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Glycopyrronium tosylate is used to treat excessive underarm sweating (primary axillary hyperhidrosis). This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. |
Qelbree is a once-a-day treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 6 years of age and older. Qelbree is a non-stimulant ADHD medicine that may help to improve attention and reduce hyperactivity and impulsiveness. Qelbree is thought to work by increasing levels of norepinephrine, a chemical messenger found in the brain, by blocking a protein called pre-synaptic norepinephrine transporter. ADHD has been associated with low levels of norepinephrine, leading to symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and lack of attention, so increasing norepinephrine levels may reduce ADHD symptoms. Qelbree is classified as a selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI). Qelbree’s FDA approval was received on April 2, 2021, and it is now indicated for the treatment of ADHD in adults and pediatric patients 6 years and older. Qelbree contains the active ingredient (which is sometimes referred to as the generic name) viloxazine. |
Qinlock is an enzyme inhibitor that blocks the action of protein kinases. Qinlock is a prescription medicine used to treat tumors of the stomach and intestines, specifically adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Qinlock is for use in adults who have already been treated with at least 3 other cancer medicines. |
Qlosi is a cholinergic agonist eye drop used to improve near vision in adults with presbyopia (age-related, blurry near vision). Qlosi eye drops work by contracting eye muscles, which makes the pupil smaller, so it is easier to focus on near objects. Qlosi is a new option for people with presbyopia to improve their vision instead of using reading glasses or contact lenses. Qlosi can be used daily, or as needed, up to twice per day and starts to improve near vision after 20 minutes and may last up to 8 hours. Qlosi is a preservative-free eye drop that is available in single-use vials. Qlosi (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.4% received FDA approval on October 18, 2023, to treat adults with presbyopia. This was based on positive results from phase 3 clinical trials NEAR-1 and NEAR-2. Qlosi showed a statistically significant 3-lines or more improvement in near vision, after 8 days, without the loss of 1-line or more in distance vision. |
QNASL contains beclomethasone, a corticosteroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. QNASL Nasal Aerosol (80 mcg) is a prescription medicine that treats seasonal nasal and year-round nasal allergy symptoms, such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose in adults and children 12 years of age and older. QNASL Nasal Aerosol (40 mcg) is used for the treatment of nasal allergy symptoms in children 4-11 years of age. |
Qsymia contains a combination of phentermine and topiramate in an extended-release capsule. Phentermine is an appetite suppressant similar to an amphetamine. Topiramate is typically used as a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Qsymia is used together with diet and exercise to help some adults and children 12 years and older with obesity, or some overweight adults who also have weight-related medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, to lose weight and keep the weight off. Qsymia will not treat any of these underlying conditions. Keep using any other medicines your doctor has prescribed to treat these conditions. |
Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents that may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs. Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam injection is used to help relieve bone pain that may occur with certain kinds of cancer. The radioactive samarium is taken up in the bone cancer area and gives off radiation that helps provide relief from pain. Samarium Sm 153 lexidronam is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine or radiation oncology. |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine. Do not purchase Qualaquin on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Qualaquin is used to treat uncomplicated malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia. Qualaquin will not treat severe forms of malaria, and it should not be taken to prevent malaria. Some people have used Qualaquin to treat leg cramps, but this is not an FDA-approved use. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Qualaquin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Quazepam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep). Quazepam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Topiramate is used alone or together with other medicines to help treat certain types of seizures (eg, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome). This medicine will not cure epilepsy and will only work to control seizures for as long as you continue to take it. It is also used to help prevent migraine headaches. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. |
Succinylcholine injection is used before and during surgery to provide muscle relaxation and make intubation easier. This medicine must be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor. |
Quercetin may help to lower blood pressure. It may also help protect against heart problems. Quercetin may improve the ability of some people to exercise longer. |
Questran is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol). Questran is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder. Questran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Questran Light is used to lower high levels of cholesterol in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) ("bad" cholesterol). Questran Light is also used to treat itching caused by a blockage in the bile ducts of the gallbladder. Questran Light may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Quetiapine is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. It is also used alone or with with divalproex or lithium to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). In addition, quetiapine is used with other medications to prevent episodes of depression in patients with bipolar disorder. Quetiapine extended release is also used alone to treat manic episodes in children at least 10 years old with bipolar disorder. Quetiapine extended release is used in combination with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Quetiapine tablets may be used as part of a treatment program to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and teenagers. Quetiapine belongs to class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. |
