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Sucralfate (Carafate)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Duodenal ulcers, and keeping a healed duodenal ulcer from returning
Tirofiban (Aggrastat)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Preventing clots during unstable angina and heart attacks that do not show ST elevation
Valacyclovir (Valtrex)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Shingles, cold sores and genital herpes, including reducing the chance of passing genital herpes to a partner
Cephalexin (Keflex)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Skin, throat, ear, bone and urinary infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Hay fever, allergic sneezing and itching, and long-running hives
Codeine (Codeine Sulfate; also Tylenol with Codeine and many combination and cough products)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Mild to moderate pain where an opioid is appropriate and other treatments have not worked
Cromolyn (Intal / Nasalcrom / Gastrocrom / Opticrom)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Preventing asthma attacks, hay fever and itchy eyes before they start — and, by mouth, the gut symptoms of mastocytosis
Darifenacin (Enablex)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An overactive bladder — sudden urgency, going too often, and leaking — treated with the most M3-selective drug in the class
Ledipasvir (Harvoni)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Long-standing hepatitis C infection, mainly genotype 1
Levocetirizine (Xyzal / Xyzal Allergy 24HR)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Hay fever, year-round nasal allergy, and long-running hives
Levofloxacin (Levaquin / Quixin / Iquix)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Serious bacterial infections — pneumonia, kidney and prostate infection, and exposure to anthrax or plague
Lithium Carbonate (Lithobid)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
The manic phase of bipolar disorder, and long-term prevention of further episodes
Loratadine (Claritin / Alavert / Allergy Relief)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Hay fever and itchy hives
Meropenem (Merrem IV)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Severe hospital infections, including infections in the abdomen, skin and the lining of the brain
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn (methamphetamine hydrochloride tablets), plus generics)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
ADHD in children over six, as one part of a wider treatment plan. The label also carries a short-term weight-loss indication that is essentially never used
Metoclopramide (Reglan / Gimoti / Metozolv ODT)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A stomach that empties too slowly, persistent reflux that other drugs have not helped, and sickness after surgery or chemotherapy
Morphine (MS Contin / Kadian / Avinza / MorphaBond ER / Astramorph PF / Duramorph)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Pain severe enough to need round-the-clock opioid treatment, when other options are inadequate
Mupirocin (Bactroban / Bactroban Nasal / Centany)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Impetigo and small infected skin wounds, and clearing staph from the nose before surgery
Netarsudil (Rhopressa)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
High pressure inside the eye, treated at the blocked drain itself
Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin / Macrodantin / Macrobid)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Bladder infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal / Oxtellar XR)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Focal (partial-onset) epilepsy
Oxymorphone (Opana / Opana ER / Numorphan)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Severe long-term pain needing an opioid, when other options are inadequate
Penicillin V (Pen-Vee K / Veetids / V-Cillin K / Beepen-VK / Ledercillin VK)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Strep throat and other streptococcal infections, and long-term prevention of rheumatic fever coming back
Pibrentasvir (Mavyret)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Long-standing hepatitis C infection, any of the six genotypes
Piperacillin and Tazobactam (Zosyn)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Severe hospital infections of the abdomen, skin, lungs and pelvis, given by drip
Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed / Sudogest / Nasal Decongestant)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A blocked nose and sinus pressure
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Schizophrenia, and the high and low phases of bipolar disorder
Ribavirin (Rebetol / Copegus / Virazole / Ribasphere)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An older broad-spectrum antiviral, now used mainly as an add-on in hepatitis C and as an inhaled treatment for severe RSV in infants
Sacubitril / Valsartan (Entresto / Entresto Sprinkle)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A weakened heart, to reduce dying of it and being admitted for it
Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Long-standing hepatitis C infection of the liver
Succinylcholine (Anectine, Quelicin, Quelicin Preservative Free; formerly Sucostrin)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Paralysing the muscles for about five minutes so a breathing tube can be placed quickly in an emergency
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A weak, slow or hesitant urine stream, and getting up at night, caused by an enlarged prostate
Tegaserod (Zelnorm)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A tablet for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, in women under 65 without heart disease
