What is hydrocodone homatropine? Hydrocodone is an opioid narcotic pain-reliever cough suppressant that is similar to codeine, oxycodone, morphine, methadone, fentanyl, and other opioids. Is hydrocodone homatropine available as a generic drug? Yes What is hydrocodone homatropine used for? Hydrocodone homatropine is prescribed for the treatment of cough in adults and in children 6 years...
What is St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)-oral, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? St. John's wort is a commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) dietary supplement that is used to treat mild depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. St. John's wort is a plant that has bright yellow flowers. A number of compounds that have pharmacological...
What’s the Difference Between Lexapro and Buspar Lexapro (escitalopram) and Buspar (buspirone) are used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro is also used to treat depression. Buspar may also be used improve symptoms of depression in patients with generalized anxiety disorder. Lexapro and Buspar belong to different drug classes. Lexapro is a selective serotonin reuptake...
What is Mucinex DM? Guaifenesin/dextromethorphan is a combination medication that is an expectorant and cough suppressant. Is Mucinex DM available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for Mucinex DM? No What brand names are available for Mucinex DM? Robitussin DM Maximum Strength (liquid), Robitussin DM Maximum Strength (capsules), Mucinex DM, Mucinex...
What is gentamicin ointment? What is gentamicin used for? Topical gentamicin is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic prescribed to treat a variety of skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria (for example, impetigo, folliculitis, eczema, psoriasis, and minor burns, cuts, or wounds). Is gentamicin available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription for gentamicin?...
What are iron supplements (ferrous sulfate) used for? Ferrous sulfate is used for the treatment and prevention of iron-deficiency anemias. Iron supplements are available over-the-counter (OTC) in generic form. Other names for ferrous sulfate are the brand names Fer-In-Sol, Slow Fe, Feosol, Feratab, and many more. What are the side effects of iron supplements? The...
What are oral methadone tablets, and what are they used for? Methadone is a strong, synthetic (man-made) narcotic that acts on the central nervous system (brain) in a manner similar to other narcotics. It is used in the management of narcotic addiction and for pain control. Methadone was first approved by the Food and Drug...
Doxycycline vs. Levaquin: What’s the difference? Doxycycline and Levaquin (levofloxacin) are antibiotics used to treat many different types of bacterial infections. Brand names for doxycycline include Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox, Acticlate, Acticlate Cap, Doryx, Doxteric, Doxy, and Monodox. Doxycycline and Levaquin are different types of antibiotics. Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic and Levaquin is a...
What is iron dextran, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Iron dextran is an injectable form of iron used to treat iron-deficiency anemia, a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells because of a deficiency of available iron. It is only used to treat patients who cannot be...
What is Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) and how is it used? Emgality is indicated for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Galcanezumab-gnlm is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody specific for calcitonin-gene related peptide (CGRP) ligand. Galcanezumab-gnlm is produced in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells by recombinant DNA technology. Galcanezumab-gnlm is composed of two identical immunoglobulin kappa...