Other names: Glipizide. Commonly prescribed for: Glucotrol is generally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t uses insulin normally, thereby cannot control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). It is commonly used with other medications. How to take it: Glucotrol is available in the form of a tablet [...]
Other names: Metformin, Fortamet, Riomet, Glumetza, Glucophage XR. Commonly prescribed for: Glucophage can be used alone or combined with other medications, such as insulin for treating type 2 diabetes. This medication can also be used for controlling the quantity of sugar present in your blood. It is commonly used with other medications. How to take [...]
Other names: Glocotrol, Metaglip Commonly prescribed for: Glipizide is generally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t uses insulin normally, thereby cannot control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). It is commonly used with other medications. How to take it: Glipizide is available in the form of a [...]
Other names: Glipizide, Metaglip, Metformin. Commonly prescribed for: Glimet is generally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t uses insulin normally, thereby cannot control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). It is commonly used with other medications. How to take it: Glimet is available in the form of a tablet [...]
Other Names: Amaryl. Commonly Prescribed For: Glimepiride is normally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t use insulin usually, thereby not being able to control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). Glimepiride is commonly used with other medications. This medication can be used either with insulin or without [...]
Other Names: Amaryl. Commonly Prescribed For: Gliclazide is normally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t use insulin usually, thereby not being able to control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). Gliclazide is commonly used with other medications. This medication can be used either with insulin or without [...]
Other names: Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase, Euglucon. Commonly used for: Glibenclamide is generally prescribed for treating type 2 diabetes in people for whom diet and other medication failed to control blood sugar level. This medication is used to increase the ability of pancreas to secret more insulin. It is commonly used with other medications. How to [...]
Other names: Ziprasidone. Commonly prescribed for: Geodon is generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with schizophrenia. This medication can also be used for treating episodes of mania or mixed episodes in patients suffering from bipolar disorder. It is commonly used with other medications. How to take it: Geodon is available in the form of [...]
Other Names: Lopid. Commonly Prescribed For: Gemfibrozil is normally prescribed for treating people with high serum triglycerides and hence decreases the amount of cholesterol. Sometimes Gemfibrozil is combined with high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein. This medication decreases the peril of coronary heart disease. How to Take it: Gemfibrozil is available in the form of [...]
Other names: Tequin. Commonly prescribed for: Gatifloxacin is generally prescribed for treating several type of infections. This medication can be used to kill bacteria that are responsible for causing certain types of infections like gonorrhea, urinary tract infections, lung infections, and skin infections. How to take it: Gatifloxacin is available in the form of an [...]
Other names: Gabarone, Neurontin. Commonly prescribed for: Gabapentin is generally prescribed for controlling some types of seizures in people suffering from epilepsy. This medication can also be used for relieving pain of postherpetic neuralgia. It can be used sometimes for relieving pain associated with diabetic neuropathy. It is commonly used with other medications. How to [...]
Other names: Hydrochlorothiazide. Commonly prescribed for: HydroDIURIL is generally prescribed for treating high blood pressure. It can be used for retaining fluid content caused due to various conditions, such as heart disease. This medication can also be used for treating patients suffering diabetes insipidus and other electrolyte disturbances. It is commonly used with other medications. [...]
Other Names: Anx, Atarax, Vistaril. Commonly Prescribed For: Hydroxyzine is generally prescribed for relieving itches caused due to allergies and controls vomiting caused due various conditions like motion sickness. This medication can also be used for treating certain symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Hydroxyzine is [...]
Other names: Terazosin. Commonly prescribed for: Hytrin is generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating, painful urination, as well as urinary urgency. It can also be used alone or combined with other medications for treating high blood pressure. It is commonly used with other medications. How to take [...]
Other names: HydroDIURIL. Commonly prescribed for: Hydrochlorothiazide is generally prescribed for treating high blood pressure. It can be used for retaining fluid content caused due to various conditions, such as heart disease. This medication can also be used for treating patients suffering diabetes insipidus and other electrolyte disturbances. It is commonly used with other medications. [...]
Other names: Haldol. Commonly prescribed for: Haloperidol is generally prescribed for treating psychotic disorders. This medication can also be used for controlling motor tics and verbal tics in people suffering from Tourette’s disorder. It can also be used for treating severe behavioral problems, including hyperactivity in children for whom other medications did not work. How [...]
Other Names: Albuterol, Accuneb, Proventil HFA, Proair, Ventolin HFA. Commonly Prescribed For: Salbutamol is generally prescribed for preventing and treating wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing caused due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (diseases that generally affects lungs and air passages) and asthma. This medication can also be used for preventing breathing [...]
Other Names: Serevent. Commonly Prescribed For: Salmeterol is generally prescribed for treating wheezing, and shortness of breath caused due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (diseases that generally affects lungs and air passages) and asthma. This medication can also be used for preventing bronchospasm during exercise. How to Take it: Salmeterol is available [...]
Other Names: Alesse, Brevicon, Estrostep, Levora, Seasonique. Commonly Prescribed For: Seasonale is normally prescribed for preventing pregnancy. Oral contraceptives can be used as an effectual method of birth control. It does not thwart the spread of HIV and certain sexually transmitted disease. This medication can also be used for treating acne in certain patients. It [...]
Other Names: Eldepryl, Zelapar. Commonly Prescribed For: Selegiline is generally prescribed for controlling the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease (a nervous system disorder that leads to difficulties with muscle control and balance) in patients who take Sinemet. This medication can also be used for thwart the effects of Sinemet from wearing off amid doses. It [...]