QuilliChew ER is a chewable extended-release tablet used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The tablet is cherry flavored and is taken each morning. It contains methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. It's not known exactly how QuilliChew ER and other methylphenidate-containing medications work in people with ADHD, but it does increase activity in the brain, especially in the areas that help regulate behavior and attention. It also helps to boost levels of dopamine and noradrenaline - two chemical messengers or neurotransmitters - by preventing their re-uptake from the space between nerve cells (neurons) in the brain. Low levels of these chemical messengers have been found in people with ADHD. Methylphenidate-containing medications, such as QuilliChew ER, are schedule II federally controlled substances because they can be a target for people who abuse prescription medicines or street drugs. Selling or giving away QuilliChew ER may harm others, and is against the law. QuilliChew ER was approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2015, although the first methylphenidate-containing medication was approved many years earlier in 1955. |
Quillivant XR is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Quillivant XR extended-release oral suspension is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The extended-release oral suspension formulation releases methylphenidate into your body throughout the day. Quillivant XR may help increase attention and decrease impulsiveness and hyperactivity in people with ADHD. It is not known if Quillivant XR is safe and effective in children under 6 years of age. |
Quinapril is used in adults alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Quinapril is also used in adults together with other medications to treat heart failure. Quinapril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Quinidine is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders, usually after other treatments have failed. Quinidine has not been proven to lower the risks of stroke or death. Quinidine is also used to treat a life-threatening form of malaria. Quinidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has banned the sale of all non-approved brands of quinine. Do not purchase quinine on the Internet or from vendors outside of the United States. Quinine is used to treat uncomplicated malaria, a disease caused by parasites. Parasites that cause malaria typically enter the body through the bite of a mosquito. Malaria is common in areas such as Africa, South America, and Southern Asia. Quinine will not treat severe forms of malaria, and it should not be taken to prevent malaria. Some people have used quinine to treat leg cramps, but this is not an FDA-approved use. Using this medication improperly or without the advice of a doctor can result in serious side effects or death. Quinine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Quizartinib is used in adults alone or in combination with other cancer treatments to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Quizartinib is available only from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and understand the risks and benefits of quizartinib. Quizartinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Qulipta (atogepant) belongs to a class of medications called calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor (CGRP) antagonists. CGRP is a protein found in the brain and nervous system that is thought to contribute to the pain, inflammation, and vasodilation associated with migraine attacks. Qulipta is a prescription medicine used in adults to help prevent migraine headache (severe, throbbing headaches that sometimes are accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to sound or light). Qulipta works by blocking the action of the CGRP protein in the body. This helps prevent migraine headaches. |
Qutenza patches contain capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers that makes them hot. Qutenza patches are used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) in people who have had herpes zoster, or "shingles." Qutenza patches are also used to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet. |
Quviviq is a federally controlled substance (CIV) because it can be abused or lead to dependence. Keep Quviviq in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away Quviviq may harm others and is against the law. |
Beclomethasone is used to help control the symptoms of asthma and improve breathing. It is used when a patient's asthma has not been controlled sufficiently on other asthma medicines, or when a patient's condition is so severe that more than one medicine is needed every day. This medicine will not relieve an asthma attack that has already started. Beclomethasone belongs to the family of medicines known as corticosteroids or steroids (cortisone-like medicines). It works by preventing certain cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause asthma symptoms. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. |
Beclomethasone is an inhaled steroid that is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children at least 4 years old. Qvar Redihaler will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun. Qvar Redihaler may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rabeprazole is used short-term to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Rabeprazole is used only in adults to treat conditions involving excessive stomach acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Rabeprazole is also used in adults to promote healing of duodenal ulcers or erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Rabeprazole may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent duodenal ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Rabeprazole is not for immediate relief of heartburn symptoms. Rabeprazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Raloxifene is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. Raloxifene is not for use in men. Raloxifene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Ramelteon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It works by affecting certain substances in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle." Ramelteon is used to treat insomnia that is associated with having trouble falling asleep. Ramelteon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Ramipril is an ACE inhibitor. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Ramipril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack. Ramipril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Ranexa (ranolazine) belongs to a class of medications called anti-anginals. The exact way that ranolazine works is not known at this time. Ranexa is used in adults to treat chronic angina (ongoing chest pain or pressure that is felt when the heart does not get enough oxygen). Ranexa is used alone or with other medications. This medicine is not for use during an acute (emergency) attack of angina. |
