GENERIC NAME— Duloxetine DRUG CLASS— Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRIs) BRAND NAME(s)—Cymbalta, Irenka What is Duloxetine? Duloxetine is an antidepressant medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, fibromyalgia and major depressive disorder. Duloxetine is also used to treat nerve pain caused… Read More »Duloxetine: Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
What is Fludac? Fludac is an antidepressant medication used to treat disorders such as depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. It belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Fludac is widely prescribed medication to treat… Read More »Fludac: Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME(s)— Docusate Sodium BRAND NAME(s)— Colace What is Colace? Colace (Docusate) is a stool softener which makes bowel movements softer and easier to pass. It is used to treat occasional constipation. Colace helps to reduce pain caused by hard stools.… Read More »Colace (Docusate): Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— Gabapentin DRUG CLASS— Anticonvulsants BRAND NAME(s)— Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant, Gabarone What is Gabapentin? Gabapentin is a medication used to treat partial seizures, neuropathic pain, restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. Gabapentin belongs to class of drugs called anticonvulsants. It is taken by mouth.… Read More »What is Gabapentin? Its Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— Meclizine DRUG CLASS— Antihistamine BRAND NAME(s)— Antivert, Bonine, Driminate II, Meclicot, D-Vert, Dramamine Less Drowsy, Medivert, Meni-D, Ru-Vert-M What is Meclizine? Meclizine is a medication used to prevent or treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. It is… Read More »Meclizine: Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— Sertraline BRAND NAME(s)— Zoloft DRUG CLASS— Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) What Is Zoloft (Sertraline)? Zoloft (Sertraline) is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive–compulsive disorder, social anxiety disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. It belongs to a class of drugs… Read More »Zoloft (Sertraline) : Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— Dichlorphenamide BRAND NAME(s)— Keveyis, Daranide What Is Dichlorphenamide? Dichlorphenamide is a medication used to treat occasional paralysis (loss of movement) caused by low or high levels of potassium in the blood. How To Use Dichlorphenamide? Follow all instructions… Read More »Dichlorphenamide: Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME(S)— Topiramate MOLECULAR FORMULA— C12H21NO8S DRUG CLASS— Anticonvulsants BRAND NAMES(s)— Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Qudexy XR, Topiragen, Trokendi XR What is Topamax? Topamax (Topiramate) is a medication used to treat seizures or epilepsy. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. Topiramate belongs… Read More »Topamax (Topiramate): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— Venlafaxine BRAND NAME(s)— Effexor XR, Effexor DRUG CLASS— Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) What Is Venlafaxine? Venlafaxine is an antidepressant medication used to treat major depressive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and social phobia. It belongs to a class of drugs called serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).… Read More »Venlafaxine (Effexor): Side Effects, Uses, Interaction and Precautions
GENERIC NAME— EzetimibeBRAND NAME(s)— Zetia What is Zetia (Ezetimibe)? Zetia is a medication used to treat high blood cholesterol. It is used alone or together with other medications such as statins or fibrates. It works by reducing the cholesterol your body absorbs from… Read More »Zetia (Ezetimibe): Side Effects, Uses, Dosage, Interaction and Precautions
