Drug Encyclopaedia
This section contains pages related to common medications including their mechanism of action, indications, administration and adverse effects.
- 707 Drugs Found.
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A
- Abacavir
- AbataceptOrencia
- AbciximabReopro
- AbirateroneZytiga
- Acalabrutinib
- Acamprosate
- AcetazolamideDiamox
- AciclovirHerpex, zovirex
- AclidiniumBretaris Genuair
- Aclidinium / FormoterolBrimica Genuair
- Actinomycin D / Dactinomycin
- AdalimumabHumira
- Adenosine
- Adexanet AlfaAdexXa
- Adrenaline / Epinephrine
- Adrenaline / Epinephrine 1:10,000
- AfatinibGiotrif
- AlectinibAlecensa
- AlemtuzumabMabCampath (CLL), LemTrada (MS)
- AlendronateFosamax
- Aliricumab
- All-Transretinoic Acid
- AllopurinolZyloprim, Progout
- AlogliptinNesina
- AlprazolamAlpraz, Xanax
- AlteplaseActilyse
- AmantadineSymmetrel
- Ambrisentan
- Amikacin
- Amiloride
- AmiodaroneCordarone
- AmisulprideSolian
- AmitriptylineEndep
- AmlodipineAmlo, Norvasc
- AmoxicillinAmoxil, alphamox
- Amoxycillin-ClavulanateAugmentin
- Amphotericin B
- Amphotericin B Lipid ComplexAbelcet
- Ampicillin
- AnakinraKineret
- AnastrozoleArimidex
- AnidulafunginEraxis
- Anti-Thymocyte GlobulinThymoglobuline
- Antithrombin-IIIThrombotrol, Thrombate III
- Apheresis Cryoprecipitate
- Apheresis Plasma
- Apheresis Platelets
- ApixabanEliquis
- Apomorphine
- ApremilastOtezla
- AripiprazoleAbilify
- Arsenic Trioxide
- Artemether + LumefantrineRiamet
- Artesunate
- Ascorbic Acid
- Asparaginase
- Aspart + Isophane InsulinNovoMix
- AspirinAspro, Astrix
- Aspirin + DipyridamoleAsasantin
- AtazanavirReyataz
- AtenololTenormin, Noten
- AtezolizumabTecentriq
- AtorvastatinLipitor, Trovas
- Atovaquone + ProguanilMalarone
- Atracurium
- Atropine
- AvelumabBavencio
- AzathioprineImuran
- AzithromycinZithromax
- Aztreonam
B
- Baclofen
- BaricitinibOlumiant
- BasiliximabSimulect
- BeclomethasoneQvar
- Belantamab
- BelimumabBenlysta
- Benzathine PenicillinBicillin
- Benzatropine
- Benzylpenicillin (Penicillin G)BenPen
- Berinert
- Betacarotene
- BetamethasoneCelestone
- BevacizumabAvastin
- Bicalutamide
- Biotin
- BisoprololBicor
- Bleomycin
- BlinatuomabBlincyto
- Bortezomib
- Bosentan
- Brentuximab
- Bromocriptine
- BudesonidePulmicort
- Budesonide / FormoterolSymbicort, DuoResp
- Bumetanide
- BupivacaineMarcain
- BuprenorphineNorspan patch, Temgesic sublingual tablet
- Buproprion
C
- Cabergoline
- Calcitonin
- Calcitriol
- Calcitriol
- Calcium CarbonateCaltrate
- Calcium Chloride
- Calcium FolinateLeucovorin
- Calcium Polystyrene SulfonateResonium
- CanakinumabIlaris
- CandesartanAtacand
- CapecitabineXeloda
- CaptoprilCapoten
- CarbamazepineTegretol
- Carbimazole
- CarboplatinParaplatin
- Carfilzomib
- CarvedilolDilatrend
- Caspofungin
- Cefepime
- Cefotaxime
- Cefoxitin
- CeftazidimeFortaz
- Ceftriaxone
- Cefuroxime
- CelecoxibCelebrex
- CephalexinKeflex
- Cephazolin
- CeritinibZykadia
- CertolizumabCimzia
- CetirizineZyrtec
- CetuximabErbitux
- Chloroquine
