Abilify
Generic name: Aripiprazole
Generic Abilify is used for treating agitation caused by schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Read more >>Accupril
Generic name: Quinapril hydrochloride
Quinapril belongs to the class of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.
Read more >>Accutane
Generic name: Isotretinoin
Isotretinoin is used to treat severe, disfiguring nodular acne
Read more >>Aceon
Generic name: Perindopril erbumine
Generic Aceon is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to prevent heart attack in people with coronary artery disease.
Read more >>Aciphex
Generic name: Rabeprazole sodium
Treating duodenal ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), erosive or ulcerative GERD, and a condition where...
Read more >>Actigall
Generic name: Ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic)
Generic Actigall is used for treating and preventing gallstones.
Read more >>Actonel
Generic name: Residronate
Generic Actonel is used for treating and preventing osteoporosis in certain patients.
Read more >>Actoplus met
Generic name: Metformin and pioglitazone
Generic ActoPlus Met is used for treating type 2 diabetes. It is used along with diet and exercise. It works by decreasing the amount of sugar the liver produces and the intestines absorb.
Read more >>Actos
Generic name: Pioglitazone hydrochloride
Treating type 2 diabetes in certain patients.
Read more >>Adalat cc er
Generic name: Nifedipine
Generic Adalat CC Extended-Release is used for treating high blood pressure.
Read more >>Adoxa
Generic name: Doxycycline
Adoxa (doxycycline) Treating a wide variety of infections caused by certain bacteria.
Read more >>Advair diskus
Generic name: Fluticasone-salmeterol
Advair Diskus is a combination of inhaled drugs (salmeterol and fluticasone propionate) that is used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis.
Read more >>Aggrenox
Generic name: Asprin + dipyridamole
Generic Aggrenox is used for reducing the risk of stroke in patients who have previously had a stroke due to a blood clot in the brain. It is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
Read more >>Albenza
Generic name: Albendazole
This drug is used to treat infections caused by worms. It keeps the worm from absorbing sugar, so they die
Read more >>Aldactone
Generic name: Spironolactone usp
Treating swelling and fluid retention inpatients with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, or kidney problems (nephrotic...
Read more >>Alesse
Generic name: Levonorgestrel ethinyl estradiol
Generic Alesse is used for preventing pregnancy.
Read more >>Allegra
Generic name: Fexofenadine hcl
Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body.
Read more >>Allegra-d
Generic name: Fexofenadine-pseudophedrine
Allegra-d is an combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine is used to treat sneezing, cough, runny or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold
Read more >>Altace
Generic name: Ramipril
Treating high blood pressure and decreasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death in certain patients.
Read more >>Amaryl
Generic name: Glimepiride
Treating patients with type 2 diabetes who cannot control blood sugar levels by diet and exercise alone.
Read more >>Amoxil
Generic name: Amoxicillin
It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth
Read more >>Anafranil
Generic name: Clomipramine
Generic Anafranil is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Read more >>Anafranil sr
Generic name: Clomipramine
Generic Anafranil Sustained-Release is used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Read more >>Antabuse
Generic name: Disulfiram
Generic Antabuse is used to treat chronic alcoholism. It interferes with the metabolism of alcohol resulting in unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed.
Read more >>Aralen
Generic name: Chloroquine phosphate
Generic Aralen is used for treating and suppressing acute attacks of certain strains of malaria and a certain type of parasitic infection (extraintestinal amebiasis).
Read more >>Arava
Generic name: Leflunomide
Reducing signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more >>Arcoxia
Generic name: Etoricoxib
It is used for treating Acute gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Read less <<Arcoxia belongs to a group of medicines called cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) specific inhibitors (also known as Coxibs)
What is Arcoxia?
Arcoxia tablets contain the active ingredient etoricoxib, which is a type of medicine known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for treating Acute gout, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis.
Warning!
- This medicine may cause fatigue and dizziness. You should take care when performing potentially hazardous activites, such as driving or operating machinery, until you know how this medicine affects you and are sure you can perform such activities safely.
- NSAIDs can occasionally cause serious side effects on the gut, such as ulceration, bleeding or perforation of the stomach or intestinal lining. This type of side effect is more likely to occur in elderly people and in people taking high doses of the medicine. The risk can also be increased by taking certain other medicines (see below). It is important that these people, as well as people with a history of disorders affecting the stomach or intestines, are closely monitored by a doctor while taking this medicine. All people taking this medicine should stop treatment and consult their doctor immediately if they experience any sign of bleeding from the stomach or intestine during treatment, for example vomiting blood and/or passing black/tarry/bloodstained stools.
- COX-2 inhibitors may carry an increased risk of heart attacks and stroke when compared to placebo (no treatment). If you have risk factors for heart disease or stroke, such as diabetes, high cholesterol or smoking, your doctor will need to assess the overall benefits and risks before deciding if this medicine is suitable for you. In general, if this medicine is suitable, your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose for as short a time as possible to control your symptoms, because the risks may increase with higher doses and the longer the medicine is taken. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Tell your doctor if you experience shortness of breath, chest pains or ankle swelling while taking the medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information.
- Your blood pressure should be regularly monitored while you are taking this medicine.
- People with impaired kidney, liver or heart function should have their kidney function monitored while taking this medicine.
- During long-term treatment your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function. Consult your doctor promptly if you develop unexplained itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusually dark urine, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pains, loss of appetite or flu-like symptoms while taking this medicine, as they may be signs of a liver problem.