Ranitidine was withdrawn from the market in the United States in April 2020. Ranitidine belongs to a group of drugs called histamine-2 blockers. It works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces. Ranitidine has been used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It also was used to treat conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.. Ranitidine was also used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus, causing heartburn. A cancer-causing impurity found in many ranitidine medications may increase to unacceptable levels over time and when ranitidine is stored at high temperatures. As a result, the FDA has asked all makers of ranitidine to withdraw this medicine from the market in the United States. |
Ranolazine is used in adults to treat chronic angina (chest pain). Ranolazine is not for use during an acute (emergency) attack of angina. Ranolazine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rapamune weakens your body's immune system, to help keep it from "rejecting" a transplanted organ such as a kidney. Organ rejection happens when the immune system treats the new organ as an invader and attacks it. Rapamune is a prescription medicine used to prevent rejection (anti-rejection medicine) in people 13 years of age and older who have received a kidney transplant. Rejection is when your body's immune system recognizes the new organ as a "foreign" threat and attacks it. Rapamune is used with other medicines called cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), and corticosteroids. Rapamune is also given without other medicines to treat a rare lung disorder called lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). LAM affects predominantly women of childbearing age. This disorder happens mostly in women and causes lung tumors that are not cancerous but can affect breathing. |
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Reclast (sometimes called zoledronate) is a bisphosphonate medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures. Reclast is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use. This medicine also increases bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Reclast is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture. Reclast is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Zometa is another brand of zoledronic acid used to treat high blood levels of calcium caused by cancer (also called hypercalcemia of malignancy). This medicine also treats multiple myeloma (a type of bone marrow cancer) or bone cancer that has spread from elsewhere in the body. You should not use Reclast and Zometa at the same time. |
Reglan increases muscle contractions in the upper digestive tract. This speeds up the rate at which the stomach empties into the intestines and may help with nausea. Reglan is used for 4 to 12 weeks to treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux in people who have used other medications without relief. Reglan is also used to treat gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying) in people with diabetes, which can cause heartburn and stomach discomfort after meals. Reglan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Relafen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Nabumetone works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Relafen is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Relafen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Relugolix is a prescription medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer (cancer that begins in the prostate [a male reproductive gland]) in adult men. Relugolix belongs to a class of medications called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists. Relugolix tablets work by decreasing the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow. |
Remeron is an antidepressant. The way mirtazapine works is still not fully understood. It is thought to positively affect communication between nerve cells in the central nervous system and/or restore chemical balance in the brain. Remeron is prescription medicine used to treat a certain type of depression called Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults. It is not known if Remeron is safe and effective for use in treating MDD in children. |
Remicade reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation. Remicade is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and severe or disabling plaque psoriasis in adults. Remicade is also used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 6 years old. Infliximab is often used when other medicines have not been effective. |
Renflexis (infliximab-abda) is a monocloncal antibody used to treat a range of inflammatory autoimmune diseases. Renflexis is a biological drug and one of four biosimilars of Remicade (infliximab). Biosimilar of Remicade are highly similar versions of the drug, which are designed to have the same effect, but which are not identical. Renflexis works in the same way as the other versions of infliximab, by blocking the damage that results from too much tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). Renflexis binds to TNF-alpha, which stops it from interacting with its receptors and activating certain processes. TNF-alpha is a protein and inflammatory cytokine which plays a key role in your normal immune response. It is involved in your inflammatory response and also helps to fight off infection and cancer. Some people, however, produce too much TNF-alpha and this can cause an autoimmune disease to develop. Renflexis was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2017, almost 20 years after the original version of infliximab started being used. |
