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GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME  THERAPEUTIC CLASSIFICATION/INDICATION
1 ACARBOSE Glucobay Anti-diabetes (-glucosidase inhibitor)
2 ACETYLCYSTEINE Fluimucil Mucolytic
3 ACYCLOVIR Zovirax Anti-viral (Tx of herpes virus infection)
4 ADEFOVIR dipivoxil Hepsera Anti-viral (Tx of hepavirus infection)
5 ALBENDAZOLE Zentel Anthelminthic
6 ALENDRONATE Na Fosamax Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
7 ALENDRONATE Na + CHOLECALCIFEROL Fosavance Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate + Vitamin D)
8 ALFUZOSIN Xatral Tx of BPH (1 antagonist)
9 ALLANTOIN + HEPARIN Na + CEPAE EXTRACT Contractubex Scar remover
10 ALLOPURINOL Llanol Anti-gout (Xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Purinase Anti-gout (Xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
Zyloprim Anti-gout (Xanthine oxidase inhibitor)
11 ALMITRINE bismesylate + RAUBASINE Duxaril Tx for neurologic disorder (Peripheral vasodilator & cerebral activator)
12 ALPRAZOLAM Xanor Anxiolytic
13 ALTEPLASE Activase Thrombolytic/Fibrinolytic agent
14 Al(OH)3 + Mg(OH)2 Maalox Antacid
15 Al(OH)3 + Mg(OH)2 + SIMETHICONE Kremil-S Antacid
Maalox Plus Antacid
16 Al(OH)3 + Mg(OH)2 + MgCO3 Novaluzid Antacid
17 AMBROXOL HCl Ambrolex Mucolytic
Mucosolvan Mucolytic
18 AMIKACIN SO4 Amikacide Antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)
19 AMIODARONE Cordarone Anti-arrhythmia (K channel blocker)
20 AMISULPRIDE Solian Antipsychosis
21 AMLODIPINE besylate Norvasc Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)
22 AMLODIPINE besylate + ATORVASTATIN Ca Envacar Antihypertensive/Dyslipidaemic agent (Ca channel blocker + HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitor)
23 AMLODIPINE besylate + OLMESARTAN medoxomil Normetec Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker + Angiotensin II antagonist)
24 AMLODIPINE besylate + TELMISARTAN Twynsta Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker + Angiotensin II antagonist)
25 AMLODIPINE besylate + VALSARTAN Exforge Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker + Angiotensin II antagonist)
26 AMOXICILLIN trihydrate Amoxil Antibacterial (Penicillin)
Himox Antibacterial (Penicillin)
Pediamox Antibacterial (Penicillin)
RiteMed Amoxicillin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
27 AMOXICILLIN trihydrate + CLAVULANIC K Amoclav Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
(CO-AMOXICLAV) Augmentin Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
Augmex Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
Bactoclav Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
Bioclavid Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
Natravox Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
28 AMPICILLIN Na Ampicin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
29 AMPICILLIN Na + SULBACTAM Na (SULTAMICILLIN) Unasyn Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
30 ARIPIPRAZOLE Abilify Antipsychosis
31 ASCORBIC ACID Cecon Vitamin supplement
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Ceelin Vitamin supplement
Cetrinets Vitamin supplement
Potencee Vitamin supplement
RiteMed Ascorbic Acid Vitamin supplement
32 ASPIRIN Aspec-EC Anti-platelet
Aspilets Anti-platelet
Cor-30 Anti-platelet
Cortal Anti-platelet
33 ATENOLOL Durabeta Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Anti-angina
Tenormin Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Anti-angina
Therabloc Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Anti-angina
34 ATORVASTATIN Ca Lipitor Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
35 AZATHIOPRINE Imuran Immunosuppressant
36 AZITHROMYCIN dihydrate Zithromax Antibacterial (Macrolide)
37 BACAMPICILLIN HCl Penglobe Antibacterial (Penicillin)
38 BACILLUS CLAUSII Erceflora Anti-diarrheal
39 BAMBUTEROL HCl Bambec Anti-asthma (2 agonist)
40 BENZALKONIUM Cl + CETRIMIDE Drapolene Antiseptic (Tx of diaper rash)
41 BENZOYL PEROXIDE Panoxyl Anti-acne
42 BENZYDAMINE HCl Difflam Tx of tonsillitis and sore throat
43 BENZYLPENICILLIN (PEN G) Harbipen Antibacterial (Penicillin)
RiteMed Benzylpenicillin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
44 BETAHISTINE diHCl Serc Anti-vertigo
45 BETAMETHASONE Betnelan Oral corticosteroid
Celestone Oral corticosteroid
46 BETAMETHASONE valerate Betnovate Topical corticosteroid
47 BETAMETHASONE + DEXCHLORPHENIRAMINE maleate Celestamine Corticosteroid/Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
48 BETAMETHASONE + LORATADINE Claricort Corticosteroid/Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
49 BETAXOLOL HCl Kerlone Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Anti-angina
50 BICALUTAMIDE Casodex Hormonal Chemotherapy (Tx of prostate cancer)
51 BIFIDOBACTERIUM INFANTIS + LACTOBACILLUS Infloran Anti-diarrheal
ACIDOPHILUS
52 BIPERIDEN Akineton Anti-parkinsonism (Anticholinergic)
53 BISACODYL Dulcolax Laxative
54 BISOPROLOL Concore Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Tx of heart failure
55 BISOPROLOL hemifumarate + HCTZ Ziac Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker + Thiazide diuretic)
56 BRIMONIDINE tartrate Alphagan P Anti-glaucoma
57 BROMHEXINE HCl Bisolvon Mucolytic
58 BROMOCRIPTINE mesylate Parlodel Anti-parkinsonism (Dopamine agonist)
59 BROMPHENIRAMINE maleate + PHENYLEPHRINE HCl Dimetapp Decongestant/Antihistamine
60 BUCLIZINE HCl + VITAMIN B COMPLEX + FERROUS Appebon with Iron Appetite enhancer/Food supplement
FUMARATE
61 BUCLIZINE HCl + VITAMIN B COMPLEX + NIACIN + Propan with Iron Appetite enhancer/Food supplement
FERROUS SULFATE
62 BUDESONIDE Budecort Anti-asthma (Corticosteroid)
63 BUDESONIDE + FORMOTEROL fumarate Symbicort Anti-asthma (Corticosteroid + 2 agonist)
64 BUMETANIDE Burinex Loop diuretic
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65 BUPIVACAINE HCl Sensorcaine Local anesthetic
66 BUTAMIRATE citrate Sinecod Forte Antitussive
67 CALCIUM CARBONATE Calci-Aid Mineral supplement
Calsan Mineral supplement
Tums Antacid