Other Names: Salmeterol. Commonly Prescribed For: Serevent is generally prescribed for treating wheezing, and shortness of breath caused due to lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (diseases that generally affects lungs and air passages) and asthma. This medication can also be used for preventing bronchospasm during exercise. How to Take it: Serevent is available [...]
Other Names: Clomid, Clomiphene. Commonly Prescribed For: Serophene is generally prescribed for inducing ovulation in women who failed to produce ova, but wants to become pregnant. This medication can also be used for treating male infertility, persistent breast milk production, and menstrual abnormalities. Serophene is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Serophene [...]
Other names: Quetiapine. Commonly prescribed for: Seroquel is generally prescribed for treating certain symptoms associated with schizophrenia (a mental illness, which causes unusual thinking, inappropriate emotions, and loss of interest in life). This medication can also be used for treating episodes of mania, or depression in people with bipolar disorder. It is commonly used with [...]
Other Names: Zoloft. Commonly Prescribed For: Sertraline is generally prescribed for treating depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (abnormal thoughts that persist all the time), posttraumatic stress disorder, and social anxiety disorder. This medication can also be used for relieving the symptoms associated with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, such as mood swings, irritability, and breast tenderness. How [...]
Other Names: Zocor, Simcor, Vytorin. Commonly Prescribed For: Simvastatin is commonly prescribed along with diet and exercise for reducing the quantity of cholesterol and other fatty substances present in the blood. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Simvastatin is available in the form of a tablet to be taken via [...]
Other Names: Parcopa, Sinemet CR, Stalevo. Commonly Prescribed For: Sinemet contains two drugs namely Levodopa and Carbidopa, generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease that develop after encephalitis or any injury to nervous system caused due to carbon monoxide poisoning. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Levodopa [...]
Other Names: Doxepin. Commonly Prescribed For: Sinequan is generally prescribed for treating depression and anxiety. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Sinequan is available in the form of a capsule, or a liquid to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken once or three times every day, either [...]
Other Names: Montelukast. Commonly Prescribed For: Singulair is generally prescribed for preventing breathing difficulties, and chest tightness caused due to asthma. This medication can also be used for preventing bronchospasm during exercise. This medication can also be used for treating symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. It is commonly used with other medications. How [...]
Other Names: Metaxalone. Commonly Prescribed For: Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant, generally prescribed for along with rest and other measures for relaxing the muscles and relieving pain caused due to strains, and other muscle injuries. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Skelaxin is available in the form of a tablet [...]
Other Names: Bell-Ans, Citrocarbonate, Baking Soda. Commonly Prescribed For: It is an antacid, generally prescribed for relieving heartburn and acid ingestions. This medication can also be used for lowering the acidity of your blood or urine. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Sodium Bicarbonate is available in the form of [...]
Other Names: Depacon. Commonly Prescribed For: Sodium Valproate is generally prescribed for controlling seizures and for treating seizure disorders, such as complex partial seizures, and absence seizures. This medication can also be used for treating epilepsy in people who are not able to take oral form of this medication. It is commonly used with other [...]
Other Names: Carisoprodol. Commonly Prescribed For: Soma is a muscle relaxant, used along with physical therapy and rest for relaxing muscles and relieving pain caused due to strains and other muscle injuries. Soma is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Soma is available in the form of a tablet to be taken [...]
Other Names: Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isordil. Commonly Prescribed For: Sorbitrate is generally prescribed for treating and preventing chest pain. It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Sorbitrate is available in the form of a tablet, capsules, and as chewable tablets to be taken via mouth. This medication is normally taken five to [...]
Other Names: Aldactone. Commonly Prescribed For: Spironolactone is generally proscribed for treating hyperaldosteronism (a condition where the body produces large amounts of aldosterone), low potassium levels in individuals with edema. Spironolactone can be used alone or combined with other medications for treating high blood pressure. How to Take it: Spironolactone is available in the form [...]
Other Names: Itraconazole. Commonly Prescribed For: Sporanox is generally prescribed for treating fungal infections that originates in lungs and spreads through the body. This medication can also be used for treating fungal infections of toe and finger nails. It can be used for treating yeast infections of mouth and throat. How to Take it: Sporanox [...]
Other Names: Nateglinide. Commonly Prescribed For: Starlix can be used alone or combined with other medications for treating type 2 diabetes (a condition where the body doesn’t make use of insulin normally, thereby cannot control the quantity of sugar present in the blood). It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Starlix [...]
Other Names: Zerit, d4T. Commonly Prescribed For: Stavudine is generally prescribed with other antiviral medications for treating human immunodeficiency virus infection in people either with or without AIDS. This medication can also be used with other medications for preventing HIV infection in workers who have been exposed to HIV accidentally. It is commonly used with [...]
Other Names: Cinnarizine, Domperidone. Commonly Prescribed For: Stugil is an antihistamine drug, generally prescribed for controlling vomiting caused due to motion sickness. This medication can also be used for relieving nausea, spinning sensations, noise in the ears or vomiting associated with Meniere’s disease. How to Take it: Stugil is available in the form of a [...]
Other Names: Arcalion. Commonly Prescribed For: Sulbutiamine is a medication, normally prescribed for treating asthenia. This medication can also be used for treating poor memory and can aid in recovery from various injuries. It is said to improve the thinking capacity of patients with schizophrenia. How to Take it: Sulbutiamine is available in the form [...]
Other Names: Imitrex Commonly Prescribed For: Sumatriptan is generally prescribed for treating the symptoms associated with migraine headaches (throbbing headaches, sometimes accompanied by sensitivity to light and noise). It is commonly used with other medications. How to Take it: Sumatriptan is available in the form of injection to be injected under the skin to treat [...]
