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Ecotrin is a drug with the generic name of aspirin. Aspirins are drugs classified under the group name salicylates. Ecotrin is known to effectively reduce the effects of substances inside our body which causes fever, pain and inflammation. Ecotrin is also more...
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Approved by the United States’ Food and Drug Administration on September 21, 1998, Efavirenz is only the fourteenth approved retroviral drug.
Efavirenz is a potent drug used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1. However, Efavirenz can never more...
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Effexor is generically prescribed as venlafaxine and is commonly used to treat the symptoms of major depressive disorders, anxiety disorder, and panic disorders. These disorders are typically caused by an imbalance in the brain which Effexor tries to corr more...
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Effexor XR, which is generically prescribed as venlafaxine, is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. Effexor XR is part of the family of antidepressants known as SSNRIs, or selective serotonin norepinphrine reuptake inhibitors. more...
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Elavil, which is generically prescribed as amitripyline, is commonly used to treat the symptoms of depression. Elavil is part of the family of drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil corrects chemicals in the brain believed to become unbalanced i more...
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Elidel, which is generically prescribed as pimecrolimus topical, is commonly used to treat severe atopic dermatitis when other treatments have failed. Elidel is a topical immunosuppressant, which curtails the body’s immune system to fight the effects of s more...
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Elimite, which is generically prescribed as permethrin topical, is commonly used to treat the infestation of parasites such as scabies or head lice. Elimite attacks the nervous system of the parasite, killing them to rid the patient of the infestation. more...
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Elocon is a brand name for mometasone furoate. It is a synthetic corticosteroid prescribed for its anti-inflammatory properties. It is used to treat the itchy skin resulting from infections, allergic reactions, psoriasis or eczema. It comes in an ointm more...
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Emulgel is a pain relieving gel form of the drug diclofenac diethylammonium. It contains a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (or NSAID) that is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Emulgel works by blocking a substance in your body called prostagl more...
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Enalapril is a generic drug that also goes by the brand name Vasotec. It is part of a class of medications called angiotensin converting inhibitors, or ACE-inhibitors. It is prescribed in tablets for the treatment of several different cardiac conditions more...
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Endep is a medicine used to treat patients with depression. The generic name of this drug is amitriptyline which belongs to the category of drugs which is called as tricyclic antidepressants or TCA. Endep works its way in balancing the chemicals in the hu more...
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Erythromycin is a type of antibiotic whose effects are very similar to that of penicillin. In fact, it is usually used as treatment for people who are allergic to penicillin.
Erythromycin was discovered by a Filipino Scientist named Abelardo Aguilar. Upo more...
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Escitalopram is an approved medication for depression. More specifically, it is recommended as treatment for conditions like major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. It may also be applicable to other disorders such as social anxiety di more...
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Esgic-Plus, which is generically prescribed as acetaminophen /butalbital/caffeine, is commonly used to relieve pain and reduce fevers. It is most commonly prescribed to relieve severe tension headaches more...
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Eskalith is a medicine used in treating patients with manic episodes which is identified to be a state of a person’s behavioral changes from a depression state to an extreme excitement. This drug has a generic name of Lithium Carbonate. Manic episode is i more...
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Esomeprazole belongs to a class of drugs termed as proton pump inhibitos (PPIs). PPIs work by discouraging the stomach from producing acids. Generally, PPIs are emplyed for the treatment of conditions like dyspepsia, stomach and duodenal ulcers, Zollinger more...
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Estrace is the brand name for the drug estradiol. Estradiol comes in many different forms, including gel, vaginal cream, vaginal ring, and tablets. Estrace is in the class of drugs called estrogens, which means that they use the female hormone es more...
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Estradiol, which is also prescribed as Estrace Vaginal Cream, is commonly used to treat symptoms of menopause such as itching, dryness, or burning of the vaginal area, as well as the urgent need to urinate and irritation while urinating.
Estradiol is not more...
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Marketed under the name Myambutol, Ethambutol is a drug given as treatment to tuberculosis (TB) patients.
Ethambutamol is never the lone treatment for tuberculosis. It is usually taken together with other dmedicines. It is sold under the name "Myambut more...
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Ethinyl Estradiol (EE) was derived from natural estradiol. EE is taken orally and it has become the estrogen used in virtually all modern formulations contraceptives like, the Pill. more...
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Etoposide is a drug that is often used as a form of chemotherapy prescribed as treatment for certain types of cancer. Oftentimes, it is administered along with other drugs. Etoposide has been used for treatment of cancers of the lungs, ovary, and testic more...
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Etoricoxib is a type of medicine popularly known as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID. How do NSAIDs work? They block the action or effect of cyclo-oxygenase, a certain substance found in the human body which is involved in producing prosta more...
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Eulexin is often generically prescribed as flutamide. Its most common use is the treatment of prostate cancer in men. Eulexin is a member of the family of medications known as antiandrogens, which work in the body to block the male hormones from supportin more...
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Eurax, which is generically prescribed as crotamiton topical, is commonly used to treat scabies as well as other conditions that cause intense itching. This medication is a topical and should never be ingested.
Eurax is not appropriate for everyone. A th more...
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Evecare has shown to be one useful herbal formula in treating women deal with their menstruation blues and pains. It effectively helps women cope with several annoying symptoms. On top of it all, the supplement has shown potential in inducing pregnancy fo more...
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Evista, which is generically prescribed as raloxifene, is commonly used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in post menopausal women. Evista alters the bone mass and breakdown cycles in the body. While tests are still pending, Evista seems to have a very low more...
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Evra is a contraceptive medication that is administered as a patch on the skin. It consists of three layers and works on a four week cycle, in which you apply a new patch once a week for three weeks, and then do not wear a patch at all for the fourth wee more...
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Exelon is a brand name for the generic drug rivastigmine. It is used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer’s patients and those with Parkinson’s disease. It can be given in a capsule or a liquid, and a new Exelon patch was recently approved in more...
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Ezetimibe is a drug related to diet, weight control and exercise. It is known to reduce the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body as well as treat and regulate high cholesterol in the body. It acts by decreasing the cholesterol absorption in the in more...
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Ezetrol is a brand name for the generic medication ezetimibe, which is a lipid-lowering medication used to reduce cholesterol levels. Ezetrol is given in several different courses of treatment. It may be given as the only medication, in conjuncti more...
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