- ChlorpromazineLargactil
- Cholecalciferol
- CholecalciferolOstelin, Ostevit-D
- Cholestyramine
- CiclesonideAlvesco
- CidofovirEmpovir
- Cinacalcet
- CiprofloxacinCipro
- Cisatracurium
- CisplatinPlatinol
- CitalopramCipramil, Celexa
- CladribineLeustatin
- ClarithromycinBiaxin
- Clindamycin
- Clomiphene CitrateClomhexal, Serophene
- ClonazepamPaxam, Rivotril
- Clonidine
- ClopidogrelPlavix
- Clopidogrel + AspirinCoPlavix
- ClozapineClopine, Clozaril
- CMV Seronegative Platelets
- CMV Seronegative Red Cells
- CobicistatTybost
- Codeine
- ColchicineColgout
- Colistin
- Compound Sodium Lactate (Hartmanns)
- CrizotinibXalkori
- Cyanocobalamin
- Cyclizine HydrochlorideNausicalm
- Cyclizine LactateValoid
- CyclophosphamideCyclonex, Endoxan
- CyclosporinSandimmun, Neoral
- Cyproterone
- Cytarabine / Cytosine Arabinoside
D
- DabigatranPradaxa
- DabrafenibTafinlar
- Dabrafenib + TrametinibTafinlar + Mekinist
- Dacarbazine
- Daclatasvir
- DalteparinFragmin
- DapagliflozinForxiga
- Dapsone
- Daptomycin
- Daratumumab
- Darbepoietin Alpha
- DarunavirPrezista
- Darunavir / CobicistatPrezcobix
- Dasabuvir
- DasatinibSprycel
- Daunorubicin
- DeferasiroxExjade
- Deferiprone
- Deferoxamine
- DenosumabProlia, Xgeva
- Desferrioxamine
- Desflurane
- Desmopressin
- DesvenlafaxinePristiq
- Dexamethasone
- Dexmedetomidine
- DiazepamValium
- DiclofenacVoltaren
- Dicloxacillin
- DigoxinLanoxin
- DiltiazemCardizem
- DipyridamolePersantin
- DisulfuramAntabuse
- Dobutamine
- Docetaxel
- Docusate SodiumColoxyl
- DolutegravirTivicay
- Dolutegravir / Abacavir / LamivudineTriumeq
- DomperidoneMotilium
- DonepezilAricept
- Donor Secretor Plasma
- Dopamine
- Dornase AlphaPulmozyme
- DoxepinDeptran
- DoxorubicinAdriamycin
- Doxycycline
- DoxylamineDoxylin
- Droperidol
- DuloxetineCymbalta
- DurvalumabImfinzi
- DutasterideAvodart
E
- Ecallantine
- EculizumabSoliris
- Efavirenz
- Elbasvir
- EletriptanRelpax
- Elotuzumab
- Eltrombopag
- Elvitagravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir TAFGenvoya
- Emicizumab
- EmpagliflozinJardiance
- Emtricitabine
- Emtricitabine / Tenofovir TDFTruvada
- EnalaprilRenitec
- EnasidenibIdhefa
- EnoxaparinClexane
- Entecapone
- Entecavir
- EnzalutamideXtandi
- Epirubicin
- EptifibatideIntegrilin
- Ergometrine
- Ergometrine + OxytocinSyntometrine
- ErlotinibTarceva
- Ertapenem
- ErythromycinErythrocin
- Erythropoietin
- EscitalopramLexapro
- EsomeprazoleNexium
- EtanerceptEnbrel
- Ethambutol
- Ethanol 10%
- Ethinyloestradiol + CyproteroneBrenda, Diane, Estelle, Juliet
- Ethinyloestradiol + DrospirenoneYaz, Yasmin
- Ethinyloestradiol + EtonogestrelNuvaRing
- Ethinyloestradiol + LevonorgestrelLevlen, Eleanor
- EthosuxamideZarontin
- EtonogestrelImplanon NXT
- Etoposide
- EverolimusCertican
- Evolocumab
- Exemestane
- ExenatideByetta (daily), Bydureon (weekly)
- EzetimibeEzetrol
F
- Factor Eight Inhibitor Bypass Agent (FEIBA)
- Factor VIII + Von Willebrand FactorBiostate
- Factor XI
- Factor XIIIFibrogammin
- Famciclovir
- FebuxostatAdenuric