Renvela is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus. Renvela is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Renvela may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Repaglinide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. repaglinide is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Repaglinide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Repatha is a human monoclonal antibody. It works by helping the liver reduce levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) circulating in your blood. Repatha is used together with a low-fat diet and other cholesterol-lowering medications in people with homozygous or heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (inherited types of high cholesterol). These conditions can cause high blood levels of LDL cholesterol, and can also cause plaque to build up inside your arteries. Repatha is also used to help lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other heart complications in people with heart or blood vessel problems caused by plaque build-up or hardening in the arteries (also called atherosclerosis, or arteriosclerosis). |
Requip is a dopaminergic agent and it has some of the same effects as dopamine, a naturally occuring chemical found in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Requip is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Only immediate-release Requip is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release Requip XL is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms. Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition. |
Restasis eye drops contain cyclosporine which is an immunosuppressant. Cyclosporine can increase tear production that has been reduced by inflammation in the eye(s). Restasis eye drops are used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation. Restasis ophthalmic emulsion may also be used for treating eye disease not listed in this medication guide. |
Restoril is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia). Restoril is used to treat insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep). Restoril works by slowing down the central nervous system (brain), causing drowsiness which helps patients fall asleep. |
Retevmo (selpercatinib) is an oral kinase inhibitor that may be used to treat the following cancers caused by abnormal RET (rearranged during transfection) genes: Retevmo is also approved under the accelerated approval designation for adults and children aged 2 years and older with the following cancers associated with abnormal RET genes: Note: Continued approval under the accelerated approval designation is contingent upon a continued benefit in clinical trials. Your healthcare provider will perform a test for abnormal RET genes to make sure that Retevmo is right for you. It is not known if Retevmo is safe and effective when used in children younger than 2 years of age for the treatment of MTC, thyroid cancer, solid tumors, or other cancers. Retevmo was FDA-approved on May 8, 2020. |
Revlimid is a medication used to treat types of multiple myeloma, mantle cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, and anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in adults. Revlimid helps to slow cancer growth, block new blood vessel growth in tumors, and help the immune system fight cancer. Revlimid is available as capsules that are taken once a daily. Revlimid received FDA approval on December 27, 2005. The active ingredient, sometimes called the generic name, is lenalidomide. This medicine is only available through a restricted distribution program called the Lenalidomide REMS program, as it may cause birth defects or embryo-fetal death. |
Rexulti is a prescription antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, and agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. The exact way Rexulti works is unknown, but it is thought to work by changing the actions of serotonin and dopamine, which are chemicals in the brain. |
Reyvow is a serotonin (5-HT) 1F receptor agonist. Reyvow is used in adults to treat migraine headaches with or without aura. Reyvow will only treat and will not prevent migraine headache. |
Rifampin is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin may also be used to reduce certain bacteria in your nose and throat that could cause meningitis or other infections. Rifampin prevents you from spreading these bacteria to other people, but rifampin will not treat an active meningitis infection. Rifampin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rifaximin is used to treat travelers' diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli (E. coli) in adults and children who are at least 12 years old. Most people get this infection by eating food or drinking fluids that have been contaminated with the E. coli bacteria. Rifaximin is also used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in adults whose main symptom is diarrhea. Rifaximin is also used to lower the risk of a decline in brain function in adults with liver failure. Brain function can be affected when the liver stops working and cannot remove toxic substances from the body. Rifaximin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rimegepant is a prescription medicine used by adults to treat migraines (with or without aura) when they occur and also to prevent episodic migraines. Rimegepant works to reduce migraine symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, light sensitivity and sound sensitivity, by blocking CGRP receptors. This medicine may reduce the number of monthly migraine days when taken to prevent episodic migraines. Rimegepant is an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) that dissolves in the mouth without the need to take it with a glass of water. Because the tablet dissolves in the mouth it is absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, with the highest blood concentrations reached after one and a half hours. |
