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Generic name: albuterol inhalation Drug class: Adrenergic bronchodilators Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Proair hfa , Ventolin hfa , Proair digihaler , Proair respiclick , Proventil hfa What is Albuterol inhalation? Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs. Albuterol inhalation is used to treat or prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing of the airways in the lungs, in people with asthma or certain types of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. Albuterol inhalation is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Always follow your doctor's directions when giving albuterol to a child. ...

Generic name: brigatinib Drug class: Multikinase inhibitors Dosage form: tablet, film coated Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Brigatinib What is Alunbrig? Alunbrig is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Alunbrig is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic). Alunbrig is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "ALK" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene. Warnings Alunbrig can cause serious side effects such as lung problems, vision problems, hi...

Generic name: testosterone topical [ tes-tos-ter-one-top-i-kal ] Drug class: Androgens and anabolic steroids Dosage form: gel Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Jatenzo , Xyosted injection , Aveed , Depo-testosterone , First-testosterone What is Androgel? AndroGel contains testosterone, a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. AndroGel is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone. AndroGel will not enhance athletic performance and should not be used for this purpose. ...

Generic name: anastrozole [ an-as-troe-zole ] Drug class: Aromatase inhibitors , Hormones / antineoplastics Dosage form: tablet Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Anastrozole What is Arimidex? Arimidex lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Arimidex is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox). Warnings Arimidex may decrease blood flow to your heart, especial...

Generic name: aripiprazole (oral) [ ar-i-pip-ra-zole ] Drug class: Atypical antipsychotics Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Abilify , Abilify maintena , Aristada injection , Aristada (injection) , Aristada initio (injection) What is Aripiprazole? Aripiprazole is an antipsychotic medicine that is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children at least 13 years old. Aripiprazole is also used in children 6 years or older who have Tourette's disorder, or symptoms of autistic disorder (irritability, aggression, mood swings, temper tantrums, and self-injury). Aripiprazole is used alone or with a mood stabilizer medicine to treat bipolar I disorder (manic depression) in adults and children at least 10 years old. Aripiprazole is used wi...

Generic name: atorvastatin [ a-tor-va-sta-tin ] Drug class: Statins Availability: Prescription only Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available Brand names: Lipitor , Atorvaliq What is Atorvastatin? Atorvastatin belongs to a class of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins). It works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Atorvastatin is used together with diet, weight loss, and exercise to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance that heart surgery will be needed in people who have heart disease or who are at risk of developing heart disease. Atorvastatin is also used to lower the amount...