Valacyclovir

Generic name: valacyclovir Brand name:  Valtrex Drug class:  Purine nucleosides What is valacyclovir? Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the…

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Valium 

Generic name:  diazepam  (oral) Drug classes:  Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants ,  Benzodiazepines What is Valium? Valium is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen). It is thought that diazepam works by enhancing the activity of certain…

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Valproic acid 

Generic name: valproic acid (oral/injection) Brand names:  Depakene ,  Valproate Sodium ,  Depacon ,  Stavzor Dosage forms: intravenous solution (100 mg/mL); oral capsule (250 mg); oral liquid (250 mg/5 mL)Drug class:  Fatty…

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Valsartan 

Generic name: valsartan Brand name:  Diovan Dosage form: oral tablet (160 mg; 320 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg)Drug class:  Angiotensin receptor blockers What is valsartan? Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker…

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Valtoco

Generic name:  diazepam nasal  Drug class:  Benzodiazepine anticonvulsants What is Valtoco? Valtoco is a benzodiazepine (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peen) that is used to treat seizure clusters in adults and children at least 6…

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Valtrex 

Generic name:  valacyclovir  Drug class:  Purine nucleosides What is Valtrex? Valtrex is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the body fight…

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Vancomycin 

Generic name: vancomycin (oral) Brand names: FIRST-Vancomycin 25, FIRST-Vancomycin 50,  Firvanq Drug class:  Glycopeptide antibiotics What is vancomycin? Vancomycin  is an  antibiotic . Oral (taken by mouth) vancomycin fights bacteria in the…

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Vanos

Generic name:  fluocinonide topical  Brand names:  Fluocinonide-E , Fluovix, VanosDrug class:  Topical steroids What is Vanos? Fluocinonide  is a potent steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body…

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Vardenafil 

Generic name: vardenafil Brand names:  Levitra ,  Staxyn Dosage forms: oral tablet (10 mg; 2.5 mg; 20 mg; 5 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (10 mg)Drug class:  Impotence agents What is vardenafil? Vardenafil…

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Varenicline

Generic name: varenicline Brand names:  Chantix , Chantix Starter Pack, Chantix Continuing Month,  Tyrvaya Dosage form: oral tablet (0.5 mg; 0.5 mg-1 mg; 1 mg)Drug class:  Smoking cessation agents What is varenicline?…

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Vascepa 

Generic name:  icosapent  Drug class:  Miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents What is Vascepa? Vascepa works in the liver and bloodstream to reduce very low-density triglycerides. Vascepa is used together with other medicines…

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Vasotec 

Generic name:  enalapril  Drug class:  Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors What is Vasotec? Vasotec is an  ACE inhibitor . ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Vasotec is used to treat  high…

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Velcade

Generic name:  bortezomib  Drug class:  Proteasome inhibitors What is Velcade? Velcade interferes with the growth of some cancer cells and keeps them from spreading in your body. Velcade is used…

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Venclexta

Generic name:  venetoclax  Brand names: Venclexta, Venclexta Starting PackDrug class:  Miscellaneous antineoplastics What is Venclexta? Venclexta ) inhibits a certain protein in cancer cells (abnormal lymphocytes produced in  chronic lymphocytic leukemia…

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Venlafaxine

Generic name: venlafaxine Brand names:  Effexor XR ,  Effexor Dosage forms: oral capsule, extended release (150 mg; 37.5 mg; 75 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 37.5 mg; 50 mg; 75…

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Venofer Injection

Generic name:  iron sucrose  (injection) Drug class:  Iron products What is Venofer? Venofer injection contains  iron sucrose , a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions…

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Ventolin (Oral)

Generic name:  albuterol  (oral route) Drug class:  Adrenergic bronchodilators Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. ProventilProventil RepetabsVentolinVolmaxVoSpire ER In Canada Apo-Salvent Inhaler Available Dosage Forms: Tablet, Extended ReleaseSyrupTablet Therapeutic…

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Ventolin HFA

Generic name:  albuterol inhalation  Drug class:  Adrenergic bronchodilators What is Ventolin? Ventolin is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Ventolin HFA…

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Verapamil 

Generic name: verapamil (oral/injection) Brand names:  Calan ,  Isoptin SR ,  Verelan , Isoptin,  Calan SR ,  ... show all 8 brands Drug classes:  Calcium channel blocking agents ,  Group IV…

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Versed 

Generic name:  midazolam  (oral) Drug class:  Benzodiazepines The Versed brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there…

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Verzenio 

Generic name:  abemaciclib  Drug class:  CDK 4/6 inhibitors What is Verzenio? Verzenio is a prescription medicine used to treat certain patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative  breast cancer . Verzenio is a…

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VESIcare 

Generic name:  solifenacin  Brand names: VESIcare,  VESIcare LS Drug class:  Urinary antispasmodics What is VESIcare? VESIcare is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of  overactive bladder , such as frequent…

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Viagra 

Generic name:  sildenafil  (oral) Brand names:  Revatio , ViagraDrug class:  Impotence agents What is Viagra? Viagra relaxes muscles found in the walls of blood vessels and increases blood flow to…

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Vibramycin 

Generic name:  doxycycline Dosage form: tablet, capsule, syrup, powder for oral suspensionDrug classes:  Miscellaneous antimalarials ,  Tetracyclines To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Vibramycin® and other…

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Vicodin 

Generic name:  acetaminophen and hydrocodone  Drug class:  Narcotic analgesic combinations The Vicodin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by…

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