by macrophages). Empaveli is the only treatment that targets C3 and may prevent both forms of red blood cell destruction (IVH and EVH). It works higher in the complement system than other treatments used for PNH. Empaveli was FDA approved on May 14, 2021 and is only approved as PNH treatment. There is no Empaveli generic.

Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Emtricitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Emtricitabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Enalapril oral is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure in adults and children at least 1 month old. Enalapril oral can also be used to prevent and treat congestive congestive heart failure in adults. Enalapril injection is used in adults to treat high blood pressure. Enalapril belongs to a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors. It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently.

Enbrel is a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blocker. It works by decreasing TNF, a protein produced by the immune system to helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system produces too much TNF and mistakenly attacks healthy cells. Enbrel is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. Enbrel is also used to treat polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. Enbrel is also used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Enbrel is sometimes used with another medicine called methotrexate when treating rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

Glutamine is a substance naturally produced in the body to help regulate cell growth and function. There may also be man-made versions of these substances. Glutamine is used together with human growth hormone and a specialized diet to treat short bowel syndrome. Glutamine is also used to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease (blood disorder) in adults and children. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Enhertu is used to treat certain types of breast cancer, stomach cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. Enhertu may help cancer patients live longer and have a longer time before their cancer progresses. Enhertu is a chemotherapy medicine and a targeted therapy. Enhertu’s active ingredient is fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan, which combines two types of cancer-fighting medicines joined together to make one cancer medicine called an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC).  Enhertu works by the immunotherapy part attaching to HER2-positive cancer cells to prevent them from multiplying, which slows cancer growth and progression. Then, the chemotherapy part enters and kills the cancer cell. The targeted therapy section is fam-trastuzumab, and the chemotherapy part is deruxtecan. Enhertu is a HER2-directed antibody and topoisomerase inhibitor conjugate that was first FDA-approved on December 20, 2019.

Enoxaparin is an anticoagulant that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. Enoxaparin is used to treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism). A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. Enoxaparin is also used to prevent blood vessel complications in people with certain types of angina (chest pain) or heart attack. Enoxaparin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Entecavir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in adults and children who are at least 2 years old and weigh at least 22 pounds (10 kilograms). Entecavir is not a cure for hepatitis. It is not known whether entecavir will prevent cirrhosis or liver cancer. Entecavir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Entresto is an oral combination heart medication that contains two blood pressure-lowering medications: sacubitril and valsartan. It may be used to Sacubitril and valsartan, the ingredients in Entresto, work differently. Valsartan blocks a hormone called angiotensin II, which can harm the heart in heart failure patients, by blocking angiotensin II receptors. This prevents the hormone from causing harm to the heart and helps widen blood vessels, allowing blood to flow through more easily. Sacubitril prevents the breakdown of natriuretic peptides, which are hormones that are secreted by the heart in response to high blood pressure or high sodium levels. These hormones promote the excretion of sodium and water into the urine. By preventing their breakdown, more sodium and water are excreted, which lowers the workload on the heart and decreases blood pressure. Together, these medications ease the burden on the failing heart. Entresto is called an angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNi). Entresto was FDA-approved on July 7, 2015. Entresto is available as oral tablets and Entresto Sprinkle which can be sprinkled on food.

Entyvio (vedolizumab) is used for ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease to help improve symptoms, induce remission, and may also reduce the need for steroid medicines to control symptoms long-term. Entyvio is a selective immunosuppressant that works to control inflammation and symptoms of ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease by preventing too many white blood cells from entering your GI tract (intestine). Entyvio works selectively in the gut to decrease inflammation and does not usually lead to system-wide immunosuppression. Entyvio intravenous infusion is used as an induction treatment for ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. Entyvio Pen or prefilled syringe are used for the maintenance treatment of UC or moderate to severely active Crohn's disease and are given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneous injection). Entyvio infusion became an FDA-approved medicine on May 20, 2014. Its indications are moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease in adults. Entyvio Pen (subcutaneous) became FDA approved on September 27,2023. No biosimilars of vedolizumab have been approved by the FDA.

Enzalutamide is a prescription medicine used to treat prostate cancer in men who have received surgery or hormone therapy to lower testosterone. Enzalutamide is sometimes used when the cancer no longer responds to treatment, but has not spread to other parts of the body. Enzalutamide is also used when the cancer has responded to treatment and has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). It is not known if enzalutamide is safe and effective in children or females.