68 CALCIUM DOBESILATE Doxium Anti-hemorrhoid/Anti-phlebitis
69 CALCIUM LACTATE Rhea Calcium lactate Mineral supplement
70 CANDESARTAN cilexetil Blopress Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
71 CANDESARTAN cilexetil + HCTZ Blopress Plus Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
72 CAPECITABINE Xeloda Cytotoxic chemotherapy
73 CAPTOPRIL Capoten Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
Cardiovaz Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
Hartylox Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
74 CARBAMAZEPINE Tegretol Anticonvulsant
75 CARBIDOPA + LEVODOPA Sinemet Anti-parkinsonism (Dopamine precursor)
76 CARBIMAZOLE Neomercazole Anti-thyroid
77 CARBOCISTEINE Solmux Mucolytic
Loviscol Mucolytic
78 CARNITINE orotate + VITAMIN B COMPLEX + AMINO Godex Hepatoprotectant
ACIDS
79 CARVEDILOL Dilatrend Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)/Anti-angina
80 CEFACLOR (monohydrate) Ceclor Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Xelent Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
81 CEFALEXIN (monohydrate) Cefalin Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Ceporex Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
RiteMed Cefalexin Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
82 CEFAZOLIN Na Hazolin Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Stancef Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
83 CEFDINIR Nirocef Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
84 CEFEPIME HCl Axera Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Cepimax Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
85 CEFIXIME Tergecef Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Zefral Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
86 CEFOPERAZONE Na Bactizon Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
87 CEFOPERAZONE Na + SULBACTAM Na Sulperazone Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
88 CEFOTAXIME Cladex Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Claforan Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
89 CEFOXITIN Na Monowel Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
90 CEFRADINE Cefralon Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Gramcep Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
91 CEFTAZIDIME Fortum Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Zeptrigen Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
92 CEFTRIAXONE Na Forgram Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Rocephin Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
93 CEFUROXIME (PO: axetil, IV: Na) Zegen Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Zinacef Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
Zinnat Antibacterial (Cephalosporin)
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94 CELECOXIB Celebrex NSAID (Specific COX-2 inhibitor)
Coxid NSAID (Specific COX-2 inhibitor)
95 CETIRIZINE HCl Virlix Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
Zyrtec Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
96 CHLORAMPHENICOL (PO: palmitate, IV: Na succinate) Chloromycetin Antibacterial
97 CHLORPROMAZINE HCl Thorazine Antipsychosis
98 CICLOSPORIN Sandimmun Neoral Immunosuppressant
99 CILAZAPRIL Vascace Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)/Tx of heart failure
100 CILAZAPRIL + HCTZ Vascace Plus Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
101 CILOSTAZOL Pletaal Anti-platelet (PDE inhibitor)
102 CIMETIDINE Tagamet Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
103 CINNARIZINE Stugeron Anti-vertigo/Peripheral vasodilator & cerebral activator
104 CIPROFLOXACIN HCl Ciprobay Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Iprolan Antibacterial (Quinolone)
RiteMed Ciprofloxacin Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Xipro Antibacterial (Quinolone)
105 CITICOLINE (Na) Cholinerv Cerebroprotectant/Tx of ADHD
Somazine Cerebroprotectant/Tx of ADHD
106 CLARITHROMYCIN Klaricid Antibacterial (Macrolide)
Klarmyn Antibacterial (Macrolide)
Klaz Antibacterial (Macrolide)
107 CLINDAMYCIN (PO: HCl, IV: phosphate) Clindal Antibacterial (Lincosamide)
Dalacin-C Antibacterial (Lincosamide)
108 CLOBETASOL propionate Dermovate Anti-psoriasis
109 CLOMIPHENE citrate Clomid Fertility & ovulation stimulant
110 CLOMIPRAMINE HCl Anafranil Antidepressant
111 CLONAZEPAM Rivotril Anticonvulsant
112 CLONIDINE Catapres Antihypertensive (2 agonist)
113 CLOPIDOGREL Plavix Anti-platelet (ADP inhibitor)
114 CLOTRIMAZOLE Canesten Antifungal
115 CLOXACILLIN Na Prostaphlin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
Pharex Cloxacillin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
RiteMed Cloxacillin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
116 CLOZAPINE Leponex Antipsychosis
117 COLCHICINE Rhea Colchicine Anti-gout
118 CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE Ledoxan Immunosuppressant/Cytotoxic chemotherapy
119 DABIGATRAN etexilate Pradaxa Anticoagulant (Direct thrombin inhibitor)
120 DALTEPARIN Na Eurodal Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
121 DANAZOL Ladogal Androgen hormone (Tx of endometriosis)
122 DARIFENACIN HBr Enablex Tx of overactive bladder (Anticholinergic)
123 DEFEROXAMINE methane sulfonate Desferal Antidote for iron poisoning
124 DEQUALINIUM Cl Dequadin Tx of oral thrush & mouth infections
125 DESLORATADINE Aerius Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
126 DEXAMETHASONE Decilone Forte Oral corticosteroid
Drenex Oral corticosteroid
127 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr + PHENYLEPHRINE HCl + Tuseran Forte Antitussive/Antihistamine/Analgesic

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PARACETAMOL
128 DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBr + GUAIFENESIN + ALCOHOL Robitussin-DM Antitussive/Expectorant
129 DIAZEPAM Valium Anxiolytic
130 DIBENCOSIDE Heraclene Appetite enhancer
131 DICHLOROBENZYL alcohol + AMYLMETACRESOL Strepsils Antibacterial/Tx of sore throat
132 DICLOFENAC K Cataflam NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