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is an oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that may be used alone or in combination with other medications to treat several conditions that have inflammation as a characteristic symptom. It works by decreasing the activity of the immune system. Rinvoq may also be used to treat: Rinvoq is used to treat ankylosing spondylitis (a condition in which the body attacks the joints of the spine and other areas, causing pain, swelling, and joint damage) in adults who are unable to take or who did not respond to one or more TNF inhibitor medication(s). Other conditions that Rinvoq may be used to treat include: There are two formulations of Rinvoq: Rinvoq extended-release tablets and Rinvoq LQ liquid solution. These two formulations are not interchangeable. Rinvoq is not a substitute for Rinvoq LQ. Rinvoq was FDA approved on August 16, 2019, and Rinvoq LQ was approved on April 26, 2024. |
Risdiplam is used to treat a genetic condition called spinal muscular atrophy (weakness and wasting of the muscles needed for movement of the body) in children and adults. Risdiplam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Risedronate is used to treat osteoporosis caused by menopause, or steroid use. risedronate is for use when you have a high risk of bone fracture due to osteoporosis. Risedronate is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Risedronate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Risperdal is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children who are 5 to 16 years old. |
Risperidone is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Risperidone is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. Risperidone is also used to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children who are 5 to 16 years old. |
Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant. Methylphenidate affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Ritalin is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy. Ritalin should be used as a part of a total treatment program for ADHD that may include counseling or other therapies. |
Rituxan is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It is also used to treat other non-cancer conditions. Rituxan is an intravenous (IV) infusion given by a healthcare professional. It is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat the following conditions: |
Rituxan Hycela contains a combination of hyaluronidase and rituximab. Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein. Rituximab is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Rituxan Hycela is used to treat follicular lymphoma, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, or chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Rituxan Hycela is sometimes used together with other cancer medicines. Rituxan Hycela is usually given only after you have received at least 1 injection of rituximab alone. |
Rituximab belongs to a class of medications called monoclonal antibodies. It is used to treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and works by killing cancer cells. Certain rituximab injection brands also treat rheumatoid arthritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and pemphigus vulgaris by blocking the activity of the part of the immune system that may damage the joints, veins, and other blood vessels. Rituximab is used in adults alone or with other medications to treat various types of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (a type of cancer that begins in a type of white blood cells that normally fights infection). Rituximab is also used in adults with other medications to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells). Rituximab (Rituxan, Ruxience, Truxima) is also used in adults with methotrexate (Otrexup, Rasuvo, Xatmep, others) to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA; a condition in which the body attacks its own joints, causing pain, swelling, and loss of function) in adults who have already been treated with a certain type of medication called a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor. Rituximab (Rituxan, Riabni, Ruxience, Truxima) is also used in adults and children 2 years of age and older along with other medications to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's granulomatosis) and microscopic polyangiitis, which are conditions in which the body attacks its own veins and other blood vessels, which causes damage to organs, such as the heart and lungs. Rituximab injection (Rituxan) is used to treat pemphigus vulgaris (a condition that causes painful blisters on the skin and the lining the mouth, nose, throat and genitals). |
Rivaroxaban is used to treat or prevent blood clots (venous thromboembolism, or VTE). Blood clots can occur in the legs (deep vein thrombosis, DVT) or the lungs (pulmonary embolism, PE). Rivaroxaban is sometimes used to lower your risk of a blood clot coming back after you have received treatment for blood clots for at least 6 months in adults, and at least 5 days in children from birth to less than 18 years of age. Rivaroxaban is also given together with aspirin to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, or other serious heart and blood circulation problems in adults with coronary artery disease (clogged arteries) or peripheral artery disease (reduced blood flow to the legs), including adults who recently had a procedure to improve blood flow to the legs. Rivaroxaban can also be used to prevent blood clots in adults that are not able to move as normal during and after a hospital stay or after a hip or knee replacement surgery. Rivaroxaban can be used to prevent blood clots in children 2 years and older that have undergone surgery for a heart disease present at birth. Rivaroxaban is also used to lower the risk of stroke and blood clots in adults with atrial fibrillation (a heart rhythm disorder). Rivaroxaban may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine is not a cure for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rizatriptan is a headache medicine that narrows the blood vessels around the brain. Rizatriptan also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Rizatriptan is used to treat migraine headaches. Rizatriptan will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks. Rizatriptan should not be used to treat a common tension headache, or a headache that causes loss of movement on one side of your body. Use rizatriptan only if your condition has been confirmed by a doctor as migraine headaches. Rizatriptan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Robaxin is a muscle relaxer. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Robaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury. Robaxin injection is sometimes used in the treatment of tetanus, (lockjaw) which causes painful tightening of the muscles. |
