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Generic name: acetylcysteine (oral) [ a-seet-il-sis-teen ] Drug class: Antidotes , Mucolytics Availability: Rx and/or otc Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Nac , N-a-c sustain , Acetadote , Acetylcysteine (inhalation) , Acetylcysteine (monograph) What is Acetylcysteine? Acetylcysteine is used to help prevent or lessen liver damage caused by taking large quantities of acetaminophen (Tylenol). There are other brands and forms of acetylcysteine available, and some can be purchased over the counter. Not all forms of acetylcysteine are effective as an acetaminophen antidote. Do not attempt to treat an acetaminophen overdose without medical advice. Acetylcysteine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. ...

Generic name: everolimus Drug class: MTOR inhibitors , Selective immunosuppressants Dosage form: tablet, tablet for oral suspension Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Zortress , Afinitor disperz , Everolimus What is Afinitor? Afinitor is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their spread in the body. Afinitor is used to treat certain types of kidney cancer, breast cancer, or brain tumor. It is also used to treat certain types of advanced or progressive tumors of the stomach, intestines, or pancreas. Afinitor is also used to treat certain types of seizures or non-cancerous (benign) tumors of the brain or kidney in people with a genetic condition called tuberous sclerosis complex. Thi...

Generic name: alprazolam Drug class: Benzodiazepines Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Xanax , Xanax xr What is Alprazolam? Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that it works by enhancing the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Alprazolam is used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression. It is dangerous to purchase alprazolam on the Internet or outside the United States. The sale and distribution of medicines outside the U.S. does not comply with safe-use regulations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These medications may contain dangerous ingredients, or may not be distributed by a licensed pharmacy. ...

Generic name: amoxicillin Drug class: Aminopenicillins Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Moxatag , Trimox , Amoxil What is Amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract. Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid). There are many brands and forms of amoxicillin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet. ...

Generic name: apomorphine injection [ a-poe-mor-feen ] Drug class: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Dosage form: injection Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Kynmobi , Apomorphine , Kynmobi What is Apokyn? Apokyn has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Apokyn is a prescription medicine used to treat "wearing-off" episodes (muscle stiffness, loss of muscle control) in people with advanced Parkinson's disease. It is not known if Apokyn is safe and effective in children. Warnings ...

Generic name: atogepant (a toe' je pant) Drug class: CGRP inhibitors Dosage form: tablet (10 mg; 30 mg; 60mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Qulipta What is Atogepant? Atogepant (Qulipta) is a prescription medicine used for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. Atogepant is CGRP inhibitor (calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist) that works by blocking a small protein (CGRP) in the body that is involved with migraines and pain. Atogepant has been shown in clinical trials to reduce the number of monthly migraines, the number of monthly headache days, and decrease the number of days patients had to take other medicines to treat migraines. Atogepant is a once-a-day tablet that is FDA approved to prevent episo...