Drugs & Medications A to Z

Generic name: Acetaminophen (oral) Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tylenol Rapid Release Gelcap? Acetaminophen is used to reduce fever and relieve minor pain caused by conditions such as colds or flu, headache, muscle aches, arthritis, and menstrual cramps. Acetaminophen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not take acetaminophen if you are allergic to it, or if you take other medications that contain acetaminophen. Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you've ever had cirrhosis of the liver, or if you drink alcohol daily. ...

Generic name: Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Trip-PSE? Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine is a combination antihistamine and decongestant medicine that is used to treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and sinus congestion caused by allergies or the common cold. Pseudoephedrine and triprolidine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine or triprolidine. Do not use pseudoephedrine and triprolidine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, li...

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tranexamic Acid? Tranexamic acid is a man-made form of an amino acid (protein) called lysine. Tranexamic acid prevents enzymes in the body from breaking down blood clots. Lysteda is used to treat heavy menstrual bleeding. This medication will not treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Tranexamic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not take Lysteda if you are allergic to tranexamic acid, or if you have: problems with the blood vessels in your eyes; color blindness; a history of stroke; if you have a history of bleeding in your brain; or if you have recently had a blood clot. To make sure you can safely take Lys...

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Theravim M? This medicine is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions. Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if t...

Generic name: Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Tegrin-LT Shampoo? Piperonyl butoxide is a chemical that stops the breakdown of pyrethrins, an insecticide chemical. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat lice. Piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use piperonyl butoxide and pyrethrins topical if you are allergic to it, or if you have an allergy to chrysanthemums or ragweed. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant...

Generic name: Pramlintide Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Symlinpen 120? Pramlintide is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. Pramlintide lowers blood sugar in three ways. It slows the rate that food moves from your stomach to your intestines, which keeps your blood sugar from rising too fast. Pramlintide also lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver produces. Lastly, pramlintide triggers the feeling of fullness after meals to help control your appetite and decrease how much food you eat. Pramlintide is used together with insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Pramlintide is usually given after other diabetes medicines have been tried without success. Pramlintide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: Aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Soma Compound With Codeine? Aspirin, carisoprodol, and codeine is a combination medicine used together with rest and physical therapy to treat pain, muscle spasm, and other symptoms related to injuries and other painful muscular conditions. This medicine contains codeine, an opioid (narcotic) medicine, and may be habit-forming. This medication may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to aspirin, carisoprodol, or codeine, or if you have: severe asthma, asthma with runny nose and nasal polyps, or other breathing problems; a...

Generic name: Pseudoephedrine Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Seudotabs? Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian tubes. Pseudoephedrine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to pseudoephedrine. Do not use pseudoephedrine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this me...

Generic name: Topical emollients Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Sardo Bath? Emollients are substances that moisten and soften your skin. Topical (for the skin) emollients are used to treat or prevent dry skin. Topical emollients are sometimes contained in products that also treat acne, chapped lips, diaper rash, cold sores, or other minor skin irritation. There are many brands and forms of topical emollients available and not all are listed on this leaflet. Topical emollients may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings You should not use a topical emollient if you are allergic to it. Topical emollients will not treat or prevent a skin infection. Ask a doc...

Generic name: Dextromethorphan Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Robitussin Pediatric Cough Suppressant? Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant that is used to treat cough caused by the common cold or flu. There are many brands and forms of dextromethorphan available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Warnings Do not use dextromethorphan if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine...

Generic name: Multivitamins and minerals Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Recal Fol D? This medicine is a combination of many different vitamins and minerals that are normally found in foods and other natural sources. Multivitamins and minerals are used to provide substances that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins and minerals are also used to treat vitamin or mineral deficiencies caused by illness, pregnancy, poor nutrition, digestive disorders, certain medications, and many other conditions. Multivitamins and minerals may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Multivitamins and minerals can cause serious or life-threatening side effects if ...