133 DICLOFENAC Na Difenax NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Neo-Pyrazone NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Voltaren NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
134 DICYCLOVERINE HCl Bentyl Anti-spasmodic
Relestal Anti-spasmodic
Spasdon Anti-spasmodic
135 DIETARY FIBER from corn starch Fibrosine Laxative
136 DIGOXIN Lanoxin Cardiac glycoside (Tx of heart failure)
137 DILTIAZEM HCl Dilzem Anti-angina/Anti-arrhythmia (Ca channel blocker)
RiteMed Diltiazem Anti-angina/Anti-arrhythmia (Ca channel blocker)
Zandil Anti-angina/Anti-arrhythmia (Ca channel blocker)
138 DIMETHICONE + HYDROTALCITE + Mg(OH)2 Simeco Antacid
139 DIMETHINDENE maleate Fenistil Topical Antihistamine/Antipruritic
140 DINOPROSTONE Cerviprime Oxytocic
141 DIOSMIN + HESPERIDIN Daflon 500 Anti-hemorrhoid/Anti-phlebitis
142 DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL Benadryl AH Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
143 DIPYRIDAMOLE Persantin Anti-platelet (PDE inhibitor)
144 DIVALPROEX Na Depakote ER Anticonvulsant
145 DOBUTAMINE HCl Cardomin Inotropic agent (1 agonist)
Dobunex Inotropic agent (1 agonist)
146 DOCETAXEL Hentaxel Cytotoxic chemotherapy
Taxotere Cytotoxic chemotherapy
147 DOCOSAHEXAENOIC ACID + EICOSAPENTAENOIC ACID Omacor Dyslipidaemic agent
148 DOCUSATE Na Irwax Ear preparation
Otowax Ear preparation
149 DOMPERIDONE Motilium Anti-dyspepsia
150 DONEPEZIL HCl Aricept Tx of Alzheimer’s disease
151 DOPAMINE HCl Dopamax Tx of cardiogenic shock & heart failure (Nonselective adrenergic agonist)
152 DOXAZOSIN mesylate Alfadil XL Tx of BPH (1 antagonist)
153 DOXOFYLLINE Ansimar Anti-asthma/Bronchodilator
154 DOXYCYCLINE HCl Doxicon Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
155 DOXYCYCLINE hyclate Doxin Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
156 DRONEDARONE HCl Multaq Anti-arrhythmia (K channel blocker)
157 DULOXETINE HCl Cymbalta Antidepressant
158 DUTASTERIDE Avodart Tx of BPH (5- reductase inhibitor)
159 DUTASTERIDE + TAMSULOSIN HCl Duodart Tx of BPH (5- reductase inhibitor + 1 antagonist)
160 DYDROGESTERONE Duphaston Hormone replacement (Progestin)/Tx of uterine bleeding
161 EBASTINE Aleva Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
162 EBASTINE + BETAMETHASONE Co-Aleva Corticosteroid/Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
163 EDROPHONIUM Tensilon Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor)

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164 ENALAPRIL maleate Hypace Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
Renitec Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
Vasopress Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
165 ENALAPRIL maleate + HCTZ Co-Hypace Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
Co-Renitec Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
166 ENOXAPARIN Na Clexane Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
167 ENTACAPONE Comtan Anti-parkinsonism (COMT inhibitor)
168 ENTACAPONE + CARBIDOPA + LEVODOPA Stalev Anti-parkinsonism (COMT inhibitor + Dopamine precursor)
169 ENTECAVIR Baraclude Anti-viral
170 EPERISONE HCl Myonal Muscle relaxant
171 EPINEPHRINE HCl Adrenin Cardiac stimulant (Nonselective adrenergic agonist)
172 EPIRUBICIN HCl Pharmorubicin RD Cytotoxic chemotherapy
173 EPOETIN ALFA Eprex Anti-anemia/Hematopoetic agent
174 EPOETIN BETA Recormon Anti-anemia/Hematopoetic agent
175 EPROSARTAN mesylate Teveten Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
176 EPROSARTAN mesylate + HCTZ Tevetan Plus Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
177 ERDOSTEINE Ectrin Mucolytic
178 ERTAPENEM Invanz Antibacterial (Carbapenem)
179 ERYTHROMYCIN (tab: stearate, soln: ethylsuccinate) Erythrocin Antibacterial (Macrolide)
Pharex Erythromycin Antibacterial (Macrolide)
180 ERYTHROMYCIN estolate Ilosone DS Antibacterial (Macrolide)
181 ESCITALOPRAM oxalate Lexapro Antidepressant
182 ESOMEPRAZOLE Nexium Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibitor)
183 ESTRADIOL (valerate) Climara Hormone replacement (Estrogen)
Progynova Hormone replacement (Estrogen)
184 ESTROGEN Premarin Hormone replacement (Estrogen)
185 ETANERCEPT Enbrel DMARD (TNF- blocker)
186 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + CYPROTERONE acetate Althea Oral contraceptive
Diane-35 Oral contraceptive
187 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + DESOGESTREL Mercilon Oral contraceptive
188 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + DROSPIRENONE Yasmin Oral contraceptive
189 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + GESTODENE Gynera Oral contraceptive
Meliane Oral contraceptive
190 ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + LEVONORGESTREL Logynon Oral contraceptive
Nordette Oral contraceptive
Trinordiol Oral contraceptive
Trust Pill Oral contraceptive
191 ETODOLAC Etoflam NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
192 ETORICOXIB Arcoxia NSAID (Specific COX-2 inhibitor)
193 EXENATIDE Byetta Anti-diabetes (GLP-1 receptor agonist)
194 EZETIMIBE Ezetrol Dyslipidaemic agent (Cholesterol absorption inhibitor)
195 EZETIMIBE + SIMVASTATIN Vytorin Dyslipidaemic agent (Cholesterol absorption inhibitor + HMG-CoA reductase
inhibitor)
196 FAMOTIDINE H2 BLOC Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
197 FEBUXOSTAT Atenurix Anti-gout
198 FELODIPINE Dilahex Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)/Anti-angina

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Felim Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)/Anti-angina
Plendil ER Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)/Anti-angina
Versant-XR Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)/Anti-angina
199 FELODIPINE + METOPROLOL Logimax Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker + Beta-blocker)
200 FENOFIBRATE Fibrafen Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)
Lipanthyl Supra Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)
Lipway SR Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)