Robitussin is an expectorant. It helps loosen congestion in your chest and throat, making it easier to cough out through your mouth. Robitussin is used to reduce chest congestion caused by the common cold, infections, or allergies. It may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rocephin is a cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotic. . It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Rocephin is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections, including severe or life-threatening forms such as E. coli, pneumonia, or meningitis. Rocephin is also used to prevent infection in people having certain types of surgery. |
Roflumilast reduces inflammation in the lungs that leads to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Roflumilast is used to prevent worsening of symptoms in people with severe COPD. Roflumilast is not a bronchodilator and will not treat a bronchospasm attack that has already begun. Roflumilast may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Ropinirole has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Ropinirole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control). Ropinirole is also used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Only immediate-release ropinirole (Requip) is approved to treat either Parkinson symptoms or RLS. Extended-release ropinirole (Requip XL) is approved only to treat Parkinson symptoms. Parkinson's and RLS are two separate disorders. Having one of these conditions will not cause you to have the other condition. Ropinirole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle) is a prescription medication used to treat high cholesterol and prevent heart attacks and strokes. Rosuvastatin belongs to a class of drugs called statins. It works in two ways. Rosuvastatin works by blocking an enzyme in the liver called HMG-CoA reductase, which leads to the liver making less cholesterol. It also works by increasing the liver's uptake of cholesterol from your blood and its breakdown. Rosuvastatin comes as a tablet and a capsule. The tablet formulation for rosuvastatin was first approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003 under the brand name Crestor. Many generic versions of rosuvastatin tablets have since been approved. Rosuvastatin is also available as a capsule, which was approved in 2018 under the brand name Ezallor Sprinkle. Adults who can't easily swallow a tablet or capsule can open the capsules and sprinkle the granules onto soft food and eat it. A generic version of the capsules has not been approved. |
Rowasa (mesalamine, sfRowasa) is an enema used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis, proctosigmoiditis and proctitis. It is a liquid suspension for topical use that you instill into your rectum using a small bottle with an applicator tip. Rowasa contains the drug mesalamine, which is also known as mesalazine or 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA). It belongs to a class of drugs called aminosalicylates. Rowasa is thought to work by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) and inhibiting prostaglandin production in the colon, which helps to reduce inflammation. COX and prostaglandins (a group of lipids) are both involved in generating an inflammatory response. Rowasa is thought to work locally to reduce inflammation in the epithelial cells that line the colon. Rowasa was the first mesalamine product to be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ulcerative colitis when it was approved in 1987. Rowasa contains a sulfite called potassium metabisulfite, which some people are sensitive too, particularly people who have asthma or other atopic conditions. A sulfite-free Rowasa enema called sfRowasa is also available. |
Ruconest is a manmade form of the c1 esterase inhibitor protein that occurs naturally in the bloodstream and helps control swelling in the body. People with a condition called Hereditary Angioedema do not have enough of this protein. Hereditary Angioedema can cause attacks of swelling and symptoms such as stomach problems or trouble breathing. Ruconest is an injectable medicine used to treat acute angioedema attacks in in adult and adolescent patients with Hereditary Angioedema. Ruconest is for use in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. |
Rybelsus tablets (semaglutide) are used for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus to control blood sugar levels. Rybelsus has also been shown in studies to help weight loss, but it is not an FDA-approved weight loss medicine. Rybelsus tablets are a once-a-day tablet that is used along with diet and exercise. Rybelsus tablets work to lower blood sugar (glucose) levels by increasing how much insulin is released and decreasing glucagon secretion. This medicine also may slow gastric emptying after eating. Rybelsus is from the class of medicines called GLP-1 receptor agonists (glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist). Rybelsus tablets contain the same active ingredient as Wegovy injection and Ozempic injection. Wegovy is approved for weight management, and Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes. Rybelsus is not for treating type 1 diabetes. |
Rydapt is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Rydapt is used together with other cancer medicines to treat acute myeloid leukemia. Rydapt is also used to treat certain rare blood disorders, including systemic mastocytosis with mast cell leukemia or other cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic tissue. |
Rytary contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa. Rytary extended release capsules are used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control. Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Rytary is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication. |
Sabril is an anticonvulsant used for refractory complex partial seizures in specific patients 2 years and older and to treat infantile spasms 1 month to 2 years old. It can cause serious side effects, including vision loss, and should only be used if the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks. Sabril (vigabatrin) is thought to work by stabilizing the electrical activity in your brain and calming it. It does this by increasing the amount of an inhibitory neurotransmitter (chemical messenger) called GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid). |