- FenofibrateLipidil
- FentanylDurogesic patch
- Ferric Oxide Polymaltose
- Ferrous Carbonate
- Ferrous Fumarate
- Ferrous Gluconate
- Ferrous Sulfate
- FexofenadineAllegra, Telfast
- Fibrinogen ConcentrateRiaSTAP
- Fidaxomicin
- Filgrastim
- FinasterideProscar
- FingolimodGilenya
- Flecainide
- FlucloxacillinFlopen, Fluclox, Staphylex
- FluconazoleDiflucan
- Fludarabine
- FludrocortisoneFlorinef
- Flumazenil
- FlunitrazepamHypnodorm, Rohypnol
- FluoxetineProzac, Lovan
- Flupenthixol
- Flutamide
- FluticasoneFlixotide
- Fluticasone / FormoterolFlutiform
- Fluticasone / SalmeterolSeretide
- Fluticasone / Umeclidinium / VilanterolTrelegy Ellipta
- Fluticasone / VilanterolBreo Ellipta
- FluvoxamineLuvox
- Folic Acid
- Folinic Acid
- FomepizoleAntizol
- FondaparinuxArixtra
- FormoterolOxis
- FoscarnetFoscavir
- Fosfomycin
- FrusemideLasix
- FulvestrantFaslodex
- Fusidic Acid
G
- GabapentinNeurontin
- GalantamineGalantyl
- Ganciclovir
- GefitinibIressa
- Gemcitabine
- GemfibrozilLopid
- Gemtuzumab-OzogamicinMylotarg
- Gentamicin
- Gilteritinib
- Glecaprevir
- GliclazideDiamicron
- GlimepirideAmaryl
- GlipizideMelizide
- Glucagon
- Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN)Anginine tablet, Nitrolingual spray, Nitro-Dur Patch
- GlyropyrroniumSeebri
- GolimumabSimponi
- GoserelinZoladex
- Grazoprevir / ElbasvirZepatier
H
I
- Ibrutinib
- IbuprofenAdvil / Brufen / Nurofen
- IcatibantFirazyr
- IdarucizumabPraxbind
- IfosfamideIfex, Holoxan
- IgA-Deficient Plasma
- Iloprost
- ImatinibGlivec
- IndacaterolOnbrez
- Indacaterol / GlycopyrroniumUltibro Breezhaler
- IndapamideNatrilix
- IndomethacinIndocid
- InfliximabRemicade
- Insulin AspartNovorapid
- Insulin DegludecTresiba
- Insulin DetemirLevemir
- Insulin GlargineLantus, Toujeo
- Insulin LisproHumalog
- Interferon Beta-1aAvonex
- Interferon Beta-1bBetaferon
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg)Intragam, Octagam, Privigen, Flebogamma
- Intravenous Potassium Chloride
- IpilimumabYervoy
- Ipratropium BromideAtrovent
- IrbesartanAvapro, Karvea
- IrinotecanCamptosar
- Irradiated Platelets
- Irradiated Red Cells
- Isoflurane
- Isoniazid
- Isophane InsulinProtaphane, Humulin NPH
- Isoprenaline
- Isosorbide DinitrateIsordil
- Isosorbide Mononitrate (ISMN)Imdur, Duride
- Itraconazole
- IvabradineCoralan
- Ivacaftor
- Ivosidenib
- Ixazomib
K
L
- Labetalol
- LabetalolTrandate
- LactuloseActilax
- Lamivudine
- Lamotrigine
- Lanthanum Carbonate
- Ledipasvir
- Ledipasvir / SofosbuvirHarvoni
- LeflunomideArava
- Lenalidomide
- LercanidipineZanidip
- Letrozole
- Leucodepleted Red Cells
- Leuprorelin / LeuprorelideLucrin, Eligard
- LevetiracetamKeppra
- Levodopa + BenserazideMadopar
- Levodopa + CarbidopaSinemet
- LevonorgestrelMicrolut
- Levonorgestrel Emergency ContraceptiveLevonelle, Postinor, Plan B
- Levonorgestrel Intra-Uterine DeviceMirena
- Lidocaine / Lignocaine / Xylocaine
- LignocaineXylocaine
- LinagliptinTrajenta
- Lincomycin
- Linezolid
- Liposomal Amphotericin BAmBisome
- LiraglutideVictoza