Nubrex Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)
201 FENOTEROL HBr + IPRATROPIUM Br Berodual Anti-asthma (2 agonist + Anticholinergic)
202 FENTANYL Durogesic Opioid analgesic
203 FENTANYL citrate Sublimaze Opioid analgesic/Anesthetic
204 FERROUS FUMARATE + FOLIC ACID Fergesol Anti-anemia
205 FERROUS FUMARATE + MULTIVITAMINS Hemarate Anti-anemia
206 FERROUS SULFATE Brisober Anti-anemia
Fer-in-Sol Anti-anemia
Rhea Ferrous sulfate Anti-anemia
Sorbifer Durules Anti-anemia
207 FEXOFENADINE HCl Telfast Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
208 FILGRASTIM Neupogen Anti-anemia/Hematopoetic agent
209 FINASTERIDE Propecia Tx of androgenetic alopecia
Proscar Tx of BPH (5- reductase inhibitor)
210 FLUCLOXACILLIN (cap/inj: Na, susp: Mg) Stafloxin Antibacterial (Penicillin)
211 FLUCONAZOLE Diflucan Antifungal
212 FLUMAZENIL Anexate Antidote for benzodiazepine poisoning
213 FLUNARIZINE Sibelium Anti-migraine
214 FLUOCINOLONE acetonide + NEOMYCIN SO4 + Synalar Otic Ear anti-infective
POLYMYXIN B SO4
215 FLUOXETINE HCl Prozac 20 Antidepressant
216 FLUTAMIDE Fugerel Hormonal chemotherapy
217 FLUTICASONE propionate Flixotide Anti-asthma (Corticosteroid)
218 FLUTICASONE furoate Avamys Nasal decongestant
219 FLUVASTATIN Lescol Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
220 FOLIC ACID Folart Anti-anemia
221 FONDAPARINUX Na Arixtra Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
222 FORMOTEROL fumarate Foradil Anti-asthma (2 agonist)
223 FOSINOPRIL Na BPNorm Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
224 FUCIDIC ACID Fucithalmic Eye antibacterial
225 FUCIDIC ACID + BETAMETHASONE valerate Fucicort Topical antibacterial
226 FURAZOLIDONE Furoxone Anti-diarrheal
227 FUROSEMIDE Lasix Loop diuretic
228 FUROSEMIDE + KCl Diumide-K Loop diuretic + K supplement
229 GABAPETIN Neurontin Anticonvulsant/Tx of neuropathic pain
230 GANCICLOVIR Na Cymevene Anti-viral
231 GATIFLOXACIN Itiflox Eye antibacterial (Quinolone)
232 GEMFIBROZIL Lopid Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)
Reducel Dyslipidaemic agent (Fibric acid derivative)

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233 GENTAMICIN SO4 Garamycin Topical antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)
234 GENTAMICIN SO4 + CLOTRIMAZOLE + BETAMETHASONE Diprogenta Topical antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)/Antifungal/Corticosteroid
dipropionate Triderm Topical antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)/Antifungal/Corticosteroid
235 GENTAMICIN SO4 + TOLNAFTATE + BETAMETHASONE Quadriderm Topical antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)/Antifungal/Corticosteroid
valerate + CLIOQUINOL
236 GINKGO BILOBA + HAWTHORN BERRY + GARLIC OIL + Circulan Peripheral vasodilator & cerebral activator
LEMON BALM
237 GLIBENCLAMIDE (GLYBURIDE) Benglycon Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Daonil Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Euglucon Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Orabetic Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
238 GLICLAZIDE Diamicron Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Dianorm Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Glubitor Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Gluconil Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
RiteMed Gliclazide Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
239 GLIMEPIRIDE Norizec Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
Solosa Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
240 GLIPIZIDE Minidiab Anti-diabetes (Sulfonylurea)
241 GLUCODIAMINE + NICOTINAMIDE Jetepar Hepatoprotectant
242 GLUCOSAMINE SO4 Viartril-S Tx of osteoarthritis
243 GLYCERIN Babylax Laxative
244 GOSERELIN Zoladex Hormonal chemotherapy
245 GRANISETRON Kytril Anti-emetic (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
246 GREEN TEA EXTRACT + L-CARNITINE Fitrum Food supplement & adjuvant therapy
247 GRISEOFULVIN Grisovin-FP Antifungal
248 GUAIFENESIN Benadryl Expectorant Expectorant
Robitussin Expectorant Expectorant
249 HALOPERIDOL Serenace Antipsychosis
250 HEPARIN Na Heprin Anti-platelet (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
251 HEXETIDINE Bactidol Oral antiseptic
252 HYDRALAZINE HCl Aprezin Antihypertensive (Arteriolar vasodilator)
253 HYDROCORTISONE Na succinate Solu-Cortef Corticosteroid hormone
254 HYDROMORPHONE Jurnista Opioid analgesic
255 HYDROXYZINE diHCl Iterax Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
256 HYOSCINE N-BUTYLBROMIDE Buscopan Antispasmodic
257 IBANDRONIC ACID Bonviva Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
258 IBUPROFEN Advil NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Dolan FP NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Medicol NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
259 IBUPROFEN + PARACETAMOL Alaxan NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
260 IMIDAPRIL HCl Norten Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
Vascor Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
261 IMIDAPRIL HCl + HCTZ Norplus Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
Vascoride Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
262 IMIPENEM + CILASTATIN Na Tienam Antibacterial (Carbapenem + DHP-1 inhibitor)
263 INDAPAMIDE hemihydrate Natrilix SR Thiazide diuretic
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264 INDINAVIR sulfate Crixivan Anti-viral (Tx of HIV infection)
265 INFLIXIMAB Remicade DMARD (TNF- blocker)
266 INSULIN (Human recombinant DNA) Humulin N (NPH) Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
Insulatard HM Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
267 INSULIN ASPART NovoRapid Flexpen Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
268 INSULIN BIPHASIC Novomix Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
269 INSULIN DETEMIR Levemir Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
270 INSULIN GLARGINE Lantus Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
271 INSULIN GLULISINE Apidra Solostar Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