Epclusa is an antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis C in adults and children 3 years of age and older. Epclusa is a once-a-day medicine containing two antiviral medicines, sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. Epclusa helps stop the hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in the body by blocking a protein in the virus called HCV NS5. Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver that can lead to a decrease in liver function or liver failure. HCV infection can become chronic (long-lasting) and, over many years, may cause complications, such as bleeding, jaundice (yellowish eyes or skin), fluid accumulation in the abdomen, infections, liver cancer, and death.  When Eplusa was taken in chronic HCV patients with mild or no cirrhosis, results of studies showed that 95–99 percent of patients had no virus detected in the blood 12 weeks after finishing treatment. Epclusa received FDA approval on June 28, 2016, and is now approved to treat chronic hepatitis C genotypes (1 to 6) in adults and children 3 years of age and older without cirrhosis or with compensated cirrhosis. Epclusa is sometimes given in combination with another antiviral medicine called ribavirin in people who also have decompensated cirrhosis with chronic hepatitis C.

Epidiolex (CBD) is used to help reduce seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclerosis complex. The active ingredient in Epidiolex is CBD (cannabidiol). Epidiolex is available as a strawberry-flavored oral liquid taken twice daily. Epidiolex is not a controlled substance. It originally was a Schedule V controlled substance, but this was removed by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in April 2020. Epidiolex is an FDA-approved prescription medicine for adults and children who are 1 year of age and older with seizures due to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome, or tuberous sclerosis complex.

Drug of choice in the emergency treatment of severe acute anaphylactic reactions, including anaphylactic shock. Used to relieve anaphylactic symptoms (e.g., urticaria, pruritus, angioedema, hypotension, respiratory distress) caused by reactions to drugs, contrast media, insect stings, foods (e.g., milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts), latex, or other allergens; also used for idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. Administer immediately by IM injection as soon as anaphylaxis is diagnosed or strongly suspected. Administration by IM injection preferred, mainly because of safety considerations. However, IV administration may be necessary in extreme situations (e.g., anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, unresponsive or severely hypotensive patients who have failed to respond to multiple IM injections). Close hemodynamic monitoring is recommended during IV administration. Also used for its vasopressor effects in the treatment of anaphylactic shock and cardiac arrest associated with anaphylaxis. Manage cardiac arrest secondary to anaphylaxis with standard ACLS measures; consider alternative vasoactive drugs (e.g., vasopressin, norepinephrine) in patients who do not respond to epinephrine. (See ACLS and Cardiac Arrhythmias under Uses.) Consider other interventions (e.g., antihistamines, inhaled β2-adrenergic agents, IV corticosteroids) as clinically indicated. Risk of paradoxical response to epinephrine in patients receiving β-adrenergic blocking agents; consider glucagon and/or ipratropium for treatment of anaphylaxis in these patients. Used for its α-adrenergic effects to increase blood flow and facilitate return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) during cardiac arrest. Principal benefits of the drug result from increases in aortic diastolic blood pressure and in coronary and cerebral blood flow during resuscitation. High-quality CPR and defibrillation are the only proven interventions to increase survival to hospital discharge in ACLS. Other resuscitative efforts, including drug therapy, are considered secondary and should be performed without compromising the quality and timely delivery of chest compressions and defibrillation. Principal goal of pharmacologic therapy during cardiac arrest is to facilitate ROSC, and epinephrine is the drug of choice for this use. ACLS guidelines state that administration of epinephrine may be reasonable in adults with VF or pulseless VT resistant to initial CPR attempts and at least one defibrillation shock; optimal timing of administration (particularly in relation to defibrillation) not known and may vary based on patient-specific factors and resuscitation conditions. In adults with asystole or pulseless electrical activity (PEA), epinephrine may be administered as soon as feasible after onset of cardiac arrest. Also may be used in the postresuscitation period to optimize BP, cardiac output, and systemic perfusion after ROSC. Used during the periarrest period for treatment of symptomatic bradycardia in adults; although not a first-line drug, may be considered in patients who are unresponsive to atropine or as a temporizing measure while awaiting availability of a pacemaker. Also used in the emergency treatment of infants and children with bradycardia and cardiopulmonary compromise (with a palpable pulse) when bradycardia persists despite ventilation, oxygenation, and chest compressions. Drugs are rarely needed during resuscitation of neonates; because hypoxemia and inadequate lung inflation are common causes of bradycardia, establishing adequate ventilation is the most important corrective measure in these patients. Also has been used in the treatment of syncope resulting from AV nodal block. However, permanent pacemaker implantation is the treatment of choice for third-degree and advanced second-degree AV nodal block (complete heart block). Used for treatment of hypotension associated with septic shock, generally as a second-line agent. The Surviving Sepsis Campaign International Guidelines for Management of Sepsis and Septic Shock recommend norepinephrine as the first-line vasopressor of choice in adults with septic shock; if adequate BP not achieved, epinephrine may be added. Vasopressor therapy is not a substitute for replacement of blood, plasma, fluids, and/or electrolytes. Correct blood volume depletion as fully as possible before administration of epinephrine. Should not be used in cardiogenic shock (because it increases myocardial oxygen demand) or in hemorrhagic or traumatic shock. May be added to solutions of some local anesthetics to decrease the rate of vascular absorption (to localize and prolong the duration of anesthesia and decrease the risk of systemic toxicity). Has been applied topically to control superficial bleeding from arterioles or capillaries in the skin, mucous membranes, or other tissues. Bleeding from larger vessels is not controllable by topical application. Has been used to relax uterine musculature and inhibit uterine contractions in premature labor† [off-label] (tocolysis); however, the cardiovascular and other adverse effects limit its usefulness. (See Pregnancy under Cautions.) Other β-agonists (e.g., terbutaline) preferred. Has been used as an oral bronchodilator for symptomatic treatment of asthma. However, an epinephrine preparation for oral inhalation no longer commercially available in US. While orally inhaled epinephrine was once widely used in the treatment of asthma, the drug has been replaced by more selective and rapid-acting agents (e.g., inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists). Also has been used IV for treatment of severe asthma exacerbations; however, no evidence that the drug improves outcomes compared with selective inhaled β2-adrenergic agonists. Has been used as an endoscopic treatment modality (as a dilute solution injected into and around ulcer base) to produce tamponade and achieve hemostasis in patients with acute nonvariceal upper GI bleeding† [off-label]. Should not be used as monotherapy; use in combination with additional treatment modality (e.g., clips, thermocoagulation).