- This medicine may hide fever, which is a sign of infection. This may make you think mistakenly that an infection is getting better when it isn't, or that an infection is less serious than it is. For this reason you should tell your doctor if you get an infection while you are taking this medicine.
- Very rarely, NSAIDS may cause serious blistering or peeling skin reactions (eg Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis). For this reason, you should stop taking this medicine and consult your doctor if you get a skin rash or sores inside your mouth while taking this medicine. This side effect is very rare, but if it occurs, is most likely to happen in the first month of treatment.
Not to be used in
- Children and adolescents under 16 years of age
- People in whom aspirin or other NSAIDs, eg ibuprofen, cause allergic reactions such as asthma attacks, itchy rash (urticaria), nasal polyps, nasal inflammation (rhinitis) or swelling of the lips, tongue and throat (angioedema)
- Severely decreased liver function
- Moderate to severely decreased kidney function
- Active peptic ulcer or bleeding from the gut
- Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart failure
- Heart disease caused by inadequate blood flow to the heart (ischaemic heart disease), eg angina or history of heart attack
- Disease of the blood vessels in and around the brain (cerebrovascular disease), eg history of stroke
- Poor circulation in the arteries of the legs or feet (peripheral arterial disease)
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding.
- Rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malsorption (Arcoxia tablets contain lactose).
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine
- This medicine should not be used in pregnancy, particularly the third trimester, as it may delay labour, increase the length of labour and cause complications in the newborn baby. Some evidence suggests that NSAIDs should also be avoided by women attempting to conceive, as they may temporarily reduce female fertility during treatment and may also increase the risk of miscarriage or malformations. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
- It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Mothers who need to take this medicine should not breastfeed. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, flatulence or abdominal pain
- Excessive fluid retention in the body tissues, resulting in swelling (oedema)
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Weakness or loss of strength (asthenia)
- Fatigue
- Cold or flu-like symptoms
- Skin reactions such as rash and itch
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty in sleeping (insomnia)
- Muscle cramps
- Weight gain
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Nosebleeds (epistaxis)
- Shortness of breath (dyspnoea)
- Chest pain
- Heart attack or stroke
- Ulceration or bleeding of the stomach or intestine
- Liver or kidney disorders
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Aricept
Generic name: Donepezil
Generic Aricept is used for treating dementia (eg, impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking; changes in personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Read more >>Arimidex
Generic name: Anastrozole
Generic Arimidex is used for treating breast cancer in women who have been through menopause, including women with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy.
Read more >>Aristocort
Generic name: Triamcinolone
Generic Aristocort reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. It is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis.
Read more >>Artane
Generic name: Trihexyphenidyl
Generic Artane is used to treat Parkinson's disease. By improving muscle control and reducing stiffness, this medicine allows more normal movements of the body as the disease symptoms are reduced.
Read more >>Asacol
Generic name: Mesalamine
Asacol is used for treating and causing remission of various forms of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis (inflammation of the colon)
Read more >>Asendin
Generic name: Amoxapine
Generic Asendin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. It is used to treat symptoms of depression, anxiety and agitation.
Read more >>Atacand-hctz
Generic name: Candesartan hydrochlorothiazide
Generic Atacand HCT is a combination medication used in the treatment of high blood pressure.
Read more >>Atarax
Generic name: Hydroxyzine
Hydroxyzine depresses activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), which causes relaxation...
Read more >>Atrovent
Generic name: Ipratropium bromide
Ipratropium bromide inhalation aerosol and solution are prescribed for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms...
Read more >>Augmentin
Generic name: Amoxicillin and clavulanate
Generic Augmentin is used in the treatment of lower respiratory, middle ear, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections that are caused by certain specific bacteria. These bacteria produce a chemical enzyme called beta lactamase that makes some infections particularly difficult to treat.
Read more >>Avalide
Generic name: Irbesartan hydrochlorothiazide
Generic Avalide is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure. One component belongs to a class of blood pressure medications that prevents the hormone angiotensin II from constricting the blood vessels, thereby allowing blood to flow more freely and keeping blood pressure down. The other component is a diuretic that increases the output of urine, removing excess fluid from the body and thus lowering blood pressure.
Read more >>Avandamet
Generic name: Rosiglitazone-metformin
Generic Avandamet is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections.
Read more >>Avandaryl
Generic name: Rosiglitazone maleate - glimepiride
Generic Avandaryl is a combination of two oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. It is for people with type 2 diabetes who do not use daily insulin injections.
Read more >>Avandia
Generic name: Rosiglitazone
Controlling blood sugar levels, along with diet and exercise, in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read more >>Avelox
Generic name: Moxifloxacin
Generic Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat bacterial infections.
Read more >>Aventyl
Generic name: Nortriptyline
Generic Aventyl is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of depression. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.
Read more >>Avodart
Generic name: Dutasteride
Generic Avodart is used for treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlargement of the prostate gland. It also helps to reduce the risk of urinary blockage and the need for prostate surgery.
Read more >>Aygestin
Generic name: Norethindrone acetate
Treating certain menstrual problems or uterine problems (eg, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis).
Read more >>Azulfidine
Generic name: Sulfasalazine
Generic Azulfidine is used for treating ulcerative colitis. It is also used to increase the time between attacks of ulcerative colitis.
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