Brand Name | Generic Name | Drug Class | Indications | Details |
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Cimzia | Certolizumab Pegol | Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Blocker | Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Psoriatic arthritis | View Detail |
Colyte | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | Osmotic Laxative | Bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy | View Detail |
Compazine | Prochlorperazine | Phenothiazine Antiemetic | Nausea, vomiting, anxiety | View Detail |
Creon | Pancrelipase | Pancreatic Enzyme Supplement | Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency | View Detail |
Cytotec | Misoprostol | Prostaglandin Analog | Prevention of gastric ulcers, labor induction | View Detail |
Kytril | Granisetron | 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist | Prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea | View Detail |
Librax | Chlordiazepoxide & Clidinium | Anticholinergic/ Benzodiazepine | Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers | View Detail |
Lomotil | Diphenoxylate & Atropine | Antidiarrheal | Diarrhea management | View Detail |
Loperamide | Imodium | Antidiarrheal | Acute diarrhea, IBS-related diarrhea | View Detail |
Lotronex | Alosetron hydrochloride | 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist | Severe IBS in women | View Detail |
Maalox | Aluminum Hydroxide & Magnesium Hydroxide | Antacid | Heartburn, indigestion | View Detail |
Metamucil | Psyllium | Laxative. | Constipation, cholesterol management | View Detail |
Some medications are available over the counter, but many require a prescription based on your medical history and condition severity.
The effectiveness varies-some medications provide relief within hours, while others may take weeks to show full benefits.
Follow the instructions on your prescription. In most cases, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, but never double up unless advised by your doctor.
Yes! A healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress management can enhance the effectiveness of your treatment.