EpiPen and Epipen Jr are used to treat life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens, and also treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis. EpiPen Auto-Injectors reduce wheezing and improve low blood pressure, hives, severe low blood pressure, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. EpiPen contains epinephrine from a class of medications called sympathomimetic agents which works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and tightening the blood vessels. Epinephrine is also called adrenaline. EpiPen Auto-Injectors are hand-held devices that automatically inject a measured dose of medicine. EpiPen Auto-Injectors make it easier to give epinephrine in an emergency when anaphylaxis occurs. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and can happen within minutes and, if untreated, can lead to death. Each EpiPen or EpiPen Jr auto-injector can be used only 1 time (single-use).  Patients with a history of severe allergic reactions should keep EpiPen or EpiPen Jr Auto-injectors on hand for immediate self-injection if they have an allergic reaction. Epipens are for emergency supportive therapy only and do not take the place of emergency medical care. You should get emergency help right away after using your EpiPen or EpiPen Jr auto-injector. EpiPen and EpiPen Jr auto-injectors have a Never-See-Needle® that covers the needle before and after you inject, so you should never see a needle. If you can see a needle, do not use the EpiPen or EpiPen Jr auto-injector.

Eplerenone is used to lower the risk of death from heart failure after a heart attack. Eplerenone is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Eplerenone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium. Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). Ergocalciferol is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia). Ergocalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Erleada is to treat prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) and still responds to a medical or surgical treatment that lowers testosterone. Erleada is also used to treat prostate cancer that has not spread to other parts of the body, after surgery or other treatments did not work or have stopped working. Erleada belongs to a class of medications called androgen receptor inhibitors. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male reproductive hormone) to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells. This medicine is not approved for use in women or children.