272 INSULIN ISOPHANE Humulin 70/30 Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
Mixtard 30 HM Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
273 INSULIN LISPRO Humalog Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
274 INSULIN REGULAR Actrapid HM Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
Humulin R Anti-diabetes (Insulin preparation)
275 INTERFERON ALFA Intron A Anti-viral (Tx of hepavirus infection)/Immunological chemotherapy
276 INTERFERON BETA Betaferon Immunological tx for multiple sclerosis
277 INTRALIPID + VAMIN GLUCOSE Vitrimix Parenteral nutrition
278 IRBESARTAN Aprovel Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
279 IRBESARTAN + HCTZ Co-Aprovel Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
280 IRINOTECAN HCl Campto CS Cytotoxic chemotherapy
281 ISOCONAZOLE nitrate + DIFLUCORTOLONE valerate Travocort Antifungal/Topical corticosteroid
282 ISONIAZID Comprilex Anti-tuberculosis
Rhea Isoniazid Anti-tuberculosis
283 ISOSORBIDE-5-MONONITRATE Elantan Anti-angina
Imdur Durules Anti-angina
284 ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE Isoket Anti-angina
Isordil Anti-angina
285 ISOTRETINOIN Acnetrex 10 Tx of acne
286 ISOXSUPRINE HCl Duvadilan Uterine relaxant/Peripheral vasodilator
Isoxilan Uterine relaxant/Peripheral vasodilator
287 ITRACONAZOLE Sporanox Antifungal
288 IVABRADINE HCl Coralan Anti-angina
289 KETAMINE HCl Ketamax Dissociative anesthetic
290 KETOCONAZOLE Nizoral Antifungal
291 KETOPROFEN Orudis EC NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
292 KETOROLAC trometamol Toradol NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
293 KETOTIFEN H fumarate Zadec Anti-asthma (Mast cell stabilizer)
294 LACIDIPINE Lacipil Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)
295 LACTULOSE Duphalac Laxative
296 LAMIVUDINE Zeffix Anti-viral (Tx of hepavirus infection)
297 LAMIVUDINE + ZIDOVUDINE Combivir Anti-viral (Tx of HIV infection)
298 LAMOTRIGINE Lamictal Anticonvulsant
299 LANSOPRAZOLE Prevacid Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibitor)
300 LATANOPROST Xalatan Tx of glaucoma
301 L-CARNITINE Carnicor Anti-angina
302 LERCANIDIPINE HCl Zanidip Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)

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303 LEVETIRACETAM Keppra Anticonvulsant
304 LEVOCETIRIZINE diHCl Xyzal Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
305 LEVODROPROPIZINE Levopront Antitussive
306 LEVOFLOXACIN Floxel Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Levox Antibacterial (Quinolone)
307 LEVOMEPROMAZINE Nozinan Antipsychosis
308 LEVOTHYROXINE Na Eltroxin Thyroid hormone
Thyrax Duotab Thyroid hormone
309 LIDOCAINE HCl Xylocaine Local anesthetic
310 LIGHT LIQUID PARAFFIN Oilatum Gel Emollient and skin protectant
311 LINCOMYCIN HCl monohydrate Lincocin Antibacterial (Lincosamide)
312 LINEZOLID Zyvox Antibacterial (Oxazolidinone)
313 LISINOPRIL (anhydrous) Zestril Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
314 LISINOPRIL dihydrate + HCTZ Zestoretic Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
315 LITHIUM CARBONATE Quilonium-R Antidepressant/Tx of mania
316 LOPERAMIDE HCl Diatabs Anti-diarrheal
Imodium Anti-diarrheal
317 LORATADINE Allerta Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
Claritin Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
Zylohist Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
318 LOSARTAN K Cozaar Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
Lifezar Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
319 LOSARTAN K + HCTZ Combizar Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
Hyzaar Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
320 LYNESTROL Exluton Oral contraceptive
321 MEBENDAZOLE Antiox Anthelmintic
322 MEBEVERINE HCl Duspatalin Antispasmodic
323 MECLIZINE HCl Bonamine Anti-emetic
324 MECOBALAMIN Methycobal Tx of peripheral neuropathy
325 MEDROXYPROGESTERONE acetate Provera Oral contraceptive
326 MEFENAMIC ACID Dolfenal NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Gardan NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Ponstan NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
Revalan NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
RiteMed Mefenamic acid NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
327 MEFLOQUINE HCl Lariam Anti-malarial
328 MELOXICAM Mobic NSAID (Selective COX-2 inhibitor)
329 MELPHALAN Alkeran Cytotoxic chemotherapy
330 MEROPENEM trihydrate Meronem Antibacterial (Carbapenem)
331 MESALAZINE Salofalk Anti-ulcerant (Aminosalicylate)
332 MESTEROLONE Proviron Androgen hormone (Tx of infertility)
333 METFORMIN HCl Diafat Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
Fornidd Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
Glucophage Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
Glumet Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
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I-Max Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
RiteMed Metformin HCl Anti-diabetes (Biguanide)
334 METFORMIN HCl + GLIBENCLAMIDE Euglo Plus Anti-diabetes (Biguanide + Sulfonylurea)
Glucovance Anti-diabetes (Biguanide + Sulfonylurea)
335 METFORMIN HCl + GLIMEPIRIDE Solosamet Anti-diabetes (Biguanide + Sulfonylurea)
336 METHIMAZOLE Tapazole Anti-thyroid
337 METHOTREXATE Emthexate DMARD (Thymidylate synthetase inhibitor)/Cytotoxic chemotherapy
338 METHYLDOPA Aldomet Antihypertensive (2 agonist)
339 METHYLERGOMETRINE maleate Methergin Oxytocic/Tx of uterine bleeding
Usamema Oxytocic/Tx of uterine bleeding
340 METHYLPHENIDATE HCl Concerta Tx of ADHD
Ritalin TX of ADHD
341 METHYLPREDNISOLONE Medrol Oral corticosteroid
342 METHYLPREDNISOLENE Na succinate Solu-Medrol Corticosteroid hormone
343 METOCLOPRAMIDE HCl Plasil Anti-emetic
344 METOPROLOL tartrate Betaloc Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)
Neobloc Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)
345 METOPROLOL succinate Betazok Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)