- LisinoprilZestril
- Lispro + Isophane Insulin
- Lithium CarbonateLithicarb
- LoratadineClaratyne
- LorazepamAtivan
- Low Titre Anti-T Plasma
- Lumacaftor
- Lumacaftor / Ivacaftor
- LuspaterceptReblozyl
M
- Macitentan
- Macrogol 3350Movicol, Glycoprep, Osmolax
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Magnesium SulphateEpsom Salt
- MefloquineLariam
- Melatonin
- MeloxicamMobic
- Memantine
- MepolizumabNucala
- Meropenem
- MesalazineSalofalk
- Mesna
- Metaraminol
- Metformin Diabex, Diaformin
- MethadoneDolophine
- Methotrexate
- Methoxyprogesterone AcetateDepo-Provera
- MethylprednisoloneMedrol
- MetoclopramideMaxolon, Pramin
- MetoprololBetaloc, Minax, Lopressor
- MetronidazoleFlagyl
- Midazolam
- Midodrine
- Midostaurin
- Mifepristone (RU486)
- Milrinone
- MirtazapineAvanza
- MisoprostolGyMiso
- Mitomycin
- Mitoxantrone
- Moclobemide
- MontelukastSingulair
- MorphineKapanol, MS Contin (SR)
- MoxifloxacinAvelox
- Mycophenolate MofetilCellCept, Myfortic
N
- N-AcetylcysteineAcetadote
- NaloxoneNarcan
- Naltrexone
- Naltrexone
- Naproxen
- NaratriptanNaramig
- NatalizumabTysabri
- NebivololNebilet
- Neostigmine
- Neutral + Isophane InsulinHumulin 30/70, Mixtard 30/70, Mixtard 50/50
- Neutral InsulinActrapid, Humulin R
- Niacin
- Nicardipine
- NicorandilIkorel
- Nicotinamide
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- NifedipineAdalat
- NilotinibTasigna
- Nimodipine
- Nintedanib
- NitrazepamMogadon, Alodorm
- Nitrofurantoin
- Nitroprusside
- NivolumabOpdivo
- Noradrenaline
- NorethisteroneMicronor, Primolut N
- NorfloxacinNoroxin
- Novoseven
- NystatinNilstat
O
- Obinatuzumab
- Octreotide
- OlanzapineZyprexa
- OlaparibLynparza
- OlmesartanOlmetec
- OmalizumabXolair
- OmeprazoleLosec
- OndansetronZofran
- Oral Potassium ChlorideChlorvescent, Slow K, Span K, Duro K
- Oritavancin
- Orlistat
- OseltamivirTamiflu
- OsimertinibTagrisso
- Oxaliplatin
- OxazepamSerepax
- OxycodoneEndone, Oxycontin (SR)
- Oxycodone + NaloxoneTargin
- OxytocinSyntocinon
P
- Packed Red Blood Cells
- PaclitaxelTaxol
- PalbociclibIbrance
- PaliperidoneInvega
- PamidronateAredia
- Pancreatic EnzymesCreon
- Pancuronium
- PanitumumabVectibix
- PantoprazoleSomac
- Paracetamol / AcetaminophenPanadol, Tylenol, Dymadon, Panadol Osteo (SR)
- Paritaprevir
- Pariteprevir / Ombitasvir / Ritonavir / DasabuvirViekera Pak
- ParoxetineAropax, Paxil
- PazopanibVotrient
- Pegasparaginase
- Pegfilgrastim
- PembrolizumabKeytruda
- Penicillamine
- Perindopril ArginineCoversyl
- Perindopril ErbumineAceon
- Pertuzumab
- PhenelzineNardil
- Phenotyped Platelets
- Phenoxymethylpenicillin
- Phentermine
- PhenytoinDilantin
- Physostigmine
- PhytomenadioneKonakion
- Pibrentasvir
- PioglitazoneActos
- Piperacillin-TazobactamPipTaz, Tazosin
- Pirfenidone
- PizotifenSandomigran
- Plerixafor
- Polymyxin B
- Pomalidomide
- PonatinibIclusig
- Pooled Platelets
- PosiconazoleNoxafil
- PramipexoleSifrol
- PrasugrelEffient
- PravastatinLipostat
- PrazosinMinipress
- Prednisolone / PrednisonePanafcort, Predsone, Sone