Ertapenem is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe infections caused by bacteria in the skin, lungs, stomach, pelvis, and urinary tract. Ertapenem is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery. Ertapenem may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Erythromycin belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics slow the growth of, or sometimes kill, sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. Erythromycin is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections caused by bacteria. Erythromycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Erythromycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. Erythromycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Escitalopram is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression or anxiety. Escitalopram is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults and adolescents at least 12 years old. Escitalopram is also used to treat anxiety in adults.

Esomeprazole is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Esomeprazole is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Esomeprazole may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Esomeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms. Esomeprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Estrace tablets contains estradiol, a form of estrogen. Estradiol is a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Estrace is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women, and to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Estrace is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men. Estrace is also available as a vaginal cream.

Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body. It is available as an oral tablet, a topical gel or patch, vaginal cream, or as an injection. Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Estradiol is also used to treat low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure. It is also indicated to treat certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Estradiol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Eszopiclone is a sedative that is used to treat insomnia. eszopiclone causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Eszopiclone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ethambutol is an antibiotic that prevents growth of the tuberculous bacteria in the body. Ethambutol is used to treat tuberculosis (TB), and is usually given together with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. Ethambutol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Etodolac is used to treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Etodolac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Flutamide is used together with a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist to treat metastatic (cancer that has spread) prostate cancer in men. Flutamide belongs to the group of medicines called antiandrogens. It works by blocking the effects of androgen (a male hormone), to stop the growth and spread of cancer cells. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Euthyrox is a replacement for a hormone normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Levothyroxine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Euthyrox treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Euthyrox is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer.

Evenity is a sclerostin inhibitor. Sclerostin suppresses bone formation. Evenity is a prescription medicine used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk of bone fracture who cannot use other osteoporosis medications (or when other medications did not work). It is not known if Evenity is safe and effective in children. .

Evista affects the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body, and reduces loss of bone tissue. Evista is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Evista is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis or who are otherwise at risk of invasive breast cancer. Evista is not a cancer medication and will not treat breast cancer.

Evkeeza (evinacumab) belongs to a class of medications called angiopoietin-like protein 3 (ANGPTL3) inhibitor monoclonal antibodies. Evkeeza injection is used with other medications to lower cholesterol in adults and children at least 5 years old who have an inherited type of high cholesterol. Evkeeza reduces the amount low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol ('bad cholesterol') and other fatty substances in the blood in patients that have homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH; an inherited condition in which cholesterol cannot be removed from the body normally). This medicine is not for use in treating high cholesterol that is caused by diet or other factors. Evkeeza works by decreasing the production of LDL cholesterol and increasing the breakdown of LDL cholesterol and other fatty substances in the body.

Evolocumab is an FDA approved medicine designed to treat high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels.  It is a monoclonal antibody that binds to PCSK9 protein which decreases LDL cholesterol levels. Having a lower LDL cholesterol level reduces your risk of strokes and heart disease. Evolocumib is given as an injection under the skin, that you can have at home, either every 2 weeks or once a month.

Evusheld is an investigational medication that packages together in one carton two separate monoclonal antibodies - tixagevimab and cilgavimab. Tixagevimb and cilgavimab are human immunoglobulin G1 (IgG1κ) monoclonal antibodies produced in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells using recombinant DNA technology. They are SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-directed attachment inhibitors. The monoclonal antibodies in Evusheld work by binding to the spike protein on SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This blocks the virus from being able to bind to ACE2 receptors, which is what enables the virus to invade your cells. Evusheld is still being studied and is unapproved. It is, however, authorized for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under its Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) program. It was first authorized for use in the US in December 2021.

Excedrin contains a combination of acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and a fever reducer. Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Excedrin is used to treat pain caused by tension headaches, migraine headaches, muscle aches, menstrual cramps, arthritis, toothaches, the common cold, or nasal congestion. Excedrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Exemestane (brand name Aromasin) is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat hormone-responsive early and advanced breast cancers in postmenopausal women. Exemestane works by irreversibly binding to and inactivating aromatase, an enzyme needed to convert androgens (such as androstenedione from the adrenal gland and testosterone from the ovaries) into estrogen. In postmenopausal women, this is the main source of estrogen, unlike premenopausal women whose main source of estrogen is the ovaries. This cuts off the estrogen supply that breast cancer cells need to grow, reducing or preventing their growth and spread. Exemestane (under the brand name Aromasin) was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. The brand Aromasin is still available, but generic exemestane tablets have also been available for more than 10 years.