Tenofovir Alafenamide (Vemlidy; also the tenofovir component of Descovy, Genvoya, Odefsey and Biktarvy)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
HIV-1 infection, HIV prevention, and chronic hepatitis B
Velpatasvir (Epclusa / Vosevi)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Long-standing hepatitis C infection, any of the six genotypes
Naloxone (Narcan / Kloxxado / Zimhi / Rivive / Rextovy)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Emergency reversal of an opioid overdose, when breathing or consciousness has been suppressed
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Early COVID-19 in adults at high risk of becoming seriously ill
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat / Nitro-Dur / Minitran / Transderm-Nitro / Nitrolingual / Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose Injection)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Stopping an angina attack that has started, and preventing one that is expected
Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An overactive bladder — sudden urgency, going far too often, and leaking — treated with the oldest and cheapest drug available for it
Perampanel (Fycompa)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Focal epilepsy, and added-on treatment for generalised tonic-clonic seizures
Permethrin (Elimite / Nix / Permethrin Cream 5% / lice-killing creme rinse 1%)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Scabies, and head lice
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (MiraLAX / ClearLax / GlycoLax / GaviLax)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Constipation — softening stool by keeping water in the bowel
Prasugrel (Effient)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Preventing clots after a stent is placed for a heart attack or unstable angina
Propofol (Diprivan; also marketed as propofol injectable emulsion)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Putting a person to sleep for surgery, and keeping them asleep or sedated on a ventilator
Rilpivirine (Edurant and Edurant PED; the injectable partner in Cabenuva; also in Complera and Odefsey)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
HIV-1 infection, in people starting treatment with a lower viral load, or as maintenance therapy with cabotegravir
Ropivacaine (Naropin)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Numbing an area for surgery or childbirth, chosen when the drug will be given in large volumes and an accident would matter most
Sevoflurane (Ultane, Sojourn)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A gas that puts a person to sleep for surgery and keeps them asleep, breathed in rather than injected
Sugammadex (Bridion)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Undoing the paralysis at the end of an operation, quickly and completely, so the breathing tube can come out
Theophylline (Theo-Dur / Theo-24 / Slo-Phyllin / Slo-Bid / Uniphyl)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An old oral tablet that opens the airways, with a narrow margin between a helpful dose and a dangerous one
Timolol (Timoptic)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
High pressure inside the eye, treated by making the eye produce less fluid
Tolterodine (Detrol)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An overactive bladder — sudden urgency, going too often, and leaking before you reach the toilet
Travoprost (Travatan Z)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
High pressure inside the eye, and the nerve damage it causes
Trospium (Sanctura)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
An overactive bladder — sudden urgency, going too often, and leaking — treated with a drug built not to reach the brain
Umeclidinium (Incruse Ellipta)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
A once-daily inhaler for long-term chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, blocking the nerve signal that tightens the airway
Rocuronium (Zemuron; marketed as Esmeron outside the United States)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Paralysing the muscles so a breathing tube can be placed and so the body stays still during an operation
Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Detailed recordUse listed on the medicine record
Schizophrenia, and the manic phase of bipolar disorder
Heparin (Heparin Sodium Preservative Free / Lipo-Hepin / Heparin Sodium in Sodium Chloride / Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in Sodium Chloride 0.45% in Plastic Container / Heparin Sodium 25,000 Units in Dextrose 5% in Plastic Container / Panheprin)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Expanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
INDICATIONS & USAGE Heparin sodium injection is indicated for: • Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism; • Prevention of postoperative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing major abdominothoracic surgery or who, for other reasons, are at risk of developing thromboembolic disease; • Atrial fibrillation with embolization; • Treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation); • Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery; • Prophylaxis and treatment of peripheral arterial…
0.01-0.2 Mole Percent Bisacrylamide) (Anubis Barcelona Regul Oil)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Expanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Regul Oil Cleansing Cream indications
Sirolimus (Rapamune / Fyarro / Hyftor / Scomara)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Expanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis ( 1
Candesartan Cilexetil (Atacand / Candesartan)
Small chemical medicineApproved in the United States (FDA)Expanded recordUse listed on the medicine record
Hypertension