346 METRONIDAZOLE Flagyl Anti-protozoal/Anti-amoebiasis
347 METRONIDAZOLE + NYSTATIN Flagystatin Vaginal anti-infective
348 METRONIDAZOLE + MICONAZOLE nitrate Neo-Penotran Vaginal anti-infective
349 MICONAZOLE nitrate Daktarin Anti-fungal
350 MIDAZOLAM Dormicum Hypnotic/Sedative
351 MINOCYCLINE HCl Minocin Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
352 MIRTAZAPINE Remeron Soltab Antidepressant
353 MOEXIPRIL HCl Univasc Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
354 MOEXIPRIL HCl + HCTZ Uniretic Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
355 MOMETASONE furoate Elica Topical corticosteroid
Nasonex Nasal decongestant
356 MONTELUKAST Na Montiget Anti-asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonist)
Singulair Anti-asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonist)
357 MONTELUKAST Na + LEVOCETIRIZINE diHCl Zykast Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
358 MORPHINE SO4 MST Continus Opioid analgesic
359 MOXIFLOXACIN Avelox Antibacterial (Quinolone)
360 MUPIROCIN Bactroban Topical anti-infective
361 MYCOPHENOLATE mofetil CellCept Immunosuppressant
362 NADIFLOXACIN Nadoxin Antibacterial (Quinolone)
363 NADROPARIN Ca Fraxiparine Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
364 NALBUPHINE HCl Nubain Opioid analgesic
365 NAPROXEN Na Flanax NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
366 NATEGLINIDE Starlix Anti-diabetes (D-phenylalanine derivative)
367 NEBIVOLOL HCl Nebicar Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)
368 NEOMYCIN SO4 + BETAMETHASONE valerate Betnovate-N Topical antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)/Corticosteroid
369 NEOMYCIN SO4 + POLYMYXIN B SO4 + DEXAMETHASONE Maxitrol Eye anti-infective/Corticosteroid
370 NEOMYCIN SO4 + POLYMYXIN B SO4 + BACITRACIN Zn Terramycin Plus Topical anti-infective
371 NEOSTIGMINE methylsulfate Prostigmin Tx of myasthenia gravis (Indirect-acting cholinomimetic)

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372 NETILMICIN SO4 Netilcin Antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)
373 NICARDIPINE HCl Perdipine Antihypertensive (Ca channel blocker)
374 NICORANDIL Aprior Anti-angina
375 NIFEDIPINE Adalat Anti-angina (Ca channel blocker)
Calcibloc Anti-angina (Ca channel blocker)
376 NIFUROXAZIDE Ercefuryl Anti-diarrheal
377 NIMESULIDE Aulin NSAID (Selective COX-2 inhibitor)
Mesulid NSAID (Selective COX-2 inhibitor)
378 NIMODOPINE Nimotop Neuroprotective/Cerebroprotective
379 NITROFURANTOIN macrocrystals Macrodantin Urinary antiseptic
380 NITROGLYCERIN Deponit NT Anti-angina
Transderm-Nitro 5 Anti-angina
381 NIZATIDINE Nolcer Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
382 NOREPINEPHRINE bitartrate Levophed Vasoconstrictor (Nonselective adrenergic agonist)
383 NORETHISTERONE Primolut N Hormone replacement (Progestin)/ Tx of uterine bleeding
384 NORFLOXACIN Lexinor Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Pharex Norfloxacin Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Uritracin Antibacterial (Quinolone)
385 NYSTATIN Mycostatin Antifungal
386 OCTREOTIDE acetate Sandostatin Growth hormone replacement (Somatostatin analogue)
387 OFLOXACIN Inoflox Antibacterial (Quinolone)
Qinolon Antibacterial (Quinolone)
388 OLANZAPINE Zyprexa Anti
389 OLMESARTAN medoxomil Olmetec Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
390 OLOPATADINE HCl Patanol Tx of allergic conjunctivitis
391 OMEPRAZOLE Losec Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibitor)
Omepron Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibiitor)
392 ONDANSETRON Zofran Anti-emetic (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
393 ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS Glucolyte Electrolyte replenisher
Hydrite Electrolyte replenisher
394 ORLISTAT Xenical Anti-obesity
395 ORPHENADRINE citrate + PARACETAMOL Norgesic Muscle relaxant
396 OSELTAMIVIR phosphate Tamiflu Anti-viral (Tx of influenza virus infection)
397 OXACILLIN Na Oxapen Antibacterial (Penicillin)
398 OXALIPLATIN Eloxatin Cytotoxic chemotherapy
399 OXANTEL + PYRANTEL embonate Quantrel Anthelmintic
400 OXCARBAZEPINE Trileptal Anticonvulsant
401 OXYBUTYNIN HCl Driptane Tx of urinary incontinence
402 OXYCODONE HCl OxyContin Opioid analgesic
OxyNorm Opioid analgesic
403 OXYMETAZOLINE HCl Drixine Nasal decongestant (Selective -1 agonist/Partial -2 agonist)
404 OXYTETRACYCLINE HCl Terramycin Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
405 OXYTOCIN Syntocinon Oxytocic
406 PACLITAXEL Pactal Cytotoxic chemotherapy
407 PANCREATIN Pankreoflat Digestive/GIT regulator
408 PANTOPRAZOLE (Na) Pantoloc Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibitor)

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Ulcepraz Anti-ulcerant (Proton pump inhibitor)
409 PARACETAMOL Biogesic Analgesic/Antipyretic
Calpol Analgesic/Antipyretic
Kiddilets Analgesic/Antipyretic
Panadol Analgesic/Antipyretic
Tempra Analgesic/Antipyretic
410 PARACETAMOL + VITAMIN B COMPLEX Dolo-Neurobion Analgesic/Antipyretic/Vitamin supplement
411 PARECOXIB Na Dynastat NSAID (Specific COX-2 inhibitor)
412 PAROXETINE HCl Seroxat Antidepressant
413 PEGFILGRASTIM Neulastim Hematopoetic agent
414 PENTOXIFYLLINE Trental Hemorrheological
415 PERINDOPRIL Coversyl Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
416 PERINDOPRIL arginine + AMLODIPINE besilate Coveram Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Calcium channel blocker)
417 PERINDOPRIL + INDAPAMIDE Coversyl Plus Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
418 PERMETHRIN Kwell Reformulated Anti-lice/Scabicide
419 PETHIDINE HCl Demerol General anesthetic
420 PHENOBARBITAL Luminal Anticonvulsant (Barbiturate)
Rhea Phenobarbital Anticonvulsant (Barbiturate)
421 PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN (PEN V) Sumapen Antibacterial (Penicillin)
422 PHENTERMINE Duromine Anti-obesity
423 PHENYLEPHRINE HCl + CHLORPHENAMINE maleate + Bioflu Nasal decongestant/Antihistamine/Analgesic
PARACETAMOL Decolgen Forte Nasal decongestant/Antihistamine/Analgesic