- PregabalinLyrica
- PrimaquinePrimacin
- Primidone
- Pristinamycin
- Procainamide
- Procarbazine
- ProchlorperazineStemetil
- PromethazinePhenergan
- Propofol
- PropranololDeralin / Inderal
- Propylthiouracil
- Prostacyclin
- Protamine Sulfate
- Prothrombinex
- PsylliumMetamucil
- Pyrazinamide
- Pyridostigmine
- Pyridoxine
Q
R
- RabeprazolePariet
- RaloxifeneEvista
- RaltegravirIsentress
- RamiprilTritace, Prilace
- RanitidineZantac
- Rasagiline
- Rasburicase
- Recombinant Factor IXBeneFIX
- Recombinant Factor VIIIAdvate, Kogenate, Xyntha
- ReteplaseRapilysin
- Retinol
- RibociclibKisqala
- Riboflavin
- RifampicinRifadin
- Rifaximin
- RilpivirineErudant
- Rilpivirine / Emtricitabine / TenofovirComplera
- RimantadineFlumadine
- Riociguat
- RisedronateActonel
- RisperidoneRisperdal
- RitonavirNorvir
- RituximabMabthera
- RivaroxabanXarelto
- RivastigmineExelon
- RizatriptanMaxalt
- Rocuronium
- Romiplostim
- RopivacaineNaropin
- RosiglitazoneAvandia
- RosuvastatinCrestor
- Rotigotine
- Ruconest
- RuxolitinibJakavi
S
- Sacubatril / ValsartanEntresto
- SalbutamolVentolin, Asmol
- SalmeterolSerevent
- SaxagliptinOnglyza
- SecukinumabCosentyx
- Selegiline
- SennosidesSenna
- SertralineZoloft
- Sevelamer
- Sevoflurane
- Sildenafil
- Simeprevir
- SimvastatinZocor
- SirolimusRapamune
- SitagliptinJanuvia
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Sodium Calcium Edetate
- Sodium PicosulphatePicolax
- Sodium Polystyrene SulfonateResonium A
- Sodium Thiosulfate
- Sodium ValproateEpilim, Valpro
- Sofosbuvir
- Sofosbuvir / VelpatasvirEpclusa
- SorafenibNexavar
- SorbitolMicrolax enema
- Sotalol
- SpironolactoneAldactone, Spiractin
- Strontium RanelateProtos
- Succimer
- SulfasalazineSalazopyrin
- SumatriptanImigran
- SunitinibSutent
- Suxamethonium / Succinylcholine
T
- TacrolimusPrograf
- Tadalafil
- TamoxifenGenox
- TamsulosinFlomaxtra
- TamsulosinFlomax
- TapentadolPalexia
- Teicoplanin
- TelmisartanMicardis
- TemazepamTemaze, Normison
- Temozolomide
- TenecteplaseMetalyse
- Tenofovir TAF
- Tenofovir TDF
- TerbutalineBricanyl
- TeriparatideForteo
- Terlipressin
- Terlipressin
- Testosterone
- Tezacaftor
- Thalidomide
- Thiamine
- ThyroxineOroxine, Eutroxig
- TicagrelorBrilinta
- Ticarcillin-ClavulanateTimentin
- TiotropiumSpiriva
- Tiotropium / OlodaterolSpiolto Respimat
- TirofibanAggrastat
- TisagenlecleucelKymriah
- Tobramycin
- TocilizumabActemra
- Tocopherol
- TofacitinibXeljanz
- Tolcapone
- Tolvaptan
- TopiramateTopamax
- TramadolTramal
- Tranexamic AcidCyklokapron
- TrastuzumabHerceptin
- Trastuzumab-EmtansineKadcyla
- Treprostinil
- TrimethoprimAlprim
- Trimethoprim + SulfamethoxazoleBactrim, Septrin
U
V
- Valaciclovir
- Valganciclovir
- Vancomycin
- Varenicline
- Vasopressin
- Vecuronium
- Velpatasvir
- VemurafenibZelboraf
- Vemurafenib + CobimetinibZelboraf + Cotellic
- VenetoclaxVelclexta
- VenlafaxineEffexor
- VerapamilIsoptin
- VildagliptinGalvus
- Vinblastine
- VincristineOncovin
- VoriconazoleVfend
- Voxilaprevir