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Generic name: aripiprazole (oral) [ ar-i-pip-ra-zole ] Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics Dosage form: tablet, oral solution, orally disintegrating tablet, injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Abilify maintena , Aripiprazole , Aristada injection , Aristada (injection) , Aristada initio (injection) What is Abilify? Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions including schizophrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old. Abilify is also used alone or with a mood stabilizer medicine to treat bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 10 years old. Abilify is u...

Generic name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine [ am-fet-a-meen-and-dex-troe-am-fet-a-meen ] Drug class: CNS stimulants Dosage form: capsule, extended release Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Adderall , Mydayis , Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine What is Adderall xr? Adderall XR are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall XR is a combination medicine used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: alectinib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Dosage form: capsule Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Alectinib What is Alecensa? Alecensa is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Alecensa is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Alecensa is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "ALK" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene. Warnings Alecensa can cause serious or life-threatening side effects. Call your doctor right away i...

Generic name: melisa puckey, bpharm Dosage form: tablets, syrup Availability: Over the counter Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available What is Ambroxol hydrochloride? Ambroxol works to thin down and break up phlegm (sputum) and is used to clear congestion in the treatment of respiratory diseases which have thick phlegm or too much phlegm. Ambroxol is also used as a pain reliever for sore throats as it has a local numbing effect. Ambroxol starts working about 30 minutes after it has been taken. The breakdown of acid mucopolysaccharide fibers makes the sputum thinner and less viscous and therefore more easily removed by coughing. Although sputum volume eventually decreases, its viscosity remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Ambroxol Indications All forms of tracheobronchitis, emphysema with bronchitis pneumoc...

Generic name: anastrozole [ an-as-troe-zole ] Drug class: Aromatase inhibitors , Hormones / antineoplastics Dosage form: oral tablet (1 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Arimidex What is Anastrozole? Anastrozole 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. Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox). Anastrozole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings ...

Generic name: amikacin liposome [ am-i-kay-sin ] Drug class: Aminoglycosides Dosage form: suspension for oral inhalation Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Amikacin liposome What is Arikayce? Arikayce (amikacin liposome) is a prescription antibiotic medicine that is used for difficult to treat Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease in adults who have few or no other treatment options. Arikayce is a suspension that is inhaled into the lungs using the Lamira Nebulizer System. Arikayce is a once-daily treatment that should be used as part of a combination antibacterial drug regimen. What is Arikayce used to treat? Arikayce is FDA-approved to be used by adults who: have limited or no alternative treatment options do not ach...

Generic name: exemestane [ ex-e-mes-tane ] Drug class: Aromatase inhibitors , Hormones / antineoplastics Dosage form: tablet Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Exemestane What is Aromasin? Aromasin ) 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. Aromasin is used to treat early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Early breast cancer is cancer that has not spread outside the breast. Advanced breast cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Aromasin is sometimes given after you have taken tamoxifen for 2 or 3 years, or if tamoxifen did not work or has stopped working. ...