Extavia is made from human proteins. Extavia is similar to certain interferon proteins that are produced in the body. Interferons help the body fight viral infections. Extavia is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medicine will not cure MS, but it may decrease flare-ups. It is not known if Extavia is safe and effective in children. .

Eysuvis (loteprednol etabonate) is a prescription corticosteroid eye drop used for the short-term treatment of dry eye disease. People with dry eye disease make poor quality tears or not enough tears, which can cause red, burning and scratchy eyes. It can also cause eyes to become teary and result in blurred vision. Eysuvis works by blocking inflammation, which is a key driver of dry eye flare-ups. Eysuvis is a suspension eye drop that makes use of a drug delivery technology called Ampplify, which allows the medication to better penetrate the mucus barrier on your eyes, leading to increased amounts of the corticosteroid medication reaching the affected area. Eysuvis was the first corticosteroid eye drop to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the short-term treatment of dry eye disease when it was approved in 2020.

Ezetimibe is a medicine used to lower cholesterol in people who have high blood cholesterol. Ezetimibe works by reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your intestines. High cholesterol can cause fatty deposits to form in your blood vessels which increases your risk of heart disease. Ezetimibe is used in patients who cannot control their cholesterol levels by diet and exercise alone. You can take ezetimibe as a single ingredient tablet or it is also available in a tablet that contains both ezetimibe and another cholesterol lowering medication called simvastatin. 

Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces. Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Famotidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn. The Zantac 360 brand of this medicine does not contain ranitidine, a medicine that was withdrawn from market in the United States.

Farxiga (dapagliflozin) is an oral medication that may be given to certain people with diabetes, heart disease, or kidney disease to improve their outcomes. Specifically, Farxiga is used to: Farxiga prevents the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys, increasing how much is excreted in the urine. It works by inhibiting the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), which is present in the proximal renal tubules and is responsible for the reabsorption of filtered glucose. By inhibiting this it promotes the excretion of glucose in the urine.  Farxiga also works by reducing the amount of sodium reabsorbed by the kidneys and increasing how much reaches the distal tubule. This is thought to influence several physiological functions including lowering the preload and afterload of the heart, downregulating sympathetic activity, and decreasing pressure inside the kidneys. Farxiga was first FDA-approved on January 8, 2014. 

Fasenra (benralizumab) is an injectable monoclonal antibody that affects the body's immune system by binding to the interleukin-5 receptor. It may be used as add-on therapy to treat severe eosinophilic asthma (SEA) in adults and children aged 6 years and older. Fasenra is for people whose asthma is not well controlled with other medications. Fasenra was FDA-approved on November 14, 2017.

Faslodex is an anti-estrogen medication. It works by blocking the actions of estrogen in the body. Certain types of breast cancer use estrogen to grow and multiply in the body. Faslodex is used in postmenopausal women with hormone-related breast cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Faslodex is used alone or in combination with another medicine called ribociclib (Kisqali) to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer in: Faslodex is used in combination with palbociclib (Ibrance) or abemaciclib (Verzenio) when the cancer has progressed after treatment with anti-estrogen medication.

Febuxostat reduces the production of uric acid in your body. A build-up of uric acid can cause gout symptoms. Febuxostat is used to keep uric acid levels from getting to high in people with gout. Febuxostat is for use only in people who cannot take another medicine called allopurinol, or when allopurinol has stopped working. Febuxostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Felodipine is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure in adults. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Felodipine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Femara lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Femara is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women who have been taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox) for 5 years.

Fenofibrate is a medicine used with a cholesterol-reducing diet to lower high cholesterol and high triglyceride (fatty acid) levels in the blood.  It works by increasing the breaking down and removal of triglycerides from the blood.  Although fibrates in general (including fenofibrate) are effective at lowering levels of triglycerides, VLDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and apolipoprotein C-III, they do not appear to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or cardiovascular/non-cardiovascular mortality, even when used in combination with a statin.