Sacubitril and valsartan is a combination medicine that is used in adults with chronic heart failure. sacubitril and valsartan helps lower the risk of needing to be hospitalized when symptoms get worse, and helps lower the risk of death from heart failure. Sacubitril and valsartan is also used to treat heart failure in children who are at least 1 year old. Sacubitril and valsartan is usually given together with other heart medications. Sacubitril and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Salbutamol (albuterol) is a medication used to relax and open up your airways. It is used to relieve wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and breathlessness in people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Salbutamol is a fast-acting bronchodilator and reliever medication. It belongs to a class of medications known as short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Salbutamol works by stimulating the beta-2 adrenoceptors in your bronchial muscles, which are the smooth muscles lining the two large tubes (bronchi) that carry air from your windpipe (trachea) to your lungs. This causes your bronchi to relax and dilate, widening your airway for a short period of about 4 to 6 hours and making it easier for you to breathe. It can also act on beta-2 adrenoceptors in your uterus (womb). Branded and generic formulations of salbutamol are available worldwide. In many countries this medication is known by the generic name salbutamol, which is the generic name assigned using the International Nonproprietary Name (INN) system. In the US, however, salbutamol is known by the name albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin), which is the generic name assigned using the United States Adopted Names (USAN) system. Usually the INN and USAN names for a drug are the same. Salbutamol became available in the UK in the late 1960s and in the US in the 1980s. Salbutamol and albuterol are both marketed under the brand name Ventolin. |
Sandostatin is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion. Sandostatin is used to treat acromegaly. Sandostatin is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIPomas). |
Saphnelo infusion is a prescription medicine used for moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) in adults who are also receiving other lupus medicines. Saphnelo (anifrolumab-fnia) works to reduce the body's immune and inflammatory response, to improve symptoms of SLE. Saphnelo is a monoclonal antibody that works by blocking type I interferon (INF-1) receptors. SLE is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and inflammation in your body. It is caused by your body’s immune system attacking healthy tissue instead of only fighting infections. Often SLE patients have elevated type I interferon stimulation which means too many unnecessary interferon signals are getting through, leading to inflammation in different parts of the body. Saphnelo blocks INF-1 receptors in the immune system, which decreases inflammatory signals and so improves the symptoms of SLE and reduces lupus flares. Saphnelo is not recommended for severe active lupus nephritis or severe active central nervous system lupus and is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old Saphnelo infusion was FDA approved on July 30, 2021. |
Saxenda (liraglutide) is used for weight loss and to help keep weight off once weight has been lost, it is used for obese adults or overweight adults who also have weight-related medical problems. Saxenda can be used in children aged 12 to 17 years who with obesity and who have a bodyweight above 132 pounds (60 kg). Saxenda is used together with a healthy diet and exercise. Saxenda is an injection given once a day under the skin (subcutaneous) from a multi-dose injection pen. Saxenda contains the same active ingredient (liraglutide) as Victoza. The difference between Saxenda and Victoza is they are different strengths and they are FDA approved for different conditions. Saxenda is not for treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes. It is not known if Saxenda is safe and effective in children under 12 years of age. It is not known if Saxenda is safe and effective in children aged 12 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes. |
Scopolamine transdermal patch is used to prevent nausea and vomiting after anesthesia, narcotic pain medicines, and surgery. It is also used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness. Scopolamine belongs to the group of medicines called anticholinergics. It works on the central nervous system (CNS) to create a calming effect on the muscles in the stomach and bowels (gut). This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. |
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. Semaglutide is used for weight loss in specific patients, and also to lower blood sugar levels, and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke in certain patients. Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist that works by increasing insulin release, lowering the amount of glucagon released, delaying gastric emptying, and reducing appetite. Semaglutide weight loss brand is Wegovy is the only semaglutide brand that is FDA brand approved for weight loss. Semaglutide injections (Ozempic and Wegovy) are given as subcutaneous injections once a week. Rybelsus is a tablet that you take once a day in the morning, 30 minutes before eating, drinking, or taking any other medicines. You may eat, drink, or take oral medicine 30 minutes after taking Rybelsus. Semaglutide is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes. Semaglutide is not available as a generic medicine. Each of the different brands of semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelus) are made by Novo Nordisk and are FDA-approved for different conditions. |
Senna is also known as Cassia, Fan Xie Ye, Alejandrina, Séné, Sennae, and Tinnevelly. Senna is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating occasional constipation in adults and children at least 2 years old. It is sometimes used together with another laxative or stool softener such as lactulose, psyllium, docusate, or mineral oil. Senna is possibly effective as a bowel preparation before colonoscopy. Other uses not proven with research include weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, anal fissures (tears in the lining of the anus), or after anal or rectal surgery. It is not certain whether senna is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Senna should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Senna is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination. |