Neozep Nasal decongestant/Antihistamine/Analgesic
424 PHENYLEPHRINE HCl + IBUPROFEN Sinutab Flu Nasal decongestant/NSAID
425 PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE HCl + CHLORPHENAMINE Nafarin-A (Reformulated) Nasal decongestant/Antihistamine/Analgesic
maleate + PARACETAMOL Sinutab Extra Strength Nasal decongestant/Antihistamine/Analgesic
426 PHENYTOIN Na Dilantin Anticonvulsant
427 PHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE + NICOTINAMIDE Essentiale Forte-P Hepatoprotectant
428 PHYTOMENADIONE Konakion MM Haemostatic/Prothrombotic
429 PINENE + CAMPHENE + CINEOL + FENCHONE + BORNEOL Rowatinex Tx of urolithiasis
+ ANETHOL + OLIVE OIL
430 PIOGLITAZONE HCl Prialta Anti-diabetes (Thiazolidinedione)
431 PIOGLITAZONE HCl + METFORMIN HCl Prialta-Met Anti-diabetes (Thiazolidinedione + Biguanide)
432 PIPERACILLIN Na + TAZOBACTAM Na Piptaz Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
Tazocin Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
433 PIRACETAM Nootropil Nootropic/Neurotonic
434 PIROXICAM Feldene NSAID (Nonselective COX inhibitor)
435 PIZOTIFEN H maleate + VITAMIN B COMPLEX Mosegor Vita Appetite enhancer
436 POLICRESULEN Albothyl Tx of vaginitis
437 POSACONAZOLE Noxafil Antifungal
438 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE Kalium Durules Mineral supplement
439 POTASSIUM CITRATE Acalka Tx of nephrolithiasis
440 POVIDONE-IODINE Betadine Antiseptic/Disinfectant
441 PRAMIPEXOLE diHCl Sifrol Anti-parkinsonism (Dopamine receptor agonist)
442 PRASUGREL HCl Effient Anti-platelet (ADP inhibitor)
443 PRAVASTATIN Pravaz Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

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444 PRAZIQUANTEL Fluxide Anthelmithic
445 PREDNISOLONE acetate Pred Forte Topical corticosteroid
446 PREDNISONE Prednisone Organon Oral corticosteroid
447 PREGABALIN Lyrica Anti-convulsant
448 PRILOCAINE + LIDOCAINE Emla Local anesthetic
449 PROBUCOL Lorelco Dyslipidaemic agent (ABCA1 inhibitor)
450 PROCATEROL HCl Meptin Anti-asthma (2 agonist)
451 PROMETHAZINE HCl Phenerzin Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
Sylomet Anti-vertigo
Zinmet Antihistamine/Anti-allergy
452 PROPOFOL Diprivan General anesthetic
453 PROPRANOLOL Inderal Antihypertensive (Beta-blocker)
454 PROPYLTHIOURACIL Rhea Propylthiouracil Anti-thyroid
455 PROPYPHENAZONE + PARACETAMOL + CAFFEINE Saridon Triple Action NSAID/Analgesic/Stimulant
456 PSYLLIUM FIBER C-Lium Fibre Food supplement
457 PYRANTEL pamoate Combantrin Anthelminthic
458 PYRAZINAMIDE PZA-Ciba Anti-tuberculosis
459 PYRIDOSTIGMINE bromide Mestinon Tx of myasthenia gravis (Indirect-acting cholinomimetic)
460 PYRIMETHAMINE + SULFADOXINE Fansidar Anti-malarial
461 QUETIAPINE fumarate Seroquel Antipsychosis
462 QUINAPRIL HCl Accupril Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
463 QUINAPRIL HCl + HCTZ Accuzide Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Thiazide diuretic)
463 RABEPRAZOLE Na Pariet Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
464 RABIES VACCINE, INACTIVATED PURIFIED Rabipur Anti-rabies
Verorab Anti-rabies
465 RACECADOTRIL Hidrasec Anti-diarrheal
466 RALOXIFENE Evista Anti-osteoporosis (Selective estrogen receptor modulator)
467 RAMELTEON Rozerem Hypnotic/Sedative
468 RAMIPRIL Tritace Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor)
469 RAMIPRIL + FELODIPINE Triapin Antihypertensive (ACE inhibitor + Calcium channel blocker)
470 RAMOSETRON Nasea Anti-emetic (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
471 RANITIDINE HCl Pharex Ranitinide Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
Raxide Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
Zantac Anti-ulcerant (H2 antagonist)
472 REBAMIPIDE Mucosta Anti-ulcerant/Cytoprotectant
473 REPAGLINIDE NovoNorm Anti-diabetes (Meglitinide)
474 RIBAVIRIN Rebetol Anti-viral (Tx of hepatitis)
475 RIFAMIPICIN Rimaped Anti-tuberculosis
Rimactane Anti-tuberculosis
476 RIFAMPICIN + ISONIAZID Bifix Anti-tuberculosis
Rifzin Anti-tuberculosis
477 RIFAMPICIN + ISONIAZID + ETHAMBUTOL Myrin Anti-tuberculosis
Tritab Anti-tuberculosis
478 RIFAMPICIN + ISONIAZID + ETHAMBUTOL + Fixcom 4 Anti-tuberculosis
PYRAZINAMIDE Myrin-P Forte Anti-tuberculosis
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Rimstar 4 Anti-tuberculosis
479 RISEDRONIC ACID Actonel Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
480 RISPERIDONE Risperdal Antipsychosis
481 RITUXIMAB Mabthera Tx of lymphoma (Monoclonal antibody against CD20 from B cells)
482 RIVAROXABAN Xarelto Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
483 RIVASTIGMINE H tartrate Exelon Tx of Alzheimer’s disease
484 ROPINIROLE HCl Requip PD Anti-parkinsonism (Dopamine agonist)
485 ROPIVACAINE HCl Naropin General anesthetic
486 ROSIGLITAZONE Avandia Anti-diabetes (Thiazolidinedione)
487 ROSIGLITAZONE + METFORMIN HCl Avandamet Anti-diabetes (Thiazolidinedione + Biguanide)
488 ROSUVASTATIN Ca Crestor Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
489 ROXITHROMYCIN Macrol Antibacterial (Macrolide)
Rulid Antibacterial (Macrolide)
490 SALBUTAMOL Ventolin Anti-asthma (2 agonist)
491 SALBUTAMOL + CARBOCISTEINE Solmux-Broncho (Reformulated) Anti-asthma (2 agonist + Mucolytic)
492 SALBUTAMOL + GUAIFENESIN Ventolin Expectorant Anti-asthma (2 agonist + Expectorant)
493 SALMETEROL xinafoate + FLUTICASONE propionate Seretide Anti-asthma (2 agonist + Corticosteroid)
494 SAXAGLIPTIN HCl Onglyza Anti-diabetes (DPP-IV inhibitor)
495 SENNA CONCENTRATE, STANDARDIZED Senokot Laxative
496 SERTINDOLE Serdolect Antipsychosis
497 SERTRALINE HCl Zoloft Antidepressant
498 SIBUTRAMINE HCl Reductil Anti-obesity
499 SILDENAFIL citrate Viagra Tx of erectile dysfunction (PDE5 inhibitor)
500 SILVER SULFADIAZINE Flammazine Topical anti-infective (Tx for burn infection)
501 SILYMARIN Liveraide Food supplement/Hepatoprotectant
502 SIMVASTATIN Orovas Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Pharex Simvastatin Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