Fentanyl is a prescription opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain, but it can be misused, abused, and cause overdose deaths when obtained illegally. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid medicine that is up to 100 times stronger than other opioids like morphine, heroin, or oxycodone. Fentanyl is from the class of medicines called narcotic analgesics.  Fentanyl patches are used for long-lasting pain relief, and for fast-acting pain relief, fentanyl nasal sprays, lollipops, injections, sublingual tablets, and sprays are used. Fentanyl is a prescription medicine that is classified as Schedule 2 under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

FeroSul is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In the body, iron helps your blood carry oxygen to tissues and organs and helps your muscle cells store oxygen. FeroSul is used to treat iron deficiency. FeroSul may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferrous fumarate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen. Ferrous fumarate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). Ferrous fumarate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferrous gluconate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen. Ferrous gluconate is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body). Ferrous gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferrous sulfate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin and myoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen. Ferrous Sulfate is an essential body mineral. Ferrous sulfate is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that may be used to treat allergy symptoms (including hay fever) in adults and children. Fexofenadine is also used to treat skin itching and hives caused by a condition called chronic idiopathic urticaria in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. Fexofenadine works selectively on histamine-1 receptors that are located in our body, but not in our central nervous system - these are called peripheral histamine receptors. Because it acts on these receptors, fexofenadine is much less likely to cause drowsiness compared with some older antihistamines. Histamine is a chemical that is released by mast cells in response to an allergen, and it is responsible for many allergy symptoms, such as watery eyes, a runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Fexofenadine binds to histamine receptors and prevents histamine from having an effect on those receptors, which reduces allergy symptoms. There are many brands and forms of fexofenadine available. Fexofenadine was FDA approved in 1996.

Finasteride tablets are used for hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia), to help improve hair growth and hair count over time. Finasteride is also used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to improve urinary symptoms by reducing prostate size, and may delay the need for surgery. Finasteride is only available as a prescription medicine. In male-pattern hair loss, a hormone called DHT (dihydrotestosterone) causes hair to become shorter and finer and eventually stop growing in the affected area. DHT also causes the prostate to grow larger. Finasteride works by reducing the amount of DHT available by blocking an enzyme called 5α-reductase, which converts testosterone into DHT. Lower levels of DHT help improve hair growth in male pattern hair loss and reduce symptoms of BPH. Finasteride is from a class of medicines called 5α-reductase inhibitors.  Finasteride 5mg tablets are used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, and finasteride 1mg tablets are used to treat male pattern hair loss in men.  Finasteride’s first FDA approval was under the brand name Proscar (finasteride 5mg tablets) on June 19, 1992, for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Propecia (finasteride 1 mg tablets) became FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in men on December 19, 1997. Finasteride is now available as a generic medicine. Topical finasteride for hair loss has been tested in clinical trials for men with male pattern hair loss, with results showing it to have a similar effect of improving hair count as oral finasteride tablets. The study used a topical solution of finasteride 0.25% w/w (concentration of 2.275 mg/mL) and was a randomized, double‐blind, double-dummy, parallel‐group, 24‐week study. Topical finasteride is not an FDA-approved medicine.

Fintepla is a prescription medicine used to treat the seizures associated with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older. Fintepla is a federally controlled substance (C-IV) because it contains fenfluramine. Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse, and to protect it from theft. Never give your Fintepla to anyone else, because it may harm them. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law. Tell your healthcare provider if you have abused or been dependent on alcohol, prescription medicines, or street drugs. It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children less than 2 years of age.

Fioricet capsules contain a combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine. Acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer. Butalbital is in a group of drugs called barbiturates. It relaxes muscle contractions involved in a tension headache. Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It relaxes muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions. Extended and repeated use of Fioricet is not recommended because of the potential for physical dependence.

Firazyr is used to treat attacks of hereditary angioedema (an immune system disorder) in adults. Firazyr is not a cure for hereditary angioedema. Firazyr may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Firmagon is a man-made form of a protein that reduces the amount of certain hormones in the body, including testosterone. Firmagon injection is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of testosterone in the body, which the tumor needs to grow. It is not known if Firmagon is safe or effective in children.

Fish Oil capsules contain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oils from certain types of fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be consumed in the diet. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids work by lowering the body's production of triglycerides. High levels of triglycerides can lead to coronary artery disease, heart disease, and stroke. Fish Oil are used together with diet and exercise to help lower triglyceride levels in the blood. Fish Oil may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.