Senna is an herb also known as Alexandrian Senna, Casse, Fan Xie Ye, Indian Senna, Khatoum Senna, Sen, Sena Alejandrina, Sennae Folium, Sennae Fructus, Sennosides, Tinnevelly Senna, True Senna, and other names. Senna is likely effective in alternative medicine as an aid in treating occasional constipation in adults and children at least 2 years old. Senna has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in emptying the bowel before a colonoscopy. Other uses not proven with research have included weight loss, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other conditions. It is not certain whether senna is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Senna should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor. Senna is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination. Senna may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide. |
Sernivo Spray is a moderate to high potency corticosteroid that can be sprayed directly onto the skin to treat inflammation and itching caused by mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in adults aged 18 years and older. Although it is a spray, it feels like a lotion. Sernivo Spray contains betamethasone diproprionate 0.05% and should not be used for longer than 4 consecutive weeks. Betamethasone dipropionate contains two esters - this makes it more fat soluble and increases its ability to penetrate the skin better. This makes it more potent than betamethasone valerate, which only contains one ester. Potency can also be increased by augmentation – this is when a substance, such as propylene glycol, is added to allow the active ingredient to penetrate the skin more quickly and work faster. Sernivo is a non-augmented betamethasone dipropionate cream. Sernivo was FDA-approved on February 5, 2016. |
Seroquel (quetiapine) is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old. Seroquel is also used alone or with with divalproex or lithium to treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or irritated mood) or depression in patients with bipolar disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other abnormal moods). In addition, Seroquel is used with other medications to prevent episodes of depression in patients with bipolar disorder. Seroquel extended release is also used alone to treat manic episodes in children at least 10 years old with bipolar disorder. Seroquel extended release is used in combination with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults. Seroquel tablets may be used as part of a treatment program to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in children and teenagers. Quetiapine belongs to class of medications called atypical antipsychotics. It works by changing the activity of certain natural substances in the brain. |
Sertraline (Zoloft) is a medication used for depression, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder (SAD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Sertraline is thought to work by balancing serotonin, a naturally occurring chemical messenger that affects mood and emotions. Sertraline is an SSRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) that increases serotonin levels between neurons (nerves) by blocking serotonin from being absorbed. Serotonin is sometimes called 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT). The original sertraline brand name is Zoloft, which was FDA-approved on December 30, 1991, and it is now also available as a generic medicine. It is available as sertraline 50mg tablets, 25mg tablets, 100mg tablets, 150mg capsules, 200mg capsules, and an oral solution of 20 mg/mL. |
Sevelamer is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus. Sevelamer is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Sevelamer may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Shingrix is a vaccine used for the prevention of herpes zoster. Herpes zoster is caused by the same virus (varicella) that causes chickenpox in children. When this virus becomes active again, it can cause herpes zoster, or shingles. Shingrix helps prevent shingles. Shingrix works by exposing you to a small dose of inactive virus, which causes the body to develop immunity to the disease. This vaccine will not treat an active infection that has already developed in the body. Shingrix is used to prevent herpes zoster virus (shingles): Shingrix will not treat chickenpox, shingles, or nerve pain caused by shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia). |
Sildenafil relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women. Do not take Viagra while also taking Revatio. |
Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). Silodosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Simethicone is used to relieve painful pressure caused by excess gas in the stomach and intestines. Simethicone is for use in babies, children, and adults. Simethicone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Simponi is used to relieve the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders (conditions in which the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body and causes pain, swelling, and damage) including: Simponi can also be given with steroid medicines to help with some symptoms, to get the ulcerative colitis under control and keep it under control, and to improve the way the lining of your large intestine looks during colonoscopy. It is not known if Simponi is safe and effective in children under 18 years of age. |
Simvastatin belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Simvastatin is used to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL), and to lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood). Simvastatin is also used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with diabetes, coronary heart disease, or other risk factors. Simvastatin is used in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. |
Sinemet contains a combination of carbidopa and levodopa. Sinemet is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as muscle stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control. Parkinson's disease may be caused by low levels of a chemical called dopamine (DOE pa meen) in the brain. Sinemet is also used to treat Parkinson symptoms caused by carbon monoxide carbon monoxide poisoning or manganese intoxication. |