RiteMed Simvastatin Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Simvahex Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Vidastat Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Zocor Dyslipidaemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
503 SIROLIMUS Rapamune Immunosuppresant
504 SITAGLIPTIN phosphate Januvia Anti-diabetes (DPP-IV inhibitor)
505 SITAGLIPTIN phosphate + METFORMIN HCl Janumet Anti-diabetes (DPP-IV inhibitor + Biguanide)
506 SODIUM ASCORBATE Fern-C Vitamin supplement
507 SOODIUM BICARBONATE Hospira Sodium bicarbonate Systemic alkalinizer
508 SODIUM CHLORIDE Rhea Sodium chloride Electrolyte replenisher
Salinase Nasal decongestant
509 SODIUM PHOSPHATE (MONOBASIC, DIBASIC) Fleet Enema Laxative (Bowel cleanser for diagnostic procedure)
Phospho-Soda Laxative (Bowel cleanser for diagnostic procedure)
510 SPIRAMYCIN Rovamax Antibacterial (Macrolide)
511 SPIRONOLACTONE Aldactone Antihypertensive (Potassium-sparring diuretic)
512 SPIRONOLACTONE + BUTIZIDE Aldazide Antihypertensive (Potassium-sparring diuretic)
513 STREPTOKINASE ST-Pase Thrombolytic/Fibrinolytic agent
514 STRONTIUM RANELATE Protos Anti-osteoporosis
515 SUCRALFATE Iselpin Anti-ulcerant (Cytoprotective)

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516 SULBUTIAMINE Arcalion Tx of functional asthenia
517 SULODEXIDE Vessel Due-F Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
518 SUMATRIPTAN succinate Imigran Anti-migraine
519 TACROLIMUS Prograf Immunosupressant
520 TADALAFIL Cialis Tx of erectile dysfunction (PDE5 inhibitor)
521 TAMOXIFEN citrate Nolvadex-D Tx of breast cancer (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator)
522 TAMSULOSIN HCl Harnal D/Harnal OCAS Tx of BPH (1 antagonist)
523 TEGASEROD Zelnorm Tx of constipation & IBS (5-HT4 agonist)
524 TELBIVUDINE Sebivo Anti-viral (Tx of hepatitis virus)
525 TELMISARTAN Micardis Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
Pritor Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
526 TELMISARTAN + HCTZ Micardis Plus Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
Pritor Plus Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
527 TERAZOSIN HCl Hytrin Antihypertensive (1 antagonist)/Tx of BPH
528 TERBINAFINE HCl Lamisil Antifungal
529 TERBUTALINE SO4 Bricanyl Anti-asthma (2 agonist)
530 TERBUTALINE + GUAIFENESIN Bricanyl Expectorant Anti-asthma (2 agonist)/Expectorant
531 TESTOSTERONE undecanoate Andriol Testocaps Hormone replacement (Testosterone)
532 TETRAHYDROZOLINE HCl Eye-Mo Red Eyes Formula Ophthalmic Anti-inflammatory
Visine Ophthalmic Anti-inflammatory
533 TETRACYCLINE RiteMed Tetracycline Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
534 THEOPHYLLINE Nuelin Anti-asthma/Bronchodilator
535 THIOPENTAL Na Pentothal General pre-anesthethic
536 THIORIDAZINE HCl Thiozine-10/Thiozine-20 Antipsychosis
537 TIBOLONE Livial Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
538 TICARCILLIN + CLAVULANIC acid Timentin Antibacterial (Penicillin + -lactamase inhibitor)
539 TIGECYCLINE Tygacil Antibacterial (Tetracycline)
540 TIMOLOL maleate Timoptol Tx of glaucoma
541 TINZAPARIN Na Innohep Anticoagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
542 TIOCONAZOLE Trosyd Antifungal
543 TOBRAMYCIN Tobrex Eye antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)
544 TOPIRAMATE Topamax Anticonvulsant
545 TRAMADOL HCl Tramal Opioid analgesic
546 TRANEXAMIC ACID Hemostan Haemostatic
547 TRASTUZUMAB Herceptin Tx of HER2 positive breast cancer (HER2/neu receptor antagonist)
548 TRAVOPROST Travatan Tx of glaucoma
549 TRIAMCINOLONE acetonide Tricort Cream Topical corticosteroid
550 TRIFLUSAL Grendis Anti-platelet (TXA2 inhibitor)
551 TRIMETAZIDINE Vastarel MR Anti-angina
552 TRIMIPRAMINE maleate Surmontil Antidepressant
553 TROPICAMIDE Mydriacyl Mydriatic
554 TROPISETRON HCl Navoban Anti-emetic (5-HT3 receptor antagonist)
555 UBIDECARENONE (CO-ENZYME Q10) Alerten Food supplement
EssenVida Food supplement
Vitalive Food supplement
556 UDENAFIL Zydena Tx of erectile dysfunction (PDE5 inhibitor)

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557 URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID Ursofalk Tx of liver disease
558 VALACICLOVIR Valtrex Anti-viral (Tx of herpes virus)
559 VALGANCICLOVIR HCl Valcyte Anti-viral (Tx of CMV)
560 VALPROIC ACID Depakene Anticonvulsant
561 VALSARTAN Diovan Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist)
562 VALSARTAN + HCTZ Co-Diovan Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II antagonist + Thiazide diuretic)
563 VANCOMYCIN Vancocin Antibacterial (Aminoglycoside)
564 VARDENAFIL HCl Levitra Tx for erectile dysfunction (PDE5 inhibitor)
565 VARENICLINE tartrate Champix Tx aid for smoking cessation
566 VENLAFAXINE HCl Efexor XR Antidepressant
567 VERAPAMIL HCl Isoptin Antihypertensive (Calcium channel blocker)/Anti-angina
568 VILDAGLIPTIN Galvus Anti-diabetes (DPP-IV inhibitor)
569 VILDAGLIPTIN + METFORMIN HCl Galvusmet Anti-diabetes (DPP-IV inhibitor + Biguanide)
570 VINBLASTINE SO4 Velbastine Cytotoxic chemotherapy
571 VINCRISTINE SO4 Alcavixin Cytotoxic chemotherapy
572 VITAMIN B COMPLEX Jaga Vitamin supplement
Meganerv 1000 Vitamin supplement
Neural-B Vitamin supplement
Neurobion Vitamin supplement
One-Six-Twelve Vitamin supplement
Polynerv 500/Polynerv 1000 Vitamin supplement
Supraneuron Vitamin supplement
Vaneular Vitamin supplement
573 VOGLIBOSE Basen Anti-diabetes (-glucosidase inhibitor)
574 VORICONAZOLE Vfend Antifungal
575 WARFARIN Na Coumadin Anti-coagulant (Indirect thrombin inhibitor)
576 XYLOMETAZOLINE HCl Otrivin Nasal decongestant (Selective -1 agonist/Partial -2 agonist)
577 ZAFIRLUKAST Na Accolate Anti-asthma (Leukotriene receptor antagonist)
578 ZANAMIVIR Relenza Anti-viral (Tx of influenza)
579 ZINC OXIDE + CALAMINE Calmoseptine Emollient & Skin protectant
580 ZOLEDRONIC ACID Aclasta Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
Zometa Anti-osteoporosis (Bisphosphonate)
581 ZOLMITRIPTAN Zomig Anti-migraine
582 ZOLPIDEM Stilnox Hypnotic/Sedative
583 ZONISAMIDE Zonegran Anticonvulsant

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