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Generic name: pioglitazone (oral) Drug class: Thiazolidinediones Dosage form: tablet Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Pioglitazone What is Actos? Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Actos is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Actos is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Warnings You should not use Actos if you have severe or uncontrolled heart failure, active bladder cancer, or diabetic ketoacidosis (call your doctor for treatment with insulin). This medicine is not for treating type 1 d...

Generic name: spironolactone [ spir-on-oh-lak-tone ] Drug class: Aldosterone receptor antagonists , Potassium-sparing diuretics Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Carospir , Spironolactone What is Aldactone? Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. Aldactone is used to treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Aldactone also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. Aldactone is also used to diagnose o...

Generic name: amantadine Drug class: Adamantane antivirals , Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Gocovri , Osmolex er What is Amantadine? Amantadine is an antiviral medicine that blocks the actions of viruses in your body. Amantadine is used to treat Parkinson's disease and "Parkinson-like" symptoms such as stiffness or tremors, shaking, and repetitive uncontrolled muscle movements that may be caused by the use of certain drugs. Amantadine is also used to treat or prevent influenza A in adults and children. It may not be effective during every flu season because certain strains of the virus may be resistant to amantadine. This medicine should not be used in place of getting a yearly flu shot. Th...

Generic name: ampicillin (oral) [ am-pi-sil-in ] Drug class: Aminopenicillins Dosage form: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Omnipen-n (injection) , Totacillin-n (injection) , Ampicillin (injection) What is Ampicillin? Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis, or infections of the stomach or intestines. Ampicillin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Follow all directions on your medicine label and p...

Generic name: eslicarbazepine [ es-li-kar-baz-e-peen ] Drug class: Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants Dosage form: tablet Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Eslicarbazepine What is Aptiom? Aptiom is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. Aptiom is used alone or with other medications to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Aptiom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Do not stop using Aptiom suddenly. Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can...

Generic name: atomoxetine [ at-oh-mox-e-teen ] Drug class: Adrenergic uptake inhibitors for ADHD Dosage form: oral capsule (10 mg; 100 mg; 18 mg; 25 mg; 40 mg; 60 mg; 80 mg) Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Strattera What is Atomoxetine? Atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Atomoxetine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking atomoxetine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor. Do not use this medicine if you h...